Features 

Charlene is a published writer and travel journalist with a background in Accounting & Finance. She has written over 100 articles for publications all over the web, including The Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Women on Business, The Path Mag, Ms. Career Girl, Your Coffee Break, Addicted 2 Success, and Career Goddess Academy. 

huffington post contributor

In April 2015, I left my full-time job in financial services and decided to travel around the world on a 6-month tour with Up with People. I focus on millennials in the workplace and how long-term travel is a nontraditional career move that can prepare you for prolific leadership in the 21st century.  

BLACK enterprise contributor

I interview millennial trailblazers and successful thought leaders. I have had the opportunity to interview educators, pageant queens, nonprofit leaders, professors, and CPAs. I focus on diversity & inclusion, leadership, and career success.

women on business contributor 

I focus on women in Corporate America and entrepreneurs. I use my knowledge as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Leadership Trainer, and Award Winning Speaker to help women win in the workplace and beyond. 

Charlene is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Project Management Professional, Distinguished Toastmaster, and Certified Zumba Instructor. She is the recipient of the 2015 Illinois CPA Society Young Professionals Leadership Award and the 2014 National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Chicago President's Award for outstanding leadership and commitment to NABA's mission of "Lifting as We Climb." Charlene was also recognized as "One of the Most Powerful Women on the Southside of Chicago" and was featured in Essence magazine for strategically applying for over 200 scholarships in college and receiving over $100,000 in scholarships, internships, and traveling opportunities. 

If you are seeking energy, education and inspiration, book Charlene to speak at your next event!

Email: Charlene@charlenerhinehart.com

Media

Charlene has participated in numerous radio, video, and magazine interviews. In 2014, Charlene was recognized as one of the most powerful women on the South Side of Chicago. Click here to download Charlene's media package. 

Illinois cpa society insight mag 

This award honors a young professional CPA who demonstrates outstanding leadership skills in his or her career, in public or community service, and through involvement with the Illinois CPA Society and/or other professional organizations.

What sets you apart? 

”I’ve always been a firm believer in stepping out of your safe zone and moving into your purpose zone."

chicago tribune

The Ms. Corporate America (MCA) pageant is designed to recognize and honor professional achievement and community service of dynamic women across America. Ms. Rhinehart definitely fits the bill of a dynamic woman which she has demonstrated by being the youngest person within District 30 Toastmasters (Chicago Area) to complete the rigorous requirements of becoming a Distinguished Toastmaster and doing so in an expedited manner. - Contributor, Cassandra Griffin

depaul university news

DePaul University student Charlene Rhinehart has earned an honor offered only to the very best of the best college students in Illinois.  The college senior was not only named a Student Laureate by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois for her collegiate achievements, but also was selected from this year's 44 awardees to deliver the keynote address at the organization's annual Student Convocation held Oct. 18 in Springfield.