#tbt: ethiopia & the magic of music

A reminder of the connecting power of music.

placesKaren WalrondOctober 5, 2017ethiopia, africa, music, connectionComment

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.

the make light showKaren WalrondOctober 4, 2017jess weinerComment

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.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondSeptember 29, 2017jenny lawson, the bloggessComment

#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?

random thoughtsKaren WalrondSeptember 27, 2017photography practice Comments

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.

the make light showKaren WalrondSeptember 26, 2017the make light show, laurie smithwickComment

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.

big plansKaren WalrondSeptember 20, 2017hurricane harvey Comments

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.

the make light show, how to make lightKaren WalrondSeptember 19, 2017susan mannComment

the tiniest progress is still progress

One tiny moment at a time.

Karen WalrondSeptember 13, 2017 Comments

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.

the make light showKaren WalrondSeptember 12, 2017ana floresComment

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

Karen WalrondSeptember 6, 2017self-care, gratitude, gratitude practice, meditation Comments

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.

the make light show, how to make lightKaren WalrondSeptember 4, 2017kesha bruceComment

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