Known as The Monday Videos Lady for her energetic welcome to the week, Karen is a five-time author, both an award-winning and TEDx Speaker, founder of Canvas Creek Team Building, and recipient of the Montana Governor’s Award for volunteerism. Her mission is to inspire others to be their best, to try the next thing, and to know they are worth every effort it takes to live their Next.

Described as a dynamo and a catalyst for change, Karen decided early on that she wanted learning and adventure in her life. She grew up near Mt. Rushmore, which gave her a passion for high ideals. Living in Alaska for 25 years before settling in Montana honed Karen’s frontier spirit full of can-do, will-do and let’s-do-it-together energy.

A cornerstone of her community, Karen is a Rotarian and RYLA Director, an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and of Rock 31 (an organization committed to helping startups thrive), a Boys and Girls Club board member, Founder of I'll Help, and a founding member of 100 Strong.

In addition to making an impact through her books and speeches, Karen works as a team and leadership development coach for companies as large as Walmart and as hard-working as Newman Restoration.