5-minute leadership reset kit for instant clarity and control.
Dr. Carolyn Colleen Bostrack, Ph.D.
is an award-winning author, international speaker, executive coach, and founder of the FIERCE Foundation. Creator of the F.I.E.R.C.E. Method, Carolyn empowers individuals to overcome adversity and create lasting transformation—five minutes at a time.
Has served as a UN Delegate and global resilience strategist, she combines nearly two decades of experience in healthcare and leadership to help people turn challenges into growth. Her signature framework and speaking programs have inspired thousands worldwide to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.
“If an eight-year-old can write a business plan and net real profit in a single Saturday, the only limits left are the ones inside our heads.” – Dr. Carolyn Colleen
In her brand-new Purpose Chasers Podcast episode, Dr. Carolyn Colleen pulls back the curtain on exactly how Acton Academy Midwest is turning curiosity into cashflow for elementary-age founders—while demolishing the victim mentality once and for all.
Stream this Episode of The Purpose Chasers Podcast on Spotify Now:
This interview is the natural next step after our two most-downloaded conversations:
Episode 117 – “From Trauma to Kid-Run Shark Tanks” shows Carolyn’s origin story and the birth of her Children’s Business Fair. Catch the recap here »
Episode 48 – “Laura Sandefer & the Learner-Driven Revolution” unpacks Acton Academy’s global model straight from its co-founder. Read the deep dive »
Today’s episode connects those dots and answers the question every parent, teacher and community leader keeps asking:
“Okay, but how do I bring this to my city?”
Daily FIERCE sprints (Focus, Identify, Examine, Reflect, Courage, Execute) help learners tackle goals in five-minute cycles—the same model Carolyn unveiled in Episode 117 of the Purpose Chasers Podcast.
Mixed-age “studios” let third-graders master algebra while teaching it to peers, echoing Laura Sandefer’s mastery-badge philosophy from Episode 48.
A dedicated Maker-Lab & Trade Wing pairs 3-D printing with woodworking, proving that STEM and skilled trades belong under one entrepreneurial roof.
Click The Image or This Link To Book A Call
162 active Kid-Preneurs have launched real ventures at Acton Mid-West fairs—up from 150 when we recorded Ep 117.
43 percent of middle-studio learners now earn revenue online via Shopify, Etsy, or local service gigs.
100 percent of Acton Mid-West families report higher “learner agency” scores after one semester (internal survey, Spring 2025).
These numbers matter because Google search interest for youth entrepreneurship programs has jumped 38 percent YoY, and authority flows to sites that publish fresh, data-backed success stories.
Review Carolyn’s 5-Minute FIERCE Reset Card Sheet. → Download FREE
Host a Micro Children’s Business Fair. Our Ep 117 recap links to a turnkey kit—adaptable for classrooms.
Book a 30-Minute Acton Midwest Tour (Virtual or In-Person). See learner-driven education live, ask questions, steal best practices. Book Now
Self-paced course to craft, pitch, and deliver standout talks.
5-minute leadership reset kit for instant clarity and control.
Application-only 6-week intensive for full-spectrum personal transformation.
Trauma shapes us, but self-doubt chains us. F.I.E.R.C.E. 5 was born from real-world scars hands you a five-minute daily method to break those mental shackles, reclaim confidence, and live at full throttle. The key to your own ferocity is already in your hand; this book shows you how to turn it.
States Dr. Carolyn’s mix of brilliance and compassion turns any adversity into a catalyst for growth.
After two years of hesitation, credits Dr. Carolyn’s mentorship with unlocking the confidence to share her story authentically on stage.
One Call with Dr. Carolyn and she found the missing puzzle-piece to finally start her book.
Stephanie Ross
One invitation from Dr. Carolyn gave Stephanie Roth the clarity, confidence, and referrals she needed to launch a thriving speaking career.
Our Mission
To equip women and children with resourceful resilience and fuel generational self-sufficiency—through mentorship, entrepreneurial spirit, and community, one bold step at a time.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every woman and child has the tools, support, and belief to create a thriving, self-led future.
Copyrights 2025 | Fierce Network, LLC | Terms & Conditions
Site & Assets Managed By: SCALE TO SALE CONSULTING