Harriette Cole’s mission is to help people identify, stand in, and articulate their greatness. For more than 20 years she has coached entertainers, entrepreneurs, students, and business professionals to present their brands effectively.
Harriette Cole is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated advice columnist, motivational speaker, media trainer, professional public speaking coach, and veteran in the field of communications. Harriette served as fashion director of Essence Magazine, editorial director of Uptown Magazine, and editor-in-chief and creative director of Ebony Magazine. Among her clients are Kahilla, AARP, Columbia Records, The Purple Agency, Spotify, and Hunter College. Harriette is the regular host and editorial consultant for AARP's digital talk show 'Real Conversations with AARP'.
Cole is the founder of Dreamleapers, an educational platform designed to help people access and activate their dreams. She conducts workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions with clients through Dreamleapers. Cole also hosts a weekly interview talk show/podcast Dreamleapers with Harriette Cole and a weekly virtual meditation program, Dreamleapers Inspiration.
Harriette has served on the board of PRASAD, an international humanitarian charity, since 2014. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a member of ACCE, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s diversity board.
“I have devoted my life's work to helping people unlock their greatness, learn to tell their stories, and leap into their dreams.”
“You gave me so many jewels, so many gems. I know you do that for so many.” Alicia Keys, Recording Artist
“I love Harriette for who she is; her warmth, her charm, her intelligence, her compassion.” Jennifer J. Raab, President, Hunter College
“When you need a strong hug, but also someone to tell you when to get on the right track, it's Harriette Cole.” Phylicia Fant, Music Industry Executive
“You gather those bricks, you assemble the entity that you’re building, you do your homework." Susan L. Taylor Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Essence
Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement