Meet Dr. Carla Ludwig
Dr. Carla Engel Ludwig
Founding director of Hope for Single Moms.
Non-Profit Visionary. Speaker. Author.
Dr. Carla Ludwig is a nonprofit executive, author, and speaker committed to Empowering Motherhood for single-mother families. She is the founder of Hope for Single Moms, a faith-based nonprofit removing the systemic barriers that prevent single mothers from accessing career education, credentials, workforce readiness, and long-term stability.
A seasoned nonprofit leader, Carla has spent decades building organizations that allow people to use their gifts, talents, and skills for the betterment of others. She did this while raising six children of her own—an experience that prepared her well to guide single moms into better futured and set goals for themselves and their children.
Carla’s leadership and impact have been recognized through multiple honors, including Influential Woman recognition, the GR Professional Women for Good Gather and Grant award, the WISE Shark Tank Pitch Competition, and the LMWW Celebration of Life Award.
A SPEAKER: Available for Keynotes, Workshops & Trainings
Dr. Carla Ludwig brings practical, faith-centered insight into the challenges and opportunities facing single mothers, church communities, and nonprofit teams. As a speaker, her message blends personal experience with a strategic call to action for transformation and sustainable support.
AN AUTHOR:
Dr. Ludwig is the author of “But God…A Journey,” which tells the story of how Hope for Single Moms got started. Available at Amazon and at the link below. She also wrote several resources designed to help single moms grow spiritually, personally, and practically.
- Why? For the Single Mom is a Bible study written specifically to help women find healing, hope, and peace in difficult circumstances. It is also available as a digital book for individual study.
- She also developed Discover Your Career, a career discernment tool that helps single mothers identify educational and workforce pathways to financial stability. While college and trade school links are tailored to West Michigan, the core curriculum is adaptable to any community.
- Dream It, Scheme It—help women move from survival to vision, and from vision to action.
- ALL are available under the Resources tab.
What began as walking alongside my own daughter became a mission to support families like hers.
But God: A Journey of Faith, Strength & Purpose
Written by Dr. Carla Engel Ludwig, But God: A Journey is a heartfelt journey of faith, resilience, and divine intervention. As the founder of Hope for Single Moms, Dr. Ludwig has dedicated over a decade empowering single mothers to overcome obstacles and build abrighter futures for themselves and their children.
In this inspiring book, she shares real stories of struggle, perseverance, and God’s unwavering presence—even in life’s toughest moments. Whether you’re a single mom, a faith seeker, or someone searching for hope, But God will remind you that no situation is beyond God’s power to redeem.
💛 Be encouraged. Be inspired. Be reminded that God is always at work.
📖 Get your copy today and experience the power of But God!
Why Invite Dr. Carla to Speak?
Dr. Carla combines decades of nonprofit leadership with real-life mom experience, making her uniquely positioned to speak with authenticity, depth, and practical clarity. Her presentations challenge, equip, and inspire — whether your audience is church leadership, volunteers, community groups, or families.
What Audiences Gain:
Biblical encouragement rooted in everyday challenges.
Actionable strategies for ministry impact.
Tools and resources that support lasting change.
As Seen On FOX 17: “It’s really like having daughters.”
How one woman created a lifeline for single moms in West Michigan.
