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description: Karen Walrond is the author of The Lightmaker's Manifesto, Radiant Rebellion, and In Defense of Dabbling. As a lawyer, leadership coach, and activist, she has helped thousands of people around the world find purpose and meaning in their lives. Karen and her work have been featured on Brené Brown's Unlocking Us podcast, PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. A sought-after speaker, Walrond is also the author of The Beauty of Different, and her award-winning blog, Chookooloonks, is a lifestyle, inspiration, and photography destination. Walrond and her family reside in Houston, Texas.
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## Karen Walrond

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### [Amateurism: The Secret Sauce to a Merry Soul](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/amateurism-the-secret-sauce-to-a-merry-soul)

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### [Ditch the Dye and Reclaim Aging](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/ditch-the-dye-and-reclaim-aging)

 By [**Karen Walrond**](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/author/karen-walrond) August 26, 2023

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### [Values Light Our Way: A Conversation with Brené Brown](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/values-light-our-way-a-conversation-with-brene-brown)

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