about

As a Benefits Consultant for over 20 years, Barbara recognized the impact our lifestyles had on healthcare
costs and our personal well-being. After overcoming her own battles with an unhealthy lifestyle, she
decided to focus her career on helping others improve the quality of their lives.

In 2002 she wrote the book, The Pizza and Ice Cream Diet, revealing the myths, lies and deceptions of the
food and diet industry. Barbara's second book, Find Your Balance in an Out of Balance World, outlines
her common sense philosophy for helping people achieve lifestyle balance in spite of our hectic lives.
By combining her knowledge of healthcare cost containment, Human Resources and wellness initiatives,
her business, barbMotivates, is dedicated to improving the health and productivity of a company's
workforce - particularly those who are at highest risk for claims and most resistant to change their behaviors.

In 2010, she co-created a High Risk Lifestyle Coach Training Program to teach her effective philosophy to
other wellness professionals in the industry.

As a Motivational Speaker, Barbara delivers a simple, relatable and achievable message that entertains
and inspires. She also offers on-site cooking shows to demonstrate how to easily prepare economical,
healthier meals in 20 minutes or less.

Her resume includes radio and television interviews, various publications and speaking presentations to
employers, organizations and workshops. She resides in Charlotte, NC and is available to speak nationally.