Cherese Carter  is a licensed professional counselor, nationally-recognized speaker, media personality, and First Lady of Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church. Cherese is a trusted voice for her generation, who is known for her energetic spirit and contagious passion. Throughout her life, Cherese has inspired women of all ages to face their fears and live a life full of light, purpose, and impact.

With a heart to inspire women to live their most authentic lives, Cherese combines motivation, real-life honesty, actionable steps, and spiritual truth to help women shift from existing to living a life they love. As a frequent conference and workshop speaker, Cherese, through her personal stories, creates a safe place where women can be open and vulnerable about their insecurities and fears. Cherese will push you to seek Christ first, especially in moments of doubt. She is passionate about empowering women to see their value and walk in their purpose. She believes that your value should never be up for negotiation. Grounded in her unwavering faith, she encourages women to seek solace in Christ, guiding them from moments of rejection to radiant self-discovery. Cherese is the author of the book entitled Hello, Purpose: Say Yes to a Life That Matters. Hello, Purpose is her refreshing journey to finding purpose by saying yes to a life that matters. Now, having found a true sense of purpose, Cherese encourages readers to redefine what it truly means to live. Cherese is also the author of the devotional entitled Hello, Peace: 30 Days to Reclaiming Peace, Releasing Stress, and Restoring Joy.

Cherese’s professional experience is dynamic and community-focused. She is a graduate from Texas Christian University with a double degree in Business Marketing and Religion and holds a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the states of Pennsylvania and Texas. Cherese’s goal is to help her clients shift from merely existing to living their best lives. She specializes in helping anxious and overwhelmed teens, young adults, and high-achieving women overcome anxiety, silence their inner critic, and build lasting self-confidence. Cherese is passionate about counseling and empowering the next generation of counselors. She has worked as an adjunct professor and taught Counseling Principles and Techniques at Capital Seminary and Graduate School.

Cherese is married to the love of her life, Pastor Rodney L. Carter Jr. Together they have three children and pastor Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in Washington D.C.