I was born and raised in East Los Angeles, a Millennial First-Gen Latina shaped by navigating multiple worlds at once. Like a lot of us, I grew up translating between cultures, figuring things out as I went, and learning early that if I wanted something to exist, I had to build it myself.
My relationship with business started young, selling Mexican candy out of my backpack in first grade not as a hustle, but as a way to create something out of nothing. That instinct stayed with me. Over the years, I’ve built multiple businesses from the ground up, been featured in outlets like Oprah magazine, and founded Therapy for Latinx, the first national mental health directory created specifically for our community.
My work has always lived at the intersection of digital and grassroots, business and community, personal growth and collective impact. Whether I’m mentoring entrepreneurs, facilitating conversations, or building platforms, my focus is the same: making things clearer, more accessible, and more sustainable for the people who need them most.
I’m Brandie Carlos Entrepreneur, business mentor, speaker, and facilitator.
about me
I’ve spent over two decades building and running businesses, leading community-centered work, and helping people make sense of what they’re building without hype, shortcuts, or pressure.
I don’t teach theory. I teach from lived experience.
I’m driven by clarity, integrity, and the belief that people deserve honest guidance not noise or performative expertise. I care deeply about helping people build work that actually supports their lives, their values, and their long-term well-being.
I’ve seen what happens when people are pushed to move too fast, outsource their thinking, or chase someone else’s definition of success. My work is about slowing things down just enough to make better decisions and building from there.
What Guides My Work
On this site, you’ll find:
Business mentorship for people who want clarity, structure, and support
Speaking and workshop facilitation grounded in real experience
Thoughtful resources for building without pressure or hype
Perspective shaped by lived work, not trends. This is a space for people who want to build intentionally and understand what they’re creating along the way.
What You’ll Find Here
My journey
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1988
Learned to code through Myspace and started customizing FB pages
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2002-2006
2011
Started Formation Digital Agency to provide Digital Marketing Services to small and local businesses
2012
Became the youngest Director of Marketing for Century 21 Real Estate
Born and raised in East Los Angeles
I didn’t arrive at this work overnight. My approach has been shaped by lived experience, trial and error, and years of building real businesses in the real world.
2018
Founded Therapy for Latinx the first National Latinx Mental Health Directory
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2019
Opened Con Confianza Tax Services and Camerashy Photobooths
2021-2022
Consulted clients to over $2.5 million dollars in lifetime sales and got featured in Oprah magazine. Rebranded Formation as Herencia Studio
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2006
Became a makeup artist and worked on music videos weddings, and photoshoots. Used Social Media to network and attract clients.
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2008
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Graduated from MITT Emotional Intelligence Leadership Program
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2024
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Worked as a field organizer in Michigan a swing state, for the Harris Walz campaign
My work and advocacy have been featured in national and cultural publications over the years, particularly around mental health, community, and access.
I work best with people who are thoughtful, curious, and willing to be honest about where they are. You don’t need to have everything figured out but you do need to be open to guidance, reflection, and doing the work intentionally.
Whether I’m mentoring, facilitating a workshop, or speaking on a stage, my goal is the same: to help people think more clearly, make better decisions, and build work that actually holds up.
How I Work With People
How I Work With People
BA
CK
Highlights:
Website Design
Website page speed optimization & maintenance
Online Business Coaching
Brandie brings so much clinical and business expertise to the table. Not only is she genuinely invested in seeing you flourish and grow, but she is consistent with continuing to be of support and provides transparency. She is in depth and has never not been able to answer a question I might have about my website, accessibility or business ideas. What I particularly love about Brandie is how accessible she is. Being on different marketing platforms, I’ve never been able to access a live person. I also can’t get feedback or discuss possible ideas with improving my profile, additional business ideas/services, etc. Brandie provides clarity, guidance and more. Brandie has been able to reassure me when self doubt kicks in. She continues to guide me with ideas on how to market myself and how to cultivate a website that best represents me. She provides immeasurable knowledge and kindness with her services, something that is of great value to me. I highly recommend Brandie for any and all marketing business ideas and services. She’s definitely one of a kind!
Corazon y Aire
Overview:
BA
CK
Highlights:
Latin Burlesque Branding
Web Design and Digital Course Creation
Online Business Coaching
Brandie, you’ve been a great support. I’d like to acknowledge some of the things that you’ve done and continue to do for me. You helped me shape my business and brand in ways I can never thank you enough for. You are my marketing genius, and I trust and value your opinion, advice and suggestions. You’re a great listener, and always available to help me work through issues or concerns.
Latin Burlesque
Overview:
My go-to Resources
Tools for Building Thoughtfully
Over the years, I’ve collected tools, frameworks, and resources that help people think more clearly and move forward without overwhelm. These are the same kinds of resources I share with clients and collaborators now available to you.
You don’t need to do everything at once.
You just need a place to begin.
Because success, whether in business or community, isn’t about figuring it all out alone.
