Advisory Board
Isabel Garcia
Founder and President
ICO
Isabel Garcia is the Founder and President of ICO. She began as a volunteer at Plano Children's Medical Clinic in 1991 interpreting for doctors and nurses to improve communication and enhance overall care of patients. As she perceived a strong need for helping depressed mothers, whose children were not thriving, Isabel organized classes in practical parenting at the clinic in 2002.
With the immense popularity of that program she soon decided to develop more formal classes in English and other life skills, and found a larger space in order to expand the program. She recruited teachers and others volunteers who conducted classes for the next seven (7) years out of a Hispanic church across the street from the medical clinic. Over the years, the school has expanded to nearly 10 independent classroom programs, and is now housed in their own private ICO facility in Plano, Texas.
Her motto is the "power of one." One person can do a lot. When one person in that generation changes, it changes the whole generation.
Building Inner Beauty is an affiliate of Isabel's Community Outreach. Isabel advises Building Inner Beauty on organization protocols and safety and policy procedures.
Julie Bartlett
Owner and CEO
Colour IQ
Julie Bartlett inspires purpose-driven success in others. As a trusted image advisor Julie combines her extraordinary range of talents to evaluate, educate and motivate those going through a life or career transition or wanting to brand themselves well.
She is founder and CEO of Colour IQ, a Dallas, Texas-based company that teaches individuals and groups how to use colour, proportion and style to dress well so they can more easily attract and engage the business opportunities and personal relationships they desire.
The Austin, Texas native began a career in image coaching in 1991 after working in home décor. She discovered that she both enjoyed and was good at shopping for friends, and took up courses in colour and dress personality analysis. Later she became a makeup artist with the Chanel Blitz event team and was a commercial model in the New York tri-state area. As her career progressed, Ms. Bartlett realized that she loved teaching, so after returning to her home state, she opened a runway modeling agency and photography studio to coach teenage girls and guys in Dallas.
She is a graduate of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and earned a BA in Organizational Communications— training that serves her well as a public speaker.
Looking fabulous is relatively easy in a world with so many clothing and skin care options but feeling fabulous requires an internal focus. Ms Bartlett isn’t limited to fashion trends as she also has worked in the field of Neurofeedback to help her clients experience the freedom from ADD, ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety. As a Certified Dream Coach with Marcia Wieder, Julie has created programs that inspire action toward creating the life her clients have only dreamed of living.
Today, Ms. Bartlett continues to help men and women discover how to create simplicity, order, vision and passion in their style and lives. Her motto for success: “Be Fabulous Always.”
Julie advises Building Inner Beauty on organizational structure, leadership development, and pageant protocols.
Kayla Wharton
Owner
Capture the Crown
Private Pageant Coaching
I have been a competitor for over 23 years and have been coaching pageant contestants for the past 4 years. I have had local, state, and National winners, including Miss Texas America, Miss Texas America’s Outstanding Teen, Mrs. Texas America, and numerous others. Over the years, I have witnessed first hand all aspects of pageant success and offer expert and insider pageant coaching to fast-track reaching your dreams.
After high school I moved to Texas to go to college, I attended Kilgore Community College, receiving an Associate in Fine Arts. After graduating at Kilgore College I attended the University of North Texas graduating with a Fashion Design degree. I met my husband after college and have been married for seven years.
Giving back to the community is a huge part of my life. My platform isPerfectly Pink – Education and Awareness of Breast Cancer.
I have appeared in the reality T.V. show “Girl Meets Gown” on WE T.V. in 2011. In 2001, I also appeared in a Dr. Pepper Commercial with Layla Ali, and Appeared in the movie “The Presidents Man” with Chuck Norris.
Kayla advises Building Inner Beauty on pageant protocols and production, contestant development and private pageant coaching techniques.