The WHY

I didn’t build InPowered from a boardroom. I built it from a kitchen table covered in bills and a heart that wouldn’t quit. Right before my  23-year marriage ended, I found myself on welfare with very little spousal support, trying to figure out how to become the full-time, sole provider for my family—fast before the divorce. 

I had skills—years of freelance PR, storytelling, and partnership building—but I didn’t have a clear path to “employable.” I needed the language employers use, the tools they expect, and, most urgently, health insurance for my kid. I learned how to translate my scrappy, do-what-it-takes experience into a resume that would pass the first screen, land interviews and solidify job offers. I learned how to set SMART goals that were Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—because survival required a plan, not just grit. As I navigated the welfare system while trying to find work, I realized that there was no bridge from poverty to sustainability. I vowed that I would fix the system in my local community. As I became employed over the years, I kept  my Medicaid card in my wallet as a reminder of both the safety net that kept us afloat and the promise I made to climb out.

That journey is the blueprint for InPowered.

In partnership with Utah Valley University, we created a six-week, career-essentials track that teaches exactly what I needed then: current workplace tools, real-world practice, coaching, and a community that says, “You’re not alone. We’ll walk with you.” And because a training without a paycheck is a broken bridge, we added a placement agency that connects graduates directly with Utah employers ready to invest in their growth—so moms can move from surviving to thriving, with income, benefits, and a future.

InPowered is the program I wished existed the day I chose to start over. It’s the hand I needed on my back when I felt like I was falling. It’s proof that divorce-driven poverty doesn’t get the final word—that with the right skills, support, and opportunities, single mothers can provide for their families as loyal, high-value employees and rebuild lives they’re proud of.

I built this so no mom has to white-knuckle that bridge alone.

Carrie Hill

Founder & Chief Storyteller, CHill Consulting Agency, Host, ReFind Resilience Podcast, Co-Creator, InPowered Program

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Carrie Hill brings heart, strategy, and purpose to every project she leads.

As the founder of CHill Consulting Agency, she has spent over two decades using authentic storytelling and relationship-driven PR to elevate values-first organizations, particularly nonprofits supporting women, children, veterans, and mental health causes—campaigns built not just on visibility, but on trust and meaningful engagement.

In tandem, Carrie hosts the ReFind Resilience Podcast, where she guides listeners through the reality that resilience isn’t a one-and-done—it’s something we must reclaim and renew with each life stage. Through candid conversations with authors, coaches, founders, and everyday heroes, she explores how “grit, determination, faith, and drive” in ordinary moments shape extraordinary journeys.

But perhaps her most impactful initiative is the InPowered Program, which Carrie collaborated with Utah Valley University. Inspired by her journey as a “divorce-driven poverty thriver,” she built this seven-week micro-certification course to help divorced women with limited financial support jump back into the workforce. Through hands-on training, SMART goal-setting, career coaching, and now—with the 2025 launch of a placement agency—real connections to employers eager to invest in their growth, InPowered is a living embodiment of Carrie’s belief in second chances and enduring resilience.

Her work is fueled by the conviction that authentic storytelling connects, empowers, and transforms—whether lifting a brand, shining light on untold resilience, or creating pathways for women rebuilding their lives.

CARRIE SOCIALS:

Socials: IG   https://www.instagram.com/refindresiliencepodcast/ and https://www.instagram.com/stopdivorcedrivenpoverty/ and https://www.instagram.com/chill_consulting_agency/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chillconsultingagency/

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ReFindResiliencePodcast

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CHillConsultingAgency/

TikTok: ReFind Resilience Podcast  https://www.tiktok.com/@refindresilience

TikTok: Stop Divorce Driven Poverty  https://www.tiktok.com/@stopdivorcedrivenpoverty

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Mental Health, Single Moms, Stopping Divorce-Driven Poverty and ReFinding Resilience  through life’s most challenging moments - these are topics that fuel Carrie’s passions and drive her to solution based community advocacy. 

ReFind Resilience: Real stories + practical tools for rebuilding after setbacks, hosted by Carrie Hill. ReFind Resilience turns hard-won lessons into action you can use. Podcast sponsorships go toward helping provide scholarships for InPowerED applicants in need.
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Workshops:  Book a ReFind Resilience workshop for your company to learn more about navigating resilience in life’s hardest challenges, while supporting the mission to stop divorce-driven poverty.

CHILL Consulting 

At CHill Consulting, we don’t just communicate—we collaborate. For over 20 years, we’ve
seen that the strongest brands are built through authentic partnerships and real
conversations. Whether it’s PR, content creation, strategic partnerships, media outreach,
nonprofit alignment, or organic social media, our approach is simple: listen first, invest
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At CHIll media, storytelling and candid conversations about social issues, community needs and nonprofit missions (such as addressing child sexual abuse, suicide awareness, veteran mental health and issues facing women and children) and spirituality, is crucial to personal growth, awareness and community conversation.

See Carrie on Silicon Slopes Mental Health Momentum, Todd Sylvester’s Beliefcast and Randy Sparks “Sparks of Gratitude”Podcast.

Terry Lyman

Business Partnership Director, InPowered Program | Executive at Online Image®

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Terry Lyman is passionate about building bridges between businesses and social impact initiatives. As a leader with Online Image®, a digital marketing company that has served more than 25,000 businesses worldwide, Terry brings a wealth of experience in helping organizations grow, scale, and connect with their communities.

In his role with the InPowered Program, Terry focuses on cultivating partnerships with Utah Valley businesses and beyond to create pathways that help stop divorce-driven poverty. By linking employers with single-divorced mothers who graduate from InPowered’s UVU-based training, he ensures that companies gain motivated, career-ready employees while participants secure the stability and confidence needed to thrive.

Terry’s “why” is rooted in his belief that economic empowerment begins with opportunity. By engaging businesses to invest not only in talent but in the future of families, he helps align corporate growth with community transformation. His work exemplifies the power of partnership—where resilience meets resources to create lasting change.

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The WHY

The WHY

I didn’t build InPowered from a boardroom. I built it from a kitchen table covered in bills and a heart that wouldn’t quit. Right before my  23-year marriage ended, I found myself on welfare with very little spousal support, trying to figure out how to become the full-time, sole provider for my family—fast before the divorce. 

I had skills—years of freelance PR, storytelling, and partnership building—but I didn’t have a clear path to “employable.” I needed the language employers use, the tools they expect, and, most urgently, health insurance for my kid. I learned how to translate my scrappy, do-what-it-takes experience into a resume that would pass the first screen, land interviews and solidify job offers. I learned how to set SMART goals that were Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—because survival required a plan, not just grit. As I navigated the welfare system while trying to find work, I realized that there was no bridge from poverty to sustainability. I vowed that I would fix the system in my local community. As I became employed over the years, I kept  my Medicaid card in my wallet as a reminder of both the safety net that kept us afloat and the promise I made to climb out.

That journey is the blueprint for InPowered.

In partnership with Utah Valley University, we created a six-week, career-essentials track that teaches exactly what I needed then: current workplace tools, real-world practice, coaching, and a community that says, “You’re not alone. We’ll walk with you.” And because a training without a paycheck is a broken bridge, we added a placement agency that connects graduates directly with Utah employers ready to invest in their growth—so moms can move from surviving to thriving, with income, benefits, and a future.

InPowered is the program I wished existed the day I chose to start over. It’s the hand I needed on my back when I felt like I was falling. It’s proof that divorce-driven poverty doesn’t get the final word—that with the right skills, support, and opportunities, single mothers can provide for their families as loyal, high-value employees and rebuild lives they’re proud of.

I built this so no mom has to white-knuckle that bridge alone.