Dr. Nicole has been widely recognized for her distinctive voice and insight on the journey of entrepreneurship. After becoming the first African American woman to own a Tuffy Auto Service franchise in 2006 and running her own multi-million-dollar company, Nicole launched LifeLine Global Business Consulting Services. She subsequently founded LifeLine Business Consulting Services and has since coached thousands of entrepreneurs realize their dreams of entrepreneurship and receive millions of dollars in funding.

Nicole’s mission is clear: Inspire minority and women business owners to realize their dreams. LifeLine Global Business Consulting Services provides intensive training and coaching business development programs and is widely recognized as a leader in economic development through the tools of entrepreneurial training and development removing barriers of entry for entrepreneurs starting and growing their business.

Carla has strong experience in business principles, curriculum development and coaching principles as it relates to entrepreneurial ventures. She is responsible for ensuring all instructors implement the course curriculum to meet the needs and interests of the students involved, as well as the interests of the sponsoring institutions.