Today we’d like to introduce you to Marla Albertie as she shares her story with us below:
Marla J. Albertie has lived on board a United States carrier. Therefore, she feels unstoppable. As a native of Jacksonville, Florida, she loves to read, travel, and shop. Her travels have been on cruises, as she has taken 16 thus far. Marla believes life is a journey, and we all can create the life we want, so why not; you only live this life once. She is passionate about seeing growth in peoples’ lives and wants others to pay it forward. As an energetic visionary, she is the owner and founder of TruthSpeaksGroup LLC, a multi-media company that creates strategies and solutions for work-life integration/harmony (WLI/H). She is also the founder of MJA Notary Services LLC., MJA Publishing LLC., and JEMA Holdings LLC. Being the founder of I/O for Teens Inc. is her greatest work yet! Marla doesn’t believe in work-life balance as she believes all areas of our lives can be integrated, and we can create harmony through I/O Psychology and Positive Psychology methodologies. Marla’s mantra is to #TeachTrainEducate working women who desire to understand their truth and live a life of success defined on their terms. Marla’s one-word philosophy is #Learn. Therefore creating I/O for Teens Inc. was a no-brainer!
Marla is a certified professional career, executive, and life coach, trainer APTD (Associate Professional in Training and Development), Certified Chief Happiness Officer, Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner, Director of HR, Instructor of Psychology, Amazon Best Selling author, and over 25 years of business, coaching, and training experience. Marla holds a Master of Education in Adult Education, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management, and an Associate of Science in Financial Services. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Marla loves speaking, teaching, and writing. Among the many ventures she is involved in are just a few: The founder of the Motivational Movement KIM (Keep it Moving), Truth Speaks Academy, and an annual Women’s Empowerment Conference. I.M.A.G.IN.E. (I’M Awesome Growing IN Excellence), YouTube Channel featuring the talk show Creating Your Career with Marla J. Albertie, which has 36 episodes, and blog TheWorkingWoman.co. She has also published two books and co-authored a third. Marla is an active member of the Junior League of Jacksonville, ATD, SIOP, SHRM, Blacks in I/O, APA, ICF, IPPA, and NAHSE. She is also a Well-being and Data Literacy champion at Mayo Clinic. When she is not trying to save the world, Marla loves a good story and frequents the movies to eat her favorite snack, nachos. She loves cruising, shopping, and reading with her family and friends.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Not at all easy, for example, death of the mother, two divorces, identity crisis, bankruptcy, and starting completely over
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I started a new nonprofit to help teens discover the beautiful field of I/O Psychology (the study of how people behave at work). I am currently earning my Ph.D. in this field. The field has 25 specialization areas in which I specialize 5 (Coaching, leadership development, work/life harmony/integration, career planning, and training and development). I created the nonprofit to help teens understand the field and apply research-based skills and methods to their lives to be great citizens and achieve their dreams. We will offer a curriculum for all the areas and a teacher certification, scholarship, and community fund. What sets us apart from other nonprofits is that no other nonprofit uses I/O-based principles to help teens be the best they can be. Our brand stands out because we are developing our future and teaching parents and teachers how to do so. It is a win/win because, in the end, we all get to learn how to apply I/O skillsets to our lives.
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
Yes, I own a multi-media coaching business, Truth Speaks Group LLC. The pandemic has taught me to pivot and keep going, mainly to stay focused on my goals while staying open to possibilities.
Pricing:
- 14.99 for my Latest book
- Coaching varies see my site
- 25.00 monthly donation
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ioforteens.org/
- Instagram: @ioforteensinc
- Facebook: @ioforteensinc
- Twitter: @ioforteensinc
- Other: https://www.truthspeakscoaching.com/
