are you ready to make light?
You’ve come to the right place.
A world where each person has the capacity to create and curate their best self, free from societal, cultural, and capitalistic expectations that prey on their feeling smaller than the radiant being they're designed to be, is not only possible, it's achievable.
In times that are often dark, we are called to make light.
And together we can make the world brighter.
I'm Karen Walrond
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR :: SPEAKER :: WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
I help people and organizations cultivate and practice value-centered, compassionate leadership. As an author, speaker, and coach trained in positive psychology, I help folks find greater satisfaction, purpose, and meaning in their lives through the practice of courage, gratitude, and compassion. And my work is guided by the following beliefs:
I believe that diversity, inclusion, and justice are the goals, and that kindness is a power move. I believe anger is a powerful spark, but dangerous fuel. I believe gratitude, beauty, and joy are basic human needs, and expressing them unapologetically reminds us what we’re fighting for. I believe every soul on this earth is worthy of respect and dignity. I believe that living offline is way more important than performing online. And I believe in the duty of using our gifts to make the world brighter for others.
the books
remember your light.
My books will inspire you to look within yourself for the truth of your own light. Each book illustrates and reminds us all that our uniqueness, skills, and stories have the power to connect with ourselves and with others in the most beautifully different, radiant, brilliant ways.
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we are more powerful than we realize.
"They" would have us believe that joy, compassion, and kindness are rare and elusive. "They" are wrong.
In writing my books I've interviewed hundreds of people, including peace activists, corporate executives, faith leaders and more, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's this:
The power that we each possess to make the world brighter is immeasurable. The problem is that we're told we are powerless.
But we can shift our perspective: through one-on-one virtual coaching, in-person retreats, and even keynotes, I've helped hundreds of people discover their own gifts and reignite their commitment to infuse their lives with meaning and purpose.
And I'd love to work with you, too.
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THE MISSION
I'm on a mission
to create
a kindness revolution.
I believe when a critical number of us create and curate light-filled lives, show each other (and ourselves) kindness and compassion, and commit to making the world brighter, we can change the world.
The Make Light Revolution is ultimately about awaking us all to the gifts, strengths, and beauty we each have in our lives, and harnessing meaning and purpose as we use them.
I hope you join me.
LET'S MAKE LIGHT TOGETHER →
ONLINE COURSES
self-discovery on your own time.
Prefer to explore in the comfort of your own home? I got you: I'm now offering self-paced online courses, where you'll be able to unearth your own gifts, skills and capacity to help make the world brighter from your cozy living. The online course include journal prompts, video explanations, and even a live Zoom call or two!
COMING SOON!
“Through her writing and photography, Karen inspires us to claim our voices and own the parts of us that make us authentic, beautiful, and strong. What makes Karen's work so compelling is that she walks the talk -- she lives the principles that she shares with us.”
– BRENE BROWN, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
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The HOW TO MAKE LIGHT Handbook
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