Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring (formerly Chandeliers for Christ) is a Non-profit 501(c)(3) Organization founded in 2017. 

 Kathy created Chandeliers Transformations Youth Mentoring to teach brown-skinned girls to embrace their individuality and live boldly and confidently in who God created them to be by Transforming their mindsets to Illuminate their path and the path of all they come in contact with. Empowering them to be Trailblazers in the world through Coaching, Speaking, Community Involvement, Mentorship, Adolescent Scholarships and Social Activities. Since that time Chandelier Transformations has expanded to include all Middle school and High school teenage girls in the Tampa Bay Area from low socioeconomic communities.

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Kathy R. Smith is a Transformational Leadership Strategist, John Maxwell Certified Speaker and Coach, Amazon Best Selling Author and Founder and CEO of Chandelier Transformations Coaching, Speaking and Writing. 

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Kathy is a disabled Army Veteran who has served over 17+ years in United States Army. Married to Sergeant Major Retire Anthony Smith where they share a blended family of 7. She has served in various roles to include Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, Equal Opportunity Leader and D.O.D Security Manager.

We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future and can change the world.

Our Vision

Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring (C.T.Y.M) has a vision to transform the lives of teenage girls by empowering them with Coaching and Development, Public Speaking, Community Involvement, Social Activism, Arts and Culture, Mentorship and so much more to become the trailblazers and innovators of their communities for generations to come.

Our Mission

Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring's (formerly Chandeliers for Christ) mission is to bring together Middle School and High School teenage girls in the Tampa Bay Area from low socio-economic neighborhoods to create a strong sisterhood that empowers, motivates and uplifts them while teaching them to make a powerful impact in a global economy.

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