Life is too short to do something that doesn't bring you joy.
I used to put
fires out.Now I light
you up.
For women over 40 who are successful at everything except feeling like it's enough.
One very good life.
A fire needs all three. Tap a side to bring yours back.
They stop waiting for permission.They just start.
Get a little Soulfire every FridayFormer firefighter. Now she starts them.
From Carla's own site

A messy
perfectionist.
Sound familiar?
I'm a former nurse and firefighter turned storyteller, author, edutainer, and messy perfectionist.
I'm a woman who knows what it feels like to live a life that looks extraordinary... and still feel the quiet ache that something is missing.
Burnout. Sleepless nights. Hyper-independence. The constant striving, proving, and pushing through.
Now I create experiences, conversations, and communities for women who are ready to laugh more, trust themselves deeply, and create lives they love to wake up to.
Yes, there will be a whole lot of laughing.
Read my storyA few rules around this station
Perfectly imperfect.Always welcome.
We are all perfectly imperfect beings and shouldn't be afraid to show our flaws.
You are in control of your thoughts, actions, and destiny.
Choose your adventure...What lights you up?
Come for the fresh air, an honest conversation, or a laugh that gets away from you.

Reignite Your
Spark Retreat
Carla's annual retreat in the Canadian Rockies. A little room to breathe, laugh and remember what you love.
See the retreatPermission
to Play
For the woman who can't remember the last time she laughed so hard that tears ran down her leg.
- Episode 1Ignite Fun to Breakthrough Burnout14 min
- Episode 2Ignite Your Spark: From Self Care to Soul Care15 min
- Episode 3What Gets in the Way of Playing Full Out? Turning Burnout into Vibrant Health15 min
Reignite
Your Spark
It's time to Reignite Your Spark if...
- you get your exercise by jumping to conclusions, dodging responsibilities, pushing your luck and spinning... tales about working out!
- your idea of multi-tasking is checking email while cleaning the toilet OR juggling a glass of wine, chatting on the phone and throwing laundry in the dryer.
- the main ingredient in your cooking is a splash of resentment with a smidgeon of guilt.

Cocktails &
Connections
Water, wine or cocktails all count. Inside the Cocktail Confessional, you'll find resources, stories and videos to make you smile.
We're fond of F-words. Feelings, fun, fulfillment or freedom.
Join the free communityIn their own words
“She didn't change my life. She taught me how to change my life.”
“Carla's ability to make the people around her realize their strength and power, while enriching them with her humour, is truly amazing!”
“Carla White has lifted a veil of silent suffering for many women, who struggle with feelings of self doubt about being a mother, a wife, a friend, a woman in general.”
“Carla White's book, Reignite Your Spark is authentic, transparent and evocative.”
“This is a delightful book full of wit and wisdom, and I really didn't want it to end!”
A room full
of possibilities.
And belly laughs.
Bring Carla's stories and humour to your next event. She makes room for the feelings, the fun and the conversations we often keep to ourselves.
- International speaker Stories + humour
- 4x international best-selling author Reignite Your Spark
- Contributing author Chicken Soup for the Soul,
The Spirit of Canada - Creator The Connection Club

A little Soulfirein your inbox.
Carla's Friday email is a reminder to enjoy your own life. Wild sparks and real life shenanigans included.
Prefer a conversation over a cuppa?
Have Coffee (or cocktails) with Carla