ABOUT TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES:

Transforming Communities Inc. is a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering Black women, entrepreneurs, and communities through holistic support, education, and strategic guidance. Led by Dr. Arletha Lizana (PhD, MPH, MBA), a scholar, healer, and visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in curriculum design, training, technical assistance, and program evaluation.

Dr. Arletha’s life’s work blends community empowerment, social innovation, and respect for cultural diversity, with a commitment to creating lasting systems and policy change that promote health, prevent disease, and uplift communities. She is a proud graduate of Spelman College, Temple University, and Emory University, and she brings a rare combination of academic expertise, professional experience, and deep cultural insight to everything she does.

Through Transforming Communities, Dr. Arletha provides workshops, consulting, and resources designed to equip individuals and organizations to thrive, heal, and create meaningful impact—at the personal, family, and community level.

HAVE YOU EXPLORED THE SHOP?

Transforming Communities believes in equipping changemakers with more than motivation, you deserve tools, frameworks, and support systems that actually move the needle. That’s why we offer:

• Consultations & Coaching Sessions: Personalized guidance from Dr. Arletha, tailored to your unique business and mission.

• Courses & Training Programs: Deep dives into optimizing operations, developing your leadership style and scaling your business: designed for Black women, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven leaders.

• Ebooks, Toolkits & Templates: Downloadable assets built from years of practical experience, ready to plug into your work and accelerate your results.

• Bundles & Premium Packages: Combine resources for a fuller experience and see faster progress.

Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding your organization, or looking for systems to streamline your impact the Transforming Communities Shop has the strategic tools you need to scale your vision and transform your business.

Explore the shop. Invest in your growth. Lead with intention.

JOIN THE ONLINE COMMUNITY:

Step into a private, intentional online space designed exclusively for Black women entrepreneurs, changemakers, and leaders who are ready to heal, grow, and scale together.

When you join the Transforming Communities online community, you become part of a b rooted in purpose, culture, and collective empowerment.

As a member, you’ll receive:

• Direct connection with other Black women leaders: network, collaborate, and grow in community
• Opportunities to engage directly with Dr. Arletha Lizana: ask questions, receive guidance, and engage in forum-style conversations with a scholar, healer, and strategist who gets it
• Full episodes of Lessons in the Lyrics: the full experience of this signature series, where healing meets hip hop and leadership lessons come to life
• Exclusive downloadable workbooks: designed to help you reflect, apply, and build as you listen

Whether you’re building a business, transforming your community, or just seeking a circle that sees you: this is your space.