Business Details
10 Years
experience
Empowering Women Beyond Disability Limits
Butterflywheel, founded in 2016, is a women-led coaching and consulting firm specializing in empowering women with disabilities and those facing limiting beliefs. Our founder, Monica J. Foster, combines lived experience as an amputee and disabled veteran with professional expertise in social work to deliver transformative coaching programs. We offer personalized Life Beyond Limits Coaching, disability awareness training, vision board seminars, and accessibility consulting. Our approach integrates the GRABS vision board methodology and trauma-informed practices to address self-limiting beliefs and systemic barriers. With a focus on intersectional advocacy, we serve diverse clients through virtual and in-person sessions across North Carolina.Our team maintains certifications in vision board coaching and disability inclusion, ensuring evidence-based strategies for personal and organizational growth. We prioritize client confidentiality and ethical practices, aligning with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Through speaking engagements and community partnerships, we promote accessible, inclusive environments that value diverse abilities. Our track record includes collaborations with state disability councils and healthcare organizations to advance accessibility initiatives.
Services
Life Coaching
Disability Training
Vision Board Seminars
Accessibility Consulting
Inclusion Workshops
Personal Development
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer lived experience as disabled coaches with 10+ years in disability advocacy
- Our GRABS vision board methodology creates measurable personal transformation
- We provide tailored coaching for women veterans and chronic illness patients
- Our accessibility consulting aligns with ADA compliance standards
- We maintain active partnerships with NC disability policy organizations
Associations and certifications
- Certified Vision Board Coach (Joyce Schwarz)
Services
Life Coaching
Specialized coaching for women with disabilities and limiting beliefs. Our trauma-informed approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with lived experience to overcome self-doubt. Clients gain tools to transform challenges into growth opportunities through structured goal-setting and mindset shifts.
Disability Training
Corporate and community disability awareness programs. We deliver customized workshops on accessible communication, ADA compliance, and inclusive workplace practices. Training includes interactive scenarios and policy development guidance for organizations seeking to improve accessibility.
Vision Board Seminars
Interactive vision board creation using the GRABS methodology. Participants learn to visualize and manifest personal and professional goals through guided exercises. Seminars incorporate mindfulness techniques and action planning for sustained motivation.
Accessibility Consulting
Environmental accessibility assessments and remediation plans. We evaluate physical and digital spaces for ADA compliance, providing actionable recommendations for improved accessibility. Services include staff training and policy development for long-term inclusion.
Inclusion Workshops
Community-focused inclusion initiatives promoting disability awareness. Workshops address stigma reduction and foster inclusive mindsets through personal storytelling and collaborative problem-solving. Designed for educators, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
People
Monica J. Foster
Life Beyond Limits Coach & Inclusionista
Certified Vision Board Coach and disability advocate with 15+ years experience. Former social work graduate student and disabled veteran specializing in trauma-informed coaching for women with disabilities.
Questions
What populations do you specialize in working with?
We focus on women with physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental health challenges, and disabled veterans seeking personal or professional growth.
Do you offer virtual coaching sessions?
Yes, we provide telehealth coaching and virtual workshops accessible to clients statewide through secure online platforms.
What makes your coaching approach unique?
Our methodology combines certified vision board techniques with lived experience as a disabled coach, creating authentic, actionable growth strategies.
Can organizations schedule disability training?
We offer customized disability awareness programs for businesses, schools, and healthcare providers to improve accessibility and inclusion practices.
Do you work with non-disabled women?
Yes, our Life Beyond Limits Coaching also helps non-disabled women overcome self-limiting beliefs and achieve personal development goals.
