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Karen Walrond

Author, Chookooloonks Media LLC

My latest book, The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, is all about how activism and joy aren't mutually exclusive; they may, in fact, be inextricable. My 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. 

As a consultant and coach, I use empirical, research-based principles of courage, vulnerability, authenticity and positive psychology, to help activists, sustainability professionals, diversity, equity & inclusion executives, and nonprofit entrepreneurs do good and make light. I do this by helping people build leadership, empathy and communication skills, through coaching sessions, keynotes, courses and books, all so that they can change the world.

I'm a sought-after keynote and TEDx speaker, and have spoken around the United States and abroad to individuals and organizations on the topics of leadership development, the magic of creativity, the valuing of cultural and racial diversity and inclusion, and the power of social media.

And finally, as an avid photographer and journaler, I use 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.


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