About Karen
Karen is the author of the new book, Radiant Rebellion, OUT NOW!
She is the author of The Lightmaker’s Manifesto and a lawyer, leadership coach, and activist. In her work, she has helped thousands of people around the world find purpose and meaning in their lives. Karen and her work have been featured on Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us podcast, PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. A sought-after speaker, Karen is also the author of The Beauty of Different, and her award-winning blog, Chookooloonks, is a lifestyle, inspiration, and photography destination.
Karen and her family reside in Houston, Texas, USA.
“Karen inspires us to claim our voices and own the parts of us that make us authentic, beautiful and strong.”
— Brené Brown, New York Times Bestselling Author
AUTHOR
Books.
Karen’s books inspire you to look inwardly, rather than outwardly, for the truth. The Beauty of Different features the portraits and stories of people who have discovered their differences are their superpowers, and they have learned to thrive, against all odds. The Lightmaker’s Manifesto teaches us how to unearth our passions and gifts, so we can joyfully advocate for justice, peace, and liberation. And Radiant Rebellion helps us radiantly rebel against the fads and assumptions that hold us back, redefine the adventure of getting older, and create a shining future of expanded potential.
Each book illustrates and reminds us all that our uniqueness, skills and stories have the power to connect in the most beautifully different, radiant ways.
“Karen Walrond can see beauty like nobody else. And spending time with her camera lens — and her voice — shows the rest of us how to see it, too.”
— Katherine Center
New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Husband, How to Walk Away, and Things You Save in a Fire
“She’s an inspiring and empowering speaker. What a phenomenal woman!”
— Nyasha Smith, Attorney and Co-Founder of Blogalicious Social Media Conference
SPEAKER
Keynotes and workshops.
Karen speaks on topics that include self-empowerment and self-compassion, creativity and innovation, leadership and ethics, and diversity and belonging. She has spoken at audiences around the country, including conventions, conferences, corporations, universities, professional legal and medical organizations, and many others. Her TEDxHouston talk on the subject of resonance and "looking for the light" has reached over 100,000 viewers, and counting. Audiences value her ability to connect through storytelling and vivid imagery, while providing concrete solutions that individuals and organizations can easily implement in their lives.
“She asks the type of questions that will get you moving toward the answers you’re seeking. Trust me — Karen’s the real deal.”
— A’Driane Nieves, artist & activist
Coach
One-on-one coaching, consulting, ecourses & retreats.
The former Chief Counsel of Landmark Graphics Corporation, one of the largest software companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as the former Chief of Staff of Halliburton Energy Services, a Fortune 200 corporation. Karen is a Certified Daring to Lead™ Facilitator, having been trained in Brené Brown's work on vulnerability, courage, shame-resilience and worthiness, including the teachings of the research underpinning her New York Times Bestselling books. Karen is also trained in positive psychology coaching from the Wholebeing Institute, using the science of well-being and research-based assessments and interventions to bring about greater satisfaction, purpose and fulfillment in life.
In addition, as a self-taught photographer (and journaling evangelist), she uses creativity and self-expression to help clients from all walks of life discover their own gifts and superpowers, develop their leadership skills, and learn how to use them in a way that allows them to thrive.
“I’m feeling like I’ve ‘met’ a kindred spirit who will push me to become more of who I am and want to be ...”
— iTunes Review
BLOGGER & PODCASTER
Chookooloonks & The Make Light Show.
It’s one thing to talk about “making light” in the abstract, and it’s another thing entirely to actually go out in the world and do it. Dig into Chookooloonks, the blog of Karen’s personal experiences in exploring ways she can practice gratitude, do good in the world and take care of herself and her family; also, check out The Make Light Show, where she provides even more concrete tips and tricks to add meaning and purpose to your life and work.
Contact
Let’s Connect
If you'd like to work with Karen, you can reach her at:
Karen Walrond
Chookooloonks Media LLC
650 W. Bough, Suite 150-108
Houston, Texas 77024
United States of America
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