Carlisha Williams Bradley is an award-winning leader, international speaker, author, and high-performance coach dedicated to empowering women to amplify their voices and embrace their full potential. As the founder of Women Empowering Nations and Amplify for Women, Carlisha has impacted over 15,000 women in 60+ countries, accelerating the careers of leaders, executives, and founders by unlocking their potential at the intersection of public speaking, personal branding, and transformational leadership. Her commitment to closing the wealth gap has resulted in her clients generating over a million dollars in increased revenue.

From classrooms to keynote stages to boardrooms, Carlisha’s executive leadership career spans over a decade. She has influenced policy for over 700,000 students statewide while serving on the Oklahoma State Board of Education and has built pathways for diverse leaders in corporate, social impact, and entrepreneurial spaces through her leadership of various organizations. Carlisha has served as a trusted voice and advisor to international aid organizations, non-profit agencies, schools, businesses, and diplomats around the globe.

A passionate storyteller and trailblazer, Carlisha redefines leadership through values-driven impact. Whether coaching executives, leading organizations, or inspiring audiences, her mission is clear: to help women craft their legacy, lead with clarity, and build new tables of influence.

Featured and named by President Barack Obama as an inspirational leader for equity, Carlisha is recognized for her bold leadership and work to elevate women and communities. She doesn’t just talk about change, she builds the pipeline for it. Her leadership has earned her honors such as 2024–2025 Obama USA Leader, 2024 Charles V. Willie Advocate Award, 2021 Dan Allen Social Justice Award, 2020 Tulsan of the Year, and more. She resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her husband, Adrian, and their three children.