Ilene Carol is a heart-led builder of brands, businesses, and platforms that change lives. She is a brand strategist, publisher, speaker, mentor, and advocate whose work lives at the intersection of visibility, purpose, and transformation.
Her mission is simple but powerful: to amplify voices, unlock potential, and create spaces where people—especially women, students, creatives, and underserved communities—can rise.
Ilene is the founder and publisher of Women’s Quarterly and New League Magazine, where she leads thought-provoking conversations around leadership, resilience, and reinvention. Through her nonprofit Extended Hugs, Ilene provides scholarships, mentorship, and small business support rooted in community care—continuing the legacy of her late father, who lived to serve others and gave generously to causes like St. Jude.
As a career development mentor for students at Virginia Commonwealth University and other colleges, Ilene is known for helping young professionals find clarity, confidence, and career direction. She also interviews high-profile figures—including professional athletes and public voices—and uses her platforms to tell meaningful, human-centered stories that often go unheard.
Ilene Carol is more than a strategist or publisher—she is a builder of people, legacy, and platforms that last. Her work has been called soul-centered, powerful, and radically authentic.
Want to work with Ilene, book her for an interview, or inquire about speaking engagements?
Email contact@ilenecarol.com or connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
🎧 Unseen 2 Unstoppable with Ilene Carol
A podcast where real stories, bold conversations, and unfiltered truths meet transformation.
Join Ilene as she interviews leaders, creatives, and change-makers who’ve gone from invisible to influential—sharing their journeys of purpose, reinvention, and stepping fully into their power.
🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio.