planning some awesome (and a little housekeeping)

Meet Kim! We’ve got such good stuff cooking for 2019. Stay tuned.

friendsKaren WalrondNovember 12, 2018Comment

dare to lead by brené brown (a giveaway!)

Leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Brené’s latest book, Dare to Lead.

friendsKaren WalrondOctober 17, 2018 Comments

make light, season 2, episode 7: taking risks with aimee woodall

Aimee Woodall talks to me about taking risks to change the world, and months of alone-time in a forest.

friends, the make light showKaren WalrondFebruary 20, 2018aimee woodall Comment

questions to ask when a friend is in crisis

Friends asked me two lovely questions. I'm going to remember to use them

friends, chookooloonks rebuildKaren WalrondOctober 9, 2017friendship Comments

my new word and mantra: lagom

A new word. And a new outlook on life.

friends, good words, random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 23, 2017lagom Comments

#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

the next 50 needs more art

My third wish for my next 50 years: more art.

friends, random thoughts, #50moreKaren WalrondJuly 3, 2017art, artistComment

portraits of style: cheryl, 46

Bag-maker Cheryl Schulke talks about strength, power and commitment -- and what they have to do with style.

portraits of style, people, friendsKaren WalrondJune 28, 2017stash, cheryl schulke Comment

portraits of style: gina, 54

Author and former lawyer Gina Carroll on dandyism in the black diaspora, inspiring her aerodynamic style.

portraits of style: jess, 43

Super-advo-consultant Jess Weiner, and how her paradigm-shifting work on body image impacts her style philosophy.

people, portraits of style, friendsKaren WalrondJune 14, 2017jess weiner, dove, barbie, body image, body positivityComment

portraits of style: tonya, 45

Veteran make-up artist Tonya Riner shares the difference between fashion and style, and jewelry with a soul.

portraits of style, people, friendsKaren WalrondJune 7, 2017tonya riner, make-up artistComment

your time is now

There never has been a more imperative time to tap into your own creativity.

friends, people, random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 24, 2017martha redbone, creativity, art, artist Comments

#tbt: let's pretend this never happened (actually, maybe we shouldn't)

I mean, good totally did happen.

create what you wish to see

I got some good advice from a sweet friend a few years ago. I'm listening to it again.

big plans, friends, good words, random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 18, 2017creativity Comment

thrive out loud: my appearance on the edit your life show

Thrilled to have been a part of the Edit Your Life Show. Take a listen.

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