Featured Media & Press
Spectrum News
Bold Journey Magazine
Durham Mental Fitness Coach Explains Steps to Help Overcome Grief During the Holidays
A local feature on navigating grief and building emotional resilience.
Bold Journey Magazine
Bold Journey Magazine
Meet Karla J. Noland
A deep dive conversation about personal confidence and self-esteem journeys.
That’s Life! — Australia Magazine
Featured Story
A heartfelt spotlight on my story, healing journey, and message of hope.
Get It Magazine
“The Best Advice I’ve Been Given”
Empowering insights shared in this national publication.
The Green Hope Falcon
The Green Hope Falcon
I was honored to collaborate with Melanie Warnes’ brand, SWAG, in a photo shoot that celebrates confidence, healing, and feminine strength. As I shared during the feature, “You can live through grief and still celebrate the wins while honoring the one you love.”
Thrive Global
The Green Hope Falcon
How I’m Celebrating and Learning of the Untold Stories of Black History
The quest for learning about my family’s history has left me with different pieces of history, tied together for the making a historical drama of the life of my great-great-grandmother.
ABC11
Death of famous DJ, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, puts renewed spotlight on suicide prevention
I was featured on ABC11 WTVD (Durham) discussing depression, mental health awareness, and the emotional weight many people silently carry following the loss of Stephen “tWitch” Boss.
Spectrum TV
Durham woman helps people cope with trauma over the holidays
Coping with the loss of a loved one over the holidays can be tough for a lot of families, but one Durham woman has turned tragedy into healing by helping those who are.
Nonfiction Authors Association
Expert Round-Up: How do you know if your nonfiction book idea is a good one?
I shared perspective on creating meaningful books that educate readers and stand out in a crowded publishing landscape.
Amendo - Reconnecting Life and Spirit
How to Begin Your Healing Journey After the Loss of a Parent
I contributed an article to Amendo about how to begin the healing journey after losing a parent. The piece shares insights from my own grief experience and encourages readers to give themselves permission to process loss.
Step Into the Life You Desire
Collabs.io Mag
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Karla J. Noland, Founder of Reveal Heal Thrive LLC., located in Durham, NC, USA.
5.6.22 - Motherhood & Mental Health
As my children grew, I found myself reflecting on how deeply our childhood experiences shape us, sometimes causing us to repeat the very patterns we hoped to break. Motherhood became not only a gift, but also a journey of healing, self-awareness, and choosing differently.
4.11.22 Open to hope: As My Mother Lay Dying
Karla’s Story - Motherlove project March 10, 2022
4.11.22 Open to hope: As My Mother Lay Dying
NOT MUCH TIME LEFT
Sharing my story with Open to Hope.
4.12.22 Open to hope: Don’t Rush Grief
Karla’s Story - Motherlove project March 10, 2022
4.11.22 Open to hope: As My Mother Lay Dying
DON'T RUSH GRIEF
Sharing my story with Open to Hope.
Karla’s Story - Motherlove project March 10, 2022
Karla’s Story - Motherlove project March 10, 2022
Karla’s Story - Motherlove project March 10, 2022
Motherlove project: a place for motherless daughters to share their stories, connect in grief and find community.
Grief Reminds Us, Love Never Dies March 10, 2022
5 Powerful Ways People Are Celebrating Black History Month
Karla’s Story - Motherlove project March 10, 2022
Check out my article Grief Reminds Us, Love Never Dies on Grappling with Grief as I share my grief story about how losing my mother changed my life forever.
5 Powerful Ways People Are Celebrating Black History Month
5 Powerful Ways People Are Celebrating Black History Month
5 Powerful Ways People Are Celebrating Black History Month
Research your family history
“As a second generation American born to West Indian/Caribbean parents, every day is a celebration of my blackness, culture, and heritage. As we celebrate the achievements of African Americans this month, I submitted my DNA and found matches with hundreds of people who share my DNA — but unfortunately, because of the slave trade, we couldn’t figure out how we are related.
—Karla J. Noland, personal development coach, Durham, NC
10 Ways to Stop Sweating the Small Stuff and Move Forward
5 Powerful Ways People Are Celebrating Black History Month
5 Powerful Ways People Are Celebrating Black History Month
When we can address stress in the moment, we can move on instead of dwelling on the issue.
Create 80/20 buckets
“I stop and take a moment to do a five or ten-minute breathing exercise to center myself. Then, I take the thought captive and create 80/20 buckets.
—Karla J Noland, personal development coach, Durham, N.C.
Thrive Global - How do you Reduce Goal Fatigue?
How often have you set a big goal for yourself and then get overwhelmed by everything you have to get done? Once you are overwhelmed, your vision gets smaller and feelings of anxiety grow larger. You believe you have bitten off more than you can chew and now goal fatigue has set in. How can you move forward if you have goal fatigue?
LiveYourDream.Org - Remembering Who You Are: Self Compassion in Practice
I recently took part in a Positive Intelligence Coaching exercise where I looked at my childhood picture several times a day in efforts to show more self compassion, empathy, and unconditional love for myself.
Thrive Global - What We Can Learn About Goal Attainment from Dora the Explorer
5 Steps to Goal Attainment
1. Vision & Goal Setting
2. Tools and Resources
3. Feedback
4. Mindset
5. Celebrate
Thrive Global - 10 Hidden Signs Your Body May Be Telling You to Slow Down When we ignore our stress
Your neck feels stiff
“One small way my body tells me to slow down is when I feel tension at the base of my neck. The tension is the warning signal, but if I ignore it, the tension can turn into a knot.
—Karla J. Noland, personal development and executive coach, Durham, N.C.
NAMI Advocate - taking Back my mental health - Fall 2021
For the longest time, my mental health suffered from the lasting effects of grief and unhealed trauma. My earliest childhood memories are riddled with parental domestic violence, walking
on eggshells so as not to provoke my father and vying for the attention of others to feel needed. As a result, I found myself in a constant state of restlessness, hyper-
vigilance and self-loathing.
Voyage Raleigh - Inspiring Conversations with Karla James Noland of Reveal Heal Thrive
I established Reveal Heal Thrive LLC in October 2020, after the untimely passing of my mother. When I picked up my mother’s belongings, I experienced a self-realization moment in how I would live my life from that point forward. I spent much of my life holding on to pain, trauma, and anger. As part of my healing process, I recognized I was merely surviving in life but was not thriving.
Helping Women Achieve their Dreams
Helping Women Achieve their Dreams
Helping Women Achieve their Dreams
Karla James Noland created an initiative to help working mothers prioritize themselves and their dreams. Karla provided pro bono coaching for five pro bono clients 1:1 from January to July 2021 and was the only coach for the initiative.
Audio & Podcast Appearances
Lifting The Lid Festival of Death and Dying
During the Lifting the Lid Festival of Death and Dying, Karla J. Noland led an engaging, reflection-based session exploring trauma, gratitude, and the strength of survivors. Framed by the question, “You survived, now what?!” she shared three actionable steps to move forward with clarity and resilience.
Open to Hope: Karla Noland: Life Without a Parent
An interview with Karla Noland, founder and CEO of Reveal Heal Thrive and author of The Day My Heart Turned Blue, who shares her personal experience of losing her mother and offers advice and resources for adults grieving the loss of a parent.
Get Ready to Thrive: Reveal Heal Thrive is Now on 5 Minutes for Me
Get Ready to Thrive: Reveal Heal Thrive is Now on 5 Minutes for Me
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? Discover the power of mindfulness practices with the 5 Minutes for Me App. In my latest audio recording, I share tips on how to use anxiety as a signal to pause, center yourself, and respond intentionally.
From Surviving to Thriving: a Conversation on Grief & Grieving
Get Ready to Thrive: Reveal Heal Thrive is Now on 5 Minutes for Me
I joined the GrieveLeave podcast for a conversation on grief, faith, and healing inspired by my book The Day My Heart Turned Blue. We also explored how journaling can help process loss — even for those who have never considered themselves writers.
She Exudes Virtual Talk with Karla J Noland
I joined the She Exudes Now Podcast for a conversation about grief during the holiday season and navigating life after loss. Together we explored how to honor loved ones while finding hope and creating new memories.
Conversations with Coach Podcast
I returned to the Conversations with Coach podcast with Christina Callaway to celebrate her one-year podcast anniversary as one of her early guests. We discussed recent wins, including completing the three-day Arise Challenge and updates on my book The Day My Heart Turned Blue.
Growing Through Grief podcast
Dealing with Depression & Grief during the holiday season 12.2.2
Growing Through Grief podcast
In this episode, we delve into Karla's grief experiences, the day her heart turned blue, and the growing process she began when she started grieving for her mother.
Purpose Without Apology
Dealing with Depression & Grief during the holiday season 12.2.2
Growing Through Grief podcast
Check out the latest podcast episode of Purpose Without Apology: Behind the Book with my Editor Lisa C Gant.
Dealing with Depression & Grief during the holiday season 12.2.2
Dealing with Depression & Grief during the holiday season 12.2.2
Courageous conversations on depression and grief during the holiday season.
Download the High Volume Radio app to listen to the podcast recording on 12/2/21.
Talking about The Day My Heart Turned Blue with @peacefournine
Talking about The Day My Heart Turned Blue with @peacefournine
@peacefournine Our conversation with Karla J. Noland on the loss of her mother, her grief and healing process, and newly released book “The Day My Heart Turned Blue”.
Speaking Events
Now What, A Conversation About Grief’
Now What, A Conversation About Grief’
Now What, A Conversation About Grief’
Discover the profound impact of grief and how to navigate its complexities at our upcoming event, sponsored by The Living and Learning Youth Center and Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church.
Featuring Karla J. Noland: Award-Winning Author and Speaker
Spelman College
Now What, A Conversation About Grief’
Now What, A Conversation About Grief’
Ma Community
Searching for a Mother's Love in Romantic Relationships
The Ma community inspires women towards a renewed sense of life after their mother's transition.
I led a discussion on the dangers of trying to heal by filling a void with a love substitute.
Spelman College
Ma Community
When a Woman Needs a Woman
The Ma Community inspires women toward a renewed sense of life after their mother's transition. Their mission is to provide a space for college women ages 17-23 to rescript and realize the full potential of their life after the transition of their mother or mother figures.
Intro to Mental Fitness with Ivy Kids Early Learning Center 2.21.22
It was an honor to facilitate and lead a discussion as a PQ Coach on Mental Fitness with the teachers, staff, and administrators of Ivy Kids- Hobbs in League City, Texas.
Toastmasters International Public Speaking Tips with Girls in Technology
I had the pleasure of speaking to the young ladies of Girls in Technology about Toastmasters International Public Speaking Tips! Topics covered: - How to manage your fear of public speaking? - How to organize and prepare for your speech? - How to handle impromptu speaking We had a wonderful interactive group discussion with future leaders in STEM.
Learn more about GIT at https://www.womenintechnology.org/girls-in-technology
Bronze Winner — 2026 Feathered Quill Book Awards (Religious/
Discover how God’s love can lift the weight of shame you were never meant to carry. Lifting the Weight of Shame with God’s Love Workbook blends Scripture, reflection, and prayer to help you experience real heart change and walk confidently in His freedom.