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leadership consultant • speaker • author • quiet activism champion

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a journal about making light by karen walrond

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talking about friendship on selfie
talking about friendship on selfie

Some thoughts on friendship on the amazing SELFIE podcast!

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the make light showKaren WalrondMay 30, 2018selfie, podcast, rage against the minivan, whoorlComment
foundations and goal maps
foundations and goal maps

There’s nothing like laying a good foundation.

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big plans, chookooloonks rebuildKaren WalrondMay 28, 2018 Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring finger puppets, Play-Doh, and magical dentists.

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this was a good weekKaren WalrondMay 25, 2018Comment
when love is the way
when love is the way

Some thoughts from a cynic on Bishop Curry’s sermon.

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#quietactivismKaren WalrondMay 23, 2018leadership, quiet activism, leadership coaching, leadership consulting, executive coaching, business coach Comments
on becoming an overnight success
on becoming an overnight success

Hamilton isn’t the “overnight success” you might think it to be.

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make light, scenes from the weekendKaren WalrondMay 21, 2018hamilton, lin-manuel miranda Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring generous secretaries, record-breaking LEGO, and almost-indecent best man stories.

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this was a good weekKaren WalrondMay 18, 2018Comment
hiding in the bathroom
hiding in the bathroom

The podcast where I talked about introversion and dream jobs.

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the make light showKaren WalrondMay 15, 2018podcast, morra aarons-mele, hiding in the bathroomComment
knowing when to level up
knowing when to level up

Taking the time to reexamine where you are.

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random thoughts, scenes from the weekend, make lightKaren WalrondMay 14, 2018Comment
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring Childish Gambino, roller skating, and your last chance to get the GLOW ecourse!

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this was a good weekKaren WalrondMay 11, 2018 Comment
engineering bigness and imposter syndrome
engineering bigness and imposter syndrome

On pushing through imposter syndrome and going for it.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 9, 2018imposter syndrome, laura mayes, jenny lawson, katherine center, brené brownComment
a one-sentence toast
a one-sentence toast

This might be my new mantra.

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chookooloonks rebuild, random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 7, 2018hurricane harveyComment
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring butlers, mating dances, and childhood smells. As you do.

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this was a good weekKaren WalrondApril 27, 2018 Comments
random thoughts: what's new and what remains
random thoughts: what's new and what remains

When you lose everything and replace everything, does it change who you are?

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 23, 2018 Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring melting potatoes, pocket museums and a non-commencement address.

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this was a good weekKaren WalrondApril 20, 2018Comment
everything is fine: the erma bombeck writers' workshop
everything is fine: the erma bombeck writers' workshop

Lessons from attempted murder and natural disasters.

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awesome videosKaren WalrondApril 19, 2018erma bombeck, erma bombeck writers' workshopComment
on style, home decor, values & self-expression
on style, home decor, values & self-expression

What do you consider when you buy something new?

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random thoughts, portraits of styleKaren WalrondApril 16, 2018hurricane harvey Comments
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I just bought this houseplant at Lowe’s, and it had no tag or care instructions. Anyone know what this is, or how to take care of it? (Keep in mind that I am a plantcare whatever-the-word-is-that-means-less-than-novice) 🌿🍃🌱
#chookooloonksrebuild update: things are coming along. Earlier this week we got kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, and this morning I dropped by the house and they’ve begun exterior brickwork. Still a ton to do - floors, shelving, correction of an incorrect fireplace installation, not to mention lighting and other fixtures and perhaps even another coat of paint. Our general contractor is staying with his assertion that we’ll be in by Thanksgiving, so keep praying to the No-Severe-Storm and No-Construction-Delay gods for us! ✨#makelight
“As traumatic as it is to endure something like this, once the storm passes, you’re going to witness something incredibly beautiful. Not only will you see first responders and other heroic folks whose job it is to help during times like these do what they do best, you’re going to see friends, and family and total & complete strangers, many of whom you may never see again, step up to help in ways that will bring you to silent, awe-stricken tears. People will band together to share resources, send you supplies, cook you food. You will connect with people who endured what you’ve endured, and you’ll give each other emotional support in the long months again during your recovery. Recovery will be tough, but I promise: you will find moments of light.” Thoughts on the blog, including links to ways you can help with #hurricaneflorence and other cyclone victims. I’ll keep updating the list as I learn more.
CAROLINA PEEPS (AND ALL THOSE IN THE PATH OF #HURRICANEFLORENCE): - Make sure you know where all your documents are NOW. Your birth certificates, your passports, your insurance documents. Your social security cards, your driver's licenses. Credit cards. Put them in ziploc bags and get them somewhere safe (along with your laptops). - Make sure your hurricane kit is up-to-date NOW. Include fresh water. Lots and lots of fresh water. (Pro tip: there's no need to go out and buy fresh water. You have fresh water coming out of your taps now. Just fill up a bunch of containers. Enough for everyone in your family and your pets for several days. Same for food. And if you have a barbecue pit, be sure that's secure. After the storm, that may be how you cook your food for a few days while utilities are restored.) - Pack a suitcase with a week's clothing for every family member, including medications and pet supplies. IF YOU CAN LEAVE, DO SO. If you're planning to ride the storm out, do it anyway. Because if folks have to come rescue you, you're going to want to have your bag ready to go. (Don't forget underwear. Because guess what I forgot last year? That's right, UNDERWEAR.) - Gas up the car. IF YOU CAN LEAVE, DO SO. If you're planning on riding out the storm, get your car to higher ground ahead of time. We lost both our cars because they were safely parked in our garage, which flooded. - Stay in touch as long as you can, via Facebook updates, or whatever. Let friends who are not in the path of the hurricane know where you are and what you're up to. STAY CONNECTED. - Remember: even though the storm may be really bad, the aftermath, when electricity is down and clean water is unavailable and roads are impassable is JUST as bad. You're preparing not just for the duration of the storm, but the aftermath as well. - Finally, BE SAFE. Hang in there li'l buckaroos. I'm thinking of you.
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