Carla Palmer
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Carla is a dedicated advocate for youth and young adults. She has proudly served LA County foster youth in UFC's Housing and Education programs for over two decades. While she has held numerous roles throughout her time with the organization, she currently serves as the Director of Development, where she oversees the design and execution of the agency’s event fundraising, individual giving, corporate engagement strategies, brand, and celebrity partnerships, as well as NextGen Board management. Beyond this, Carla is instrumental in the organization’s daily communication and marketing efforts.
When Carla isn’t tirelessly working with her Development team to raise an impressive $8.2 million to support United Friends' youth and programs, she channels her energy into hosting her own podcast, GYSBtalks.
Carla Palmer
CARLA + GYSB = GYSBTALKS
GYSBtalks (Get Your Sexy Back) is a podcast thoughtfully curated for midlife women with the goal of building a strong community where women can tune in to learn strategies and hear stories that will support them on their journey towards optimal health and an abundance of joy in the second half of life.
Each GYSBtalks episode is centered around one or more of the seven dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, environmental, intellectual, spiritual, financial, and social. A new episode drops every Monday. And if your week is jam-packed, don’t worry! You catch a Three Minute Thursdays segment and hear Carla's mid-week thoughts.There is something new each week to keep you inspired and connected.
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Be encouraged to get to know Carla and her backstory. Carla lost over 50 lbs jumping rope. No fancy gym, equipment, or trainer. Just her and her rope. She shares here story openly on all of her social platforms to inspire others. She holds virtual jump sessions where she supports and encourages people of all walks of life. Doesn't matter your age, weight, or fitness level, just show up and she will show up for you.
The sexy in GYSB isn't about what society says "sexy" means. It's about taking the steps in your life to be a better you, and live a healthier life. This means physically, financially, spiritually, and emotionally. Sexy in GYSB terms means your BEST you, which brings us to GYSBtalks. Be sure to listen wherever you listen to your podcasts.