Learn. Lead. Succeed. Yes, please!

WELCOME TO THE COE! (THE COLLEGE OF EMPOWERMENT)

The COE (The College of Empowerment) equips DISRUPTIVE founders, leaders, and solopreneurs to learn and lead with authority so their businesses, teams, and ideas succeed.

We support you with asynchronous and live business, foundership and entrepreneurship education programs, including leadership development.

We also create customized learning systems and programs as well as facilitate a connected community we call FounderFolx, to help you achieve profitability and sustainability.

We prioritize learning as a function of building brand equity because learning and development is a key part of you and your team's success.

LEARNING FOR FOUNDERS AND LEADERS

OUR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

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Brand Strategy Certificate Program - Be a Certified Brand Leader

There are a lot of founders who can talk brand. Very few who can lead it. It is easy to pick a color or a font. It is easy to put a mission statement on a slide deck. I built this program to ensure that you lead the work you in the world and make it profitable. It turns brand from a logo into the foundation for communications, operations and leadership...as it should be. It's time for you to be a brand leader!

Foundations of Foundership Certificate Program

Master core leadership in powerful micro-lessons, each 6 minutes or less. Designed for the founder in motion, this program delivers focused, actionable shifts. You’ll master three pillars: -How to Think Like a Founder -Data-Driven Leadership -Mastering Conflict Resolution Gain the essential tools to lead with vision and build a profitable venture that generates income and creates impact.

Coaching for Leaders Certificate Program

Hey Founders and Leaders! You can be a coach without being a coach. Those who want to create psychologically safe and emotionally intelligent environments should learn this very valuable tool...COACHING! Not only do leaders not have to have all the answers, but you can empower your team to unlock their own problem solving capabilities with confidence. Our Coaching for Leaders certificate program is available now.

WHAT CAN "THE COE" DO FOR YOU?

Our Core Programs

We support founders, solopreneurs, and growing teams with brand-forward learning, leadership development, and strategic support—because sustainable success doesn’t happen by accident.


🎓 Asynchronous Learning

On-demand courses designed for ambitious leaders ready to grow—without waiting on a cohort, coach, or the stars to align.

Courses include:

  • Mighty Multi-passionate – Get your mind right so your mission hits right

  • Your Brand in Demand – Position your brand to attract aligned audiences

  • Udemy Courses – Brand development, leadership, and entrepreneurship, available to individuals and teams

All available online, all designed to move you forward fast.


🤝 Community + Support

Connect, collaborate, and get the strategic guidance you need.

FounderFolx- Where founders come to learn and lead. (FOUNDERFOLX.com) Available on the following platforms:

Get access to:

  • Tactical insights + implementation tools

  • Peer collaboration

  • Real conversations about building, scaling, and staying sane...

...and...Brunded

A brand strategy fund providing complimentary strategic support and AI-powered deliverables to emerging founders.

  • Application-based access

  • Includes strategy labs + micro-assets.

  • Exclusively for FounderFolx members


📘 Customized Learning Systems

Tailored learning plans for teams, groups, and organizations who want to develop their people while growing their impact. We have created learning systems, curricula and trainings for E-Harmony, Houston Community College, YWCA Houston, Young Women's Preparatory Academy, White Star Title, WorkFaith and Develop for Good. Our entrepreneurial education program, Profitable Praxis, is currently used to facilitate the WE360 Initiative at YWCA Houston.

We offer:

  • Live workshops + facilitated learning

  • Micro-learning designed for high-impact, low-lift results

  • AI-generated content for scalable knowledge delivery

  • Courses in brand development, leadership, corporate culture, conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, and more

  • Learning strategies co-created with your mission and goals in mind


So, if you’re ready to step into what’s next for you and your work, you’re in the right place. Our founder is award-winning marketer, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker and former college professor, Stephanie D. McKenzie.

DID YOU KNOW: A 25% increase in business outcomes is reported by organizations that invest in leadership development.

(https://research.com/careers/leadership-training-statistics)

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DID YOU KNOW: Companies investing in employee development report 11% greater profitability and are twice as likely to retain their employees.

(https://www.gallup.com/workplace/269405/high-performance-workplaces-differently.aspx?)

WHAT OUR LEARNERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US!

A.D., Entrepreneur

All-Access Student

One thing I have figured out is that Professor S is one of the realist instructors you'll ever have come across in your life! She's not just a by-the-books or by-the-syllabus instructor but a real love current event one that will have you making changes without realizing you're doing it.  If you haven't become a student DO IT!

W.G., Corporate Leader

All-Access Student

Looking forward to attending more classes. Thank you and may God continue to bless The Subject Matter Marketing Expert of The COE

J.F., COACH

All-Access Student

What do you plan to do with the knowledge you obtain here? I’m using it to fully develop my brand and combined ALL my passions in a way that makes sense.  If you haven't invested in yourself to become a Student yet, then get on it. And thank me later.

A.W, BUsiness OWNERS

Program Participant

"Stephanie leaves no crumbs when she's speaking. Everything she says has the ability to change a
person's life either in business or personally. When she tells you she's here to serve she means that
to her core."

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Members & Students

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Hours of learning (and counting!)

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Thing missing... YOU!

WHY LEARN WITH US?

We don’t overwhelm you with endless options or leave you learning alone. Here, every course is designed for startups and solopreneurs who are ready to achieve success and sustainability with clarity and focus.

CURATED, NOT CROWDED

We offer quality over quantity. No endless scrolling or fluff—just the tools and learning you need to grow, lead, and build what matters.

TAILORED FOR GROWTH

Our courses aren’t generic—they’re built specifically for those who want actionable strategies they can apply today.

A Connected Community

Unlike other platforms, you’re not alone here. When you learn with us, you’re part of a supportive, like-minded community that understands your journey and shares your wins.

Success That Lasts

We focus on helping you build sustainable success—not just quick wins. We're about learning that leads to leadership, growth, and results that stick.

LEARN. LEAD. SUCCEED.

We’re not about theory that sits on a shelf. At The College of Empowerment, every course is designed to help you take immediate action. Whether you’re refining your brand, developing as a leader, or creating a path to profitability, our programs give you the tools you need to grow with confidence and succeed with intention.

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Masterful Storytelling

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The College of Empowerment is a DBA of Twenty-Two Fifteen, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization.