About Dr. Catrina Wordlaw

Dr. Catrina Nicole Wordlaw, PhDs, hc is a transformational leader, entrepreneur, educator, author, publisher, and philanthropist dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and creating lasting legacies. With more than 25 years of leadership and community service experience and 18 years in the mental health field, she has devoted her life to helping others discover purpose, overcome obstacles, and achieve personal and professional success.

As a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (P-LPC) in Louisiana, Dr. Wordlaw has worked extensively in mental health, advocacy, and personal development, providing support and guidance to individuals and families facing life’s challenges. Her passion for healing and transformation has inspired her to build organizations and programs that foster leadership, education, and community impact.

Dr. Wordlaw is the Founder, President, and Chancellor of the Institute for Transformational & Societal Studies (ITSS), a faith-centered leadership institute focused on developing leaders for global transformation through education, mentorship, research, and community engagement.

She is also the founder and CEO of several successful ventures, including:

• Manifesting Your Life Journey, LLC – Life, Relationship, and Purpose Coaching; Publishing & Business Branding
• Crown For a Cause, INC – A nonprofit organization focused on leadership, education, advocacy, and community outreach
• Couture La Rouge, LLC – A fashion, modeling, publishing, and empowerment brand
• Société La Rouge Society – A leadership and service organization promoting confidence, community engagement, and personal growth
• Events by Catrina – Wedding planning, officiant services, and event coordination
• Precious Preserve Memories, LLC – Custom epoxy resin keepsakes and memory preservation

As an accomplished author and publisher, Dr. Wordlaw helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries transform their ideas into published works and thriving brands. Through her publishing and branding company, she guides clients through book development, business branding, marketing, and legacy-building initiatives.

Her work has earned recognition throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond for her dedication to education, entrepreneurship, leadership development, women’s empowerment, mental health awareness, and community service.

Driven by faith, purpose, and perseverance, Dr. Wordlaw continues to inspire others through speaking engagements, mentorship programs, leadership training, coaching, publishing, and philanthropic efforts.

Professional Motto

“Your Story. Your Brand. Your Legacy. Published with Purpose.”

Personal Mission

To educate, empower, and transform lives by helping individuals discover their purpose, build their legacy, and create meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

Legacy Statement

Dr. Catrina Wordlaw believes that every person has a story worth telling, a purpose worth pursuing, and a legacy worth leaving behind. Through leadership, education, publishing, entrepreneurship, and service, she is committed to helping others turn their vision into reality and their dreams into lasting impact.