Hey, There!
I’m Cherese.
Let’s be honest! For many of us, fear, anxiety, overwhelm and perfectionism have been running the show of our lives. Instead of being able to live the life we desire, we simply exist from one overwhelming moment to another. Living this way is not only draining, but compounded by the shame that our life is out of our control. Thus we find ourselves in a constant cycle of overthinking everything, never feeling good enough, and criticizing our every move Can I tell you something? It is time your stopped just existing and started living!
My Mission
“I help anxious and overwhelmed women choose living over existing by silencing their inner critic , practicing self-care and aligning with purpose. “
My story
I Was the Victim of Perfectionism and Self-Sabotage
I have always been a high achiever. Which on the surface sounds great…until it isn’t. I found myself paralyzed by my fear of failure overwhelmed by my own thoughts. I would agonize over decisions because I was constantly second-guessing myself. Finally, enough was enough! I was exhausted from overthinking, people-pleasing, and approval seeking.
It was time to eliminate limiting beliefs and align with purpose
I knew something in my life had to change. I was tired of being intimidated by my own inner critic and keeping up the facade that I had everything under control. I found my life shifted when I started prioritizing my mental health by eliminating limiting beliefs, practicing self-care, and aligning with purpose. I can now say I am living and not just existing. I am thankful I get help others do the same.
Cherese Carter
Ready to Align with Your Purpose?
If you are like Cherese, you have wondered if there is more to life than just waking up, going to work, eating, sleeping, and paying your bills on time. You have felt tired of the daily grind and question if your life can make an impact and actually count for something. If you are anything like Cherese, then this book is definitely for you.
Hello, Purpose is one woman’s refreshing journey to finding purpose by saying yes to a life that matters. Cherese candidly shares her personal story of striving for success, only to feel the stress and frustration of not living for what she was created for. Cherese opens up about her feelings of failure, inadequacy, emptiness, and disillusionment. Despite her achievements, she found herself asking, “If this is truly living, then what is the purpose of life?” Now, having found a true sense of purpose, Cherese encourages readers to redefine what it truly means to live.
So if you’re sick of going through life aimlessly or tired of feeling like your life is out of sync with what you truly value; if you feel as though your life is like being on a stationary bike—you are doing a lot of movement but not making any progress; if you are ready to live for something bigger than yourself and say yes to a life that matters, then this is the book you have been waiting to read.
PROFESSIONAL BIO
Cherese Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor, nationally-recognized speaker, media personality, and founder of the non-profit S.H.I.N.E. 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 brokenness. 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.
She is the founder of the Christian organization The S.H.I.N.E. (Serve Him IN Everything) Movement. What started off as a heart for young girls blossomed into a full non-profit organization. With the rise of low self-esteem, bullying, depression, and suicide, young women need a place where they can come S.H.I.N.E. Since 2010, S.H.I.N.E. has touched the lives of over 2,000 girls ages 12-18 through monthly mentorship meetings and annual conferences in multiple cities.
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. Cherese candidly shares her personal story of striving for success, only to feel the stress and frustration of not living for what she was created. She opens up about her feelings of failure, inadequacy, emptiness, and disillusionment. Despite her achievements, she found herself asking, “If this is truly living, then what is the purpose of life?” Now, having found a true sense of purpose, Cherese encourages readers to redefine what it truly means to live.
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 life . 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, Rodney. Together they have two children and pastor a church in Washington D.C.