Welcome to Managing Life Together

Coaching with Purpose.

Personalized coaching services are tailored to your unique journey.

Vision Statement

Transforming lives in new directions.

Founded by Teresa, Managing Life Together is more than a coaching practice—

it’s a space for growth and transformation.

Let’s start your journey toward clarity, confidence, and lasting change.

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Meet Teresa Ray – Your Coach, Your Guide, Your Partner in Growth

Teresa Ray is an accomplished professional and accredited life coach with more than 25 years of experience in business management, finance, retail operations, and nonprofit leadership. Her diverse background equips her to help individuals, businesses, and organizations achieve clarity, resilience, and measurable success.

Teresa’s career began in the cosmetic industry, where she developed a strong foundation in customer experience and operational excellence as an Associate Buyer for Estee Lauder at Macy’s. She later served as Business Manager for a Lutheran school in Tampa, Florida, overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and administrative functions to ensure organizational stability and growth.

Her nonprofit leadership journey began at United Way of Gaston County, where she first worked as a Finance Assistant before taking on a pivotal role managing the Continuum of Care for Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties. In this capacity, Teresa coordinated housing initiatives and community partnerships, driving impactful solutions for vulnerable populations.

Today, as the Founder of Managing Life Together, LLC, Teresa leverages her expertise to design coaching programs that foster leadership development, strategic planning, and cultural transformation. She helps clients move beyond short-term goals to create actionable strategies that deliver long-term results.

Teresa is deeply committed to community advancement. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation Board of Directors, where she contributes to initiatives that strengthen local businesses and nonprofits. She is also a graduate of the Gaston Together Civic Engagement Leadership Program.

Her personal journey—including navigating life transitions and living with Multiple Sclerosis—has shaped her empathetic, forward-focused approach to coaching. Teresa’s mission is simple: to help people and organizations thrive through clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies.

If you’re ready to unlock potential and achieve meaningful growth, Teresa Ray is the trusted partner you need.