Empowered Mom Blueprint

Empowering Moms of Children With Disabilities or Other Special Needs to Reconnect With Their True Selves, Restore Clarity to Their Vision and Purpose, Redesign Their Daily Lives to Reverse the Effects of Burnout, Reignite Their Passions and Reclaim Their Hope.

My Offerings

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Courage To Change

You’re afraid to face and discover the person you’ve become. You feel your only choice is to accept this version of you. You’re unmotivated, exhausted, irritated and edgy all the time. You’re terrified for the day you will no longer have the capacity to care for anyone, including yourself.

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Rediscover Purpose & Connection

You’ve struggled for so long you feel lost, invisible, lonely and disconnected from everyone and everything. You feel stuck. You seek connections that are energizing, but resign yourself to a life of isolation and lack of support. You don’t believe anyone can really understand or accept you.

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Lighting the Path Forward

Hope seems out of reach, especially when you think about your own and your child’s future. You’re anxious because you feel powerless and helpless. You wonder if you will ever catch a break. Giving up feels like the only option when there’s no rest or relief in sight.

About Me

Hello!

During the most painful, exhausting and overwhelming years of my 16-year journey as a mom to a son with disabilities, I discovered all sorts of information and resources to get help for my child. However, there was not (and still is not) much out there to support me as a mom. I thought my path with my son was going to be more of a detour than a whole new journey in our lives. This thinking caused me to focus so much on him and what he needed that I didn’t prepare myself for the journey ahead. My exhaustion turned to burnout, my overwhelm turned to despair and my fierce focus turned into loneliness as I realized I had depleted myself and become a shell of the passionate, determined woman I once was. Even more frightening was the journey I was on was nowhere close to being “over” and it was definitely not a “detour.” I set out to reconnect with myself to bring healing, purpose, balance, hope and joy back into my life. I had to learn what worked through trial and error. There were many days I didn’t know if I could really do it. But with determination and effort, I rediscovered myself and my passions. I learned how to be compassionate and kind to myself so that I could give the same to the people I love. I have embraced a future of possibilities with my hope restored! Wouldn’t you like to claim that hope for yourself and discover a way out of the cycle of exhaustion, overwhelm and loneliness that often comes with caring for a child with disabilities or other special needs? Let me help you do that without going through your own trial and error and without spending all the extra time and effort just to figure out what you might need to get there. Instead, allow me to personally share with you my powerful blueprint for living a life with courage, intention, connection and hope.

In addition to being mom to a young man with Autism and Intellectual Disability, Carisa Cole Sharrett:

  • is an international best-selling author, holds a Masters of Education in Special Education degree from the University of Phoenix,
  • is a Certified Special Needs Life Quality Coach, is a Positive Intelligence® Coach,
  • is a member of the Leadership Learning Guild for the National Society of Leadership and Success.
  • Carisa also holds a current K-12 Special Education teaching certification and served as a lead teacher, trainer and district case manager for eight years in both the public and charter school systems.

About Me

Hello!

During the most painful, exhausting and overwhelming years of my 16-year journey as a mom to a son with disabilities, I discovered all sorts of information and resources to get help for my child. However, there was not (and still is not) much out there to support me as a mom. I thought my path with my son was going to be more of a detour than a whole new journey in our lives. This thinking caused me to focus so much on him and what he needed that I didn’t prepare myself for the journey ahead. My exhaustion turned to burnout, my overwhelm turned to despair and my fierce focus turned into loneliness as I realized I had depleted myself and become a shell of the passionate, determined woman I once was. Even more frightening was the journey I was on was nowhere close to being “over” and it was definitely not a “detour.” I set out to reconnect with myself to bring healing, purpose, balance, hope and joy back into my life. I had to learn what worked through trial and error. There were many days I didn’t know if I could really do it. But with determination and effort, I rediscovered myself and my passions. I learned how to be compassionate and kind to myself so that I could give the same to the people I love. I have embraced a future of possibilities with my hope restored! Wouldn’t you like to claim that hope for yourself and discover a way out of the cycle of exhaustion, overwhelm and loneliness that often comes with caring for a child with disabilities or other special needs? Let me help you do that without going through your own trial and error and without spending all the extra time and effort just to figure out what you might need to get there. Instead, allow me to personally share with you my powerful blueprint for living a life with courage, intention, connection and hope.

In addition to being mom to a young man with Autism and Intellectual Disability, Carisa Cole Sharrett:

  • is an international best-selling author, holds a Masters of Education in Special Education degree from the University of Phoenix,
  • is a Certified Special Needs Life Quality Coach, is a Positive Intelligence® Coach,
  • is a member of the Leadership Learning Guild for the National Society of Leadership and Success.
  • Carisa also holds a current K-12 Special Education teaching certification and served as a lead teacher, trainer and district case manager for eight years in both the public and charter school systems.

What Others Are Saying

Dr. Barbara Baumgardner

PhD, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC

“I’ve been consistently impressed with Carisa’s vision for her son. She has hopes for his future, listens closely to his own hopes, and then digs deep to find ways to help him thrive. Her son’s life and her own could have been much more narrow in focus. However, because she has applied the principles of the Empowered Mom Blueprint, both she and her son have a bright and expanded future. I encourage you to be thoughtful and intentional about applying these principles within your family.”

Heather Royster

M.S., OTR/L

“In my twenty years as an occupational therapist, Carisa is one of the very best special education teachers I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. Her incredible gift of working with special needs children, their parents and alongside team members (administrators, psychologists, SLPs, PTs and OTs) is unmatched. Carisa has always been an amazing advocate for her son, working with and encouraging him every step of the way. It is no surprise to me that Carisa created this amazing program!”

Laura Deer

M.S. CCC/SLP, CAS

“I have worked with many parents over the last 18 years. Carisa always stands out among them. I could see her passion, dedication and determination to help her son. I provided carry over strategies for her to work on at home with her son – she always did the strategies and then some! Carisa is an inspirational woman filled with hope, courage and compassion. She has a truly amazing energy and is a blessing to anyone who has the opportunity to work with her.”

Lynne Murphy

Special Education Professional

“Small but Fierce” was the mantra hung over Carisa’s desk when we worked together. Laura@books_and geek_ describes a fierce woman as one “…who doesn’t take crap from anyone. She stands up for herself and others who can’t or won’t. She will do things for the greater good. She is strong, independent but a team player, is a good listener, fights for what is right and doesn’t give up…” Carisa embodied all this and more. Through her caring mentorship I am a better version of myself.”

Karen W.

“Being a wife and working mother too, I felt Carisa truly understood me and the challenges I faced having a child with special needs. She is a person you can go to if you need a listening ear, have questions or are looking for resources. Her passion, advocacy and commitment to help educate the community about individuals with special needs has truly touched my heart. Carisa helped me and my family tremendously and we are very thankful for all of her assistance!”

Joanna W.

“Carisa is inspirational and makes a woman think about her life, self-care, life decisions, family life, wellness and health and how to move forward next in life. She had me thinking about life decisions that will better help me and my family. She reminded me that I must come first in my life in order to help address the needs of others. As a woman and mother, she made me feel empowered and confident in tackling and conquering anything that comes my way.”

Rosene B.

“Carisa is a courageous, intentional and empowered woman who is filled with fire and joy. She has years of experience in education and raising a special needs son. She has fought through the toughest of circumstances for her son and knows how challenging it is. Sometimes the journey feels long and hopeless, but Carisa is here to tell you that doesn’t have to be your journey. She knows firsthand the frustrations and disappointments and developed Empowered Mom to help transform the lives of other women.”

Rene H.

“Carisa has walked through many situations and understands the challenges families navigating disabilities face. Her heart’s desire is for knowledge, understanding, and achievement to be shared to help everyone be the best they can be! She has a love and commitment for hope and success in all people. She helps people to see the best in themselves and others. Her work and life testify to her strong faith, her values, and her desire to help families achieve success, persevere and most of all, HOPE.”

Empowered Mom Blueprint

Empowering Moms of Children With Disabilities or Other Special Needs to Reconnect With Their True Selves, Restore Clarity to Their Vision and Purpose, Redesign Their Daily Lives to Reverse the Effects of Burnout, Reignite Their Passions and Reclaim Their Hope.