Alka Howard  

I’m a mom, immigrant, dog lover, solo traveler, gourmet meal maker, nature lover, and former ed leader. Everything I do is centered around living a life of joy and purpose through the power of the mind.

I moved to America at the age of 14 and during my senior year of high school at the age of 17 I left home due to a difficult home environment and gender inequality. I decided to pursue a career in education and counseling so I could help young adults prepare for their life goals and help them navigate difficult situations. I completed my education while working full-time with zero support from anyone. I have dealt with many setbacks and hardships throughout my life. I learned that mindset is everything and resiliency is a skill that can be learned. To overcome adversity, I had to learn to reframe my thinking.

As an educational leader, I served over 50,000 families in the span of my career. I have coached and mentored students, parents, teachers, counselors, psychologists, social workers, educational leaders, and many teams to expand their capabilities, achieve progressively challenging goals, and overcome obstacles. I have coordinated over 200 conferences, including keynotes. I have the training and tools to help you accomplish your goals and love your life​.

For years, my work/life was out of balance. At times I was working 70-80 hours a week. My emotional bucket wasn’t just dry, it needed a patch job. I was sleeping 3 to 4 hours of broken sleep every night.  I was unable to manage my emotions. My kids were getting droplets of my emotional support. I thought I could do it all. The reality is I just couldn’t do it all. I was experiencing chronic stress and habitual burnout. I knew it was time for reflection, restoration, and rejuvenation. During the pandemic, I resigned from a 20-year career in educational leadership.

Since then, I have been using the tools and techniques I have learned to patch and fill my own bucket, find joy again, and be the best mom possible. As a life-long learner, I am dedicated to gaining and sharing knowledge.​

I have a Master’s in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a postgraduate in Educational Leadership from Towson University. As a Certified Master Mindset Coach, I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Techniques, Rational Emotive Behavior Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Confidence Building, Women Empowerment, and Life Purpose. This puts me in a unique position to bring you 20 years of practical experience along with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support you.