Katya Karlova is a transformational leader, model, content creator, and speaker whose journey from corporate powerhouse to creative visionary has inspired thousands. Once an award-winning Vice President of Talent & HR for a billion-dollar health and wellness company, Katya now channels her passion into empowering others through storytelling, advocacy, and personal reinvention.

Born in the Republic of Moldova, Katya’s early experiences shaped her deep commitment to social justice and human rights. After graduating from UCLA in just three years, she expanded her academic horizons at NYU, University College London, and was awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarship to further her research on human trafficking—an issue deeply affecting her home country.

Her expertise, both in the boardroom and on the stage, has earned her numerous accolades, including:

*2019 UCLA Young Alumnus of the Year
*2020 UCLA International Institute Commencement Speaker
*2022 Top 50 Talent Acquisition Professionals in the U.S.
*2024 Womenpreneur’s Top 20 Most Empowering Women in the U.S.

Now a curve model, influential content creator, and sought-after speaker, Katya’s mission is to illuminate the unseen battles of resilience, healing, and power. Her book, Invisible Pain, Unstoppable Power, is a testament to the strength that lies beneath adversity, inspiring readers to reclaim their voices and stand in their truth.

Katya continues to break barriers, champion self-expression, and advocate for those who need a voice. Whether through her writing, speaking engagements, or creative endeavors, she embodies the message that true power is born from overcoming invisible pain and using it as a tool to transform your life!