Monica J. Foster
Monica J. Foster
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Charlotte, NC

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Trained in life purpose and career transition through the Life Purpose Institute, meeting and event planning through UNC-Charlotte’s Continuing Education professional program and with life and professional experience in self-advocacy and independent living skills, Monica has been providing coaching, mentoring and motivation for most of her life personally and professionally. BUTTERFLYWHEEL Life Transition Coaching, Etc. was formed in 2008 after years of trying to figure out a way to make the most difference in the lives of others and her own life at the same time.

Learning the delicate balance between consistently challenging herself and realizing her body’s limitations, she can teach you how to become more self-aware, confident and independent regardless of your level of abilities or symptoms. Monica has lived a fulfilling and rewarding life from a wheelchair since birth and dealt with depression with a wry sense of humor since her teens.

Through BUTTERFLYWHEEL Life Transition Coaching, Etc., Monica coaches people facing life, health and career transitions with and without disabilities or chronic illness. Through the process of life transition coaching, she takes her clients from a state of confusion and feelings of powerlessness and helps them shift their life’s endless possibilities into reality—with or without a disability or chronic illness in the mix.

In addition, Monica is a former reporter continuously looking for new ways to use the written word to inspire and educate. Through BUTTERFLYWHEEL Life Transition Coaching, Etc., Monica also provides disability awareness & “person-first language” training to all age groups, self advocate mentoring talks on a variety of independent living topics, motivational speaking to groups with or without a disability focus, ADA/accessibility consulting to public entities and tips for planning disability-friendly gatherings regardless of size and purpose.

Contact Monica now at monicajfoster@butterflywheel.com or go

Profile Summary:
Disability Life & Career Coach, Speaker, Writer Charlotte, NC
Copywriting Charlotte, NC
Disability Awareness & ADA Training Charlotte, NC
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Disability Life & Career Coach, Speaker, Writer

Category: Motivation / Inspiration
Description
Monica J. Foster, a wheelchair user from spina bifida at birth and a left above knee amputee after battling years of life-threatening infections, is an expert on the beauty each day holds. Monica is Chief Motivational Officer (CMO) of BUTTERFLYWHEELSM Motivation, Advocacy and Consulting (http://www.butterflywheel.com) and is known as “The Life Beyond Limits Coach, Speaker, Trainer & Writer” working with others with disabilities who want to create the life, love and work opportunities they’ve always wanted, but only dreamed of. Monica has dedicated her life to showing those with disabilities that they can meet their challenges head on and live happy, fulfilling lives, regardless of any preconceived notions. Because Monica realizes what a gift life is for her, each day presents a new opportunity to do something she has never done and influence the life of someone she has never met. She uses her story of strength, courage and triumph to educate, entertain and encourage others to face their obstacles with success in mind. For Monica, there is truly life beyond your limitations.
Relevant Education / Credentials
ICF-accredited certification in life purpose and career coaching from Life Purpose Institute
Years Experience: 3

Copywriting

Category: Writing / Journalism
Description
Disabilities Editor for BellaOnline.com's Disabilities Network, Contributing writer for Parenting Special Needs Magazine and Disabled Dealer Magazine online.
Relevant Education / Credentials
BA in Writing Studies from Pfeiffer University with concentration in Communication Studies and Journalism.
Years Experience: 15

Disability Awareness & ADA Training

Category: Training
Description
Monica is a certified ADA Title I HR Administrator and graduate of DBTAC's ADA Title I-III Moderated Webcourse, lifelong wheelchair user, disabled veteran's daughter, 4+ years experience in nonprofit disability rights advocacy
Relevant Education / Credentials
Over 30 years of life experience and over 10 years of professional experience in disability policy, non profit advocacy and peer mentoring for people with disabilities
Years Experience: 36
Monica J. Foster is located in Charlotte, NC 28269 and has the following skills: Disability Life & Career Coach, Speaker, Writer, Copywriting, Disability Awareness & ADA Training
disability life coaching, motivational speaking, disability awareness training, accessibility consulting, cross-disability freelance writing, newsletters, blogging, marketing, coaching, articles, freelance writing, advocacy writing, DBTAC affiliate Americans with Disabilities Act, disability culture, disability sensitivity, spina bifida, self advocates, families with disabilities
Training, Writing / Journalism, Motivation / Inspiration
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