SOMERSET, NJ, June 27, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Barbara L. Smith has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Barbara L. Smith is the founder and chief executive officer of Luminous Resilient LLC, a personal and professional empowerment brand devoted to helping single-mother professionals overcome financial adversity and reclaim their leadership identity. Established in 2025, Luminous Resilient is built on Ms. Smith's mission to turn lived experience into legacy--and to support women in transforming financial challenges into lasting prosperity.

A visionary coach, certified Mental Health First Aider, and Global Women's Club Influencer, Ms. Smith brings a bold and trauma-aware approach to financial wellness, emotional sustainability, and mindset transformation. Her work is deeply informed by her personal journey through bankruptcy, eviction, and career instability--all of which became fuel for her rise as a homeowner, author, and coach.

In 2025, she published From Urban to Suburban: A Financial Glow-Up Guide for Single Mothers' Empowerment to Success, a candid and powerful guide rooted in her own transformation. The book offers strategic and emotional guidance for single mothers seeking to transition from survival mode to ownership, both financially and in leadership.

Before launching her company, Ms. Smith spent over two decades in the corporate legal sector, where she served in roles ranging from receptionist to event planner. She played a key role in coordinating high-level events from inception to execution, supporting programs focused on wellness, mental health, and professional development. Her career progression gives her unique insight into how corporate cultures can sometimes overlook the leadership potential of professionals balancing caregiving, resilience, and ambition.

Ms. Smith is a 2025 Women to Watch Honoree by Black Leaders Worldwide and a proud member of the Worldwide Women's Association, distinctions that highlight her growing influence and commitment to advancing equity for women in leadership. She also holds certifications in diversity, inclusion, communication, and leadership development.

She remains civically engaged through donations to the Purple Heart Foundation and the American Red Cross, and proudly credits her son as her inspiration and anchor throughout her journey.

With a growing platform and a voice rooted in both strategy and empathy, Barbara L. Smith envisions Luminous Resilient becoming more than a brand--it's a movement. One that equips single mothers, caregivers, and underestimated women with the financial tools, mindset clarity, and community support needed to build legacies of power, purpose, and peace.

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