Karen Walrond is a writer, photographer, lawyer, author, and leadership and activism coach—a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained in Brené Brown's work on vulnerability, courage, shame-resilience and worthiness, as well as in positive psychology coaching from the Wholebeing Institute.
She is a bestselling author on the subjects of tapping into your superpowers and how to work for change in the world without losing your joy. Karen's latest book, The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, will be published by Broadleaf Books in November 2021. She also has contributed both photographs and essays to books on self expression and faith, including Disquiet Time: Rants and Reflections on the Good Book by the Skeptical, the Faithful, and a Few Scoundrels, a compendium co-edited by Cathleen Falsani. Find Karen's Books HERE

​Karen is a sought-after keynote and TEDx speaker, who has spoken to small groups, as well as audiences comprised of thousands. Karen has spoken throughout the United States and abroad  on the topic of thriving through leadership development, the magic of creativity, the value of cultural and racial diversity and inclusion, and the power of social media. She has appeared on both local and national television and in other news media, including PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com and The Oprah Winfrey Show.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center, and remains an active member of the State Bar of Texas. Karen was one of 2016's 40 over 40 Women to Watch, as well as one of YWCA-Houston's 2016 Outstanding Women of the Year.

Karen's website: Chookooloonks.com
Karen on Twitter: @Chookooloonks
Karen on Instagram: @HeyChookooloonks
Karen's Podcast: The Make Light Show

Bhushan Thakkar is a filmmaker, photographer, cinematographer, director, editor, producer and co-founder of the digital media company 20EVO based in Southern California. 
Bhushan’s love of visual art and storytelling drew him to filmmaking early in life. In the last 20 years, he has produced, directed and shot for commercial corporate media, nature-based content, as well as films for U.S. and international audiences.
In more than two decades of experience, Bhushan's photography and filmmaking have brought him through Brazil, India, Europe, and North America. Whenever he travels, Bhushan the natural beauty of every region he visits, and he often books extra time to shoot photos and video time-lapses for his own enjoyment.
In 2011, Bhushan co-produced and was second unit director for the award-winning romantic comedy When Harry Tries to Marry; in 2014, he directed Glass, a short film about two glass blowers from Kansas now living in Kauai, and the unlikely story that brought them there. Bhushan also shot for Linda Midgett's award-winning documentary Same God and was the cinematographer for Caipira, a documentary about a Brazilian guitar maker (in post production.)Bhushan's photography has been published widely in numerous magazines, newspapers, catalogs, social media sites, and many brand websites. His most recent project is the short film Returning Home, featuring pro mountain biker Richie Schley created entirely during the 2020 COVID lockdown.
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Instagram: ​@BhooShoots
Website: 20EVO
IMBD: Returning Home
Awaken Om app: DiscoverOm.com