Alexa Carlin

Alexa Carlin is on a mission to make a difference in at least one persons life every single day. Through her authentic energy and impactful stories, Alexa empowers students to push through obstacles, develop a positive mindset, and build unwavering courage and confidence.

TOPICS


  • Authenticity
  • Character Development
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Leadership
  • Motivation & Inspiration
  • Personal Growth
  • Recruitment
  • Self Esteem
  • Women’s Empowerment

KEYNOTES


 

Alexa Carlin, empowering students to push through their obstacles.

Getting to know

Alexa Carlin

Alexa Carlin is a nationally-renowned public speaker, Founder & CEO of the Women Empower X, and author of the book Adaptable. Inspired by her own entrepreneurial pursuits, Alexa founded WEX with the mission to help more women pursue their passions and get to the next level in their career and life.

Alexa founded her first business in high school becoming the sole licensee to design jewelry for an L.A. based fashion company. This entrepreneurial spirit led her to starting a blog in college, Hello Perfect, which served the purpose of helping young women gain confidence in themselves and attracted the likes of Mark Cuban, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Madden, Marc Jacobs and other influential celebrities.

In college, only months before graduation, Alexa found herself in a coma with a 1% chance of living. This near-death experience led to a number of health issues but today, Alexa sees this experience as something to be grateful for as it has been her prime motivation and inspiration to share her story authentically with audiences all over the world.

Alexa was featured on the cover of Meetings & Conventions Magazine as 1 of 15 “Young Millennial Go-Getters To Watch” and named one of the “Most Powerful Women In Fort Lauderdale” by Gold Coast’s Fort Lauderdale Daily.

She has also been featured on Cheddar TV, FOX, ABC, CBS, OWN and in Entrepreneur, Glamour Magazine, Mashable, and TEDx among others. With a following that reaches over a million people on and offline, Alexa’s mission is to make a difference in at least one person’s life every day.

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Life’s obstacles offer two distinct directions: They can push you backward or fuel you forward. The choice is up to you.

At 17, Alexa Carlin became CEO of her first company, designing jewelry that made a difference, one bracelet at a time. But at 21, she was induced into a medical coma and given a one-percent chance to live. In Adaptable, she shares the stories of her journey, offering powerful insights into hope, courage, and life’s challenges.

Written in a heartfelt and authentic tone, Adaptable invites readers to develop a new perspective on their past and current obstacles. The stories, lessons, and action steps that fill each chapter gently guide readers back to their true selves, allowing them to connect deeply to their inner light and shine brightly with their true purpose.

Alexa encourages and inspires readers to use their own challenges not as a reason to abandon dreams, but as a springboard from which to thrive.

 

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

To help you promote your event with Alexa, CAMPUSPEAK has created promotional templates you can use. In this folder, you will find resources for social media, a promotional poster for printing, and press photos you can use for your event.
Link to Promotional Materials

LOGISTICAL MATERIALS

Below you will find logistical resources for the day of your event with Alexa.
In-Person Event AV Needs (PDF)
Speaking Introduction (PDF)

Follow Alexa Carlin
From mom mode to speaker mode 😅 I’ll take messy hair, no makeup any day, but it does feel good to put on a blazer again! The thing that I’m learning is that the best of both worlds doesn’t mean it’s 100% all in on each part of what makes you, you. Now that I’m a mom I know I’ll never be able to be 100% all in on work and that’s okay. While there is never truly a perfect way to balance it all I believe you just have to give yourself fully to the things that matter most to you. And that in itself is 100%. 

If I’m working on my computer when babies are napping I’m still thinking about my babies. What should I feed them tonight, are they breathing, I need to get them new pajamas, we are running out of diapers… 

And that’s okay. Working to relish in this season and know that it all ebbs and flows and that I’m so lucky I get to be fully in mom mode most of the time these days, but when the opportunities that light me up arise, I can also put on a blazer and go after them. As long as it all feels right for me and my family, that’s the most important thing. 

Balance is a made up lie. It’s all about the ebbs and flows of life. Work life blend as I like to call it. And that is the best of both worlds. ♥️

#mommode #momlife #motherhood #twins #twinmom #identicaltwins #boymom #identicaltwinboys #twinboys #publicspeaker #femalespeaker #entrepreneur
Putting together babies first Easter baskets! I know they won’t remember these moments but I will and I’ve waited my whole life to be a mom who makes every holiday feel extra special, just like my mom did. 🐣🌸💕

I linked all the items in my LTK in bio link! 

#easterbasket #6monthold #babiesfirsteaster #twins #giftguide #easterweekend #happyeaster #twinboys
Wouldn’t want it any other way. ❤️ Nothing beats hearing your baby laugh am I right? The sweetest sound in the world!! 😍 But for real life is so wild. In a moment the life you knew would never be the same. When I think back to the life I had in college or living and partying it up every night in London and NYC or even traveling the country hosting @womenempowerx conferences, it all just feels like a completely different life. Like so different than what I’m living today. 

Im so grateful for all those experiences and that I fully took advantage of my time I was single before I became a mom, and sometimes I do mourn that life, but boy oh boy am I so happy and grateful to also be in this season of my life right now. Just because you miss something doesn’t mean you would want to change where you are today. 

You can feel it all and that does not take away from the joy and gratitude you feel today. ✨

#entrepreneur #momlife #motherhood #mompreneur #twinmom #babylaughing #twinboys #identicaltwins #powerfulwomen
One thing I didn’t expect before becoming a mom is that I would plan my outfits and timing of getting dressed according to how much spit up I think I’ll be getting on my clothes. 😅 So much drool and spit up 🙈

#momlife #relatable #twinmom #momfashion
Happiest of birthdays to my mama, my best friend and partner in crime. You’ve taught me so much, you showed me what true selflessness and sacrifice looks like, and helped me become the woman I am today and the mother I am becoming. Thank you for everything you do for me and now my growing family. It’s so awesome to watch you step into your new role as a grandma to my boys. We love you so much and can’t wait to continue making so many more beautiful memories together. ❤️

#birthday #motherhood #motherdaughter #twinmom #momlove #mymom
How I put my identical twins down for a nap by myself! This used to take a full hour and it was so hard for me to keep them on the same schedule when I had to rock each one to sleep and then slowly transfer to crib. After implementing a routine and putting babies down awake in their crib and just soothing them from there, I’m now able to do nap time by myself easily, keep them on the same schedule so I get an hour without a baby in hand, and it all takes only about 15 mins! 

P.S. Use code ‘Alexa’ to get 10% off your @buytablefortwo !

#twinmom #twins #twinmama #naptimeroutine #twinroutine #identicaltwins #6months #dayinthelife #routine #babyroutine
But for realz after surviving a near-death experience when I was 21 years old, learning to live with a debilitating autoimmune disease, climbing to the top of Angels Landing in Zion (the chains area), and now becoming a twin mom to identical boys I feel like not too much can really scare or intimidate me these days. The upswing of our challenges or hard seasons right?! 😆

What’s something you’ve gone through that’s made you stronger? 

#motherhood #momlife #twinmom #survivor #autoimmunewarrior #twinmama #entrepreneur
My babies turned 6 months old and I cannot believe they’ve already been in my life for 1/2 a year but at the same time I don’t even remember how I was living life without them! 

They are growing so fast and getting so big! They love reading books, eating every toy they can get their hands on, listening to music while they watch me dance, and all the cuddles and kisses in the morning. I swear they both are trying to kiss me on my cheek with their mouth and it’s the sweetest feeling in the world! 🥰

Charlie is getting more vocal discovering his voice and has become a great sleeper (slept 12 hours straight last night!) he also is loving exploring starting solids and grabs his spoon from my hand like he’s the flash. ⚡️

Jackson is moving his legs so much while on tummy time and while he doesn’t know how to move forward yet, he finds his way to maneuver a 180 degrees turn while on the floor. He is learning how to hold his own bottle too just still with some support. He has not been sleeping through the night tho and still loves those 2 nighttime feedings with mommy and daddy. 😆 

I feel like this is a milestone and while we are still super sleep deprived we survived the newborn stage and this next stage is already looking like it’s going to be sooo much fun! 

I’m so grateful for my little family and still in awe I’m a mommy to TWO boys let alone identical twins. Does it ever sink in because every day I still feel like it’s an unrealistic reality I’m living. 🥹😄

#twinmom #6monthsold #identicaltwins #boymom #twinboys #minivlog #babyvlog #twinvlog #momlife #dayinthelife #momvlog
I can’t believe I’ve been a mom to TWO boys for 1/2 a year already!! I’ve learned so much and have definitely grown as a woman. Here are 6 top things I learned being a twin mom that I hope can help new moms in my community! 

1. Nothing will go as expected. Drop all those expectations you had of what motherhood will or should be like and just embrace how it’s going. That’s truly the key to finding happiness in pp in my opinion. 

2. It’s okay to cry and not feel over the moon every day. That does not mean you aren’t super grateful and totally in love with your babies. It just means you’re human, your hormones are out of whack and your entire life just completely changed forever. It’s okay to cry and feel how you’re feeling. 

3. Contact naps are the best part of the newborn phase, take in all those little naps when your baby is still small enough to fit on your chest. There will be plenty of time to sleep train them and get the dishes and laundry done. 

4. Take all the photos and videos but don’t fret on making them Instagram perfect. Looking back I’m glad I have all the photos showing me so tired with messy hair and holding my babies. Or ones where I’m always just breastfeeding or sleeping with a baby on me. They aren’t perfect but they really encapsulate this journey we are on. 

5. Zipper sleepers are all you need. Get ones that are solid colors to make them outfits to go out of the house. They don’t look like pajamas and are super easy when changing your baby in your trunk when out and about. 

6. Every baby is truly different. Being a twin mom I see that firsthand. Both my babies are hitting milestones at different times. Don’t fret about every little milestone, in the end all babies learn to do everything. 

Every day I’m learning new things about myself and who I’ve become as a mom and it’s the most amazing thing. I’m still not getting full nights of sleep but it’s so worth it. Take in all the snuggles and cuddles possible. They are oh so beautiful and truly change you on a cellular level. 

I love being a twin mom. And I’m oh so grateful to be on this journey with you! 

🫶🏼Follow @alexarosecarlin for more content like this. 

#twinmom #momlife
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KEYNOTES

Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

You have a goal in mind, an idea you’re passion about, a job to do in your organization, but now what? Where do you start? How do you overcome daily obstacles from performing well in school, being involved, making an impact and having a social life?

There will always be obstacles and challenges that come our way and for our entire lives we are taught on how to “overcome obstacles”, but Alexa has found a better solution. In this impactful keynote Alexa not only empowers students to get started, but she challenges their way of thinking and provides actionable tools and steps to turn any idea into reality- regardless of the obstacles they face.

Our obstacles can do one of two things, they can either stop us or propel us- Alexa wants to ensure you choose the latter. Audiences will learn the framework on how to push through challenges, develop a positive mindset, and create a customized action plan to achieve any goal whether that’s planning a fundraiser for their organization, getting the job of their dreams, or pursuing an entrepreneurial idea.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will learn:

  • the three elements to push through obstacles and challenges,
  • how to develop a positive and healthy mindset for growth,
  • how a perception of circumstances often dictates reality,
  • how to identify their strengths and challenge their way of thinking,
  • how limiting-beliefs influence academic and extra-curricular choices and how to switch those beliefs to positive ones,
  • how to focus and create an action plan for success,
  • the importance of focusing on meaningful work and making an impact in the lives of their peers and their community,
  • how to feel empowered to turn their passion into purpose,
  • the importance of their own stories and why we need to share those stories with others
The Confidence Spectrum

Let’s be honest, being confident is hard. Think back to the last time you felt most confident. What were you doing, who were you with, what do you think impacted your level of confidence?

In today’s society, it’s so easy to fall into the comparison mindset. Women are inundated with messages and the pressure to be perfect that it can become paralyzing and create an unhealthy competitive environment.

As the Founder of the largest event for female entrepreneurs and change leaders, Alexa has discovered that the key to success is empowering women to collaborate versus compete. In order to achieve this students must first develop their own self-confidence and understand their worth.

In this empowering and inspiring keynote,  Alexa helps students connect and collaborate while offering tools to develop their own self-confidence, learning how to break through the fear holding them back from becoming an authentic leader.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will learn:

  • strategies on how to build unwavering confidence,
  • how to identify when they feel most confident and how they can build upon it when put in new situations,
  • how to overcome the need for outside validation,
  • techniques to break through the fear of judgement, failure, and feeling unworthy,
  • how to create an inclusive and supportive community,
  • why women need to support one another and how collaboration drives positive change,
  • the importance of vulnerability and how to practice it,
  • how to create stronger relationships and the importance of building real connections in their personal and professional life.
Confidence: The Key to Recruitment Success

It’s time for recruitment and members, new and active, can already feel the pressure and stress. Why is this? Why does an exciting process like becoming part of a sorority or adding new members to your organization who may become a friend for life cause so much stress? It should be an exciting time but instead, the pressures of society have allowed women to feel doubtful, fearful and insecure. Recruitment has been a process of putting on a “face” to impress other women, instead of opening up authentically and vulnerably to find your true new home.

You get asked the same questions like if you watched the latest season of the Bachelor or what are you majoring in, but how does this really determine if someone is right for your chapter? Unfortunately, pressures from society and greek life have caused many women to go into recruitment putting on a front they think will impress others instead of being their true selves. They dress a certain way, speak a certain way and ask questions that are common to fit in. But isn’t the goal of rush, whether you are an active member or potential new member, to find a group of women who will support you, become your friends and help you become the best version of you possible? If we continue focusing on the system of the way things have always been done, we will continue to run into the same problems.

It’s time for a change and to achieve this change you must focus on two things, connection and confidence. For true connection to occur, we must change the narrative and begin asking people who they are versus just what they do or like. The other side of this equation is confidence, we must not only be confident in ourselves but we must help other women feel confident when around us. When you can achieve these two things during the recruitment process, you won’t only enjoy the process but you will be able to recruit members that truly fit your chapter and create an environment of true sisterhood.

In this keynote, Alexa shares how to achieve connection and confidence during recruitment and shows how to implement small but impactful changes in your chapter to achieve true recruitment success.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will learn:

  • how to gain confidence in themselves during the recruitment process
  • how to create authentic and meaningful conversations
  • how to identify values of their chapter and how to stand by those values during recruitment
  • ways to create a positive environment during the recruitment process to help achieve true sisterhood with current and potential new members

ALEXA’S BLOGS

The following are past entries Alexa has written for the CAMPUSPEAK Speaker’s Voice Blog

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