Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS

Current

• Speaker and blog mistress at MidlifeCrisisQueen.com
• Life Change Coach & author at MIdlifeCrisisQueen.com

Past

• Reference Librarian at Regis University Libraries

Education

• Naropa University
• University of Colorado at Boulder
• University of Washington

• University of Colorado at Boulder
• Colorado College

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Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS’s Summary

After 25 years as an academic librarian and personal coach, Laura Lee transitioned to freelance writing in 2006. Since then she has been published in regional and national magazines, worked as a professional copy editor, and joined Northern Colorado Writers and the Colorado Authors' League.

But she still felt frustrated with the lack of useful information and support for those stuck in midlife hell, so she crowned herself the "Midlife Crisis Queen" in 2008, launching her popular blog: www.MidlifeCrisisQueen.com. Through her blog she has now reached thousands of midlife sojourners worldwide, with over 95,000 views so far!

She published her first book: Midlife Magic: Becoming the Person You Are Inside, at the end of 2008. And now also has a companion workbook available through Scribd.com

But writing was not enough! Laura Lee now advocates for the needs of those in midlife. She offers customized life change coaching to those needing extra support to become their best self now, and also provides professional presentations on aging and change, spreading the word on this important topic.

She believes everyone has the power to change their life and become the person they are inside! Are you ready for that challenge?

Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS’s Specialties:

Life Change Coach, Professional Speaker, Freelance Writer

Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS’s Experience

• Speaker and blog mistress

  MidlifeCrisisQueen.com

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  January 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)

  After 25 years as an academic librarian, and additional training in counseling psychology, I experienced a divorce at age 46, and then a job loss at 49.
  
  So I started my own matchmaking service, met my new husband, and then whipped up enough courage to try my hand at freelance writing, crowning myself the “Midlife Crisis Queen" in 2007.
  
  For more information about me and my writing please go to: www.MidlifeCrisisQueen.com

• Life Change Coach & author

  MIdlifeCrisisQueen.com

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  January 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)

  With an M.A.in counseling psychology, and years of experience as a life coach, Laura Lee can help you quickly and efficiently!
  
  Please consider a few sessions of one-on-one, life change coaching to receive the encouragement, support and instruction you deserve, to change your internal dialogue, your feelings about yourself, and how you live your life!

• Reference Librarian

  Regis University Libraries

  (Research industry)

  August 1998 — April 2004 (5 years 9 months)

  Provided reference services and research assistance to undergrad, graduate students, faculty and the public in all subject areas.

Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS’s Education

• Naropa University

  M.A. , Transpersonal Counseling Psychology , 1991 — 1995

• University of Colorado at Boulder

  M.A. , Chinese Language & History , 1985 — 1988

• University of Washington

  MLS , Librarianship , 1978 — 1979

• University of Colorado at Boulder

  B.A. , Chinese Studies , 1975 — 1977

• Colorado College

  none , undergrad , 1973 — 1974

Additional Information

Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS’s Interests:

Areas of special interest include neuroscience, psychology, midlife transitions, traditional and alternative medicine, the healing power of the sun and solar energy, healthy aging and travel. Areas of professional expertise include psychology, medical research, American history and cultural practices, modern Chinese history, and expert-level database research skills in most subject areas.

Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS’s Groups:

Northern Colorado Writers, Colorado Authors League, Society of Professional Journalists

•    Northern Colorado Coaches Alliance
•    Colorado Authors' League
•    Professional Bloggers

Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS’s Honors:

Member, Colorado Authors' League

Laura Lee Carter, M.A., MLS’s Contact Settings

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