Episodes

My friend Christine Koh is a neuroscientist, and graphic designer, and a marathoner. She actually came quite late to movement and exercise, and views her movement as a holistic part of her self-care (which also happens to include copious amounts of cak...

Mike Reynolds is a new friend who is an artist and a writer, and he so impresses me – especially his thoughts on feminism, masculinity, and how they deeply influence his parenting style, and the way he moves through the world. Also?

Malaka Gharib is the deputy editor and digital strategist at NPR’s Goats and Soda global development blog. But she’s also currently in the process of writing her graphic memoir about being a first generation American, and biracial: she’s half-Filipino and half-Egyptian. So join us today as we talk about what it’s like to grow up in a multiracial, multinational family, struggling with what it means to be American, and why a hookah and mint tea on the patio is one of the pleasures of life. Links m...

Today’s guest is brand professional, catalyst and rebel, Aimee Woodall. Aimee is the founder and president of The Black Sheep Agency, a cause-driven branding shop. But she’s also fearless when it comes to making a difference — so much so,

Today’s amazing guest is an old friend, media professional and world-traveling mom, Carmen Sognonvi. Carmen is the brainchild behind the amazing site, Top Flight Family — a destination all about luxury travel with kids (which isn’t as difficult to do a...

(Pardon our pause, friends — today we’re going to re-broadcasting an audience favourite, my inteview with the lovely Mira Jacob, who is a brilliant writer and a master at creativity. We’ll be back next week with all-new programming. Enjoy!

Author and internet marketer Morra Aarons-Mele knows a thing or two about being a successful entrepreneur — and despite what you might think, it doesn’t require extroversion to make it happen. Today she talks to Karen about introversion,

Author and entrepreneur Nilofer Merchant is also known as the “Jane Bond of Innovation,” helping organizations innovate through seemingly impossible odds. Today she talks to Karen about “the power of onlyness”: what “onlyness” means,

Explorer Ernest White, also known as the Fly Brother, joins Karen to talk about why it’s important to get out and see the world, as well as how being authentic and vulnerable gives the people you’re connecting with the opportunity to show their best se...

Social media expert and language and communications rockstar Roxanna Sarmiento joins Karen to talk about we talk about looking forward to growing up, red hats, and how different cultures view aging. Links mentioned in this episode: Roxanna’s amazing po...

Thanks so much for an amazing Season 1! Karen wraps up some of the highlights of the season … we’ll be back very soon for Season 2! Links mentioned in this episode: Karen’s Facebook Page Karen’s Instagram Page Karen’s Twitter Page And feel free to con...

CEO and fitness enthusiast Stefania Pomponi joins Karen to talk movement: how to start moving, how to fall in love with it, and how zombies can help. Links mentioned in this episode: * Clever, Stefania’s company * Popsugar Fitness, one of Stefania’s go-to destinations for workouts * Couch-to-5K * Zombies, Run! * Uforia Studios, where Stefania does her dance classes

Artist and storyteller Lucrecer Braxton joins Karen to talk about why it’s important to control your own narrative, how to discover your own medium for storytelling, and how that career as a radio DJ worked out for her..

CEO, cultural changemaker and body-image activist Jess Weiner joins Karen to talk about how to cultivate confidence, why we’re each the CEO of our media empires, and the reason it’s a good thing she never got that talk show.

Designer and artist Laurie Smithwick joins Karen to talk about how she curated her designer life, what she learned when she stepped away from her screen, and how she earned a Grammy nomination for her work.

Consultant and Environmentalist Susan Mann joins Karen to talk about what courage is all about, why caring for the environment is such a passion of hers, and what it’s like to follow your dreams to some of the harshest climates on the planet.

Community builder Ana Flores, the creative mind behind We All Grow Latina, joins Karen to talk about growing up bicultural, the importance of knowing your roots, and why stalking the boy band Menudo was one of the best decisions she ever made.

Hurricane Harvey roared into Texas, and its resulting flooding destroyed Karen’s home. Listen to hear the lessons she’s learned — and is still learning — from the experience. Links mentioned in this episode: Karen’s thoughts on the importance of a gra...

Artist and activist Kesha Bruce, whose powerful work is featured at the Smithsonian, joins Karen to talk about how to curate an intentional life, the importance of art telling your story, and the best way to keep rats from touching your skin.

Cindy Whitehead is an entrepreneur and women’s health advocate who will blow your mind with her brilliance and business savvy. Join Karen and Cindy for a talk about entrepreneurship, courage, pink clothing, and — it was inevitable — sex.

Tech pioneer and entrepreneur extraordinaire Lisa Stone, cofounder of BlogHer, joins Karen for a talk about pivoting, how she powered through some of the most stressful times of her life, and which she thinks is better — Harvard or Oxford.

Welcome back to Make Light, friends! Today’s wonderful guest is author and accidental artist Mira Jacob, one of the most creative people I know. Join us as we talk about how she tends to her own creative spirit,

Hi, everyone, and welcome to Make Light! I’m thrilled to have you join me — especially since my very first guest is author, activist and persistent optimist Asha Dornfest, one of the most gentle-yet-determined people I know. Join us as we talk about #fiercelove, why anger is a great motivator, and why she won’t be chasing people with bubbles anytime soon. Links mentioned in this episode: * Asha Dornfest’s site * Asha’s book, ParentHacks: 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids * Asha’s podcast, ...