AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND LEADERSHIP COACH :: KAREN WALRONDTHE MAKE LIGHT SHOWBLOGABOUTSHOPECOURSESFEES About Karen Karen is an author, activism & leadership coach, speaker & photographer. My latest book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, to be published Fall 2021, 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 BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKSREVOLUTIONARY LOVEBROTHERS AND SISTERSCAMERA AS SELF-CAREPUTTING DOWN NEW ROOTSTBT KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS. author • activism coach • lightmaker. Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen Coaching Speaking. CHOOKOOLOONKS. a journal about making light by karen walrond. Subscribe. a little list of good things. Featuring a eulogy, a Caribbean font, and funky Japanese trip-hop. Read More. SPEAKING — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Scroll. Karen is a nationally-recognized speaker, author & workshop facilitator. From intimate gatherings and workshops, to town halls attended by hundreds, I can tailor a message specific to your organization's needs. I've spoken on topics that include self-empowerment, creativity and innovation. I've spoken extensively on leadership, ethics ABOUT — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Karen Walrond is a coach, speaker, author & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm a leadership coach and an author, holding a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor from

the

CAUSES — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Causes. The word activist is a loaded one: it brings to mind violent images of protesters getting tear-gassed, or set on by police dogs.. But I believe that activism doesn’t have to be dangerous in order to be impactful. It can be quieter.

SPARK STATEMENTS

A Spark Statement is like a mission statement — a declaration of what ignites you to do good and make light, in your work, in your community and in your world. It’s an expression of your purpose and an affirmation of how you want to move in the world. MY spark STATEMENT. I believe in the interconnectedness of all who inhabit our

planet.

TOP 10 REASONS WHY BEING 40-SOMETHING ROCKS Don't believe the hype, folks. And so, in honour of Susannah's birthday; also, to simply put some media out there that establishes not only is there nothing wrong with being in your 40s, but rather it's actually a freaking blessing, here are: top 10 reasons why your 40s totally rock. 1. You're old enough to be taken seriously. A LITTLE LIST OF GOOD THINGS I’ve seen some good things these past few days! Like these: • I had some productive meetings (including ones related to The Lightmaker’s Manifesto — have you preordered your copy yet?), and going through my archives, I found the image above, and it made me

smile.

THE BEAUTY OF DIFFERENT: OBSERVATIONS OF A CONFIDENT Constantly bombarded with messages on how to think, how to feel, how to look, it can be very easy to fall into the mindset that we somehow fail as individuals, that we are not enough. But the truth is, those aspects of ourselves that make us individuals are actually the source of our own magic. Kare BANANA BREAD, TRINI-STYLE (OR WHEN GOOD BANANAS GO BAD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celcius). 2 . In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas up as finely as possible with the back of a fork. Mix in the melted butter (it's better to do all the mixing by hand, rather than using a mixer, but knock yourself out). 3 . Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. 4 . AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND LEADERSHIP COACH :: KAREN WALRONDTHE MAKE LIGHT SHOWBLOGABOUTSHOPECOURSESFEES About Karen Karen is an author, activism & leadership coach, speaker & photographer. My latest book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, to be published Fall 2021, 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 BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKSREVOLUTIONARY LOVEBROTHERS AND SISTERSCAMERA AS SELF-CAREPUTTING DOWN NEW ROOTSTBT KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS. author • activism coach • lightmaker. Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen Coaching Speaking. CHOOKOOLOONKS. a journal about making light by karen walrond. Subscribe. a little list of good things. Featuring a eulogy, a Caribbean font, and funky Japanese trip-hop. Read More. SPEAKING — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Scroll. Karen is a nationally-recognized speaker, author & workshop facilitator. From intimate gatherings and workshops, to town halls attended by hundreds, I can tailor a message specific to your organization's needs. I've spoken on topics that include self-empowerment, creativity and innovation. I've spoken extensively on leadership, ethics ABOUT — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Karen Walrond is a coach, speaker, author & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm a leadership coach and an author, holding a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor from

the

CAUSES — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Causes. The word activist is a loaded one: it brings to mind violent images of protesters getting tear-gassed, or set on by police dogs.. But I believe that activism doesn’t have to be dangerous in order to be impactful. It can be quieter.

SPARK STATEMENTS

A Spark Statement is like a mission statement — a declaration of what ignites you to do good and make light, in your work, in your community and in your world. It’s an expression of your purpose and an affirmation of how you want to move in the world. MY spark STATEMENT. I believe in the interconnectedness of all who inhabit our

planet.

TOP 10 REASONS WHY BEING 40-SOMETHING ROCKS Don't believe the hype, folks. And so, in honour of Susannah's birthday; also, to simply put some media out there that establishes not only is there nothing wrong with being in your 40s, but rather it's actually a freaking blessing, here are: top 10 reasons why your 40s totally rock. 1. You're old enough to be taken seriously. A LITTLE LIST OF GOOD THINGS I’ve seen some good things these past few days! Like these: • I had some productive meetings (including ones related to The Lightmaker’s Manifesto — have you preordered your copy yet?), and going through my archives, I found the image above, and it made me

smile.

THE BEAUTY OF DIFFERENT: OBSERVATIONS OF A CONFIDENT Constantly bombarded with messages on how to think, how to feel, how to look, it can be very easy to fall into the mindset that we somehow fail as individuals, that we are not enough. But the truth is, those aspects of ourselves that make us individuals are actually the source of our own magic. Kare BANANA BREAD, TRINI-STYLE (OR WHEN GOOD BANANAS GO BAD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celcius). 2 . In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas up as finely as possible with the back of a fork. Mix in the melted butter (it's better to do all the mixing by hand, rather than using a mixer, but knock yourself out). 3 . Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. 4 . PODCAST — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Season 5 Karen Walrond October 20, 2019 Leadership, Life Comment. how to stay encouraged when the world's a dumpster fire: make light season 5 episode 1. Staying encouraged when the world is discouraging can be a bit of a trick. Here’s how. Read More. Season 5 Karen Walrond October 7, 2019 Activism, Leadership Comment. BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS chookooloonks. Activist (and personal hero) Bryan Stevenson often invites us to “get proximate” — listen and share stories so that we call all understand how interconnected we all are. Here on the Chookooloonks blog, I share stories and observations from my life, and I hope you’ll share stories of yours in the comments, so we can “get proximate” to each other. CAUSES — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Causes. The word activist is a loaded one: it brings to mind violent images of protesters getting tear-gassed, or set on by police dogs.. But I believe that activism doesn’t have to be dangerous in order to be impactful. It can be quieter. ACTIVISIM AND LEADERSHIP COACHING the coaching process. Coaching is all about unlocking your potential to maximize your own success.Unlike therapy, which tends to be retrospective and focuses on a psychological issue that undermines the ability to function in healthy and adaptive ways, our coaching work together will be more about the present and future, focusing on your goals and drawing on your potential, strengths and CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES! There was cake. Because it ain’t a party unless there’s case. On an unusually chilly April day in Houston, there was so much warmth. Here’s to connections and celebrations, and to tenacity and resilience. And to bell-ringing. Loud, unfettered bell-ringing. (Also, eff cancer.) Soundtrack: Iko Iko as performed by Dr. John. Iko Iko. STAR COLLECTIVE INFO The Star Collective is a group coaching, masterminding, networking experience for people who are big on using their superpowers to live a meaningful, purposeful and value-driven life. This is going to be a very small group, for about 10 people who are willing to commit to 7 months of learning and working together, as we workshop our goals. MY WORD OF THE YEAR PRACTICE That additional definition felt like it added more purpose to the word, and so I was even more inspired to keep it.). This year, the search for the definition of the word BRIGHT was particularly productive: BRIGHT: shining, glowing in appearance; intelligent; hopeful; joyful; famous, outstanding; vivid in colour. I loved this.

YOU ARE WHO I LOVE

You are who I love, mothering the dogs, standing with horses. You in brightness and in darkness, throwing your head back as you laugh, kissing your hand. You carrying the berbere from the mill, and the jug of oil pressed from the olives of the trees you belong to. You studying stars, you are who I THE BEAUTY OF DIFFERENT: OBSERVATIONS OF A CONFIDENT Constantly bombarded with messages on how to think, how to feel, how to look, it can be very easy to fall into the mindset that we somehow fail as individuals, that we are not enough. But the truth is, those aspects of ourselves that make us individuals are actually the source of our own magic. Kare WOLGAN VALLEY (& 'ROOS!) Let me just state up front: Wolgan Valley Resort, our home for the last 2 nights of our trip to Australia, is about as fabulously five-star as a resort can get.Located in the Blue Mountains, it is a very exclusive, all-inclusive getaway, with each perfectly-appointed suite actually a free-standing cabin, having its own private pool, beautiful linens, fireplace. AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND LEADERSHIP COACH :: KAREN WALRONDTHE MAKE LIGHT SHOWBLOGABOUTSHOPECOURSESFEES About Karen Karen is an author, activism & leadership coach, speaker & photographer. My latest book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, to be published Fall 2021, 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 BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKSREVOLUTIONARY LOVEBROTHERS AND SISTERSPUTTING DOWN NEW ROOTSTBTIN MEMORIAM KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS. author • activism coach • lightmaker. Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen Coaching Speaking. CHOOKOOLOONKS. a journal about making light by karen walrond. Subscribe. a little list of good things. Featuring a eulogy, a Caribbean font, and funky Japanese trip-hop. Read More. PODCAST — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Season 5 Karen Walrond October 20, 2019 Leadership, Life Comment. how to stay encouraged when the world's a dumpster fire: make light season 5 episode 1. Staying encouraged when the world is discouraging can be a bit of a trick. Here’s how. Read More. Season 5 Karen Walrond October 7, 2019 Activism, Leadership Comment.

ABOUT KAREN

Scroll. Karen Walrond. is an author, coach, speaker & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm 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. SPEAKING — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Scroll. Karen is a nationally-recognized speaker, author & workshop facilitator. From intimate gatherings and workshops, to town halls attended by hundreds, I can tailor a message specific to your organization's needs. I've spoken on topics that include self-empowerment, creativity and innovation. I've spoken extensively on leadership, ethics ABOUT — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Karen Walrond is a coach, speaker, author & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm a leadership coach and an author, holding a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor from

the

SPARK STATEMENTS

A Spark Statement is like a mission statement — a declaration of what ignites you to do good and make light, in your work, in your community and in your world. It’s an expression of your purpose and an affirmation of how you want to move in the world. MY spark STATEMENT. I believe in the interconnectedness of all who inhabit our

planet.

TOP 10 REASONS WHY BEING 40-SOMETHING ROCKS Don't believe the hype, folks. And so, in honour of Susannah's birthday; also, to simply put some media out there that establishes not only is there nothing wrong with being in your 40s, but rather it's actually a freaking blessing, here are: top 10 reasons why your 40s totally rock. 1. You're old enough to be taken seriously.

WORK WITH KAREN

KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen BANANA BREAD, TRINI-STYLE (OR WHEN GOOD BANANAS GO BAD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celcius). 2 . In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas up as finely as possible with the back of a fork. Mix in the melted butter (it's better to do all the mixing by hand, rather than using a mixer, but knock yourself out). 3 . Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. 4 . AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND LEADERSHIP COACH :: KAREN WALRONDTHE MAKE LIGHT SHOWBLOGABOUTSHOPECOURSESFEES About Karen Karen is an author, activism & leadership coach, speaker & photographer. My latest book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, to be published Fall 2021, 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 BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKSREVOLUTIONARY LOVEBROTHERS AND SISTERSPUTTING DOWN NEW ROOTSTBTIN MEMORIAM KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS. author • activism coach • lightmaker. Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen Coaching Speaking. CHOOKOOLOONKS. a journal about making light by karen walrond. Subscribe. a little list of good things. Featuring a eulogy, a Caribbean font, and funky Japanese trip-hop. Read More. PODCAST — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Season 5 Karen Walrond October 20, 2019 Leadership, Life Comment. how to stay encouraged when the world's a dumpster fire: make light season 5 episode 1. Staying encouraged when the world is discouraging can be a bit of a trick. Here’s how. Read More. Season 5 Karen Walrond October 7, 2019 Activism, Leadership Comment.

ABOUT KAREN

Scroll. Karen Walrond. is an author, coach, speaker & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm 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. SPEAKING — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Scroll. Karen is a nationally-recognized speaker, author & workshop facilitator. From intimate gatherings and workshops, to town halls attended by hundreds, I can tailor a message specific to your organization's needs. I've spoken on topics that include self-empowerment, creativity and innovation. I've spoken extensively on leadership, ethics ABOUT — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Karen Walrond is a coach, speaker, author & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm a leadership coach and an author, holding a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor from

the

SPARK STATEMENTS

A Spark Statement is like a mission statement — a declaration of what ignites you to do good and make light, in your work, in your community and in your world. It’s an expression of your purpose and an affirmation of how you want to move in the world. MY spark STATEMENT. I believe in the interconnectedness of all who inhabit our

planet.

TOP 10 REASONS WHY BEING 40-SOMETHING ROCKS Don't believe the hype, folks. And so, in honour of Susannah's birthday; also, to simply put some media out there that establishes not only is there nothing wrong with being in your 40s, but rather it's actually a freaking blessing, here are: top 10 reasons why your 40s totally rock. 1. You're old enough to be taken seriously.

WORK WITH KAREN

KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen BANANA BREAD, TRINI-STYLE (OR WHEN GOOD BANANAS GO BAD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celcius). 2 . In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas up as finely as possible with the back of a fork. Mix in the melted butter (it's better to do all the mixing by hand, rather than using a mixer, but knock yourself out). 3 . Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. 4 . BOOKS — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Karen Walrond is the author of the bestselling book The Beauty of Different and a contributing author to the books Disquiet Time and Expressive Photography. Her new book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto, will be published by Broadleaf Books in Fall 2021. PODCAST — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Season 5 Karen Walrond October 20, 2019 Leadership, Life Comment. how to stay encouraged when the world's a dumpster fire: make light season 5 episode 1. Staying encouraged when the world is discouraging can be a bit of a trick. Here’s how. Read More. Season 5 Karen Walrond October 7, 2019 Activism, Leadership Comment. BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS chookooloonks. Activist (and personal hero) Bryan Stevenson often invites us to “get proximate” — listen and share stories so that we call all understand how interconnected we all are. Here on the Chookooloonks blog, I share stories and observations from my life, and I hope you’ll share stories of yours in the comments, so we can “get proximate” to each other. SPEAKING — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Scroll. Karen is a nationally-recognized speaker, author & workshop facilitator. From intimate gatherings and workshops, to town halls attended by hundreds, I can tailor a message specific to your organization's needs. I've spoken on topics that include self-empowerment, creativity and innovation. I've spoken extensively on leadership, ethics CAUSES — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Causes. The word activist is a loaded one: it brings to mind violent images of protesters getting tear-gassed, or set on by police dogs.. But I believe that activism doesn’t have to be dangerous in order to be impactful. It can be quieter. SEARCH — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS If it's there, we'll find it. calendar. Scroll through the calendar below to see what blog post was published on any given date. category. If you're looking for blog posts around a particular category, click any category name in the cloud below to find them. a little list of A LITTLE LIST OF GOOD THINGS I’ve seen some good things these past few days! Like these: • I had some productive meetings (including ones related to The Lightmaker’s Manifesto — have you preordered your copy yet?), and going through my archives, I found the image above, and it made me

smile.

#SHUTTERHAPPY! A 21-DAY PHOTO MEDITATION FOR CULTIVATING I am a huge fan of gratitude, and I think the practice of doing so helps us curate a joyful life. One of the realizations I've come to over the years is that my camera is an amazing tool for capturing joy -- often without thinking about it. They say it takes 21 days to make

a habit; &

YOU ARE WHO I LOVE

You are who I love, mothering the dogs, standing with horses. You in brightness and in darkness, throwing your head back as you laugh, kissing your hand. You carrying the berbere from the mill, and the jug of oil pressed from the olives of the trees you belong to. You studying stars, you are who I TIPS FOR SETTING UP AN AWESOME HOME OFFICE: MAKE LIGHT chookooloonks :: discover your superpowers :: karen walrond. tips for setting up an awesome home office: make light season 5, episode 13. Last week, I shared my top 5 tips to master working from home — in this week’s Make Light episode, I flesh that out a bit. Click here or the arrow below to listen (and click here for the show notes ): AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND LEADERSHIP COACH :: KAREN WALRONDTHE MAKE LIGHT SHOWBLOGABOUTSHOPECOURSESFEES About Karen Karen is an author, activism & leadership coach, speaker & photographer. My latest book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, to be published Fall 2021, 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 BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKSREVOLUTIONARY LOVEAT THE BE CONFERENCEBROTHERS AND SISTERSPUTTING DOWN NEW ROOTSTBT KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS. author • activism coach • lightmaker. Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen Coaching Speaking. CHOOKOOLOONKS. a journal about making light by karen walrond. Subscribe. a little list of good things. Featuring a eulogy, a Caribbean font, and funky Japanese trip-hop. Read More. PODCAST — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Season 5 Karen Walrond October 20, 2019 Leadership, Life Comment. how to stay encouraged when the world's a dumpster fire: make light season 5 episode 1. Staying encouraged when the world is discouraging can be a bit of a trick. Here’s how. Read More. Season 5 Karen Walrond October 7, 2019 Activism, Leadership Comment.

ABOUT KAREN

Scroll. Karen Walrond. is an author, coach, speaker & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm 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. SPEAKING — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Scroll. Karen is a nationally-recognized speaker, author & workshop facilitator. From intimate gatherings and workshops, to town halls attended by hundreds, I can tailor a message specific to your organization's needs. I've spoken on topics that include self-empowerment, creativity and innovation. I've spoken extensively on leadership, ethics ABOUT — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Karen Walrond is a coach, speaker, author & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm a leadership coach and an author, holding a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor from

the

SPARK STATEMENTS

A Spark Statement is like a mission statement — a declaration of what ignites you to do good and make light, in your work, in your community and in your world. It’s an expression of your purpose and an affirmation of how you want to move in the world. MY spark STATEMENT. I believe in the interconnectedness of all who inhabit our

planet.

TOP 10 REASONS WHY BEING 40-SOMETHING ROCKS Don't believe the hype, folks. And so, in honour of Susannah's birthday; also, to simply put some media out there that establishes not only is there nothing wrong with being in your 40s, but rather it's actually a freaking blessing, here are: top 10 reasons why your 40s totally rock. 1. You're old enough to be taken seriously.

WORK WITH KAREN

KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen BANANA BREAD, TRINI-STYLE (OR WHEN GOOD BANANAS GO BAD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celcius). 2 . In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas up as finely as possible with the back of a fork. Mix in the melted butter (it's better to do all the mixing by hand, rather than using a mixer, but knock yourself out). 3 . Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. 4 . AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND LEADERSHIP COACH :: KAREN WALRONDTHE MAKE LIGHT SHOWBLOGABOUTSHOPECOURSESFEES About Karen Karen is an author, activism & leadership coach, speaker & photographer. My latest book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, to be published Fall 2021, 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 BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKSREVOLUTIONARY LOVEAT THE BE CONFERENCEBROTHERS AND SISTERSPUTTING DOWN NEW ROOTSTBT KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS. author • activism coach • lightmaker. Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen Coaching Speaking. CHOOKOOLOONKS. a journal about making light by karen walrond. Subscribe. a little list of good things. Featuring a eulogy, a Caribbean font, and funky Japanese trip-hop. Read More. PODCAST — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Season 5 Karen Walrond October 20, 2019 Leadership, Life Comment. how to stay encouraged when the world's a dumpster fire: make light season 5 episode 1. Staying encouraged when the world is discouraging can be a bit of a trick. Here’s how. Read More. Season 5 Karen Walrond October 7, 2019 Activism, Leadership Comment.

ABOUT KAREN

Scroll. Karen Walrond. is an author, coach, speaker & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm 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. SPEAKING — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Scroll. Karen is a nationally-recognized speaker, author & workshop facilitator. From intimate gatherings and workshops, to town halls attended by hundreds, I can tailor a message specific to your organization's needs. I've spoken on topics that include self-empowerment, creativity and innovation. I've spoken extensively on leadership, ethics ABOUT — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Karen Walrond is a coach, speaker, author & attorney. And my mission is to help you name your gifts, attain your goals and make light. I'm a leadership coach and an author, holding a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor from

the

SPARK STATEMENTS

A Spark Statement is like a mission statement — a declaration of what ignites you to do good and make light, in your work, in your community and in your world. It’s an expression of your purpose and an affirmation of how you want to move in the world. MY spark STATEMENT. I believe in the interconnectedness of all who inhabit our

planet.

TOP 10 REASONS WHY BEING 40-SOMETHING ROCKS Don't believe the hype, folks. And so, in honour of Susannah's birthday; also, to simply put some media out there that establishes not only is there nothing wrong with being in your 40s, but rather it's actually a freaking blessing, here are: top 10 reasons why your 40s totally rock. 1. You're old enough to be taken seriously.

WORK WITH KAREN

KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Home About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen About Books Blog Podcast Work With Karen BANANA BREAD, TRINI-STYLE (OR WHEN GOOD BANANAS GO BAD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celcius). 2 . In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas up as finely as possible with the back of a fork. Mix in the melted butter (it's better to do all the mixing by hand, rather than using a mixer, but knock yourself out). 3 . Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. 4 . BOOKS — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Karen Walrond is the author of the bestselling book The Beauty of Different and a contributing author to the books Disquiet Time and Expressive Photography. Her new book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto, will be published by Broadleaf Books in Fall 2021. PODCAST — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Season 5 Karen Walrond October 20, 2019 Leadership, Life Comment. how to stay encouraged when the world's a dumpster fire: make light season 5 episode 1. Staying encouraged when the world is discouraging can be a bit of a trick. Here’s how. Read More. Season 5 Karen Walrond October 7, 2019 Activism, Leadership Comment. BLOG — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS chookooloonks. Activist (and personal hero) Bryan Stevenson often invites us to “get proximate” — listen and share stories so that we call all understand how interconnected we all are. Here on the Chookooloonks blog, I share stories and observations from my life, and I hope you’ll share stories of yours in the comments, so we can “get proximate” to each other. SPEAKING — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Scroll. Karen is a nationally-recognized speaker, author & workshop facilitator. From intimate gatherings and workshops, to town halls attended by hundreds, I can tailor a message specific to your organization's needs. I've spoken on topics that include self-empowerment, creativity and innovation. I've spoken extensively on leadership, ethics CAUSES — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS Causes. The word activist is a loaded one: it brings to mind violent images of protesters getting tear-gassed, or set on by police dogs.. But I believe that activism doesn’t have to be dangerous in order to be impactful. It can be quieter. SEARCH — KAREN WALROND :: CHOOKOOLOONKS If it's there, we'll find it. calendar. Scroll through the calendar below to see what blog post was published on any given date. category. If you're looking for blog posts around a particular category, click any category name in the cloud below to find them. a little list of A LITTLE LIST OF GOOD THINGS I’ve seen some good things these past few days! Like these: • I had some productive meetings (including ones related to The Lightmaker’s Manifesto — have you preordered your copy yet?), and going through my archives, I found the image above, and it made me

smile.

#SHUTTERHAPPY! A 21-DAY PHOTO MEDITATION FOR CULTIVATING I am a huge fan of gratitude, and I think the practice of doing so helps us curate a joyful life. One of the realizations I've come to over the years is that my camera is an amazing tool for capturing joy -- often without thinking about it. They say it takes 21 days to make

a habit; &

TIPS FOR SETTING UP AN AWESOME HOME OFFICE: MAKE LIGHT chookooloonks :: discover your superpowers :: karen walrond. tips for setting up an awesome home office: make light season 5, episode 13. Last week, I shared my top 5 tips to master working from home — in this week’s Make Light episode, I flesh that out a bit. Click here or the arrow below to listen (and click here for the show notes ):

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ABOUT KAREN

KAREN IS A LEADERSHIP COACH, SPEAKER, AUTHOR & PHOTOGRAPHER. _I HELP HIGH-PERFORMING FOLKS FIND PURPOSE IN THEIR WORK AND LIVES__, THROUGH __COACHING SESSIONS_ _, __KEYNOTES_ _,__ __COURSES_

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I'M KAREN WALROND, A CONSULTANT AND COACH WITH A FOCUS ON HELPING YOU BUILD MEANINGFUL BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS SO YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.  USING EMPIRICAL, RESEARCH-BASED PRINCIPLES OF COURAGE, VULNERABILITY, AUTHENTICITY AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, I HELP EXECUTIVES, PROFESSIONALS & ENTREPRENEURS INFUSE PURPOSE IN THEIR LIVES AND BUSINESSES. I'M A SOUGHT-AFTER KEYNOTE AND TEDX SPEAKER

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AND HAVE 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. MY BESTSELLING BOOK, _THE BEAUTY OF DIFFERENT_

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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, 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

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THE MAKE LIGHT SHOW. IT’S ONE THING TO TALK ABOUT “MAKING LIGHT” IN THE ABSTRACT, AND IT’S ANOTHER THING ENTIRELY TO ACTUALLY GO OUT IN THE WORLD AND DO IT. DIG IN TO CHOOKOOLOONKS , THE BLOG WHERE I SHARE MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCES IN EXPLORING WAYS I CAN PRACTICE GRATITUDE, DO GOOD IN THE WORLD AND TAKE CARE OF MYSELF AND MY FAMILY; ALSO, CHECK OUT THE MAKE LIGHT SHOW , WHERE I PROVIDE EVEN MORE CONCRETE TIPS AND TRICKS TO ADD MEANING AND PURPOSE TO YOUR LIFE AND WORK. WORK YOUR PURPOSE, CHANGE THE WORLD, MAKE LIGHT. ------------------------- ------------------------- > “A friend shared the Make Light Show on Facebook, and because I > adore her, I instantly subscribed ...  started listening this > morning as I cleaned up the kitchen. Well, that was 3 hours ago! > I’m feeling like I’ve ‘met’ a kindred spirit who will push > me to become more of who I am and want to be ... thank you!” — reviewer of the make light show podcast -------------------------

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ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, CONSULTING, ECOURSES & RETREATS. _WHETHER YOU'RE __NAVIGATING A DIFFICULT TRANSITION__, OR WANT TO __MAP OUT A REALISTIC PROCESS TOWARD YOUR GOALS__, I CAN HELP._ I'M THE FORMER CHIEF COUNSEL OF LANDMARK GRAPHICS CORPORATION , ONE OF THE LARGEST SOFTWARE COMPANIES IN THE OIL AND GAS  INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS THE FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF OF HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES

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CORPORATION. I AM A CERTIFIED DARING TO LEAD™ FACILITATOR , HAVING BEEN TRAINED IN BRENÉ BROWN 'S WORK ON VULNERABILITY, COURAGE, SHAME-RESILIENCE AND WORTHINESS, INCLUDING THE TEACHINGS OF THE RESEARCH UNDERPINNING HER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BOOKS, _DARING

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_AND _DARE TO LEAD_

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_I'M 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. IN ADDITION, AS A SELF-TAUGHT PHOTOGRAPHER (AND JOURNALING EVANGELIST), I USE CREATIVITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION TO HELP CLIENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE DISCOVER THEIR OWN THEIR GIFTS AND SUPERPOWERS, DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND LEARN HOW TO USE THEM IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS THEM TO _THRIVE_. -------------------------

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------------------------- > “ If you need help figuring out where to go next in your personal > or professional life, how to execute an idea that excites you, or > leaping into new territory, I’d recommend having a convo with > Karen. She asks the type of questions that will get you moving > toward the answers you’re seeking, help you construct the steps > you need to achieve what you’re after, and offer constructive > insight that will propel you forward. Trust me — Karen’s the

> real deal. ”

— A'Driane Nieves, artist, writer & activist -------------------------

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KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS. I AM A SOUGHT-AFTER KEYNOTE SPEAKER ON TOPICS INCLUDING SELF-EMPOWERMENT, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND DIVERSITY.  I'VE SPOKEN AT CORPORATIONS, HIGH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AND MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND MANY OTHER AUDIENCES AROUND THE COUNTRY.  MY TEDXHOUSTON TALK ON THE SUBJECT OF RESONANCE

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"LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT" HAS REACHED OVER 95,000 VIEWERS, AND COUNTING. AUDIENCES VALUE MY ABILITY TO CONNECT THROUGH STORYTELLING AND VIVID IMAGERY, WHILE PROVIDING CONCRETE SOLUTIONS THAT INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS CAN EASILY IMPLEMENT IN THEIR LIVES. ------------------------- Hire Karen for your event ------------------------- > “Karen has the rare ability to engage a large audience just as she > would any intimate conversation. Her humor, intelligence and > remarkable experience are conveyed to a room of 1000 people just as > if we were at the dinner table.” — Bryan Mason, Chief Operating Officer, VSCO -------------------------

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I'VE WRITTEN AND CONTRIBUTED TO SEVERAL BOOKS, ALL OF WHICH INSPIRE YOU TO LOOK INWARDLY, RATHER THAN OUTWARDLY, FOR THE TRUTH.  MY BOOK, _THE BEAUTY OF DIFFERENT_, FEATURES THE PORTRAITS AND STORIES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISCOVERED THEIR SUPERPOWERS AND LEARNED TO THRIVE, AGAINST ALL ODDS.  IN ADDITION, I'VE CONTRIBUTED BOTH ESSAYS AND PHOTOGRAPHS TO OTHER PUBLICATIONS, ON SUBJECTS THAT INCLUDE BOTH FAITH AND EXPRESSION. EACH OF MY WRITINGS ILLUSTRATE AND REMIND US ALL THAT OUR UNIQUENESS, SKILLS AND STORIES HAVE THE POWER TO CONNECT IN THE MOST BEAUTIFULLY DIFFERENT WAYS. ------------------------- explore karen's books ------------------------- ------------------------- > “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

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— Brené Brown, New York Times bestselling Author of Daring Greatly, Rising Strong & Dare to Lead -------------------------

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