make light, episode 10: cultivating self-confidence with jess weiner

CEO, cultural changemaker and body-image activist Jess Weiner joins me to talk about how to cultivate confidence.

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in memoriam

These posts are become far too frequent.

Karen WalrondOctober 3, 2017mass shooting

a small flood-inspired gratitude list (and how to help people who are still struggling)

Despite everything, there is so much for our small family to be thankful for. Let's help other families regain some stability as well.

this was a good week

Featuring car-free cities, new visions of beauty, and talented teenage actors.

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#tbt: lessons on joy, redux

Joy sneaks up on you. Don't miss it.

chookooloonks rebuildKaren WalrondSeptember 28, 2017 Comments

the purpose of photography

Is photography for recording memories, or something more?

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make light, episode 9: stepping away from the screen with laurie smithwick

Designer and artist Laurie Smithwick joins me to talk about how she curated her designer life, what she learned when she stepped away from her screen, and how she earned a Grammy nomination for her work.

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endings, beginnings and making light

I'm back. And we're gonna talk about making light in earnest around here.

one day at a time

Time moves at a different pace these days. But things continue to progress. And that can't be anything but good.

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make light, episode 8: following your passions with susan mann

My friend Susan Mann joins me to talk about what courage is all about, why caring for the environment is such a passion of hers, and what it’s like to follow your dreams to some of the harshest climates on the planet.

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the tiniest progress is still progress

One tiny moment at a time.

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make light, episode 7: celebrating your culture with ana flores

Community builder Ana Flores talks about growing up bicultural, the importance of knowing your roots, and why stalking the boy band Menudo was one of the best decisions she ever made.

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make light, episode 6: the hurricane harvey episode

Lessons I've learned from Hurricane Harvey -- it's been a crazy week.

camera as self-care: gratitude & meditation

A gentle reminder to take care of yourself

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make light, episode 5: curating an intentional life with kesha bruce

Artist and activist Kesha Bruce shares about how to curate an intentional life, the importance of art telling your story, and the best way to keep rats from touching your skin.

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