Career Coaching for Fashion, Beauty & Creative Industries

I’ll help you land your dream job or figure out your next move.

Hi, I’m Carla. I coach students, new grads, and professionals who want to break into, or move on from, fashion, beauty, entertainment, and other creative industries.

  • First job or internship: Stand out and get hired fast.

  • Career pivot or advancement: Break into new roles or level up, even if you’re changing industries.

  • Stuck mid-career?: We’ll map a clear strategy to get you noticed and moving forward.

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Big career moves don’t happen overnight, but they can happen.

I’m not just a career coach; I’m an active creative industry professional who understands from firsthand experience what it takes to land and grow in competitive roles across creative, brand, and strategy within fashion, beauty, and entertainment, as well as across consumer brands, tech, media, and agencies.

These transformations typically take at least three sessions, and often unfold over years. Many of my clients come back when it’s time for their next move: first internships, first jobs, pivots, and promotions.

Recent client wins include:

Assistant Buyer at Macy’s to Analyst at Hermès

College grad to one of eight selected for Wieden+Kennedy’s the Kennedy’s Apprentice Program, leading to a Content Creator & Art Director role

Account Manager in Logistics for 3 years to Media Planner at Gallery Media Group

College graduate with retail experience to Social Media Coordinator at Saks Fifth Avenue

Office Assistant for 4 years to Marketing Coordinator at John Hardy

Investment Banking Intern to Buying Intern at Bloomingdale’s, leveraged into two Buying Assistant offers at Bloomingdale’s and Bergdorf Goodman

Associate at PwC to Events Assistant at Estée Lauder

Healthcare Data Researcher at the University of Michigan to Marketing Lead at a tech accessories brand

Sales & Marketing Assistant in Construction to Marketing Coordinator at Briogeo, then Brand Assistant at a tech marketing agency

Here’s what you’re up against:

  • 250+ applicants per role

  • 80% of jobs aren’t even posted

  • recruiters spend 6 seconds scanning a resume

  • 4 - 6 candidates get interviews

    But you don’t have to figure this out alone. You’ve worked too hard to stay stuck. The right strategy opens doors, even in the toughest industries.

statistics from glassdoor & ladders

Client Results

“I landed my dream full-time job as an assistant stylist at NET-A-PORTER, and I did so graduating from a non-fashion school, living outside of New York, and without a network. It was because of the resume Carla helped me craft that I got my foot in the door, and I don’t think I would have gotten that interview if it wasn’t for her help.”

JULIA P. | GREENVILLE, SC

What if your next big opportunity was just a few conversations away?

Many of my clients’ breakthroughs started with a single call. Sometimes, all it takes is the right conversation to see what’s possible and take your next big step.

Do any of these sound like you?:

  • “I’m stuck in a job that isn’t going anywhere.”

  • “I can’t get past the first or second round of interviews, or worse, I’m not getting any.”

  • “I’m frustrated, discouraged, and losing confidence.”

  • “I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, and I have zero industry connections to help me figure it out.”

  • “My dream career feels completely out of reach.”

You’re not alone. Most people try to figure it out by themselves, but without a clear strategy, it’s easy to stay stuck in the cycle.

This is where I help creative industry professionals move forward.

Drawing from my own career in fashion, beauty, and tech, I’ll help you:

  • Identify what’s not working in your job search or career pivot

  • Build a custom, actionable plan to secure interviews and offers

  • Move confidently toward your dream career, even if you feel stuck or disconnected

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Where My Clients Have Been Hired

Black text that reads 'SAINT LAURENT' in bold letters on a white background.
Stylized black text reading 'Christian Louboutin' on a white background.
Bold black text on a white background reading 'NET-A-PORTER'.
Harper's Bazaar logo with large black letters spelling BAZAAR and smaller text above reading Harper's.
The Estée Lauder logo in black text on a white background.
Bold black text on a white background spelling 'HYPEBEAST'.
Jimmy Choo logo in black text on a white background.
Intermix logo in black and white text
Black and gray logo of PRO Consulting with bold letters 'PRC' and 'PRO CONSULTING' written underneath.
handwritten signature of Neiman Marcus
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE logo with black text on a white background
GAP logo with black text on a white background
The word 'PURPLE' in large font with the cities London, New York, and Los Angeles listed underneath.
Bloomingdale's logo in black text

  • As someone who did not come from a fashion background and was transitioning out of financial marketing, I had a job offer by my second session. I never felt so confident in applying to jobs as I have with Carla's help, and have had the pleasure of getting not one, but TWO jobs by working with Carla, that helped me start build a career I could only dream of. Working with Carla is beyond worth it. Her sessions are fun, thoughtful, and prep you for working in the industry. She literally makes what feels impossible, possible! She really is a Fashion Fairy Godmother (but way more badass).”

    — KIM T. | NEW YORK, NY

  • My goal was to get a styling fashion position in New York, and the day after my last session, I received an offer with Intermix! I don’t think I would have gotten an offer, let alone an interview, without her help. In the last 3 months, I completely revamped my resume, changed the way I searched for jobs, prepared for interviews, all with your help. I’m so grateful.”

    — CLAIRE K. | BOSTON, MA

  • “I met with Carla in the midst of a chaotic situation - one week post-grad, I had an amazing job offer at a fashion PR firm that I had to accept by the end of the day, and another potential dream offer in influencer marketing that I was 99% sure was coming at the end of the week. In 1 hour, Carla helped me implement a strategic plan to leverage the 2 job offers. Within hours of the session, I was able to negotiate that dream offer and begin my career in brand and influencer partnerships!

    — TORI R. | COLUMBUS, OH

  • Deciding to invest coaching is was of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Having an expert tailor your resume or job search strategy is so beneficial to finding the right job for you. There is no better investment than yourself, and Carla made the decision so much easier because she is truly passionate about helping young individuals get into the fashion industry, in hopes to aid us in our journey to landing our dream jobs! So worth it!!”

    — TATIANA W. | LOS ANGELES, CA

What I Do Differently

  • Deep Fashion & Beauty Focus, Broad Creative Career Reach

    Many of my clients build careers in fashion and beauty, but the same strategies apply to roles in marketing, PR, design, buying, merchandising, and social/influencer marketing across media, advertising, entertainment, and lifestyle-driven brands, including tech. My own career pivots from luxury fashion PR to brand marketing in beauty and pet/wellness tech, give me firsthand cross-industry insight.

  • Practical, Personalized Strategy

    I’ll never just “talk it through.” I focus on the actionable elements that actually move you forward: resume, LinkedIn, portfolio polish, job search strategy, and interview prep, all tailored to your unique goals, background, and today’s job market. 

  • No One-Size-Fits-All

    I don’t lock clients into unnecessarily long commitments or push them into generic courses. Every session is built for you, not “everyone.” 

  • Industry-Informed, Up-to-Date Advice

    Unlike most coaches, I’m still working within the creative industry. This gives my clients current, insider insights on exactly what hiring managers and recruiters are looking for, the latest market shifts, and how to position yourself right now.

  • Empathy with Real World Perspective

    I’m not a therapist, but I understand the highs and lows of creative job searching because I live it, too. While mindset and confidence matter, they’re always grounded in real action and practical results.

  • Proven Results

    My clients regularly land interviews and jobs at well-known brands and agencies. Every testimonial is specific, outcome-based, and authentic. 

Work with Carla

“Before starting Catalyst, my personal confidence was an 8 out of 10, but my confidence in my job search was at a 3 or 4. I was so down about my lack of success in the application process and was feeling extremely anxious. As soon as my sessions started, that feeling went away.”

CLAIRE K.  | BOSTON, MA

Who I Work With

Students & New Grads

Landing internships and first jobs in fashion, beauty, entertainment, and creative industries.

Career Pivoters

Breaking into, or out of, fashion, beauty, entertainment, and creative industries.

Mid-Career Professionals

Moving into senior-level roles or transitioning to a new industry without starting over.

Ready to make your next move?

Whether you’re breaking in, moving up, or pivoting out, we’ll create a plan that gets you there.