make light, episode 4: entrepreneurship with cindy whitehead

Women's health advocate Cindy Whitehead joins me to talk about entrepreneurship, courage, pink clothing, and, inevitably, sex.

make light, the make light showKaren WalrondAugust 22, 2017cindy whitehead, the pink ceiling, entrepreneurComment

sunday light: you owe it to yourself to experience a total solar eclipse

Because this soul-shifting experience might help change the world.

sunday lightKaren WalrondAugust 20, 2017solar eclipseComment

this was a ... *sigh*

A gentle reminder to take care of yourself.

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#tbt: friendship in the ethiopian countryside

Remembering a lovely trip, with good people.

friends, people, #tbtKaren WalrondAugust 17, 2017the one campaign, one, ONE girls & womenComment

on racism, discrimination & bigotry

Yesterday, a friend's friend was offended by the hashtag #whitepeopleendracism. This was my response.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 16, 2017racism, discrimination, bigotry, anti-discrimination, anti-racism {@} Comments

make light, episode 3: pivoting with lisa stone

CEO and community builder Lisa Stone shares how she powered through the most difficult time of her life, and how she learned to pivot.

make lightKaren WalrondAugust 15, 2017lisa stone, make lightComment

time to step up

Being kind to everyone is no longer enough.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 14, 2017charlottesville, racism, anti-racism, anti-discrimination {@} Comments

sunday light

Welcome to Sunday Light -- a little pick-me-up or the week ahead.

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this was a good week

Featuring LEGO meals, East Harlem in the 60s, and fireflies.

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#tbt: still believe in what you do

Thoughts from 3 years ago on our purpose.

#tbt, random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 10, 2017texas children's hospitalComment

a new fun little tool

I have a new little toy. If you're into taking images with your smartphone, check it out.

photographyKaren WalrondAugust 09, 2017amir camera lensComment

make light, episode 2: creativity with mira jacob

Author and activist Mira Jacob talks about creativity, the "topography of her life," and Michael Jackson vs. Queen

make lightKaren WalrondAugust 08, 2017#makelight, #makelightshow, mira jacobComment

random thoughts on homesickness

Feeling a bit homesick. Here's why.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 06, 2017Caribbean, trinidad & tobago, saint-martin, homesickness {@} Comments

this was a good week

Featuring Kevin Bacon, a coin bridge, and 11 ways to relax.

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#tbt: summer days with cousin play

Summer with the cousins ... then and now.

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a selfish plan to change the world

Tell me, friends: what's your riot?

big plans, favourite linksKaren WalrondAugust 02, 2017a selfish plan to change the world, justin dillon {@} Comments

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