Season 3, Episode 2: Reclaiming Karen
February 8, 2025
Season 3, Episode 2: Reclaiming Karen - Finding Strength in Speaking Up
In this episode of The Imperfect Advocate Podcast, host Karen Auld shares her experience of being called a "Karen" and why it didn’t silence her. She reflects on the challenges of speaking up, especially for those who have been conditioned to avoid confrontation, and explores how to build resilience in difficult conversations. Through personal stories and insights, Karen encourages listeners to develop their advocacy skills, lead with love, and stay engaged in important discussions. With a focus on growth and perseverance, this episode serves as a call to action for those striving to make a difference—one imperfect conversation at a time.
About Karen auld
Karen Auld is an environmentalist and mind-set coach for mission-driven entrepreneurs and activists. Karen brings pragmatic thinking to her self-help teaching and environmentalism keeping heavy topics light and digestible. She is also the co-author of Color Love and Kindness, a coloring book based on a buddhist tradition known as metta.
When she is not giving talks or coaching, you can find Karen enjoying nature with her husband or watching her favorite shows, RuPaul’s Drag Race and Stranger Things, with a cat on her lap.
