The Full Story
Our Inspiring Story
Samontra Carter is a dynamic leader, visionary, and speaker dedicated to empowering women and faith leaders and transforming communities through faith, leadership, personal growth, and service. She is the visionary behind Lighthouse Leadership Academy, a leadership development consultancy that equips professionals, entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders with the tools to lead with clarity, excellence, and impact. Whether you're navigating transition, experiencing organizational fatigue, or preparing for growth, she helps you lead with clarity and confidence.
She is the Founder of The Heart of a Kingdom Woman, equipping women with biblical truth, leadership tools, and life resources to thrive in every area—spiritually, emotionally, and practically. Samontra currently serves as an ordained minister and pastor in the A. M. E. Zion Church, where she leads with compassion, conviction, and a commitment to community engagement. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare and social services, she brings a unique, holistic perspective to leadership and ministry, emphasizing emotional wellness, strategic development, and spiritual growth.
She is a Certified Leadership Speaker, Trainer, and Coach with the John Maxwell Team, bringing a wealth of proven leadership principles to her work with individuals, churches, and organizations. She holds a Master of Health Administration and a Master of Social Work, and she is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity, furthering her commitment to theological excellence and Kingdom service.
Samontra is dedicated to helping others rise, lead, and live purposefully—leaving a lasting imprint of faith and leadership wherever she serves.
Mission
Lighthouse Leadership Academy empowers leaders through personalized coaching, strategic leadership development, and transformative mindset training, enabling them to overcome self-limiting beliefs and confidently pursue their highest potential.
Vision
To be a beacon of light that develops leaders, illuminating their unique strengths, challenging their limitations, and equipping them to create meaningful impact across personal and professional landscapes.
Our Core Values
Transformative Growth
We believe in the continuous evolution of leadership. Growth is not a destination, but a lifelong journey of learning, challenging limitations, and expanding one's potential. We empower leaders to embrace change, learn from experiences, and constantly develop their skills and mindset.
Intentional Purpose
Leadership is about more than achieving goals—it's about understanding your unique calling. We help leaders align their actions with their deepest values, creating meaningful impact that extends beyond personal success to make a difference in families, organizations, and communities.
Authenticity & Integrity
True leadership starts with being genuine. We cultivate environments where leaders can show up as their most honest, transparent selves. Integrity means aligning your actions with your values, speaking truth with compassion, and leading from a place of genuine self-understanding.
Empowerment & Compassion
We see the inherent potential in every leader. Our approach is rooted in lifting others up, providing supportive guidance, and creating spaces where leaders can discover their strengths. Compassion means seeing the whole person—their challenges, dreams, and unique leadership journey.
Our Promise
At Lighthouse Leadership Academy, we don't just develop leaders. We illuminate paths, nurture potential, and empower individuals to lead with confidence, clarity, and profound impact.
