Karen Poyser-Navratil

So WHO am I? I can simply say, I am a wife and mother of three daughters; I could add on by saying, I am a daughter, friend and collegue. I could continue by giving out the list of accolades in my academic and professional arena. But would that really tell you who I am? I don't think so.

I am a woman due to a long and at times agonizing walk through darkness, struggled to find forgiveness, grace and mercy. Struggled to accept the trials and tribulations that plagued my life. With very little understanding and a plethora of questions including, "why me?", I started searching for the Christ-centered sense in it all. In doing so, I found the light, which afforded me the opportunity to connect with God on a level that forever changed my existence. I was no longer simply a physical matter taking up time and space. By Accepting, Respecting, Improving and Self Evolving (A.R.I.S.E), I was bound and determined to make my journey one that mattered.

After starting my journey to wholeness, I was able to pursue my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from Nova Southeastern University and continued to obtain a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from Barry University. I obtained a life coaching certificate from Florida International University. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida.

My passion and purpose is to work with single mothers and adolescent girls in finding their voice, their truth; while addressing the challenges and obstacles which prevent them from obtaining authentic growth. My goal is to create an environment of inspiration, education, and empowerment.