Time to Blossom

Co-Founder of Time to Blossom Young Women's Conference

Debbie grew up in California and went on to pursue her education at Brigham Young University. In college, Debbie co-founded the Annual Women's Conference held at BYU and served as the ASBYU Women's Vice President.

Bill and Debbie, blessed with seven children, founded their family on principles of leadership and service. After Bill's passing in 2000, Debbie continued encouraging her children to be involved in their schools, church, and community. The Forrest children are now church service missionaries, Student Body Presidents, Eagle Scouts, honor students, entrepreneurs, athletes, and musicians.

In 2003, Debbie Forrest was recognized as the Arizona Parent of the Year and in 2004 she was named the National Parent of the Year in Washington, D.C. In addition to her national honors, Debbie has served in her community as the PTO President and has organized fundraisers to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for schools and non-profit organizations. Debbie has served as a stake Young Women President, ward Young Women President, Young Women teacher, seminary teacher, and has organized three successful stake youth conferences. Debbie founded an image consulting firm and has also participated as a speaker at many conferences and events across the United States.

Debbie is excited for the opportunity to organize and participate in the Young Women's Conference, and especially looks forward to interacting and strengthening the incredible young women who will participate in the program.

Carla Jorgensen is a certified Life Coach whose passion is empowering women and young women to discover and reach their true potential. Over the years, Carla has written and directed plays, placed in a modeling competition in New York City, and has become a devoted student of all that life offers. In the past few years alone, Carla joined Toastmasters and took classes in Spanish, computers, ballroom dancing, karate, and improvisational acting. Carla simply loves learning and experimenting with new things.

Carla married her high school sweetheart, Kyle Jorgensen, and with him she has raised five children. Carla has also been a partner in a finance company and an active member of the Board of Directors for both Stewart Stone, Inc. and Material Services Corp. Carla started a jewelry manufacturing business and has always found ways to be self-employed while being a mother.

As her children grew, Carla began searching for a profession to which she could dedicate herself. Believing in the idea that “if you find something you love doing, you’ll never work a day in your life,” Carla committed herself to finding her mission. She knows from personal experience that discovering passions can be difficult. She read over 175 books in one year while she searched for her passion. She found hers at "Time to Blossom".

After training at the Adler School of Professional Coaching, Carla began facilitating seminars, conferences, and retreats. As a professional coach, Carla helps people find greater happiness by discovering their passions, using their strengths, and living true to their values. Now she looks forward to sharing her experiences and knowledge at this year’s Young Women’s Conference.

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