S2E6 : Karen Walrond | Joy & Activism

Artist Care and Feeding

Karen Walrond is a writer, photographer, lawyer, author, and leadership and activism coach—a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained in Brené Brown's work on vulnerability, courage, shame-resilience and worthiness, as well as in positive psychology coaching from the Wholebeing Institute.
She 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. Karen's latest book, The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, will be published by Broadleaf Books in November 2021. She also has contributed both photographs and essays to books on self expression and faith, including Disquiet Time: Rants and Reflections on the Good Book by the Skeptical, the Faithful, and a Few Scoundrels, a compendium co-edited by Cathleen Falsani. Find Karen's Books HERE
​Karen is a sought-after keynote and TEDx speaker, who has spoken to small groups, as well as audiences comprised of thousands. Karen has spoken throughout the United States and abroad on the topic of thriving through leadership development, the magic of creativity, the value of cultural and racial diversity and inclusion, and the power of social media. She has appeared on both local and national television and in other news media, including PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center, and remains an active member of the State Bar of Texas. Karen was one of 2016's 40 over 40 Women to Watch, as well as one of YWCA-Houston's 2016 Outstanding Women of the Year.
Karen's website: Chookooloonks.com
Karen on Twitter: @Chookooloonks
Karen on Instagram: @HeyChookooloonks
Karen's Podcast: The Make Light Show