In her inspiring keynote, “Empowered Confidence,” Katya Karlova takes audiences on a journey from self-doubt to self-love, sharing her personal struggles with body image, mental health, and societal expectations.
Drawing from her unique transition from corporate success to becoming a fuller-bust curve model and advocate, Katya connects with women on a deep, personal level. Her message encourages attendees to embrace their true selves, take ownership of their narratives, and find confidence and healing within.
Through stories of resilience, empowerment, and authenticity, Katya empowers women to break free from limiting beliefs and step boldly into their own power.
Actionable Takeaways:
This keynote is a call to action for women everywhere to take control of their narratives, embrace their true selves, and confidently create lives filled with purpose and self-acceptance.
If you want to be the best version of yourself, you need to take the time to invest in your own well-being. It’s hard to choose yourself when hustle culture is always telling you to work harder but that will only lead to burn out.
Break the cycle and don’t feel guilty about it, when you choose to focus on yourself you’ll see your life transform for the better.
Endometriosis affects 1/10 or 190 million women worldwide, conservatively. Each one of those women is a mother, wife, daughter or sister so the suffering it causes has a ripple effect beyond the individuals with the illness.
It’s important to dispel myths about endometriosis; it is NOT a period disease or a women’s issue, it affects us all. Currently, there is no cure and very few effective treatments.
Raising awareness of this health crisis is the first step but it’s equally important to give a voice to endo warriors and anyone battling an invisible illness; the invisible doesn’t need to be silent.
Katya Karlova is an American fuller bust curve and midsize model, actress, and outspoken advocate for mental health, body confidence, and endometriosis awareness. With an engaged social media community of more than 400,000 followers, she uses her platform to share honest storytelling, practical confidence tools, and meaningful representation for women navigating identity, healing, and self love. Born in Chisinau, Moldova, Katya immigrated to the United States as a child, developing resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to helping others feel seen.
After graduating early from UCLA and earning her master’s degree from University College London, Katya built a successful corporate career before turning to modeling as a way to reclaim her body image and challenge limiting stereotypes. Her transition into modeling and content creation grew into a mission driven career grounded in authenticity, advocacy, and empowerment.
In 2023, Katya was diagnosed with endometriosis after a decade of debilitating symptoms. Her openness about her multiple surgeries, emergency visits, and long path to diagnosis sparked widespread conversation and support, highlighting the need for awareness and better care.
Katya Karlova is an American fuller bust curve/midsize model, actress, and outspoken advocate for mental health, body confidence, and endometriosis awareness. With a highly engaged following of over 400k on social media, Katya brings her voice, charisma, and advocacy to audiences seeking inspiration and guidance in embracing self-love and authenticity. Born in Chisinau, Moldova, she immigrated to the United States as a child, where she developed resilience, a deep commitment to self-improvement, and a passion for empowering others.
After graduating early from UCLA and completing her master’s at University College London, Katya Karlova enjoyed a thriving corporate career before pursuing modeling as a way to reclaim her own body image and inspire others. Now based in Los Angeles, Katya uses her unique blend of professional expertise, advocacy, and authenticity to challenge stereotypes and motivate audiences to embrace confidence, healing, and self-acceptance.
In 2023, at the height of her social media growth, Katya was diagnosed with endometriosis after a decade-long battle with unrelenting & worsening mysterious pelvic pain. This chronic illness affects 1/10 women and is one of the most painful medical conditions, with flare-ups often likened to the pain scale of a heath attack.
She spent nearly a year undergoing four painful surgeries, five procedures, multiple ER admissions, and countless specialist doctor visits before finally getting the symptoms of this incurable illness under control. Katya decided to share her painful journey and the disappointing care endo patients endure with her followers. Despite the veneer of perfection often expected on social media, her fans responded to her transparency and vulnerability with support and empathy, sparking dialogue and revealing how many had loved ones affected by the illness.
Her battle with endo led her to make the decision to prioritize her health, mental & physical, and leave the corporate world behind to dive into modeling, content creation, acting and other creative pursuits full-time. Katya Karlova continues to share her life, the lessons she painfully learned, and her unique approaches to finding confidence, resilience, and self-love from within. All with the hope that it will encourage others to find the courage to be vulnerable, step outside their comfort zones, and create their unique success stories.
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