Kara M. Withers, BSOL, CMP, CEC, CLC
Founder and CEO
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
Hi, I’m Kara - founder, coach, course creator, growth enthusiast, innovator, change maker . . . and a relentless believer in what’s possible for women when they finally stop playing small, discover their path, and uncover the courage to follow it.
PathForward was born from one big question:
What if you stopped living the life that happened to you and started living the one you were meant to create?
I created this space to help you reconnect with who you really are - your values, your voice, your vision - and build a life, career, and impact that truly feels like yours. No more pretending. No more playing small. Just real growth, authenticity, and momentum that’s built to last.
At PathForward, we believe in purpose over pressure, alignment over achievement, and that good leadership starts from the inside out. Whether you’re here to reimagine your path, rewrite your story, or rise into your next chapter you’ve landed in the right place.
Let’s get to work. Your future is calling.
Let’s answer it together - clearly, confidently, and courageously.
Welcome to PathForward. Let’s get started.
Designed to fit your life
PathForward offers a flexible, personalized support model designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re drawn to the accessibility of self-paced learning, the energy of live expert-led masterclasses, or the intention and focus of one-to-one coaching, everything is designed to fit into your life, not the other way around. And at the heart of PathForward is our private, elevated community, Align & Rise, because we believe real growth is rooted in connection. This is the space where support happens in real-time, momentum propels you forward, and you no longer have to grow alone. Choose what works for you, when it works for you, and get the support you need to keep moving forward with clarity, confidence, and courage.
My Big Vision
I believe in a world where women stop playing small and start building lives that truly belong to them - boldly aligned with their passion, grounded in the courageous conviction of their values, and fiercely rooted in their purpose.
Through my years of work in women’s empowerment and leadership, I’ve witnessed something powerful: women are more than ready to discover themselves. They’re eagerly diving into their inner work - uncovering their purpose, facing their fears, and building their courage. But the biggest barrier I continue to see? Connection.
Women aren’t lacking passion or potential; they’re lacking the networks that allow them to truly thrive.
That’s why PathForward is founded on community first, fueled by growth, and ignited by the momentum to create meaningful change.
Because the truth is: we don’t rise in isolation. We rise in connection.
And when women come together - authentically, bravely, and without competition - we all rise higher.
My vision is a thriving ecosystem where women are deeply supported as they reclaim their voices, walk in their authenticity, and rise into their next chapter. A space where your path is yours to design, but never yours to walk alone.
This isn’t just about coaching or creating courses. PathForward is about igniting something deeper: a ripple of courage, clarity, and collective momentum that lifts every woman in the room.
“The process that you go through with Kara is one that you won’t regret. I thought I was pretty self-reflective and connected to myself. But through her systems, I have discovered there’s so much more to learn about myself.”
- BONNIE L., PATHFORWARD CLIENT
