Kamin Samuel, PhD

FILMMAKER | BUSINESS ADVISOR | ENTREPRENEUR | SPEAKER | PHILANTHROPHIST | AUTHOR

Who is Kamin?

Kamin Samuel, PhD, is a trailblazing entrepreneur, impact investor, transformational coach, and inspirational filmmaker who empowers women to rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and step into their full potential. As the first African American woman to serve as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy, Kamin’s journey began with breaking barriers in one of the most male-dominated fields. She served her country for nine years before transitioning into corporate America, where she rose to become the Vice President of Global Website Operations at a billion-dollar corporation.

But behind her impressive titles, Kamin faced her own struggles. Prior to her corporate success, she pursued entrepreneurship, only to find herself in bankruptcy and losing two homes to foreclosure. It was this humbling and life-changing experience that set her on a path of personal transformation—one that would later define her life’s work. She emerged stronger, combining her lived experiences with academic expertise, including a PhD in Positive Neuropsychology and three master’s degrees, to help others overcome their hidden barriers and create lives filled with success and meaning.

Today, Kamin is an internationally renowned business transformation coach who empowers women to shift their mindsets, unlock their potential, and redefine wealth and success on their own terms. Known as a “coach’s coach,” she is sought after by executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to achieve exponential success while staying true to themselves. Her acclaimed and award winning books, including Increase Your Abundance Starting Today! and Wealth Creation for Coaches, co-written with Steve Chandler, have inspired countless readers to take bold action toward their dreams.

As a speaker and media guest, Kamin brings heart, authenticity, and actionable insights to every conversation. She’s passionate about helping women break through their fears, own the value of their skills and experience, and live lives filled with purpose and abundance. She has a special talent for turning challenges into triumphs, and her relatable, empowering message resonates deeply with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

In addition to her work as a filmmaker and coach, Kamin is a philanthropist and advocate for educational programs and veterans. She serves on the board of EduCare, a large after school program provider in Los Angeles, the President’s Advisory Board of the USS Iowa, and has a special partnership with The Book Bank Foundation in Atlanta, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to making a difference in the world.

Kamin’s story is one of courage, resilience, and transformation. Whether she’s sharing her own journey or helping others unlock theirs, Kamin offers the kind of inspiration that leaves viewers feeling empowered and ready to thrive.

Watch the Trailer

Watch Kamin in Action on her last at sea Deployment

Upcoming Films

Kamin is the creator of the documentary film, Courage to Thrive, to be released in 2025. This documentary tells a universal story of underserved and underestimated women and veterans. The film follows three women as they rewrite and redefine wealth and success from the inside out to achieve greater fulfillment and impact in the world. Kamin’s mission with this project is to uplift and inspire women everywhere, proving that it’s never too late to thrive. Kamin is also an Executive Producer for the upcoming film, The Strange.

Author

Check out more of Kamin's published works.

Newspaper | Magazines | Articles

A Trailblazer in Aviation, Business, and Leadership

SheTalks Mag Vol 2 Issue 3 March 2025

Successful Transitioning Stories

San Diego Veterans Magazine

Money Matters: Creating Ways to Thrive as a Family Financially

L.A. Parent

Exclusive Interview with Kamin Samuel

School BUSRide April 2024

The Art of Persistence: Creating a Life of Purpose & Prosperity

Pivot July 2023

Soar To Success: An Interview with Dr. Kamin Samuel

She Talks 2024

Soaring Through Turbulence

The Bellwether March 1, 2024

Conscious Business Leadership: An Interview with Kamin Samuel

THRIVE GLOBAL

Speaker

Why Hire Kamin To Speak?

Dr. Kamin Samuel, PhD is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background that spans the U.S Navy, a billion-dollar company, and her current roles as a transformational coach, business consultant, speaker, and author. Her career is a testament to her adaptability and ability to excel across varied roles, offering her clients comprehensive, practical, and well-rounded guidance and strategies.

As a transformational coach, Dr. Samuel excels at helping individuals and businesses realize their full potential. She skillfully identifies limiting beliefs and patterns, transforming these hurdles into stepping stones for sustainable success. Her adeptness at communicating complex concepts in relatable terms allows her to inspire and motivate her clients and audiences effectively, whether at events, workshops, or through her written work.

Dr. Samuel firmly believes that personal growth is the key to professional development, a philosophy she implements in her services. Her approach is holistic, aiming to improve not only her clients' professional lives but also their personal ones. Combining business acumen, transformational coaching expertise, personal resilience, and a proven track record of results, Dr. Kamin Samuel shares captivating anecdotes and evidence-based insights that guide the audience on a transformative journey to unleash their full potential.

Speaking Engagements

Here are a few of Kamin’s most-requested topics for keynotes & webinars:

  • Courage to Thrive: Reclaiming Your Power, Purpose, and Prosperity

  • Embracing Your Inner Superhero: Harnessing Strengths for

  • Extraordinary Success

  • The Inner Champion: Cultivating a Thriving Mindset

Questions For the Media

  1. What inspired you to create Courage to Thrive, and how has your personal journey shaped this film?

  2. You were the first African American female helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. How did that experience lay the foundation for your work in transformation and empowerment today?

  3. Have you always wanted to make a film?

  4. What does it truly mean to ‘thrive’, especially for women who have faced systemic or internal barriers?

  5. The film follows the stories of four women. How did you choose these stories, and what do you hope viewers take away from them

  6. Many women feel stuck or invisible later in life. What’s your message to them through this film?

  7. You use the phrase "inside out approach to wealth" often. How do you define it, and why is it the foundation for outer success?

  8. You call Courage to Thrive a movement, not just a film. What kind of global impact are you aiming for?

  9. What was the most emotional or unexpected moment for you during the making of the film?

  10. What’s one belief about money or success that you had to let go of in order to truly thrive?

  11. The film invites women to rewrite their story around wealth and success. What does that process look like, practically speaking?

  12. How can people become part of the Courage to Thrive movement beyond watching the film?

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Dr. Kamin Samuel