A Message from Dr. Barbz

If you're here, chances are you recognize that familiar feeling: your inner fire flickering when that voice inside whispers "who do you think you are?" or "maybe you're asking for too much." Maybe it's the doubt that creeps in when you're on the verge of something bigger, or the way you find yourself playing small even when no one's telling you to.

I get it, because I've lived it.

The path to where I am now—PhD, executive leadership, mentoring hundreds of people whose potential was being overlooked—wasn't a straight line of confidence and clarity.

It was messy. It was years of battling my own internal voices that echoed every limitation I'd ever been told, every doubt I'd ever internalized. It was learning to recognize when I was dimming my own light before anyone else even had the chance.

But here's what changed everything: I discovered that my spark wasn't theirs to dim—and more importantly, it wasn't mine to extinguish either. That the battle for my potential was as much about the voices in my head as the ones around me. That staying small had become such a habit, I was doing it even when no one was watching.

The FIRE Theory emerged from this journey—the internal work of recognizing when we're limiting ourselves, tapping into our fullness, and blazing the unstoppable path we were always meant to walk.

The truth I've learned over 25+ years: Your spark battles both internal and external forces. When you learn to stay lit from within and step into who you truly are, you become living proof of what's possible. You blaze a path that transforms everything in its wake.

That's why your light matters.

Let's ignite the wildfire within you.

Stay Lit,

A person reading a book while sitting on a park bench.

You're Meant for More Than This. You Know It. I Know It.
Let's Do Something About It.

Do you lie awake at night knowing you're capable of so much more, but somehow you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns? Playing small in relationships where you should be thriving? Staying quiet when you have brilliant ideas? Accepting less because it feels safer than risking disappointment?

Maybe others have convinced you to lower your expectations. Or maybe—and this one hurts—you've been your own worst enemy, talking yourself out of opportunities before anyone else gets the chance.

You're tired of waiting for "someday." Tired of watching others live the life you secretly want. Tired of that voice in your head that says you're not ready, not good enough, not worthy of more.

Here's What I Know About You: You have a spark inside that refuses to be extinguished, no matter how many times you've been told to be realistic, be grateful, be quiet. That spark is your potential trying to break free. It's been patient, but it's also been waiting far too long.

The Problem Isn't Your Potential. It's What's Been Done to It. For years, you've absorbed messages about what's possible for someone like you. You've internalized other people's limitations as your own truth. You've learned to dim your own light before anyone else gets the chance—because rejection hurts less when you do it to yourself first.

But every time you shrink to fit into spaces that were never meant for your full potential, a part of you dies. Every time you silence your voice to keep peace, your dreams get quieter. Every time you choose safety over growth, you move further away from who you were meant to become.

What You'll Experience:

Your Personal FIRE Assessment We'll discover exactly where your spark has been dimmed—by others and by yourself—and create your roadmap back to the person you were before the world convinced you to be smaller.

FIRE Sessions In our 60-minute conversations, we'll dismantle the limitations holding you back and build unshakeable confidence in who you really are. No more apologizing for taking up space. No more hiding your light to make others comfortable.

Your Wildfire Action Plan You'll get specific strategies to stay lit despite whatever life throws at you, plus detailed notes from every session documenting your transformation from accepting less to demanding more.

This FIRE building journey is for anyone ready to stop betraying their own potential and start living like they actually believe they're worthy of extraordinary things.

Schedule Your FIRE Session with Dr. Barbz today! Don’t you think your spark has been waiting long enough?

"Your spark was never meant to be dimmed. Once you understand that—really understand it—everything changes. You stop asking for permission and start letting your inner fire detonate into the wildfire you were always meant to become."


— Dr. Barbara J. Kinney

Stop Living on Autopilot. Start Living on Fire.

Are you tired of feeling stuck while everyone else seems to have it figured out?

You know you're capable of more, but something's holding you back. Maybe it's fear of taking the leap. Maybe you keep bouncing back from setbacks but never quite breaking through. Maybe you've lost that spark that used to drive you. Or maybe you know what you want but can't seem to take control of your own path.

You don't need another course. You need someone who gets it.

The journey from teen mom to PhD wasn't magic—it was method. Combined with my doctorate in Psychology and years leading organizational transformation, I've cracked the code on turning "impossible" into "inevitable." I don't just teach theory. I teach what actually works when everything's stacked against you.

What is FIRE Theory?

F - Fearlessly: Taking bold action despite uncertainty
I - Irrepressible: Bouncing back stronger from every setback
R - Radiance: Maintaining your authentic spark through any storm
E - Empowerment: Taking full control of your path and decisions

This isn't about positive thinking or generic life hacks. This is about the specific mindsets and actions that turn ordinary people into unstoppable forces.

FIRE SUCCESS STORIES

  • "I was stuck in a soul-crushing corporate job, convinced I was 'too old' to change careers at 45. Dr. Kinney helped me realize my fear was just a story I was telling myself. Six months later, I'm running my own consulting firm and making twice what I made before. She doesn't coddle you - she ignites you."

    Sarah M., Former Corporate Manager → Business Owner

  • "Finally, someone who gets what it's like to have real obstacles. I'm a single dad working two jobs, no college degree, living paycheck to paycheck. Every other coach I talked to made me feel like my circumstances were excuses. Dr. Kinney helped me see that my 'impossible' circumstances were actually my greatest strengths. She said, 'You've been managing complex logistics, multiple priorities, and limited resources for years - that's exactly what successful entrepreneurs do.' Six months later, I started a handyman business using skills I already had. Now I'm making more in three days than I used to make in two weeks, and I get to be home when my kids get off the school bus. She didn't try to change my circumstances - she helped me see the power that was already in them."

    Marcus T., Single Father & Business Owner

  • "I knew I was capable of more but kept making excuses and delaying action. Dr. Kinney cut through all my mental noise and helped me see the truth: I wasn't stuck because of my circumstances, I was stuck because of my decisions. In two months, I finally left my dead-end job and launched the consulting business I'd been 'planning' for three years. She doesn't let you hide from your own potential."

    Jennifer L., Business Consultant

  • "After my divorce, I felt like a complete failure. Single mom, broke, no clear direction. Dr. Kinney saw strength where I saw weakness. She taught me that rock bottom is actually a foundation. Today I own two rental properties and my kids see their mom as a warrior, not a victim."

    Alaina T., Real Estate Investor

  • "Three failed startups had me convinced I wasn't entrepreneur material. Dr. Kinney helped me see that my 'failures' were actually my MBA in resilience. She said, 'Most people quit after one failure. You're three failures smarter than your competition.' That perspective shift changed everything. My fourth venture just hit seven figures. Sometimes you need someone to reframe your story."

    Maria S., Tech Entrepreneur

  • "I'd survived cancer, but I was living like I was still sick. Playing small, grateful just to be alive, afraid to want more. Dr. Kinney said, 'You didn't beat cancer to live a mediocre life.' That hit me like lightning. Four months later, I'm training for my first marathon and just got promoted to department head. She taught me that surviving isn't the same as thriving."

    David R., Healthcare Administrator

  • "I'd been passed over for promotion three times in two years. I was convinced I wasn't management material, maybe I was just meant to stay where I was. Dr. Kinney looked at my track record and said, 'You're not getting promoted because you're asking for permission instead of demonstrating leadership.' She helped me see I was waiting for someone else to recognize my potential instead of owning it myself. I stopped asking 'when will they promote me?' and started asking 'how can I lead from where I am?' Four months later, I got the promotion - but more importantly, I finally saw myself as the leader I'd always been."

    Rachel K., Marketing Director

  • "At 38, I felt embarrassed about never finishing college. Everyone said 'just get your degree online' but Dr. Kinney asked the hard question: 'What are you really after - the piece of paper or the knowledge?' Turns out I wanted validation more than education. She helped me see that my 15 years of work experience was worth more than any classroom theory. Instead of going back to school, I got three industry certifications that actually mattered to my career. Now I'm earning $20K more than my college-educated colleagues and I'm proud of the path I chose."

    Tony M., Operations Manager

  • "When my boyfriend of four years left without warning, I fell apart. I'd built my entire future around 'us' and suddenly I didn't know who I was anymore. Dr. Kinney didn't sugarcoat it: 'You gave your power away to someone who didn't deserve it. Now you get to take it back.' She helped me rebuild my identity from the ground up - not as someone's girlfriend, but as my own person. Eight months later, I bought my first house, started my own photography business, and honestly? I thank him for leaving because it forced me to find myself."

    Lisa P., Photographer & Homeowner

What Makes FIRE Sessions Different?

No BS, Just Results
I've been where you are. I won't give you textbook advice - I'll give you what actually works when life gets messy.

Tailored to Your Reality
Your challenges are unique. We'll create strategies that fit your actual life, not some idealized version.

Action-Oriented
Every session ends with clear next steps. No endless talking in circles.

Psychology-Backed
My PhD in Psychology means we're using proven methods for lasting change.

Real Accountability
I'll celebrate your wins and call you out when you're making excuses. That's what real support looks like.

Every Session Includes:

✓ Progress Check-In: Where are you now vs. where you were?
✓ Challenge Deep-Dive: What's really blocking you and how do we remove it?
✓ Action Planning: Specific steps you'll take before our next session
✓ FIRE Integration: How to apply FIRE principles to your current situation
✓ Resource Recommendations: Tools, books, or practices to accelerate your growth

Is This For You?

FIRE Sessions are perfect if you:

  • Keep starting and stopping instead of following through

  • Know what you want but can't seem to make it happen

  • Feel like you're capable of more but don't know how to access it

  • Are tired of generic advice that doesn't fit your real life

  • Want someone who's actually walked the walk, not just talked the talk

  • Are ready to invest in yourself instead of staying stuck

This ISN'T for you if:

  • You're looking for someone to solve your problems for you

  • You want to vent without taking action

  • You're not willing to do the work between sessions

  • You're seeking therapy for mental health issues (I'm a coach, not a therapist)

Ready to Ignite Your FIRE?

Stop waiting for the "right time." Stop hoping things will change on their own.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be won't close itself. But with the right guidance, it can close faster than you think.

Book your first FIRE Session today and start living the life you know you're capable of!

"You can keep trying to figure this out alone, or you can work with someone who's already walked this path and can cut your learning curve from years to months. But here's the truth: time doesn't pause while you decide. Your life is happening right now. You have the potential to be fearless, to stay irrepressible, to maintain your radiance, and to take full empowerment of your path - but potential without the right guidance stays just that, potential. Your time is now! The question is - are you going to take it?"

- Dr. Kinney