Podcast appearances and mentions of karen walrond

With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered, inviting us into the vulnerabilities and unexpected joys of aging. Discover practical strategies for navigating loneliness, building community, and reigniting curiosity in your 80s and beyond. Through Viorst's empathetic lens, explore what it truly means to create meaning in life's final chapters.You can find Judith at: Website | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Karen Walrond about befriending the experience of growing older.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Key Conversations with Shae, Shae Cottar and Karen Walrond explore the profound impact of real estate professionals on communities, the ethical responsibilities outlined in the Realtor Code of Ethics, and the inherent tension between business success and community service.    Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here-   https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/   Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Are you tired of the cultural narratives that frame aging as an inevitable decline? In this illuminating conversation, Karen Walrond, author of Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell, offers a radical reframing to help you embrace your later years as a time of profound growth, purpose and audacious joy.Prepare to interrogate assumptions, stay playfully curious at any age, and join Walrond's radiant rebellion against the toxic mindsets holding you back from living each season of life to the fullest.You can find Karen at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Tara Brach about making peace with the truth about our lives.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount CodesFactor: Factor delivers chef-crafted, nutritionist-approved meals that heat up in 2 minutes, and you can get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast with code FACTORPODCAST. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our (return!) guest this week is Karen Walrond, Karen is a writer, photographer, lawyer, leadership coach and a longtime activist. She's also the author of the several books, including 2021's "The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy." We're talking all about defining activism for ourselves through integrity, empathy, kindness, intention, self-compassion, curiosity and, yes, even joy during the current political-horror blitz. You can find Karen at: https://www.chookooloonks.com/You can find us on Patreon: patreon.com/everythingisfineYou can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.comYou can find Jenn on her Substack: jennromolini.substack.comConcerns? Critiques? Suggestions? Just want to say "hi"? You can email us: everythingisfinethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avanti Kumar Singh shares her powerful journey with breast cancer while writing The Longevity Formula, blending Western medicine and Ayurvedic wisdom. Discover her 5 "longevity switches" and daily practices like breathwork for vibrant aging by reducing inflammation and nurturing life force.You can find Avanti at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Karen Walrond about embracing the grace of age.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott welcomes Karen Walrond, author and leadership coach, to explore the profound impact of kindness in leadership. Karen shares her personal journey of embracing authenticity in the corporate world and offers practical advice on navigating tough situations with integrity and calm. She highlights the power of small gestures in building meaningful relationships, discusses decision-making in critical moments, and reflects on the challenges of balancing emergency response with thoughtful rumination. Karen also shares insights from her books on joyful aging and the pursuit of passion, leaving new leaders with valuable advice to breathe, listen, and serve. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leading with heart. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear, Executive Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker, and author. Check out her latest book, Meerbott's Fables today! Connect with Kelly on Linkedin! Kelly Meerbott, PCC, Award Winning Coach, TEDx Speaker is a renowned expert in executive leadership. 90% of Kelly's clients achieve their goals, underscoring the effectiveness of her methods. As a keynote speaker, author, and podcast host, Kelly continues to influence the field of executive leadership. Kelly is currently accepting new clients for late 2024-2025. Discover how her coaching can transform your leadership journey.

Listen in to find out about Grant Thornton's experience after 20 months in the Bermuda market place.   Tanya Beattie is a senior qualified actuary with significant expertise across multiple areas of the Insurance industry. She leads the actuarial practice in Grant Thornton Bermuda and also Internal Audit. She brings a wealth of commercial and regulatory acumen, gained from her experience within both the Insurance industry, across Risk Management, Actuarial and Pricing roles, and also with the Irish regulator - the CBI. Tanya moved to Bermuda as part of Grant Thornton's official launch on island in January 2023, and has developed strong relationships across the market since then – working closely with the on-island service providers, particularly insurance managers and law firms – while leading numerous client advisory engagements with both captive and commercial insurers.    Karen Walrond is a qualified accountant with over 15 years of auditing experience of which 12 relate to work within the Bermuda insurance industry with captive and commercial insurers, investment holding companies, local companies and not-for-profit organizations. Her career commenced at KPMG Trinidad and KPMG Barbados before moving to Bermuda and joining Arthur Morris & Company Limited (AMC) as a senior and after a few years was promoted to Audit Manager. She also gained experience at an Insurance Management company where she worked on captive and commercial insurers before joining Grant Thornton Bermuda as an Audit Director in May 2024. She brings a wealth of knowledge, gained from her experience in the audit and insurance management industries.   Sponsor – Grant Thornton  graphic link to: https://www.grantthornton.bm/

Have you ever thought, "I wish the kind of body positivity and inclusivity we see today had existed when I was growing up"? If so, you're not alone. The conversation around mental health, body image, and inclusivity has evolved dramatically — and today's guest, Jess Weiner, is at the forefront of this transformation. Jess is a true trailblazer whose work has created a lasting impact on how we view ourselves and each other. If you're looking to make a difference in the world but often find yourself comparing, despairing, feeling overwhelmed, or unsure where to start: this episode is for you. ABOUT JESS: Jess Weiner [Wee-ner] is a Cultural Expert + brand advisor who has spent decades educating and speaking on cultural trends in order to help people feel more seen, heard + understood. She is the CEO of Talk to Jess, a consultancy focused on helping Fortune 500 companies and global brands, such as Unilever, Mattel, and Warner Brothers to become more inclusive and culturally fluent. Jess has been a strategic partner in culture-changing moments such as launching Dove's campaign for “Real Beauty”, which is celebrating 20 years of self-esteem education this year and she is a driving force behind the evolution of Barbie, resulting in over a dozen different body types, over 35 new skin colors and over 100 new hairstyles. She was recently named as one of the top 250 Female Founders by Inc. Magazine and one of the most creative people in business in the areas of Diversity and Education by Fast Company. ~ SHOW NOTES: Jessweiner.com Jess on Instagram Jess on LinkedIn Jess on X How To Find Your North Star + Plan Your Impact with Christen Brandt on the WANTcast How To Radiantly Rebel Against Ageism with Karen Walrond on The WANTcast Love the WANTcast? We would be so grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW the pod on iTunes. Subscribe to WANT on Substack Join THE WANT COMMUNITY Buy your copy of WANT YOUR SELF here  Follow Katie on Instagram

Are you navigating the profound transitions of midlife? In this insightful conversation, modern elder Chip Conley provides a brilliant reframing of the "midlife crisis" as a growth opportunity.Drawing from his book Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, Chip outlines a holistic methodology for flourishing across the physical, emotional, mental, vocational and spiritual dimensions as we age. Discover how to cultivate wisdom, find your calling, and integrate your whole self during this remarkable stage of life's journey.You can find Chip at: Website | Modern Elder Academy Instagram | Chip's Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Karen Walrond about celebrating midlife.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess what? We all age! So why is the world so tough on women who do just that? Can we reclaim aging as something to celebrate? You'll get some wonderful answers today from Karen Walrond, author of the award-winning Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell We discuss how we all inadvertently promote ageism (ever said "senior moment" when you forget something?), how to "self-interrogate" to understand our choices a little better, Karen's nuanced view on women increasingly going grey, why in the world marketers are selling so many anti-aging serums to 14-year-olds, and whether she sees hope for positive change. Above all, Karen shares ways we can reclaim the joy in aging, practice gratitude, and find a path to feeling good about ourselves at any age. Support Our Awesome Sponsor: Phyla Skincare: If you struggle with acne or have kids who do, save 25% your first order with code COOLMOM on Phyla Phortify Probiotic Serum. It's the breakthrough, side-effect-free, science-backed, derm-recommended, probiotic acne serum that prevents breakouts before they start. ----- Our Cool Picks of the Week include an affordable electric kettle, Sari Botton's Substack, and the 1Password app for protecting yourself against hacks and data breaches. ---- Follow Spawned: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Find Karen Walrond: Website, Instagram, Substack, Amazon Find Liz Gumbinner: Instagram, Substack, Facebook, Threads Find Cool Mom Picks: Instagram, Facebook, Threads Join: The Spawned Podcast FB Community Shownotes from today's episode: Cool Mom Pick Podcast Page Subscribe for cool picks each week right in your inbox: coolmompicks.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a child, I counted the days until my next birthday. Most of us did, tired of hearing “you're not old enough to do that.”Then we hit a certain age, and all we want to do is roll back the clock. Pursue youth at all costs.Why is that?Who decided that young is good and old is bad? Why have we internalized it to our own detriment? And how do we reclaim aging as a positive force in our lives?My guest this week answers those questions and more in her brilliant new book, Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell.“ And she does it based on research.A Familiar VoiceKaren Walrond is familiar to the Our Voices Matter community. The attorney turned leadership coach, turned activist and author has helped thousands around the world find purpose and meaning in their lives.She has shared her insight and wisdom on Brené Brown's Unlocking Us podcast, on the Oprah Winfrey Show , PBS, the Huffington Post and CNN.com.And lucky us, she has graced Our Voices Matter with her penetrating perspective in previous episodes where we discussed her book, The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy.And another episode when her daughter, Alex, joined us in conversation.And now, this episode. Like a parent who is asked “which child is your favorite”, I'd give the safe answer – I love them all equally. But truth be told — this one is my favorite.LiberatingI found this conversation — and her book — to be liberating.When you listen, you'll understand what I mean.Ageism is real. It permeates every aspect of our lives, forcing others's unwanted perspectives on our value as humans. And there's a special brand of this reserved for women.Well, I don't know about you but I've had it. I'm done.I am reclaiming my aging.I urge you to do the same.Because our broken world needs all that each of us has to give, and that capacity doesn't end when we hit the arbitrary age of 65.Indeed, for many of us, it's just beginning.Would love to know how you feel about this topic. Follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn and share your thoughts.I can't wait to continue this conversation with you.www.ourvoicesmatterpodcast.comwww.lorellemedia.comThis podcast is devoted to empowering us all to better understand each other's differences...one story at a time.  Emmy Award-winning journalist, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, unexpected conversations that reveal our common humanity.  This show is not about politics per se; it is about finding a way to reclaim civility in the context of the contentious times in which we live, by sharing our personal and professional stories, in hopes that others might find a glimpse of themselves.Support the show

We're live at Alt Summit and joining us is the amazing Karen Walrond to talk all about reimagining our ambition into our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. If you want to pre-order Jenn's book about ambition and midlife, Ambition Monster, you can do that in an array of places, starting here. You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.comTo follow Jenn's beauty recs: instagram.com/jennromolinisvanity/Concerns? Critiques? Suggestions? Just want to say "hi"? You can email us: everythingisfinethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back from Palm Springs and discussing executive function, losing the thread, ADHD & admin work, rude emails, fatigue with ourselves, packing SNAFUs, the great Karen Walrond, new TV, Kathy Acker, listener questions and a whole lot more!You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.comYou can pre-order Jenn's book, Ambition Monster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Ambition-Monster/Jennifer-Romolini/9781668056585To follow Jenn's beauty recs: instagram.com/jennromolinisvanity/Concerns? Critiques? Suggestions? Just want to say "hi"? You can email us: everythingisfinethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am thrilled to welcome Karen Walrond back to the show this week. She has recently published the book Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell and is here to share how the process of writing it allowed her to see things she hadn't seen before.   Tune in to learn more about Karen's unique ability to embrace vulnerability while owning her experiences. We cover a range of topics including expressing gratitude, ageism, and the power of journaling. I hope this discussion inspires you to give yourself permission to do what you've been refraining from doing, just as reading her book did for me.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/49pMPQ0

#123 - Join me and Jeff Harry, who combine positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety, and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges by embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff has been featured in the NY Times, HuffPost, Shondaland, NPR, and more and has worked with Google, Microsoft, Amazon, the NFL and other Fortune 500 companies to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff's main goal is to make work suck less by assisting leaders in building a playground workplace atmosphere that motivates their staff to do their most vibrant work.In this episode, we discuss:why being cool is too much work

I'm not going to lie. I was much more prepared for puberty, pregnancy, motherhood, and even menopause than I was for aging. And you all know that's a big deal to say because we're largely unprepared for all the other phases of our lives, too. But the reality is, we're aging from the day we're born, and much of what we've internalized about aging - the fears, judgments, stereotypes - and even ‘symptoms' if you will - have much more to do with the culture of ageism we're steeped in from the time we're little - whether that's the ‘old hag witch' in the woods who eats children in fairy tales and movies, to the anti-aging creams that women are already now using in their 20s (and younger) thanks to an industry that instills in us that aging is ugly.  My guest, Karen Walrond, is the author of Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy & Raise a Little Hell, an investigation in how we can resist ageism and live a light-filled life along the way. And - I don't say this often or lightly - this book has blown my mind. It was exactly the dose of vitality and fire I needed right now - a mind-shift on my own journey - of aging proudly and powerfully while I also navigate all that means in our culture, and in work that puts me front and center on video, in media. I truly believe every women over 20 in our culture should read this book, gift it, share it, talk about it, and then read it again.  In this episode Karen and I discuss: The cultural beliefs, stereotypes, and fears that contribute to ageism How internalized ageism can affect women's self-perception and confidence as they age How to challenge ageist language and attitudes Embracing aging and reclaiming vitality can lead to a more joyful and fulfilling life. The role of the global anti-aging market in perpetuating ageism and sexism Variation in cultures on the perception of elderhood The importance of community and intergenerational relationships for well-being and a sense of purpose in the later years Listening to your body's cravings and embracing guilt-free eating The impact of alcohol on health and weight management How important it is to appreciate the wisdom and beauty of body changes Let's listen to the interview. And then, as my guest says, raise a little hell. Or as I'm saying, raise a lot of it! You'll see what I mean. Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow me on Instagram @dr.avivaromm to join the conversation. You can follow Karen on Instagram and visit her at chookooloonks.com Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements Practitioners - you can also learn how to create your own accounts at https://us.fullscript.com/practitioner-signup/AVIVA

What does it mean to live meaningfully? Journey with us as we revisit poignant moments from conversations on presence, curiosity, self-acceptance, integration, community, and the power of our stories. We'll dive into chats with Pico Iyer on living fully through presence, Karen Walrond on embracing change and aging with creativity, and violinist Vijay Gupta on building community beyond prestige and comfort. Their wisdom illuminates pathways to flourish through integrity, purpose, generosity, and joy. This is an invitation to blossom fully into who you're becoming, without apology or hesitation.Episode TranscriptYou can find Pico at: Website | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with PicoYou can find Karen at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with KarenYou can find Vijay at: Website | Street Symphony | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with VijayCheck out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is the phenomenally inspiring Karen Walrond. Karen is an author, a lawyer, a leadership coach and a longtime activist. Her latest book is "Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise A Little Hell." We talk all about it and what it means to overcome internalized ageism and live our most curious, engaged, productive and meaningful lives.You can find Karen at: https://www.chookooloonks.com/You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.comYou can pre-order Jenn's book:https://bookshop.org/p/books/ambition-monster-jennifer-romolini/20705024To follow Jenn's beauty recs: instagram.com/jennromolinisvanity/For exclusive Everything Is Fine episodes — along with weekly style and culture recommendations — join our Patreon: patreon.com/everythingisfineConcerns? Critiques? Suggestions? Just want to say "hi"? You can email us: everythingisfinethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Karen Walrond joins us on This Is Aging for an eye-opening conversation about confronting ageist beliefs and expectations. We explore the evolution of ageism in America, research on happiness in seniors, how to practically resist the anti-aging industry and make choices that feel good to YOU. Karen just recently released a new book, "Radiant Rebellion: Reclaiming Aging, Practicing Joy, and Raising a Little Hell". Our conversation with Karen will inspire you to embrace aging with joy and give you tools for working towards a better world and fighting against ageism.

Karen Walrond is the author of THE LIGHTMAKER'S MANIFESTO and THE BEAUTY OF DIFFERENT, and she's out now with a new book, RADIANT REBELLION, in which she urges all of us to reexamine the myths and celebrate more of the opportunities of growing older. In this episode, Karen and Annmarie talk about reclaiming aging, practicing joy, and how to take charge of our own stories as we walk, dance, and even hula hoop into the second half of our lives.  Episode Sponsors: Blue Willow Bookshop – A locally-owned, independently-minded West  Houston bookstore. Blue Willow is run by a team of opinionated, well-read women. Our staff meetings are full of laughter, our back room is full of snacks, and we absolutely love putting the right book into a reader's hands. We've got recommendations. We've got pizzazz. And we look forward to welcoming you to our happy place. Stop in or shop online at bluewillow bookshop.com. Lit Youngstown – A literary community proud to support beginning and experienced writers who seek to hone their craft, foster understanding, and share and publish their creative work. Read, write, and tell your story at lityoungstown.org. Books by Karen Walrond: RADIANT REBELLION: RECLAIM AGING, PRACTICE JOY, AND RAISE A LITTLE HELL THE LIGHTMAKER'S MANIFESTO: HOW TO WORK FOR CHANGE WITHOUT LOSING YOUR JOY THE BEAUTY OF DIFFERENT: OBSERVATIONS OF A CONFIDENT MISFIT Other Titles Discussed in This Episode: Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive, by Dr. Kristin Neff Good Talk, by Mira Jacob Follow Karen Walrond: Instagram: @heychookooloonks Facebook: @chookooloonks www.chookooloonks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the final celebration in our October Book Birthday party — and we are ending with a BANGER of an episode. Today's guest is a longtime friend of the pod, and a true force to be reckoned with. Karen Walrond is an author, leadership coach, activist and attorney. An avid photographer and journaler, Walrond's writing and coaching have helped thousands of people around the world find meaning and purpose in their lives. Karen and her work have been featured on Brené Brown's Unlocking Us podcast, PBS, Huffington Post, CNN, and The Oprah Winfrey Show, and her award-winning blog, Chookooloonks, is a lifestyle, inspiration, and photography destination. Karen is the author of The Beauty of Different, the Lightmaker's Manifesto — and most notably for this conversation, her latest book, RADIANT REBELLION: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell. Radiant Rebellion is an investigation into how we can reclaim aging, cultivate joy, and resist ageism. As Karen says, internalized ageism--bias against our future selves--is not our only option; we can write a different story of aging than the one we've been handed. In this conversation we'll dive into all the ways we get wrapped up in ageism without even realizing it, and how, exactly, to move forward.   SHOW NOTES: RADIANT REBELLION Karen on Instagram Chookooloonks blog The Lightmaker's Manifesto Karen on the WANTcast in May 2020 Karen on the WANTcast in November 2018 ~ BUY WANT YOUR SELF: WANT YOUR SELF on Amazon (don't forget to rate and review it here!) Amazon Kindle Audible Bookshop Barnes & Noble Target Sounds True ~ Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or DM her on Instagram to let her know what you want to hear about, who you want to hear from, or what you want to learn next season of the WANTcast! Follow Katie on social! Leave a review of the WANTcast on iTunes (and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW if you haven't already!) Subscribe to WANT on Substack, and get our bimonthly email newsletter filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk  

Changing your life, living your best life...sure they're great goals, but how do you actually make change happen? And, moreover, LAST? How do you balance striving for more while also enjoying what's right in front of you? Today's guest is Liz Moody: the host of the top-rated 'The Liz Moody Podcast,' author of bestselling books 'Healthier Together: Recipes for Two—Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships' and 'Glow Pops,' and content creator who has helped millions of people transform their lives. Her new book, '100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success', draws from Moody's more than a decade of experience in the health and wellness world, serving as a new kind of personal development book — one that empowers readers to craft their unique, best life based on the habits they want to form, the problems they want to solve, and the parts of their life they want to take to the next level. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: What people get wrong about your "best" life and what they should be focusing on instead Science-backed ways to create habits that stick A (BIG) curveball Liz was thrown in the book publishing process and how she navigated her way through it Liz's own moment when she knew her life needed to change — and why How to build real motivation ...and more! ~ SHOW NOTES 100 Ways To Change Your Life The Liz Moody Podcast Liz on Instagram Liz on TikTok ~ BUY WANT YOUR SELF: WANT YOUR SELF on Amazon (don't forget to rate and review it here!) Amazon Kindle Audible Bookshop Barnes & Noble Target Sounds True ~ AND MORE: Thursday 10/26 NYC EVENT with Karen Walrond in support of Radiant Rebellion Email Katie at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or DM her on Instagram to let her know what you want to hear about, who you want to hear from, or what you want to learn next season of the WANTcast! Follow Katie on social! Leave a review of the WANTcast on iTunes (and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW if you haven't already!) Subscribe to WANT on Substack, and get our bimonthly email newsletter filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk

We've been sold a story that aging means decline. But what if that was a lie? My guest Karen Walrond flips the script on aging with her new book Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell. She argues we can embrace getting older as a time of growth, joy, and possibility. Karen shares how we can rewrite narratives around aging illuminated by purpose, wisdom, levity, and curiosity. Imagine aging not as something to endure, but to embrace. Karen shows us how through exercises, perspective shifts, and reimagining living itself. Get ready to reclaim aging and live your most vibrant years ahead.You can find Karen at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Tara Brach about making peace with the truth about our lives. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With so many things influencing us every single moment, is it ever possible to be "free" from influence? Where do these influences even come from? And how do we begin to choose what's right for us in the midst of so many voices and factors that seem to be choosing it FOR us? And...sort of related...how do you LAUNCH A BOOK on your own terms, free from the influence of industry expectations? Today's incredibly timely guest is Jessica Elefante, and we're talking about ALL of this. Jess is a writer and [former bullshit] artist who has spent the last few decades examining what it means to be human in our modern world. She's the author of Raising Hell, Living Well: Freedom from Influence in a World Where Everyone Wants Something from You (including me). Her book came out this week, one week after WANT YOUR SELF...so think of this episode as our dual-birthday-party. We recorded this before either of our books were published, so you're getting to hear the behind-the-scenes from two authors who are IN IT. Jess is the founder of acclaimed Folk Rebellion and a critic of today's culture, and her award-winning talks, films, and work have been featured by Vogue, the Los Angeles Times, The Observer, Paper magazine, Wired, and more. In her previous life as a brand strategist, she was recognized as one of Brand Innovators' 40 Under 40 and has been a guest lecturer at Columbia Business School and New York University. She's influenced by the social, cultural, and technological circumstances of her life but mostly by her desire to lead a colorful one. She is no longer bullshitting. A must listen for anyone and everyone navigating the landscape of what it means to build a life of your own in today's day and age. Which is us all.   SHOW NOTES: BUY RAISING HELL, LIVING WELL Subscribe to Modern Bullshit Jessica Elefante's website Jess on Instagram Jess on TikTok ~ BUY THE BOOK: WANT YOUR SELF on Amazon (don't forget to rate and review it here!) Amazon Kindle Audible Bookshop Barnes & Noble Target Sounds True Saturday 10/21 LOS ANGELES EVENT (Malibu beach house party) with Lynn Chen Sunday 10/22 LOS ANGELES EVENT with HappyWomenDinners: email jill@happywomendinners.com or katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com for info and to RSVP Thursday 10/26 NYC EVENT with Karen Walrond in support of Radiant Rebellion

What if aging could be joyful? What if we viewed more candles on the cake as something to aspire to and embrace? Author Karen Walrond approached a milestone year with excitement, not fear, and thought, what if we could forge a radiant rebellion against the idea of aging as a season of decline? What came next was a book and a call-to-arms for a radical reframe of how we view aging. On this show, Karen dives into the lessons from her latest book, “Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell,” and invites us to rebel against ageism alongside her. Aging is living! SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we live, and midlife resources CONTACT US: katie@acertainagepod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb and Adriele are joined by leadership coach, activist and attorney, Karen Walrond, whose new book, Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell, is an investigation in how we can reclaim aging and live a light-filled life along the way. They talk about navigating ageism in the workplace, how marketing has damaged our ability to thoughtfully approach getting older, and how to not be biased against our future selves. Before that, Caleb and Adriele look at new research on CEOs' internal communication skills, more research on remote work being here to stay, and the new trend of “quiet cutting.” All that plus medicare spending in the U.S. has gone way down and studies showing overwhelming support for corporate diversity initiatives across racial, ideological, and generational lines. Discussed today: Karen's website: CHOOKOOLOONKS Pre-order Radiant Rebellion GE-Ipsos poll: Employees want more authentic internal communication | AXIOS Survey: Remote Work Isn't Going Away — and Executives Know It | HBR You've Heard of Quiet Quitting. Now Companies Are Quiet Cutting. | WSJ The American workplace's bias against age | AXIOS Corporate Diversity Initiatives: Overwhelmingly Supported Across Racial, Ideological, and Generational Lines A Huge Threat to the U.S. Budget Has Receded. And No One Is Sure Why. | NYT

When you were 18, what were you concerned about?If you're of a certain age, my guess is that the demise of our planet and Artificial Intelligence taking over weren't at the top of your list.But for today's youth, those are real concerns. And it impacts how they think about and prepare for the future.In Part 2 of our series, Across the Generations, I sit down with a mother and daughter who are grappling in real time with these questions and more.Amplify and Connect18 year old Alex Jennings is a freshman at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She's pursuing a degree in Visual Design, while wondering if AI will make her skillset obsolete before she even graduates.Her mom, Karen Walrond, is making a return appearance on Our Voices Matter to engage in this important conversation with her daughter. What are Karen's hopes and fears for Alex as she prepares for adulthood in an increasingly uncertain world?Karen is a badass, modern day renaissance woman whose new book, Radiant Rebellion, will be out later this year.The point of having conversations like this is two-fold: 1) to amplify the voices of Millennials and Gen Z who are often ignored, underestimated and misunderstood, and 2) to learn from each other and celebrate what connects us across generations.Three WordsEnvironment. Economy. Empathy. These 3 words play a prominent role in our conversation — as do three words I ask both Alex and Karen to share when thinking about the future.What are your three words?Whatever they are, my hope is that this conversation enlightens your perspective and encourages you to talk — and most important — listen — to those in your life of a different generation.There is so much for us to learn from each other. And together, we can tackle and solve the challenges that lie before us.Support the show

In this season Kathryn and Laura are inspired to learn and inspired to share. Each week they discuss the ongoing story of their learning as they engage in reflective practice to connect their ideas and continuously grow. In this bonus episode Kathryn and Laura reflect together and share some of their favorite things of the year! Transcript  Resources: Digital Learning Radio site: Season 12 Top 10 Favorite Things from Laura and Kathryn: Book: L: Evolving Education: Shifting to a Learner Centered Paradigm & Cloud Cuckoo Land; K: Building a Second Brain & Find Your Unicorn Space Tech Tool: L: Accessibility Color Checker; K: Form Mule + Creating Follow-Ups with Form Mule (recorded webinar) Learning Leader: Elena Aguilar; K: Michael Bungay Stanier Planning Protip: L: Mini Reflections with Sentence Stems; K: Launching the Learning with People, Purpose, and Logistics Facilitation Protip: L: W.I.N. Time; K: Purposeful PD: Primed for Learning Workflow/Productivity: L: Notion; K: Turn Problems Into a Curiosity Engine Reflective Practice: L: “How can I feel healthy, connected, purposeful?” from Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding Connection in the Midst of Struggle; K: DO52 Intention "sticks" Self-Care: L: Disconnecting with Do Not Disturb mode; K: Yoga with Adriene Wildcard: L: Kuju Coffee; K: Better conversations wall calendar, Kat Vellos Word of the Year: L: connection; K: introspection

We chat with author Karen Walrond on how to cultivate friendships and create healthy boundaries. Check out Karen Walrond's podcast Make Light and her book The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy. .

Shared nostalgia over old-school blogging, pursuing true activism without sacrificing joy, and why we're wired to be of service — plus, how to hold personal boundaries online while remaining authentic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is sending your only child far away to college supposed to be devastating? Not for Karen Walrond, whose daughter Alex just graduated and, this fall, will be heading from the family's home in Texas to art school in Chicago. As the parents of an only child, Karen and her husband Marcus are facing down an empty nest, and honestly...they are feeling pretty good about it. Karen and Meagan (whose son Will is also heading some distance away in August) have a chat about what the college-selection process looked like in each of their homes and what they expect they'll feel when the kids actually head off, as well as reminisce about their own college days and share some things they hope their kids will remember about this time of life. Karen also shares what it was like letting her hair go gray and talks about the new book she's working on about joyful aging. About Karen Walrond Karen Walrond is a lawyer, leadership coach, photographer, author and activist.  Her latest book, The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, beckons readers toward lives of integrity, advocacy, conviction and joy.  She is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, trained in Brené Brown's research on empathy, courage and vulnerability, and serves on the board of the Houston Coalition Against Hate.  Karen and her work have been featured on PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.  She curates the award-winning blog Chookooloonks and is the author and photographer of The Beauty of Different.  Karen and her family live in Houston, Texas. Episode Links: Karen was a guest in season 1 of Mother of Reinvention. Check out her interview on joyful activism. Instagram- Karen Walrond :: Chookooloonks (@heychookooloonks) Facebook- Karen Walrond Twitter- Karen Walrond (@Chookooloonks) LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenwalrond Website-  chookooloonks.com

We are opening up with gratitude toward our loyal listeners—shout out to Naomi and Annette! Teasers for future episodes to explore one's identity as a high-school all-star athlete starting over in college, and an Invisible Man book club discussion invitation to Naoko's mother-in-law. Naoness aka Nowness—everything that comes to mind in the present—grapples with addiction, privilege, and post-pandemic job search. Thank you for your patience with the audio glitch! Speaking of sunscreen, sharing EWG's Guide to Sunscreens Check out Episode 19 Guest: Sahira Iqbal Blows Naoness Away~ May is AAPI Heritage Month & Mental Health Awareness Month Unlocking Us with Brené Brown: Accessing Joy and Finding Connection in the Midst of Struggle with Karen Walrond (powerful prompts for reflection: How can I feel connected? How can I feel healthy? How can I feel purposeful?) Ibonoito Japanese Handmade Somen Noodles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naoness/support

Fanny Cochrane Smith was a proud First Nations woman who maintained her connection to her culture as an act of resistance throughout the 19th century in Tasmania.  She became the first Aboriginal recording artist by recording her traditional language through song in order to preserve it.  This week both Chōle and Jussy took a deep dive into Brene Brown's ‘Atlas of the Heart' on Binge and cannot recommend it enough.  Chōle also recommended two podcast an episodes;  Brene Brown's - ‘Unlocking Us' with Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding Connection. And Mia Freedman's - ‘No Filter' with Hugh van Cuylenberg.  If you simply cannot get enough of us and want to follow our antics on Instagram and Tik Tok you can find us @sheislegendpodcast.

Self-awareness questions of the day : What can you do (and what do you do) to help you feel better and get your power back when a feeling is tiring you down ? What can you do to uplift your mood when you're feeling languished and drained by external events  ? How to improve your motivation when you feel crap ?  Why is being sick and tired of being sick and tired important ? What does this mean and how do we do this ?  Audio extract of the day : From the podcast "Unlocking Us" hosted by Brené Brown, with Karen Walrond as a guest : https://brenebrown.com/podcast/accessing-joy-and-finding-connection-in-the-midst-of-struggle/ The 3 self awareness Questions shared in that audio : How can I feel connected today ? How can I feel healthy today ? How can I feel purposeful today ?  More on "The 5 Second Rules" from Mel Robbins : https://youtu.be/2n41e9su3fM    

This week, after experiencing unexpected loss, Laura and Susan discuss the role of grief and friendship, and the bittersweet and inevitable intermixing of joy and heartbreak along this journey we call life. Inspired by the genius of Brene Brown, Karen Walrond and Susan Cain, Laura and Susan agree with the conclusion that our broken hearts connect us all. And as creators all we can hope to do is make works of profound sadness and beauty. Break our hearts. Use all of the pain. Like Marcus Aurelius said, “A blazing fire makes flame and brightness out of everything that is thrown into it”Make 2022 the year you go from dreaming about what you want to make, to making what you've been dreaming about!Learn more about The Spark File IGNITE here!

This week, Kristen chats with Karen Walrond about her new book The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy. But first, Matthias and Kristen check in on the week and share some thumbs up on books and tv shows....and some thumbs down. Links + Resources Karen Walrond's Website The Lightmaker's Manifesto The House in the Cerulean Sea Somebody Somewhere on HBO The Gilded Age on HBO

In this episode, I'm sitting across from my friend Karen Walrond and she's helping me access joy. You may remember Karen from a two-part podcast we did last year on her book The Lightmaker's Manifesto, which is all about working for change without losing your joy. And I literally just called her and said, “Will you be on the podcast this week, because I'm in such deep struggle and I can't access any joy? I feel guilty if I'm happy about something because the world is such a shit show right now and people are in so much pain.” If you're struggling with how to be fully connected in your life and feel joy and acknowledge beauty and also fight for the things that we need to fight for right now, this will be a great podcast for you. It was a game changer for me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest this week takes us on a journey that leads to the intersection of activism and joy.  And what a wonderful ride it is!The journey unfolds in the pages of Karen Walrond's new book, "The Lightmaker's Manifesto:  How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy".   Our guide is the author herself, who is also an activist, speaker, leadership coach and photographer extraordinaire.Tips and Tools for ActivistsIf you're like me, when you think of the word "activist", the next word that comes to mind probably isn't "joy."  But reading Karen's latest book changed my perspective and opened my mind to new possibilities.In our wide-ranging conversation, we explore how the book came to life and why it is resonating with so many at this moment.She reflects on her personal backstory and how her Trinidadian heritage informs her life and current work as an activist.  That work now includes a new role at the Brené Brown Education and Research Group.  Karen's good friend, Brené, recently tapped her to be the Senior Director of Global Engagement for the organization.And for all you activists out there, I've got you.  We can all use a bit of advice to implement our strategies for making the world a better place.  So I asked Karen to offer a few tips and tools to help you find and maintain your joy in the midst of the struggle.Bright Life. Big Heart. Can't Lose.Bright Life.  Big Heart. Can't Lose.  Each year, Karen chooses a word or phrase to guide her.Bright Life, Big Heart, Can't Lose is this year's guidepost.  Something she calls upon to navigate the twists and turns that inevitably come her way.Listen to Karen connect her truth to her values.  Allow yourself to be inspired.  Go out and change the world.  Then meet me at the intersection of activism and joy.  www.ourvoicesmatterpodcast.comwww.lorellemedia.comThis podcast is devoted to empowering us all to better understand each other's differences...one story at a time.  Emmy Award-winning journalist, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, unexpected conversations that reveal our common humanity.  This show is not about politics per se; it is about finding a way to reclaim civility in the context of the contentious times in which we live, by sharing our personal and professional stories, in hopes that others might find a glimpse of themselves.Support the show (http://patreon.com/OurVoicesMatterPodcast)

We discuss the “Calendar of Catalysts,” which is a list of many different calendar dates to consider using for a fresh start. We also talk to author Karen Walrond about how to work for change without losing joy, and mention a great gift for booklovers. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Get the podcast show notes by email every week here: http://gretchenrubin.com/#newsletter Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: http://happiercast.com/364 Leave a voicemail message on: 774-277-9336 For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to happiercast.com/sponsors Want to be happier in 2022? Order Gretchen Rubin's book The Happiness Project to see how she approached the question, “How can I be happier?” and start a Happiness Project of your own. Happier with Gretchen Rubin is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Do The Thing, Side Hustle School, Happier in Hollywood and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Walrond, lawyer, leadership coach, activist, and author “The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy” joins Sydney for a conversation on the connection between joy and activism and why joy is driven by purpose and meaning. We dive into Karen's new book "The Lightmaker's Manifesto" and Karen shares how we can work for change and advocate for the causes we care about without losing our joy, the key to preventing burnout, and the difference between what sparks our activism and the fuel that keeps us going. Plus, we dive into the connection between activism and spirituality and Karen shares he self-inquiry strategies that will help us dive deeper into this work, how she's making light in the world, her word for 2022 and go-to affirmation, and so much more! To connect with Karen and learn more visit her website http://www.chookooloonks.com and you can find her new book here Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I'm excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy.  Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here   Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.

In lieu of a New Year's resolution, some people (like author Karen Walrond [https://www.chookooloonks.com/blog/focusing-on-words]) choose a word of the year to represent their hopes and intentions for the coming year. This, of course, is too much pressure for us, so we can't take it seriously. But we do want to know if you have a special word for 2022. Tweet it at us at https://twitter.com/roundaboutchat!

Welcome to episode #807 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #807 - Host: Mitch Joel. She is on a mission to help people name their gifts, attain their goals and make light. Karen Walrond is an author, a leadership and activism coach, and a Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator, having been trained in Brené Brown's work on vulnerability, courage, shame-resilience and worthiness. Karen 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. She's also a bestselling author, on the subjects of tapping into your superpowers and how to work for change in the world without losing your joy, and she's contributed both photographs and essays to books on faith and self-expression. Her latest book is called, The Lightmaker's Manifesto - How To Work For Change Without Losing Your Joy. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 56:36. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Karen Walrond. The Lightmaker's Manifesto - How To Work For Change Without Losing Your Joy. Follow Karen on LinkedIn. Follow Karen on Facebook. Follow Karen on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.    

If you are a leader who embodies activism, you are moved by personal convictions that see beyond yourself and the bottom line. You boldly desire to make intentional change that will impact another person, your family, where you work, our planet.When activism is seen as a negative word, it supports the status quo. Making activism negative plays upon your fears being misunderstood or being seen as too much, too disruptive.And it is easy to respond to these fears by quickly defaulting into silence or complacency.But there is something immensely freeing by owning our values and desires for the world we want. Sure, it can feel a little scary and most definitely vulnerable.When we do the work to not be weighed down by our burdens, we can move through the fears and increase our capacity for vulnerability so we can own our activism not as something to be ashamed of but as a beacon for our meaningful work and life.My guest today wrote a whole book reframing activism with a more holistic lens that is inclusive and inspiring. She has given us a road map on redefining and reclaiming activism in an aligned and meaningful way.Karen Walrond is a lawyer, leadership coach, and activist. Karen's work has helped thousands of people around the world find purpose and meaning in their work. As a photographer, Karen traveled throughout Africa with the ONE Campaign, an advocacy organization committed to the prevention of extreme poverty and preventable disease. Karen currently serves on the board of directors for the Houston Coalition Against Hate. She is the author of The Lightmaker's Manifesto and The Beauty of Different, and a contributor to Disquiet Time and Expressive Photography. Karen, her husband, and their daughter live in Houston, Texas.Listen to the full episode to hear:What losing her house in Hurricane Harvey taught Karen about receiving and asking for helpHow she learned to be a confident misfitKaren's definition of an activist and two key factors for building the endurance to stay the courseThe benefits of letting yourself get angry, and how to use it as a toolLearn more about Karen:ChookooloonksInstagram: @heychookooloonksFacebook: @chookooloonksThe Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your JoyThe Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident MisfitLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Asha Dornfest*Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches*, Audre LordeValerie Kaur

Karen and I chat about her new book The Lightmaker's Manifesto, her studying and writing about the intersection of joy and activism, her own claiming of the term activism, how stories provide an amazingly resonant way to connect with people, performance activism, and much more. Karen's recommended reads are: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown You Are Your Best Thing by Tarana Burke Becoming Better Grownups by Brad Montague Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.   Thanks to Maggie Garza of HTX Real Estate Group for sponsoring this episode. The Lightmaker's Manifesto can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.       Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein talk about how they keep finding the energy and joy in activism. They discuss some of the many battles worth fighting⁠—for example, the undemocratic shenanigans happening last week in Jasmine's own Gwinnett County or the fact that the right wing actually wants to ban books. The hosts discuss how they rely on small victories and the energizing feeling of helping people in their community to keep them going. Then suburban mom Marla Zwinggi stops by the pod to discuss the work she's doing in her own Ohio community, how she felt burned out after the election, and what she did to bounce back.After that, Amanda sits down with Karen Walrond, an activism coach and author of “The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy.” They talk about personal transformation, adoption, how to find the joy in activism, and what activism even is. They also talk about Karen's friendship with Brené Brown (we promise we're not jealous!) and her cameo in the movie “Wine Country” (... okay, maybe we're a little jealous).Finally, Amanda, Jasmine, and Rachel raise a glass to sports victories, taking a vacation, and getting their kids vaccinated in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”Do you feel like you could use some support figuring out how to respond to anti-mask, anti-vax, or anti-CRT messaging in your community? We invite you to sign up for one of our Troublemaker Trainings! They're fun events where you can meet other women who are facing this stuff too and learn strategies to stand up for the kids in your community.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

It's Part 2 of our two-part series with Karen Walrond, writer, activist, and longtime friend. We are talking about her new book, The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy. In Part 1, we talked about activism and how it shows up in our daily lives. And in this episode, we talk about the connection between activism and spirituality. We talk about listening to the whispers that are calling us and the self-inquiry strategies that help us know what we're supposed to be doing. We also dig in on performative activism and outrage, as well as the realities of burnout and how joy helps curb some of that. It's an important conversation — and one we need to be having right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know that over the last few years in particular, many of us have felt extra activated to help make change in the world. But if we're honest, being an activist can be exhausting and soul sucking. Well, our good friend and author Karen Walrond has a whole lot to share about this exact issue, and what we can do about it. She's chatting about her new book The Lightmaker's Manifesto, and we hope you find this chat as inspiring as we did. Make sure to stick around for our Cool Picks of the Week! Our sponsor: Check out Google Kids Space, a kids mode on select Android tablets that's designed to inspire growth, discovery, and curiosity in kids. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and make sure to check out our site for all the links from our show.

This week, I'm talking to Karen Walrond, writer, activist, and longtime friend of mine about her new book, The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy. This is the right book for the right time. Activism is such a big and often intimidating concept, and Karen breaks it down into small, intentional, and integrated acts that create a joyful life. We talk about how we met and how we define activism, and we share some really personal experiences we each had after Hurricane Harvey that shaped how we see the intersection of activism and joy. So, enjoy this first of two episodes on life, light, and activism and how those three things are completely interconnected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Walrond is a lawyer, leadership coach, activist, and senior director for global engagement for the Brené Brown Education and Research Group. A Certified Dare To Lead™ Facilitator, Walrond has helped thousands of people around the world find purpose and meaning in their work. As a photographer, she traveled throughout Africa with the ONE Campaign and serves on the board for the Houston Coalition Against Hate. Walrond and her work have been featured on PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her award-winning blog, Chookooloonks, is a lifestyle, inspiration, and photography destination. A sought-after speaker, Karen is the host of the highly rated podcast The Make Light Show, the author of The Beauty of Different, and a contributor to Disquiet Time and Expressive Photography. Karen, her husband, and their daughter live in Houston, Texas.

What do you think of when you hear the word activism? If your gut reaction was conflict or danger, you wouldn't be alone. But the act of working for change you believe in can be deeply joyful, restorative, and even straight-up fun. In Episode 248, Asha talks with Karen Walrond, leadership coach, photographer, and author of “The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work For Change Without Losing Your Joy.” Asha and Karen share surprising discoveries about activism (including how accessible it can be), they explore the difference between happiness and joy, and they discuss simple ways each of us can embrace the lightmaker within. + + + + + Edit Your Life shares practical ideas for decluttering your home, schedule, and mental space without getting bogged down by perfection. Hosts Christine Kohi and Asha Dornfest are award-winning bloggers and the co-authors of MINIMALIST PARENTING and won the 2017 Iris Award for Podcast Of The Year. Share: #edityourlifeshow Show notes: http://www.edityourlifeshow.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edityourlifeshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edityourlifeshow/ Email: edityourlifeshow@gmail.com

No matter what your specific religious beliefs are - or whether you have any defined beliefs at all - there is undoubtedly something comforting and essential about finding a sense of purpose, meaning, and wisdom outside of yourself. As someone who grew up in the Christian church, grew away from faith and found myself fumbling back in my 40s, I know how tricky and fraught this dance can be, so I was excited to have this conversation with Episcopal priest, podcaster, writer and mom Sarah Condon. Sarah talks honestly about what it's like to be a female spiritual leader, her work as the chaplain of Rice University, and how she sees women in transitional periods of life leaning into - and sometimes, temporarily away from - their spirituality. She also talks movingly about the recent tragic loss of her parents and how her faith has buoyed her through. Featured Sponsor Elevate your shoe game with cute styles + amazing comfort. I am in love with the Nana Retro Sneaker in a variety of colors. Get free shipping when you use code MOR at vionicshoes.com. About Sarah Sarah Condon is an Episcopal priest living and working in Houston, Texas. She also serves as the Episcopal chaplain to Rice University. She went to University of Mississippi, and then Yale for Divinity School. She is married to the Reverend Josh Condon, and have two children, Neil and Annie. Sarah is an associate editor of the Mockingbird Blog, author of Churchy: The Real Life Adventures of a Wife, Mom, and Priest, and co-host of The Mockingcast. Episode Links Find out more about Sarah's ministries here.Purchase Sarah's book, Churchy.Read Sarah's blog posts and essays at the Mockinbird Blog.Meagan mentions the book Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren.Be sure to catch up on all of the episodes of Mother of Reinvention. ( *Featured photo by Karen Walrond )

Injustices seem to be piling up all around us - and yet the noisy, polarized world we inhabit can make it really hard to know how or when to use our voices. So how do we find the courage and conviction to speak up and take action when we know something is wrong, while staying positive and open? Today Karen Walrond, author of the upcoming book The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How To Work For Change Without Losing Your Joy, identifies the formula: courage to be vulnerable (and sometimes, wrong); curiosity to be interested in other people's experiences, and compassion to really listen and build bridges, not walls. If you've been feeling helpless or intimidated in the face of the never-ending news cycle, you won't want to miss this frank conversation about using your voice for good without losing sight of the good in each other. Karen and I also talk about her very outside-the-box career pivots, from engineer to lawyer to blogger and photographer to speaker and coach. It's a meaty, inspiring conversation with one of my favorite people, so be sure to listen. Featured Sponsor: Prep Dish is a subscription-based meal planning service catering to Keto, Gluten-Free, and Paleo lifestyles. Now featuring SUPER FAST menus with included grocery lists: shop once, do an hour of prep whenever you have time, and you'll enjoy healthy, delicious meals all week long. Sign up at PrepDish.com/MOR to get your first 2 weeks FREE. About Karen: Karen Walrond is an author, speaker, and leadership and activism coach. She has been trained in positive psychology coaching and is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, having been trained in Brené Brown's work on vulnerability, courage, shame-resilience and worthiness. Karen is a sought-after keynote and TEDx speaker and has appeared on television and other news media including PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She has won several awards including the YWCA Houston Outstanding Woman Award. Her latest book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy comes out in fall 2021 and is available to pre-order. Episode Links: Pre-order The Lightmaker's Manifest and visit Karen's website to learn more about her work. Please get in touch! Send an email to motherofreinvention@gmail.com to say hello.And if you’d like to find out more about some of Meagan’s favorite products, head over to the MOR Faves page at MORfaves.com.

Karen Walrond is an writer, a leadership and activism coach, speaker, attorney, and author of the forthcoming book, The Lightmakers Manifesto. A Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, Karen trained in Brené Brown's work on vulnerability, courage, shame-resilience and worthiness as well as training 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, Karen is a bestselling author on the subjects of tapping into your superpowers and how to work for change in the world without losing your joy. I’ve also contributed both photographs and essays to books on faith and self-expression. You can read all about Karen’s books here.

Leadership consultant, attorney, speaker, author and photographer Karen Walrond is the kind of person you just want to know. You just want to soak in some of her light and magic, because maybe, JUST MAYBE, you can use it to help make your own. As someone who has worked extensively with Dove Real Beauty and Brene Brown, Karen is in the business of helping you shine your unique light, no matter WHAT the world throws at you or tells you you need to be. In this episode we talk about grief and the "phases we go through when bad things happen," holding space for each other in a way that feels true, the intersection of JOY and ACTIVISM, how Karen uses her practice of Positive Psychology to cultivate resilience within her clients and her self, and how to gracefully "not know." SHOW NOTES: Chookooloonks.com Karen's Instagram Disquiet Time Sign up for Karen's Making Light newsletter Karen's Facebook Karen's Twitter MAKING LIGHT SHOW commencement speech about grief Episode 059 of the WANTcast with Karen ONE campaign Valarie Kaur and her prayer WANT website Katie's Instagram Leave a review on iTunes! Subscribe to The (Good) Word, our monthly email digest filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk This month is in support of ON BEING HUMAN 2020. The OBH 2020 COVID-19 Food Drive supports families who were hit financially by COVID-19 by offering each household a $100 grocery card. They act as a bridge between folks who are in immediate need of food and folks who are able to give a little to help them. To donate, click here.

Do you want to discover what you're really passionate about? This conversation with Karen Walrond, we're talking about how to find out what you're passionate about. Karen gives us a beautiful definition of finding your superpower and passion with a very tactical step by step exercises to help you really hone in. This is part two in our 5 Tiny Habits That Will Change Your Life Summer Masterclass. Show Notes (under episode 99) Get Simplified, Gentle Wellness Tips + Be in the Know Connect on Instagram Join the Facebook group   Show the Feel Good Effect Love If you loved today’s episode be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so we can keep bringing you more content like this! Share the show on Instagram, tagging @realfoodwholelife so that we can connect and highlight listeners on my feed.

“Follow your curiosity”: Coach, speaker, author, and host of the Make Light podcast Karen Walrond on the benefits of taking ownership of your career, why diversity and inclusion aren’t the same thing, and rest as a radical act. The post Ep 57 Leadership Coach Karen Walrond appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

As a mom of an only child who came home through adoption to a family already rich with diversity, Karen Walrond has thought a lot about what it means to develop a family culture under your own roof. Combining influences from their countries of origin and cultural backgrounds, she and her husband have intentionally set out to give their daughter an appreciation not only for her own diverse background but also for that of others. The post Parenting Only Children & Loving The Teen Years With Karen Walrond: Voices 34 appeared first on The Mom Hour.

Author, speaker, photographer and blogger Karen Walrond is the kind of person you just want to know. You just want to soak in some of her light and magic, because maybe, JUST MAYBE, you can use it to help make your own. As someone who has worked extensively with Dove Real Beauty and as a leader in Brené Brown's Daring Way training, Karen is in the business of helping you shine your unique light, no matter WHAT the world throws at you or tells you you need to be. *** In this episode we talk... -Losing everything (yep, her entire house and all her belongings) in Hurricane Harvey and how she got through -Having multiple career titles (she was an attorney!) and weaving them all together  -Fighting against beauty standards and a beauty industry that is highly unrealistic (and predominantly white, thin, and privileged) -Adoption as a first choice, not a "backup plan," and creating a family based on your OWN values ...and so much more! *** Show notes: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter The Beauty Of Different The Female Quotient The Girls Lounge (recap on WANT) Brené Brown Daring Way *** This is the FINAL interview of Season Three. Our finale will be a solo episode. Email me at katie@womenagainstnegativetalk.com or find me on instagram @katiehorwitch to let me know your questions and topic suggestions to end this season STRONG

My parents have lived all over the world, and for a time, they lived in Azerbaijan, the former Soviet republic.  While they lived there, they purchased a number of Persian carpets (Azerbaijan borders Iran), which decorate their house now.  One day while I was admiring one of their rugs, my father walked over and said, “You know, the Persian carpetmakers have a tradition:  it can take years to weave the details into these rugs, but they always make one intentional mistake as they work.  The reason is they believe only Allah is perfect, and therefore only Allah has the right to create perfectly.” I love this, and thought how freeing it would be if we believed this about not just rugs, but our lives.  What if it was downright heretical to expect perfection out of ourselves?  What if we believed that perfection was the purview of gods, not humans? I explore this question today on the Make Light Show.  Join me as I discuss how to let go of perfectionism, the difference between perfectionism and healthy striving, and how to get happy now. Links mentioned in this episode: * Make Light Episode 9 — on Self-Care * Two great books by Brené Brown that touch on perfectionism:  The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly * Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset * Shawn Achor’s fantastic TED talk, The Happy Secret to Better Work  ______________________ Karen Walrond is a leadership consultant, speaker, bestselling author and award-winning photographer, whose work is all about leadership, self-determination and making light. You can learn more about her at KarenWalrond.com.

This week, I’m talking to Karen Walrond. Karen is an attorney, author, leadership coach, and sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as self-empowerment, creativity, and innovation.  Karen and I discuss coping with losing (nearly) everything in Hurricane Harvey, accepting help, her career path from lawyer/engineer to author/speaker/coach, and the power of supporting other women.  Here’s […]

Karen Walrond, her husband, and daughter live in the Memorial Bend neighborhood of Houston, near Buffalo Bayou. After evacuating and then returning to their home to begin clean up, Karen was nearly trapped by the “second wave” of flooding caused by the release of water from overfilled reservoirs. Part 3 of 10-part series, "Stories from the Storm". More at houstonpublicmedia.org/harvey.

Have you ever felt different, like an outsider, or somehow like you didn’t fit in? What if instead of thinking of these differences as a weakness you instead flipped the script and started thinking of them as your superpower? That’s exactly what we’re talking on about on today’s episode: diving into how to discover your superpower and find beauty in the different, with expert guest Karen Walrond. Let’s make it happen!   Resources Take the Quiz! Wellness Personality Quiz Catch up on past Feel Good Effect Podcast episodes here More on Karen’s writing and books Karen’s TEDx Talk Guest Information Karen Walrond, ia consultant and coach, with a focus on building meaningful business and leadership skills to change the world. Using empirical, research-based principles of courage, vulnerability, authenticity and positive psychology, she helps executives, professionals & entrepreneurs infuse purpose in their lives and businesses.     She’s a sought-after keynote and TEDx speaker, and has spoken around the United States and abroad to individuals and organizations on the topic of thriving, through leadership development, the magic of creativity, the valuing of cultural and racial diversity and inclusion, and the power of social media.     Her bestselling book, The Beauty of Different, is a chronicle of observations that what makes us different makes us beautiful -- and may even be the source of our superpowers. And finally, as an avid photographer and journaler, she uses creative exercises to help clients discover their own their gifts and superpowers, and how to use them in a way that allows them to thrive.   Website: chookooloonks.com Instagram: @chookooloonks     Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

We chat with Karen Walrond on how to cultivate healthy friendships, Kristen divulges her goal to stop multitasking, and Sarah shares about her new meditation journey. Check out Karen Walrond’s podcast Make Light on our own Life, Listened network! Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service that sends you an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. The meals are delicious and give you the choice of gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo meals that are whole-food based. Prep Dish is offering our listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out. Check out PrepDish.com/SELFIE for this amazing deal! In this episode we talked about: The Moment app The Simple Habit app Trader Joe’s Seedy Almond Topper Z Palette for Makeup Silicone Cake Molds Air Pumps for Shampoo and Conditioner Depotting makeup videos Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

If there's one question I get over and over, it's "How can I pursue a dream career as a content creator/artist/inspirational speaker/influencer and still pay the mortgage?" Is this you? On paper everything is perfect, and yet: you're a talented, well-paid professional seeking a path of much less security, and probably, less income. Or like Karen Walrond, you're waking up decades after Dad said, "You're a math person. You should be an engineer."  My guest Karen Walrond and I rehash our paths from corporate America to new, creative, careers. Karen is a renowned speaker, coach, author, photographer and blogger. Learn about her shift from engineer and corporate lawyer to multi-hyphenate. We often hear the before story, and the happily ever after story. But what happens in between? How do you make the pivot and build a new path as a creative person? How do you pay the mortgage throughout?  Karen and I talk through the process- and work in progress.        

Join us today as we have our conversation with Karen Walrond. Karen is follow podcaster, blogger, photographer, leadership coach, author, and speaker. She calls for everyone to look for the light in all things.

Whit Honea speaks this week with two powerful voices on parents' roles in #MeToo, Karen Walrond and Mike Reynolds.  Mike is a blogger and journeyman cross-stitcher and Karen is an author, photographer, speaker, and coach. Each gives their unique perspective on how we, as parents, can best prepare our children for a new -- and more equitable -- world.  

Woman-of-all-trades, Karen Walrond, lit up the F***ing Shakespeare studio. She's a master storyteller, envy-inducing photographer and writer, and self-avowed twinkle-light-hangin', candle-lighting, biscuit-eating junkie. And we all fell in love with her. You will too. Plus, she knows a thing or two about handling a microphone. Did we mention she hosts her own podcast? Photo credit: Karen Walrond Suggested readings:"The New Midlife Crisis for Women: Why (and How) It's Hitting Get X Women" Braving the Wilderness by Brené BrownBill Bryson's Dictionary for Writers and EditorsFollow Karen on twitter @Chookooloonks, on the instagram and here on her blog, Chookooloonks.

We asked listeners, friends and readers at Single Mom Nation to share what they lost in divorce. A hundred comments piled up in an hour, creating a profound list of Christmas ornaments to childhood photos, cars and homes to friends, dignity and mental wellness. That inventory was eerily similar to the overwhelming mountain of possessions outside the home of Karen Walrond, author, speaker, photographer and Hurricane Harvey survivor. Karen joins Jessica talk about why the little stuff matters so much to us, and to connect the great losses and even greater lessons of evacuating and recovering from a natural disaster – and divorce. Karen’s incredible, inspirational work is at home on Chookooloonks, her Make Light podcast is here and her books are here. You will definitely want to watch the Facebook Live video that shored up this conversation right here.

Karen Walrond, recovering lawyer, leadership coach, photographer and author of "The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit", joins us to share her journey of celebrating uniqueness. Karen was born in Trinidad and moved back and forth to America as a child. Learning early on that survival meant assimilation, it became  so second nature that she forgot who she truly was. This was most apparent during her career in law, trying to assimilate as a black female lawyer in the oil and gas industry, causing her to feel like she was failing her truest self. In a bold move to harness a more authentic way of being, Karen quit her job and took to the road to photograph people who embraced their “difference”. Through this process, she came to celebrate her own uniqueness, no longer viewing herself as a failure, but instead finding her truest superpower. Find out more about Karen @: http://www.chookooloonks.com

Karen Walrond is a bestselling author and the creator of the award-winning blog, Chookooloonks. She’s a TEDx Speaker, a certified Daring Way facilitator, and part of One.org, a grassroots organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease in developing countries. Her mission is to help you look for, and find, the light. This is Karen’s story from a 5-year-old told she had no aptitude for art to a woman whose entire life is about making it. Some things we talk about her first blog, her first book, and her first time making money from her art 3 questions to ask to figure out exactly out who you are using art to speak up and creativity to make change the value of diversity and the beauty of difference when to share your creativity with those you love (and when to wait) and how Karen launched herself and into the paid world of public speaking and a career in creativity

Karen Walrond is an author, photographer, speaker, and former attorney who left her career in law after her body signaled to her that she needed a change. She listed the things she loves to do and paved her own path to success. Now, she’s a published author, paid public speaker, and curator of the blog Chookooloonks, which features her writings and photography. Show Notes: https://whitneyjohnson.com/karen-walrond/

Karen Walrond is back at How She Really Does It. Join us as we talk about the importance to celebrate and why we believe we don’t celebrate. It’s real and juicy in this conversation. In fact I may be suffering from a bit of a vulnerability hangover. The beauty of crafting celebrations for yourself + others. ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this conversation we discuss: Importance of celebrating Why don’t we celebrate more? Celebrate our friendships Celebrate ordinary moments Connection + Belonging Invitation vs. Obligation Simple to complex – you decide Who you invite is someone who lights you up. ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Karen’s blogpost on celebrations Karen’s books fondue pot Thank You for Listening! There are a lot of podcasts you could be listening to today, and you chose mine. I am filled with gratitude for being a part of your day. If you received value today s show: Leave an honest review on iTunes review. Your ratings and reviews help out the show and I read each one and give shout outs at the end of the show to each reviewer. Subscribe on iTunes to the show. Subscribe to the newsletter + email me to tell me what is the most useful from each interview for you. Thanks for listening to How She Really Does It, the place where inspiration + possibility meet. I appreciate your emails about the show + its impact on your life. I look forward to serving you with this show! Thank you Karen for unpacking the importance and the fears of celebrating. Here is to a new fondue pot for the wonderful conversation and your great insight. Until next time, enjoy learning. I am smiling big for you! smiling, The post Celebrations with Karen Walrond appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

This special edition episode is powered by Dove Real Beauty Productions. To celebrate its 60th Anniversary at the Mom 2.0 Summit, we are creating conversations with inspiring women around the evolution of self-discovery and the definition of real beauty. Karen Walrond is an author, photographer, a former attorney, and engineer, a speaker, AND a coach; the perfect example of the “Yes, AND” woman. She has a gift for helping people find the beauty both inside and around us and which has e a huge impact on our self-esteem. In this episode, Jess and Karen discuss how she helps women and girls learn to thrive through their passions, leadership, and self-motivation.

She's an attorney, speaker, photographer, author, and leadership coach. And yet Karen Walrond still finds time to be the creative mind behind the award-winning website, Chookooloonks. We were honored to have our friend and Island Sistren chat with us about the beauty of different, why adventure is important to thriving in life, and why she will never get enough of British actor Martin Freeman. 

So seriously, what is up with the fear of, and stigma around, aging? We all age, so why not embrace it fully? In Episode 76, Christine and Asha talk with Karen Walrond (in person at the BE Conference in Austin) about her photo project focused on women over 40 (and how it evolved into a book), embracing age, intention setting and life mission statements, finding light in the world, and how thriving is a way you move through life. + + + + + Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest are the co-authors of MINIMALIST PARENTING and the award-winning bloggers behind BostonMamas.com (CK) and ParentHacks.com (AD). You’ll find the show notes for this episode, including links to resources we’ve mentioned, at http://edityourlifeshow.com. Do you have a question, comment, or show topic idea for us? Would you like to sponsor an upcoming episode? We’d love to hear from you. Send an email to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com, or leave a comment at facebook.com/edityourlifeshow.

Guest co-host Karen Walrond is back. Yes it’s the 21st Century, but sexism in the workplace still lives on. You need to realize who in your life has your back ~Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this conversation we discuss: Koren’s story Proud + who are the people who matter Race + Sexism Belief Systems What is really going on? ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Karen s website Other conversations with Karen Permission + Boundaries Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 1 Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 2 Taking Care of Yourself with Karen Walrond Money + Love + Fear with Karen Walrond I appreciate your iTunes reviews. Thank you! If you find How She Really Does It makes an impact on your life, please leave a comment or a rating for the show at iTunes. Your review helps spread the word about the show + is always appreciated by me. Thanks for listening to How She Really Does It, the place where inspiration + possibility meet. I so appreciate your emails about the show + it s impact on your life. I look forward to serving you with this show! Thanks for Listening! Karen thank you for being willing to go there and talk about money with me. Love your new state of curiosity! smiling, The post Sexism in the Workplace appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

What does it mean to really thrive in your life? Karen Walrond has an idea…she is a photographer, speaker, and author of “The Beauty of Different,” as well as the award winning photo blog “Chookooloonks,” which focuses on living your life with intention and adventure. In today’s episode, Jess and Karen dive deep into how we can gain wisdom from all areas of our lives: from beauty to aging, loss and break ups, career highs and lows. Together they are reinventing what it means to thrive.

Guest co-host Karen Walrond is back. We discuss a really important topic in this conversation Thinking for yourself. Oh I’m not the worst person he has ever seen! ~Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this conversation we discuss: Money scares Karen – find out why? The beauty in the mess Not talking about money Panic is a great ignitor Tools to create wealth Change your money story What is enough? No despair when things are tough. ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Karen s website Other conversations with Karen Permission + Boundaries Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 1 Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 2 Taking Care of Yourself with Karen Walrond Interview with Zac Bissonnette about College + Debt The Millionaire Next Door – my favorite money book of all time! I appreciate your iTunes reviews. Thank you! If you find How She Really Does It makes an impact on your life, please leave a comment or a rating for the show at iTunes. Your review helps spread the word about the show + is always appreciated by me. Thanks for listening to How She Really Does It, the place where inspiration + possibility meet. I so appreciate your emails about the show + it s impact on your life. I look forward to serving you with this show! Thanks for Listening! Karen thank you for being willing to go there and talk about money with me. Love your new state of curiosity! smiling, The post Money Love + Fear appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Guest co-host Karen Walrond is back. We discuss a really important topic in this conversation – Thinking for yourself. You do you! ~Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this conversation we discuss: Being a multi-layered person Validation Rooted in your own values What food works for your body What you think beauty is in your eyes Most of us come to who we are because of our experiences + our story. ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Karen s website Other conversations with Karen Permission + Boundaries Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 1 Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 2 Taking Care of Yourself with Karen Walrond I appreciate the iTunes reviews. Thank you! If you find How She Really Does It makes an impact on your life, please leave a comment or a rating for the show at iTunes. Your review helps spread the word about the show + is always appreciated by me. Thanks for listening to How She Really Does It, the place where inspiration + possibility meet. I so appreciate your emails about the show + it s impact on your life. I look forward to serving you with this show! Thanks for Listening! Karen so good to talk with you! Thank you for joining me! smiling, The post Think for Yourself appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Guest co-host Karen Walrond is back and we are talking about after all the hoopla of “close out the year” + New Year’s resolutions. What about those gray days that come up? Or when you did all the work but and are waiting for the results. There’s no right way out but through. ~Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this conversation we discuss: After the New Year push… The January Greys Re-entry White space Mission, Motto and Values Hard knocks are teachers in your life. Doing everything right and then waiting for the success. Where is it? Trust the process Take Stock 4 days a year. ~ Koren, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Karen s website Other conversations with Karen Permission + Boundaries Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 1 Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 2 Taking Care of Yourself with Karen Walrond I appreciate the iTunes reviews. Thank you! If you find How She Really Does It makes an impact on your life, please leave a comment or a rating for the show at iTunes. Your review helps spread the word about the show + is always appreciated by me. Thanks for listening to How She Really Does It, the place where inspiration + possibility meet. I so appreciate your emails about the show + it s impact on your life. I look forward to serving you with this show! Thanks for Listening! Karen so good to talk with you! Thank you for joining me! smiling, The post Three Weeks into the New Year….Now What? appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Remember my delightful guest and now friend Karen Walrond. She was the Chief of Staff of a fortune 200 company and now is a creative entrepreneur and speaker. Karen is one of my guest co-hosts where we get to have delicious conversations. This show’s topic is about taking care of yourself. Yes I realize that can be a shame trigger for you. Listen to what we have to say…. Am I doing it right? ~Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this conversation we discuss: Am I doing it right? What does it look like for ourselves? Being Aware + Awake Courageous + Authentic Conversations Happiness + Joy The key to living a joyful life Karen s most important self-care…. If you don’t put yourself on your list, where do you show up? ~ Koren, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Karen s website Other conversations with Karen Permission + Boundaries Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 1 Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 2 I appreciate the iTunes reviews. Thank you! If you find How She Really Does It makes an impact on your life, please leave a comment or a rating for the show at iTunes. Your review helps spread the word about the show + is always appreciated by me. Thanks for listening to How She Really Does It, the place where inspiration + possibility meet. I so appreciate your emails about the show + it s impact on your life. I look forward to serving you with this show! Thanks for Listening! Karen so good to talk with you! Thank you for joining me! smiling, The post Taking Care of Yourself with Karen Walrond appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Karen Walrond is a speaker, photographer, and author. Karen has been a guest on this show before as we discussed her personal journey from being the Chief Counsel and Chief of Staff of a Fortune 200 company to becoming an entrepreneur and creating a life that is in line with her values and priorities. Today we talk about permission and boundaries – some of my favorite topics. Enjoy the conversation and I will circle back at the end. Thanks for listening. What would I tell my best friend if she told me what I am feeling right now? ~Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this conversation we discuss: Permission Olympic Shaming Stopping the Shame Spiral Shame Resilience Treat self with love Hardwired Journaling Permission + Boundaries I give myself permission that it’s okay to have boundaries. ~ Koren, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Karen’s website Karen’s blogpost – Permission I appreciate the iTunes reviews. Thank you! If you find How She Really Does It makes an impact on your life, please leave a comment or a rating for the show at iTunes. Your review helps spread the word about the show + is always appreciated by me. Thanks for listening to How She Really Does It, the place where inspiration + possibility meet. I so appreciate your emails about the show + it s impact on your life. I look forward to serving you with this show! Thanks for Listening! Karen so good to talk with you! Thank you for joining me! smiling, The post Permission + Boundaries with Karen Walrond appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

BGC ANNOUNCEMENTS * Welcome to the tenth episode of the Boss Girl Creative Podcast!! Today I'm interviewing Rachel Matthews from A Southern Fairytale. Have comments or questions? Tweet/IG using the hashtag #BOSSGIRLQA or call in: (707) BOSS-GIRL * Have you seen the BGC Intensive?? * Support Boss Girl Creative endeavors by joining the BGC Crew! * Join me on Periscope (@pnkheelspnktrk) on Wednesday nights at 9pm CST for a live Q&A answer session!! Send me your questions through email, phone or #BOSSGIRLQA on Twitter/Instagram * Want a direct link to the podcast feed? Click here. * Use these Hashtags on Social Media: #bossgirlcreative #bossgirlQA EPISODE AT A GLANCE * Overcoming obstacles * Looking back at the beginning * Saying "No" * Easy and hard times as a food blogger * Managing fear in a business * Inspiring BGC * Looking into the future * Current Projects QUOTES BY TAYLOR "I would just rather have someone go find something else to read than cause me problems like you know because we do grow and we do change and that's the nature of any business and that's what we are, we are businesses." Taylor Bradford "I will share whatever I am talking about, [in] the very first paragraph, I will interject whatever personality I have and whatever commentary I have." Taylor Bradford "We are kind of in a solo business even though we have other bloggers that we can go chat with, this is still our solo business, and you need someone that is not in your world to be able to cushion you." Taylor Bradford "You don't really want to burn out because this is your job and this is your business that you have been cultivating for so long but you need to be able to kind of renew yourself somehow and how do you do that well, you almost need to force yourself to take a break in order to recharge and be able to continue to put out the compelling content." Taylor Bradford QUOTES BY RACHEL "Really trying to stay true to why I started doing it and staying true to my own voice instead of trying to get caught up in the fads or things that really don't fall along my voice or my audience or my message which really is a food blog with family on the side." Rachel Matthews "I have found myself saying, ‘well if I just post about this once, then I can kind of maximize on this,' and it never feels authentic to me." Rachel Matthews "She [a reader] had a point that she sees people jumping on band wagons and all of a sudden they go away from the person that she's loved reading, I also went and explained to her well we are all growing and sometimes you read a blog for a long time and then the blog goes on a different path because that is where that blogger has gone." Rachel Matthews "You kind of have to realize that sometimes while they're [readers] there for what the service you're providing, they are not interested in who you are as a person, so that is an interesting line to walk as a food blogger...is how much personal do you get into and how much do you just stay recipes." Rachel Matthews "Closing the door is never a good idea as far as I believe. Always leave it open and I will tell you something, all PR people of all levels and of all companies talk." Rachel Matthews "My love language is food, hands down and doing this has allowed me to pursue photography which has always been a passion of mine but I never thought would be something that I could do further than a side hobby or a tourist." Rachel Matthews "The hardest [part of blogging] is being a business. Not just doing it for fun, really taking the time and doing the research and continually learning and following all the ever loving different changes of every network and every new thing that comes out." Rachel Matthews "Prayer, really, as cliché or trite as that sounds, when I start to feel like I can't do this or questioning myself or really just going ‘oh my gosh is this going to be the right decision, am I doing the best for myself, for my family, for everything'...taking a minute and kind of closing everything down, saying a prayer and sometimes going to my husband and saying, ‘okay, help me, let's talk,' because he is my biggest sounding board but he's also my biggest supporter." Rachel Matthews "Many more spouses are coming to conferences and seeing the space and getting to understand what happens, and seeing the power behind it. And also for how far that this space has come, and how many people are coming out of this with radio shows and TV shows and books, cookbooks, all of these amazing experiences and the way that they are being kind of rocketed into the stratosphere has really made more people step back and go "oh"." 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Leaving corporate america for solo entrepreneurship. What really happened? Karen Walrond is a writer, photographer, author, and speaker and that s just during working hours. She s also a licensed attorney + an engineer. How did Karen go from being the Chief Counsel of one of the largest software companies in the oil & gas industry and the former Chief of Staff of a Fortune 200 company to author a best-selling book The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit, and the creative mind behind Chookooloonks, aTEDxHouston speaker and a press page that includes appearances on PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com and The Oprah Winfrey Show? Karen is here to share with you her personal transformation. I invite you to consider if this is possible for Karen, what is possible for you? “Anytime I have done something purely for the money, it’s been a disappointment for everyone all around.” ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: The plan versus what really happened Champion worrier –> to channel worry into planning Title self now??? Karen’s personal mission statement Focus + Clarity = Opportunities Viewpoints on retirement now “You need to be clear about what you do.” ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast chookooloonks website Karen s book The Beauty of Different Chris Hadfield Ted talk Marci Alboher interview about slash careers smiling, The post Karen Walrond: Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 2 appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

How does a corporate attorney become a creative entrepreneur? Karen Walrond is a writer, photographer, author, and speaker — and that’s just during working hours. She’s also a licensed attorney + an engineer. How did Karen go from being the Chief Counsel of one of the largest software companies in the oil & gas industry and the former Chief of Staff of a Fortune 200 company to author a best-selling book The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit, and the creative mind behind Chookooloonks, aTEDxHouston speaker and a press page that includes appearances on PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com and The Oprah Winfrey Show? Karen is here to share with you her personal transformation. I invite you to consider if this is possible for Karen, what is possible for you? “Sometimes leaps really aren’t leaps.” ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: Practical – lawyer/engineer/fortune 200 company | Not practical creative entrepreneur – how did you ignore the rules society tells us? Trusting your intuition + knowing when it’s time… Laying the foundation for career change + realities of adult responsibilities. How Karen will combine her knowledge of law with her passion from being a creative entrepreneur. What feminism really means for Karen –> “the right to determine your life” The importance of practice. There are possibilities + decisions, not blueprints The plan versus what really happened. “Everything is figureoutable!” ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast chookooloonks website Karen’s book The Beauty of Different Leaps don’t have to be leaps: how to change your life by simple steps smiling, The post Karen Walrond: Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 1 appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Gayla Trail of YouGrowGirl.com chats with new gardener Karen Walrond.

Karen Walrond whose book is titled, The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit. She is a former engineer and a current (though non-practicing) attorney. These days, Karen combines her extensive executive corporate experience with her photography, writing and digital desktop skills to develop articles, online essays, digital stories and marketing pieces. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, including having covered topics as varied as parenthood, social media and women in leadership. She has appeared on both local and national television shows and other news media, including being quoted on CNN.com and making an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is known to take random self-portraits in mirrors in her entryway. Karen is the author of Chookooloonks, an award-winning photoblog. Her fine art photography pieces and projects have been included in exhibits around the country. She is a contributor to the book Expressive Photography: A Shutter Sisters' Guide to Shooting from the Heart, a guide for beginning and intermediate photographers for adding heart and soul to their imagery. Karen's writing, images and other projects have been featured on CNN.com, Good Housekeeping and Wondertime magazines among others. Karen's new book, The Beauty of Different, is a chronicle of imagery and portraiture, combined with written essays and observations on the concept that what makes us different makes us beautiful -- and may even be the source of our superpowers. It is available from Bright Sky Press, Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Karen is originally from Trinidad & Tobago, but currently lives in Houston, Texas with Marcus (her English husband), Alex (her American daughter), and Rufus the Wonderdog. She holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston.

Karen Walrond from chookooloonks.com asks our experts for help in figuring out if her daughter is really sick or just faking it to stay home form school. Our experts Betsy Brown Braun, Tori Kropp and Ann Douglas give insight as to why your child may be faking, symptoms you should look for that would warrant keeping your child home from school and what steps you should take if you must leave a sick child with a sitter.

Karen Walrond from chookooloonks.com asks our experts for help in figuring out if her daughter is really sick or just faking it to stay home form school. Our experts Betsy Brown Braun, Tori Kropp and Ann Douglas give insight as to why your child may be faking, symptoms you should look for that would warrant keeping your child home from school and what steps you should take if you must leave a sick child with a sitter.