CEO/QCWIB-Georgia Chapter President/
HR Consultant/2X Bestselling Author/
Strategic Supplier Business Coach
Christal Newkirk is an 2X International Bestselling Author, CEO, Certified Strategic Supplier Business Coach and HR Consultant with over 20 years of Diversity Recruitment, Construction Staffing, Technical Talent Acquisition, Leadership Training and Executive Coaching experience working with Fortune 500 companies such as Siemens, The Home Depot, AT&T, The Coca Cola Company, Goodyear, Honeywell and federal contracting corporations.
She earned her Master of Science Management degree in Process Improvement, Bachelor’s degree of Marketing from North Carolina State University and completed her strategic small business coaching certification with The John Maxwell Team.
Meet Christal The Coach
As a passionate advocate for small business success, Christal provides the tools, education and strategies needed to help entrepreneurs pivot, grow and thrive in today's competitive market,
As the QCWIB-Georgia Chapter President, Christal connects small women business owners to corporate buyers faster. QCWIB is one of the fastest growing platforms for Women-Owned Businesses seeking to work with major organizations in any, or all sectors.
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With Christal's expertise in creating multiple income streams, she guides small business owners to unlock new opportunities and transform challenges into growth.​
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Ready to take your business to the next level? Let's discover how Christal can help you grow, reposition, or establish yourself as a diverse supplier for corporate contracts.
With the purchase of Christal's new 2nd Wind Anthology, click "Book Now" to schedule your free, 30-mins discovery call today.
Strategic Supplier Coaching Services &
Monthly Power Circle
Strategic Diverse Supplier Coaching Services
7 figure diverse supplier partnership signed in Sept 2024! Multiple 6 figure, corporate contracts received over the last 10 years!
Are You Ready to Thrive as a Diverse Supplier?
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Have you obtained your diverse supplier certification but find yourself struggling to secure contracts?
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Are you looking for support, guidance, and accountability on your diverse supplier journey?
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Do you want to diversify your business and unlock opportunities as a certified diverse supplier?
Getting certified is only the first step—but are you truly Supplier READY?
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Join Me on the Journey to Success!
As a certified diverse supplier, I’ve learned how to navigate the path to winning multiple 6-figure, corporate contracts. Now, I’m sharing my insights to help you do the same.
Here’s how I can support you:
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Strategies to become Supplier READY.
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Guidance on leveraging your certification for growth.
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Real-life examples from my own diverse supplier journey.
Let’s Take the Next Step Together!
​💡 Schedule your free 30-minute coaching call today, available with the purchase of my recent anthology, The 2nd Wind!
📖 Learn how to elevate your business, secure opportunities, and achieve success as a diverse supplier.
Power Circle: A Small Business Collaborative & Resource Hub
We meet every 2nd Wednesday at 7 pm est via zoom.
Power Circle's Mission Statement:
To empower women entrepreneurs and professionals in Georgia through connection, education, and access to resources that foster growth and business success.
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Vision Statement
To be the leading network and resource hub for Georgia’s women, driving innovation, inclusivity, and economic impact.
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Core Values
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Empowerment: Equip women with the tools and confidence to excel.
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Community: Foster meaningful connections and mutual support.
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Inclusion: Celebrate diversity in every business sector and background.
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Growth: Provide pathways for professional and personal development.
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Key Features:
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Educational Tools:
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Workshops and webinars on topics like marketing, financing, and scaling a business.
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Resources for developing multiple income streams (leveraging your superpower!).
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Networking Opportunities:
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Monthly meet-ups or virtual networking events to connect entrepreneurs.
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Opportunities to collaborate on projects or contracts.
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Resource Library:
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Templates, guides, and tools tailored for small businesses.
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Links to funding opportunities and grant applications.
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Mentorship Programs:
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Pairing experienced business owners with those just starting out.
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Focusing on diversity, inclusion, and empowerment.
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Collaboration Projects:
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Joint ventures to increase visibility and revenue.
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Highlighting women-owned and minority-owned businesses.
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Faith-Based Support:
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Encouraging personal and spiritual growth alongside business success.
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"I am a woman PHENOMENALLY. Phenomenal Woman, that's ME." -Maya Angelou
“I met Christal while attending a Career Services workshop at Transformation Church. I’ve been working with my employer for 16 years and was depressed after being laid-off. I’ve applied for lots of jobs before attending the workshop, but I felt stuck. Christal was very attentive and caring. She asked powerful questions that challenged me to think about the next chapter of my life. Christal provided an online assessment; so that, I could identify my strengths and understand my unique talents. On our next coaching session, she provided resume feedback, helped me with updating my LinkedIn profile and identifying right positions based upon my skillset, passion and experience. After following Christal’s recommendations, prayer and researching jobs, I’m happy to share that I landed my dream job within 60 days. Thank you Christal for being patient and pushing me out of my comfort zone. You are an awesome Solutions Strategist and Business Coach in my business and personal life. ”
Kenya Moore
Sr Project Manager
“I attended Christal’s Charlotte Women Investors and Wholesaling Newbie meetup in Jan 2019. As a single parent, new Agent and aspiring Entrepreneur, I was interested in learning Real Estate Wholesaling, but I could not afford to pay thousands of dollars for education, systems and online tools. During Christal’s meetup, she made the point to meet every person, asked questions about our background and level of experience and get to know me personally. She was friendly and very knowledgeable about Real Estate Investment and business systems. During this meetup, she provided an overview about Wholesaling process and shared free, educational videos concerning lead generation, marketing, etc. After joining Christal’s coaching program for 2 months, I closed my first deal and made 5K. Thanks Christal for your time, education and resources. Her wealth of knowledge was valuable. When I am ready to automate my business, I’m looking forward to working with Christal again as my Business Coach.
Jamailah Williams
Keller Williams
Real Estate Agent
“As a struggling Entrepreneur and new to the Charlotte area, I met Christal Newkirk at a Real Estate Investment networking event. She was friendly and very helpful with learning the Charlotte market and meeting new people. In Sept 2019, I attended her Charlotte Women Investors and Wholesaling Newbies meetup. Shortly thereafter, I’ve joined Christal’s coaching program and worked with her 1:1 for 60 days. We closed 2 deals together as JV partners. During this time, I was equipped with the right education, tools and system to build my real estate business. Since I’ve completed Christal’s coaching program, I’ve closed 10 more deals over 4 months. I am very thankful for the opportunity to partnered with Christal as an new Entrepreneur. Christal is an amazing Business Coach. I am very happy to have her on my Power Team and highly recommend her to any new Entrepreneur and/or Seasoned Entrepreneur that is looking to scale their business.”
