Marla McCarthy is a published author, life and relationship coach, wife, mother, household manager, and entrepreneur. As the founder of Lighted Path Coaching,she is excited and passionate about working with individuals who desire to experience successful, fulfilling lives. Her drive and commitment to helping others achieve their goals and dreams drew her to coaching. It is her desire to assist others in obtaining the wisdom, knowledge, and strength they need to break what seem to be limiting factors and boundaries off of their lives. She works with others to transform their obstacles into opportunities, gain perspective and clarity about their life journey, and create the existence they desire. Marla McCarthy is also the Founder of In His Image Ministries (Keller,TX), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching young women to lead godly lives, and remain on a path to fulfilling their destiny. It is a vibrant, exciting, and revolutionary organization that was designed to minister to the needs of teen girls and young women in order to prepare them to live victorious, purposeful lives of excellence. She has a passion for developing the mind, body, and most importantly the spirit of teen girls and young women. A woman on a mission and trusted advisor, she encourages women of all ages to be physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually whole. As co-owner of The Real Life Series Publishing Company,LLC., she is dedicated to producing uplifting, inspiring books and other materials. She has a passion for helping others live a life of total health, love, peace, joy, and personal empowerment. She resides in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX with her husband and six sons.