About The Institute
Our Story
Across Michigan, leaders and organizations are seeking light — clarity, renewal, and a return to purpose. The Empowerment Institute for Michigan was created to meet that need. We walk alongside people and workplaces, helping them rediscover their roots, strengthen their leadership, and build healthier communities grounded in love. Our work helps Michigan shine brighter through empowered, purpose-driven leadership.
Special Programs
The Institute will provide a series of special programs that further empowerment in Michigan:
Empowerment of the Poorest of the Poor
Removes barriers and equips those in the poorest cities of Michigan to showcase their untapped value to society as they become self-sustainable.
Empowerment through Writing
Uses the power of writing to empower leaders with storytelling, critical thinking, creative opportunities, and self-care that can inspire fellow leaders and emerging leaders.
Empowerment for Emerging Young Leaders
Recognizes, empowers and utilizes aspiring young leaders throughout Michigan for Michigan. Youths trained to teach youths how to thrive as quality leaders. This generation understands each other better than anyone else.
Empowerment of Students
Improves grades - based on a holistic approach that helps students to better understand themselves, their talents and their purposes. We will utilize music as a catalyst for success.
Empowerment through Fashion
A powerful tool for healing, offering comfort and support. It can boost self-esteem through empowerment. With creativity and self-expression in fashion, many can nurture their overall wellbeing in a manner that is meaningful to them and in a lasting way from the inside out. All toward higher self esteem, confidence at work and long-term careers.
Empowerment through Financial Stewardship
At the foundation of many of our issues is usually financial hardship, financial mismanagement, financial imbalance and lack of financial safety. Through this program we hope to help you find that holistic balance that includes financial wellness.
Who We Serve
We serve leaders and organizations across Michigan who are committed to creating healthier, stronger, and more connected workplaces. From public service to education, faith-based, nonprofits, and business, our work supports the people who shape our state every day.
Business
Government
Education
Faith-Based
NGOs
Why We Serve
Vision
Empowering leaders and organizations through love!
Mission
We empower leaders and organizations through love by providing evaluation, training, coaching, mentoring, and workplace solutions. We help people and workplaces rediscover their roots, renew their purpose, and build long-term health and success.
Our Core Values:
Love
Respect
Support
How We Serve
All of our programs and services will provide value-based and faith-based options. The goal is for all to be equipped and empowered for their life’s purpose in the way that they feel called and gifted.
The Empowerment Institute for Michigan Foundation
With time, our desire is to have the Foundation provide grants and scholarships to those leaders and organizations that need assistance. The goal is for all to enjoy our services from the wealthiest to the poorest. We all need empowerment through love!
Board of Directors
Phylis Eagle-Oldson
President
Dr. Jennifer Hoyte
Treasurer
Ms. Carmeta Miller
Secretary
Our Partners
Engage with leading experts who love what they do, providing practical solutions and proven strategies for lasting success.
Comprehensive framework for workplace fulfillment and personal growth mapping.
Evidence-based assessment for measuring and developing leadership effectiveness.
Strategic framework for analyzing and optimizing organizational culture dynamics
Transformative leadership approach centered on care, compassion, and connection
Comprehensive framework for workplace fulfillment and personal growth mapping.
Evidence-based assessment for measuring and developing leadership effectiveness.
Strategic framework for analyzing and optimizing organizational culture dynamics
Transformative leadership approach centered on care, compassion, and connection
Our Journey
New offerings are on the horizon as we continue to expand our support for leaders and communities. Stay tuned for upcoming programs designed to meet emerging needs across the state.
Phase 1: Pathway to Empowerment in 2026
The Institute provides evaluation, training, coaching, mentoring and workplace solutions to transform leaders and organizations, with overall health and wellness being the focus. Based on the needs, multiple services are available to properly equip all to do their work at their ultimate level of success.
Services are based on both core model and tools:
- Joy at Work (JAW)
- The Life Mapping Tool (LM)
- The Organizational Assessment Tool (OLA)
- The Access and Engagement Culture Matrix Tool (AECM)
- Leading with Love (LWL)
Phase 2: Retreat & Spa Center in 2027
In Phase 2 (2027), the Institute will add a Retreat & Spa Center for holistic healing through mind, body and spirit wellness. This will include resort-style gym, a water aerobics pool, yoga, nutrition and meditation services with a special touch of a city beach that brings the Caribbean Islands to Michigan through music, food and ambience.
Services will be based on both core model and tools:
- Resort-style gym
- Water aerobics pool
- Yoga
- Nutrition and meditation services
- Inspirational and motivational sessions
- Special touch of a city beach that brings the Caribbean Islands to Michigan through music, food and ambience.
This is a place where leaders can come away from 1 – 4 days to empty themselves and refuel.