Brandy Woods-Smith

Brandy Woods-Smith is a charismatic and passionate educator, entrepreneur, speaker, author and consultant. She is known as a thought leader, change agent, community developer and to many she is hailed as the Millionaire Midwife.

Her career as an educator began long before she received her first class in 2000. Her passion for learning was ignited when she was in high school and worked with the Future Teachers of Texas. Her first students were teachers. She toured Texas speaking to educators as the 1995-1996 Miss Future Teacher of Texas.

Brandy attended Jarvis Christian College in East Texas. She double majored in Education and Mathematics. After graduation, she was selected to start graduate work at Texas A & M through their Teacher Induction Program. She finished her Masters in Education Administration in 2005 through the University of Phoenix and completed her administrative certification program through Region IV in Texas. Brandy taught a total of 9 years (2nd-8th grade) and served as the Secondary Math Specialist for 3 years. In 2011, she was hired as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and was later promoted to Director of School Operations.

After serving in public education for 13 years, Woods-Smith opened Imagine Me Academy in 2013 and her second location in 2014. Imagine Me Academy is a premiere private educational organization, providing services starting at Early Childhood through Middle School, a homeschool co-op and services for special needs children. Imagine Academy partners with DECA, HeadStart, Crosby ISD, Barrett Civic Lead, Woodforest National Bank and other organizations to support community development on a local, state and National level.

In her quest to help other aspiring entrepreneurs achieve success and profitability, Brandy founded Powerhouses United. Powerhouses United is a business incubator designed to give education, resources, connection and funding opportunities for small businesses. Powerhouses United is committed to teach financial literacy, giving each family an opportunity for financial stability and wealth accumulation.

With her wide range of experience public education, public speaking and training over the last 20 years, Brandy's was sought after as an educational and business consultant. She currently consults with school districts, private schools, curriculum companies, and small businesses through Imagine Me Academy and Powerhouses United. The Childcare Millionaires Association is the fastest growing division of PHU helping hundreds of Childcare owners and potential owners achieve optimal success. Her consulting is designed to help other companies achieve their business goals through education, resources, and strategic planning and execution.

Believe BIG! Expect BIG! Do BIG! is the mantra she lives by. Brandy says, “Although BIG is not the most eloquent word, it gets the vision across clearly! With belief in my heart, the work of my hands, and the words in my mouth. I will accomplish what I am commissioned to do: Motivate! Educate! Produce!