Empower. Elevate. Excel. A Four-Week Virtual Series with Karen Maria Alston
- Camille Davis
- 19 hours ago
- 3 min read
From boardrooms to breakthroughs, Karen Maria Alston, is guiding women on growth, reinvention, and wealth in a can’t-miss virtual series every Saturday this September!

Karen Maria Alston is a visionary brand strategist, dynamic entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker, and accomplished executive leader. Renowned for crafting impactful branding and outreach campaigns, she excels at creating meaningful narratives that resonate widely. Her expertise as a storyteller has solidified her reputation as a trusted authority in the field.

With decades of experience as a senior executive and entrepreneur, Karen is celebrated for her authentic leadership, strategic innovation, and ability to drive scalable impact. As a proven thought leader and technology advocate, she blends intellectual curiosity with futurist thinking, seamlessly integrating emerging technologies to foster growth, build connections, and drive results.
Karen currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Eagle Academy, a network of charter schools in Washington, DC, where she leads communications, marketing, community outreach, and public affairs. She is also the CEO and Founder of The Spectrum Circle, a professional platform empowering women through leadership, wellness, and purpose-driven development.
A third-generation entrepreneur, Karen began her career in the tech and financial services sectors at JP Morgan Chase, AOL, and MBNA (now Bank of America). She later founded Alston Marketing Group, a boutique agency delivering innovative branding solutions since 2002.
Karen is an internationally recognized speaker and media contributor, featured on The Today Show, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, and BOLD TV. She is also the executive producer of Destiny Concealed, an award-winning documentary highlighting the impact of Eagle Academy. Karen holds a BBA in Finance from Howard University and executive education credentials from Columbia Business School, Harvard, and Northwestern.
On the heels of Black Business Month, Karen Marie Alston is bringing her proven expertise, actionable insights and strategies to Women for the Culture to empower, inspire, and foster deep connections among women seeking growth and authenticity. Unlock personalized guidance through this interactive experience and walk away with practical strategies to implement in your personal and professional life.
Session Breakdown
Success at Any Age: Redefining Growth and Reinvention
September 6
Noon to 1pm ET
Success doesn't have an expiration date. This session explores how embracing change, staying open to new opportunities, and leaning into reinvention can lead to fresh chapters of purpose and achievement at every stage of life.
Key Takeaways:
Strategies for continuous growth
Embracing change as a catalyst for success
Real-life examples of reinvention
The Masks We Wear: Authenticity vs. Exhaustion
September 13
Noon to 1pm ET
We all wear masks to fit expectations at work, in relationships, or in society. But these masks can lead to stress, burnout, and even depression. This conversation uncovers what it costs us to hide and how choosing authenticity creates freedom, joy, and true connection.
Key Takeaways:
Identifying personal masks
The impact of inauthenticity on well-being
Steps to embrace authenticity
Failure as Fuel: Turning Risks into Resilience
September 20
Noon to 1pm ET
No journey is free from failure. The key is how we respond. This talk reframes failure as a powerful teacher, showing how setbacks can sharpen vision, strengthen resilience, and prepare us for greater success.
Key Takeaways:
Reframing failure as a learning opportunity
Building resilience through adversity
Techniques for bouncing back stronger
Wealth Beyond Money: Redefining Success in the 21st Century
September 27
Noon to 1pm ET
Success isn't just financial; it's health, freedom, community, and purpose. This conversation challenges traditional definitions of wealth and invites participants to think about how to build a life of abundance that aligns with their values.
Key Takeaways:
Expanding the definition of wealth
Aligning personal values with success
Creating a balanced life of abundance
To access all sessions, checkout here!
Upon registration, attendees are provided a link to access each weekly session and a replay will be made available to those who are unable to attend.
Price includes live participation, Q&A, and replay access.
Secure your spot today.
Early birds who register before August 30 will receive a PDF action guide following the series.
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