You already have the expertise.What you need is a proven path to turn it into income — and a room full of people who have your back while you build.
Katalyst is where mission-driven consultants turn their expertise into practices that create real income, real options, and work that actually fits their lives. Whether you're considering the leap, building your first five years, or scaling a seasoned practice, there's a door here with your name on it.
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Start where you are
Five doors. Pick the one that sounds like you.
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Choose the one that fits and we'll show you the shortest path to your next win.
Not yet consulting
“I think I could do this — but I don't know where to start.”
You're still in the 9-5, quietly wondering if your expertise is worth billing for. Preview KatalystEDU™, our expert-led episodes on how the work gets sold and delivered, now in pilot with a waitlist open.
Already in business · open to all
“I have a business. What's the smartest next move?”
You don't need Consulting 101. You want leverage — the specific moves other practitioners have used to grow faster, get more visible, and make more money. One episode, one framework, one usable win at a time, Now in pilot. Preview the episodes and join the waitlist.
Women of color · any stage
“I've started. I just don't want to figure it out alone.”
The Katalyst Lab™ is a 12-month business-building program: define your business, build a real relationship practice, track your progress, and grow your visibility — with peers ready to support you, some more experienced and some at your level. It intentionally centers Black women and women of color, from earlier-stage consultants finding belonging to seasoned practitioners in a peer circle. Facilitated, safe, application-only. Apply any time; new members are welcomed quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
Established consultants · The Founder's Table
“I want to build something bigger.”
A small, quarterly cohort led by Kamilah for consultants with a steady pipeline. Pick one big goal, like productizing an offer, building a team, or launching a program, and build it together over three months.
Hiring organization
“I need senior help, and I needed it last week.”
Tell us the challenge. We make direct introductions to former EDs, CPOs, CTOs, and fundraisers who share your commitment to equity and results.
Not sure which door is yours?
Take the 2-minute quiz and we'll point you straight to the right path, plus send you resources matched to exactly where you are.
“This group is MAGIC, some of the most brilliant problem solvers all in one space.”
Hear from our members
The room speaks for itself.
I built relationships and grew my consulting business.
“[Kamilah] founded a beautiful community of generous women who are investing time in themselves and one another. From group coaching calls to the library full of webinars to the members of her team lovingly holding the space, joining this private membership community has helped me build relationships, confidently pursue more independent consultation work, and grow my business.”
I changed how I find clients, and it changed how I see myself.
“Being part of the Katalyst community has truly transformed the way I approach my business. A coaching session with Kamilah helped me shift away from cold calls and proving my value to people who didn't know me, and instead focus on building with those who already recognize the quality of my work. That one piece of guidance made my strategy more effective, and was a huge boost to my self-worth.”
I found people I can actually lean on.
“As co-founder of a small consulting firm, I am always looking for ways to connect with other professionals. The Katalyst space provides that and more. It's a place to be real and vulnerable, to learn from a ton of badassery, to have people I can lean on and who can lean on me. It is truly magic.”
I went from consulting-curious to full-time.
“Joining Katalyst gave me the courage and confidence I needed to go from consulting-curious to full-time consulting. I love this community for having incredibly smart, talented women who are happy to share advice, lessons learned, or just vent. I couldn't imagine making this leap without Kamilah and this community.”
I got referrals, project partners, and real ROI.
“The Katalyst community is the safe place that I need to get much-needed support from a group of incredible professionals. I have partnered on projects with other consultants from Katalyst and been referred business. It makes financial sense to be part of this group as well as it is so healing and needed for my soul!”
Proof, not promises
What our community has achieved together.
- $1M+
- in new business opportunities surfaced in community
- 84%
- of members were executives or managers before consulting
- 96%
- of members feel more connected to other consultants
- 80+
- new professional connections reported per member
Source: Katalyst 2-year impact report.
Why Katalyst exists
Most business communities ask you to translate yourself. This one doesn't.
Eighty-four percent of our members were executives or managers before they started consulting. That means the room runs on peer insight from people who have sat in your chair — not one-size-fits-all coaching from someone who hasn't.
No explaining. No shrinking. No code-switching. Just connection, belonging, and growth on your terms.
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