I met Elaine at a conference I was recently invited to speak at. She was the most fabulous MC and pulled the whole event together. It was so nice to have her commentary and funny quips to help connect the moments of transition and silence. She reached out to me and all of the speakers before the conference to ask us a fun fact then shared these facts about us as we were walking out in stage. Not only was it an incredibly kind gesture that she went above and beyond to do. But it also allowed us to shine in that moment for something very different than what we were likely on stage to speak about. It was great for nerves and provided a great fun lead into my talk. Elaine Lou is an incredible value add to any event and couldn't recommend her more highly! read more

Mixed experience. Pros: coaching provides an opportunity to talk through things. Cons: Elaine's process lacks strategy and she was sometimes irritated during communications. read more

Elaine Lou Cartas, thank you so much for everything you've done for my business and personal growth. When I found Elaine, I was desperate for help and to find answers. Elaine didn't give them to me, she helped show me the answers that I already had within myself. Fast forward a year later, I can happily same I am more content, inspired & intentional about how I do business thanks to Elaine's expertise, insightful perspective, community & energy. If you're looking for someone to help guide you to better align with yourself with yourself & personally, Elaine is your coach. Maraming Salamat Ate Elaine :) read more

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In the midst of an identity crisis, I worked with Elaine to explore a career change, and I am so glad I did. Elaine showed the level and quality of care I was completely blown away by. I felt seen as a whole person whenever I spoke to her. She is a great listener, and her perspectives were so helpful in exploring different angles to look at the problems I was trying to solve. As a highly indecisive person, I appreciated her always grounding me in my goals and values. If I had messages for Elaine in between 1:1 sessions, she always got back to me in a timely manner with thoughtful commentaries and integrated the conversation into our subsequent sessions. Elaine is constantly evolving in her own coaching and business practices. Another aspect of Elaine's coaching that I found invaluable was the safe space she fosters. I regularly attended her drop-in 'office hours', where I could connect with other clients and listen in on Elaine's work with them (Only with their consent). This not only made me feel part of a supportive community but also exposed me to a variety of problems, both similar to and different from mine. From what I observed, Elaine's business coaching is also exceptional - well-informed, actionable, and efficient, while always keeping the entrepreneurs' personal values in focus. I highly recommend Elaine to anyone looking for a career and business coach, especially WOC. She's my role model for how to care about and evolve in my career and how to interact with anyone I serve in the future. read more

Elaine has been instrumental in my journey as a woman of colour entrepreneur. She's not just about high-level advice--Elaine dives deep and meets me exactly where I am, offering tactical and actionable steps that have brought so much clarity and momentum to my business. She understands the unique challenges I face and guides me in balancing my masculine and feminine energy to stay grounded and aligned with my values as I grow. Every session with her is empowering, and I always leave feeling ready to tackle the next steps with renewed confidence. If you're looking for a coach who's not only wise but also deeply supportive of all the parts of who you are, Elaine is the one. Thank you, Elaine, for your guidance and authentic approach to helping me thrive! Her coaching style has been so effective. By far, of all the programs and business coaches I've invested in the past five years in my business, Elaine has been the aligned fit, helpful, and effective! read more

Elaine's practical and affirming approach to coaching came at a time of change and great motion in my career within the social impact sector. Our structured sessions, actionable guides and fantastic scripts supercharged my communication skills, influence power and salary negotiation skills. As a woman of colour in corporate North America, I valued Elaine's cultural competencies and awareness of the unique challenges women of colour face as we build carers and businesses in this context. If you are a fit for her mission driven services you will not regret taking that discovery call with Elaine. read more

A true leader and wonderful coach! Elaine sets the new standard of care. Easy to consider a friend and very valuable to my business. Im happy to have your guidance in my future read more

I was feeling unchallenged and unhappy in my career and was eagerly exploring a career change, but I was fearful and had no idea where to start. The first career coach that came up in my searches was Elaine. I listened to a couple of episodes on her "Color Your Dreams" podcast and immediately scheduled a consultation with her. I knew immediately that Elaine was an amazing career coach, from the time and effort she put into getting to know me, to understanding what I was looking for in career coaching, as well as providing me with valuable resources. And this was all prior to our consultation call! She was so genuine and I could feel that she really wanted to help me. In the 45 minutes that I spoke with Elaine, she listened to my concerns and challenges and provided me with a valuable action plan for taking the next steps towards a career change. There was so much value in this initial call with Elaine, and this action plan she assisted me with proved to be a big success!! I highly recommend Elaine as a career coach! Thanks so much Elaine for the positive impact you have made on my journey! read more

I cannot recommend Elaine highly enough. She is not only a joy to work with, but also deeply committed to a meaningful mission: helping WOC build careers and businesses they love. Elaine has a remarkable ability to make you feel truly seen and to empower you to pursue your inner light and vision for your life (that alone was a mindset shift and made a huge impact on my approach to the job search - it became something I did for myself). Beyond the essentials, her energy is real; she will hold you accountable. Her knowledge is high value and her belief in me gave me hope in the job search process. My cross-country move and transition to a new industry would not have been possible without her expert guidance, and I feel grateful I get to take these skills with me into the workplace as I continue to embark on my career. read more

If you need a business coach- pick Elaine Lou! I attended one of her retreats and left inspired and in awe. I put her suggestions into actions and had my first 20k week. Yes- I said week. Elaine cares about you as a whole person. You can feel it when you're in her pressence! read more

I came across Elaine a few years ago and attended a Master Class in Los Angeles, CA. It was the best decision for my growth journey and she continues to inspire me TO KEEP GOING! I am forever thankful to her for sharing her insight, perspective and knowledge with me. 5 STARS! ALL the stars, across the board! Thank you so much Elaine!!!! Love ALWAYS! - Maribel read more

Elaine is magnetic! She can draw out your truth and reflect it back to you. I never knew I needed a little bit of a tiger mom in my life, but I'm so glad Elaine played that role for me. I felt safe, seen, and super fortunate to work with her. The tips she gave to me during our 30 minute meeting -- even her allowing me to record the session to hear it back at a later date--really helped me refocus! I feel energized once again. I highly recommend working with Elaine if you feel stuck or unsure of yourself. She's provided me with a roadmap to create exactly what I was doubtful I could create. She's excellent! (And wears fun dresses too!) read more

I hired Elaine as my business coach about 3 weeks ago. Within our first session she taught me that making "little tweaks" would bring about big changes. She lifted the hood so to speak on my business that had been limping along and saw a few small things I could do to shift the energy. Those "small tweaks" brought me a speaking engagement with the World Bank in Washington D.C. This is what I always dreamed I'd be doing with my business. The investment I made to hire Elaine as my coach, I made back within a few short weeks of us working together. Elaine is my cheerleader, whip cracker, and the most amazing business guru I have ever met. I highly recommend hiring Elaine if you'd like to see your business grow and prosper. Thank you Elaine! read more

I fortuitously stumbled across Elaine at a pivotal moment in life. I've always dreamed about working for myself/ being my own boss but was uncertain of how to actualize my dream. Elaine absolutely helped get me there - I am in the early stages of launching myself and have never simultaneously felt such empowerment and freedom of being. There was a pivotal moment during my initial conversation with Elaine where she patiently listened to me rant on and on, and then, so brilliantly said to me: "You basically have everything you need in order to execute - if you're looking for permission, here it is:  you have permission to move forward - now go". I now have two clients, and am exiting the corporate sphere to embark on this new chapter. It's risky, there's a lot of unknowns, but isn't that what life is about? If not now, when? And, I don't have to do this alone. The guidance, wisdom and collective support system/network that Elaine provides is beyond exceptional. If you're reading this looking for a sign of whether or not to engage with her. Here it is, this is your sign: call her for a consult and learn to fly. read more

Elaine Lou is a dear college friend of mine who I reached out to when I decided to start my business. For years I had seen her share the successes that she had coaching others and I knew that I needed her in my corner. I have been working with Elaine since February 2021 and she helped connect me with the people she works with and has guided me on how to get my business off of the ground. From learning how to form an LLC to hiring a CPA, Elaine was there to offer advice through it all. At month 8, my business has achieved all of the goals that I had set for the year. I was even able to form partnerships with 2 non-profit organizations and four cities. I cannot recommend Elaine enough. If you want someone who will tell you the hard truths, push you, and will keep you motivated, Elaine is your coach. She doesn't offer fluffy solutions to hard problems. She tells you what you need to get things done. I also appreciate that Elaine is transparent about her journey as a business owner to spare her clients the mishaps and bumps in the road that she experienced. I look forward to working together. read more

I'm glad I found Elaine as my first career coach, she is a very experienced, caring and professional - one of the best career coach ever! I related to Elaine a lot because we both are WOC and currently living in LA, have similar Asian culture backgrounds too. During this coaching program, Elaine is very knowledgeable and always answering my questions so quick even outside her working hours! She's very sharp and professional, helped me a lot from dealing with issues in cooperate environment, to now start building my own brand! Highly recommend her to everyone!! read more

I had the pleasure to work with Elaine as my career coach in 2023. Elaine's guidance in goal setting was invaluable, and thanks to her support I was able to accomplish all my goals within a year! Her expertise, network, encouragement and personalized approach made this entire process enjoyable but also highly effective. I also attended her retreat, where I had the opportunity to meet like-minded women. I highly recommend Elaine to anyone looking for an amazing career coach!! read more

Elaine did two amazing workshops for NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals) on assertiveness, and money. In the Asian culture, it is hard to to speak up especially when it comes to asking for raises. Elaine provided specific word-to-word scripts and strategies to do things like ask for raises, and manage difficult work conversations. In fact, one member was able to stand her ground and ask for a $10k raise. read more

I was so impressed with Elaine's ability to command the room of 20+ executives, coaches and mentors for the training we brought her in to lead to kick off our Cohort #1 Mentorship Coaching Circles. Elaine is such a natural speaker and brings with her an amazing energy that creates an inclusive, safe and inspirational environment. She spoke to an audience of Mentors for the Project Management Institute's San Francisco, Bay Area chapter's coaching circles to provide them with the tools they would need to mentor a group of Project Managers and aspiring Project Managers. The group was engaged, taking notes, sharing their experiences and gave such great feedback after the training. I am really glad I had her speak to this group to kick off our coaching circles, the wisdom and energy she left them with has certainly made a huge impact on our program. read more

Elaine was referred to me by two good friends and, now, I've been working with Elaine for almost a year. In a year, she's helped both my companies increase in revenue and profits while also making sure I had time to reflect and spend time with my husband and loved ones. It's tough as a WOC business owner to navigate the challenges of owning not just one but two businesses, and Elaine listens with compassion while kicking my butt on getting actions done. Thank you, Elaine, for everything! read more

I met Elaine after being referred to her by another coach. I've attended at more than 5 of her Free Color Your Dreams events, retreat, and participated in her Mastermind for 8 months. Thanks to her coaching, I got my first paid clients as a coach, made back my investment + more, connected with a community of mission-driven & supportive WOC entrepreneurs, got podcast interviews, and simply gained the structure & confidence to keep having my coaching business! If you're looking for direct feedback, host your own events, genuinely connect with people, and grow your business, Elaine & her team are great! Check out her Free Color Your Dreams events to get a taste! read more

I find that a lot of business coaches seem to focus on the same goal for each client and speak too broadly and generally. They focus on numbers, growth for the sake of growth, and oftentimes promote a culture of toxic positivity. Elaine is not anything like the stereotypical coaches we see on the ads that bombard our feeds. She's personable, an active listener, and great at identifying your needs and what will work for you. Creating a business that is sustainable to my health and happiness is important to me and Elaine has helped me get one step closer to achieving that goal. read more

We invited Elaine to run a workshop for our women's transformational coaching program. The ladies got a lot of value out of their experience. Being high powered women, they loved the reminder to delegate and take things off their plates and that they do not have to do it all themselves. They all said it was helpful and got a lot of value from the session. Thank you again Elaine! We look forward to working with you in the future. read more

Elaine is a gem. She went above and beyond in guiding me towards my goals. The first steps for my particular journey involved analyzing my current client list and identifying patterns in my ideal clients for the purposes of focusing on my marketing efforts into finding those dream clients. After that, she helped me break down my goals into manageable tasks and come up with a plan for the rest of the year in order to reach those goals. The most striking thing about Elaine is how generous she is with her clients - she invited me to her virtual bootcamp and annual retreat, has offered endless resources, provided worksheets with which to challenge myself. She consistently checks in with me on a regular basis, is incredibly personable and has the keenest memory for detail - I honestly don't know how she remembers everything I tell her! If you're looking for a business coach who is attentive and straight up just a pro at their job, Elaine is the one for you. read more

I've worked with Elaine for the past 8 months and she is amazing. With her help, I increased the amount of sponsorships I got for one of my businesses and she keeps me focused and in alignment. She is a great business coach and community builder and connecter! read more

As a new mom of a little one and a business owner, I needed support in helping me recreate balance and structure as we were ramping up to reopen our business post pandemic. Elaine was the perfect Business Coach for me. Through our coaching sessions, she helped me stay focused in what works in my business, which is referrals. We also created a strategic yet realistic plan so I can consistently grow new and consistent clients, while being present for my son. Thank you Elaine for what you do! read more

In Elaine's profession, she was able to provide info in helping one's future with a complimentary meeting for 30 mins. In order to provide info to Elaine, I had to be vulnerable in order for her to get a ground basis. I needed to start a new mindset and plan of action in a new career approach. She simply provided an exercise to do so. I feel appreciative for her time and effort. Thank you Elaine. read more

I recently spoke with Elaine after hearing her on Mac's List podcast "Find Your Dream Job". While I only spoke with Elaine for 45 minutes, she already provided tremendous value to my coaching practice, and I would highly recommend her to anyone else. Elaine provided easy to understand and actionable next steps that had a tremendous impact on my business. She spoke in a constructive, and consultative way so I never felt stupid when she let me know what I was doing wrong and how to fix it. I would 100% recommend anyone to use Elaine's services, thanks so much Elaine! read more

Working with Elaine was a game-changer for me. In just six months, I was able to go from having several ideas about how to start my financial prosperity planning and execution coaching practice to having a fully fleshed-out business plan, a methodology, an online course curriculum, a keynote speech, and five paying beta-testing clients. Elaine provided positive and supportive coaching sessions that kept me motivated, as well as practical strategies and techniques that I could implement right away in my own business and coaching sessions. But what really set Elaine apart was the abundance of resources she provided, including access to tools, templates, books, and an amazing network of online business support professionals. As a result, I've seen an increase in both my personal and professional satisfaction. I feel satisfied knowing that I found the right coach and the right fit support to build a business that will have a positive impact on my life, my clients' lives as well as the world of business. I highly recommend Elaine to anyone who is self-aware and ready to take consistent action using her methodology as a framework to start or refine their business without giving up self-care and the things that matter to them. read more

Elaine is a superstar! Not only does she have a passion for helping women that clearly comes through in her work, but she is intentional in how she helps them achieve their goals. I'm truly lucky to have met Elaine and very much in awe of her work and commitment to women worldwide! If you're looking for a coach or a great podcast, check out her work! read more

Elaine has helped me transform my business! Heading into my tenth year, I've been able to see the areas most in need of support. By creating new systems, it's given me more confidence to take my fashion styling & speaking business to the next level. I wholeheartedly endorse her. read more

I met Elaine at a free Color Your Dreams event and have now been a client for a year. Working with Elaine helped me get a new job where I doubled my income. She has also helped me become more assertive in the workplace. Elaine focuses on the systems that will make your business successful. Those systems have allowed for me to have 80% of my client renewals completed early. read more

I LOVED working with Elaine! In my first couple of years as a business owner, I invested a lot of money in group coaching programs, where I often found that my lived experiences were dismissed. I tried taking the recommended approaches, but they never really aligned with my values, leaving me unsure of everything I was doing. I knew I needed someone to work with me one-on-one, someone who was committed to supporting women of color. That's when I found Elaine. I got off my first call knowing that she was the right business coach for me, and I have grown so much personally and professionally as a result of working with her. Elaine is warm and funny, creates a truly safe space for women of color, and provides accountability that keeps you moving forward without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to work with a business and career coach who makes you feel seen, heard, and proud of your work, I can't recommend Elaine enough. read more

I started with Elaine since the one day retreat, then join the mastermind. I can't beginning to express how much she has helped me in my journey. I love the strategies, the sisterhood, the accountability. read more