Hi, I’m Karen.

And if you’re here, you’ve probably wrestled with how to talk about what you do without shrinking it. I know that struggle all too well.

I’ve spent my career helping others find their voice: as a marketing executive for technology companies and consumer brands, as a government advisor, a leadership coach, an entrepreneur, and a published author. I know how to make ideas clear and compelling.

But marketing products and services is one thing. Marketing myself was quite another.

Suddenly, marketing felt salesy and inauthentic. My work was too nuanced to fit into tidy sound bites. I did too many things to narrow my message down. And beneath it all, I was afraid — afraid of what it would mean to show up fully, to be visible, and then to be rejected.

So I stayed behind the scenes, but my business reflected that. My income was unpredictable. The clients who found me weren’t always the right fit. And despite how much I tried, the effort wasn’t translating into growth.

Something had to change.

So I did what I always do when something doesn’t make sense — I studied it. I watched how people who felt comfortable with visibility showed up, not to imitate them, but to decode what made it feel natural. Then I began translating what I learned into something that fit me — thoughtful, grounded, human.

Maybe that comes from being the daughter of immigrants. I’ve always been a translator by nature, bridging worlds and finding language that helps people feel understood. I realized visibility was just another kind of translation: between who we are and how the world experiences us.

That became my work — helping people communicate who they are with clarity and calm, so the right clients, opportunities, and collaborators recognize them instantly. That inquiry changed everything. It gave me clarity, traction, and consistency, and reconnected me with the work and clients I’d been wanting all along.

Because when you show up with clarity and calm, the right opportunities and clients recognize you instantly.

Wherever you are in your journey, I’d love to help you find the words and rhythm that fit who you are now.

If that approach speaks to you, I’d love to connect — either in one of The Empowered Series phases, or over a consult call.

And if you’d like to explore more about the moments that shaped this work, you can visit my Personal Essays — reflections on visibility, growth, and the practice of meeting the moment you’re in.

Warmly,
Karen

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  • "I feel much more confident in doing marketing work now, and have recommended this course to fellow therapists, thank you!"

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  • "Karen was a game-changer for me. She helped me transform my elevator pitch from a flat, repetitive script into a compelling narrative reflecting my resilience and unique strengths. Her infectious energy lifted me up, reminding me of my value and giving me the confidence to stand out in the way I present myself to potential employers."

    Irit B., NYC

  • “Karen worked with me to identify my truth and to stop living in the ‘I should’s’ which were keeping me stuck. An invaluable, confronting and rewarding experience in regard to my relationship with my career."

    Tiffany R., NYC

  • "I've been working on my website and starting to develop marketing materials for my offerings. I've also started posting to social media more consistently."

    Empowered Therapist LIVE! Participant

  • "Karen is a superb moderator who manages to talk about very personal issues in an encouraging way that makes participants think about solutions by themselves rather than simply being told what to do.”

    Martin E., NYC

  • "It was really helpful to talk about services outside of therapy to help us think outside the box and diversify my offerings and income."

    Empowered Therapist LIVE! Participant

  • “I love it that Karen didn’t make me feel ONCE that what I wanted was impossible...just sometimes impractical; and she took the time to show me how - without patronizing me! Amazing.”

    Sarah L., NYC

  • “Karen worked closely with me on building a strategic business plan for a state-level RFP. Karen turned the plan into an attractive story for the client while studying his various needs in depth and presenting the plan in a way that spoke to his unique language and matches his values. Karen's personality as well as her professionalism made working together a positive experience and brought about the most effective result.”

    Oved M., Tel-Aviv

  • “Thank you. You are so freaking good at what you do.”

    Rob L., NYC

  • "Karen’s creativity, strategic insights, and attention to detail helped us connect with our target audience effectively and boost our brand visibility. We saw a significant increase In engagement and sales, and her transparent communication made the whole process seamless. I highly recommend Karen’s services to anyone looking to elevate their marketing game!"

    Alex L., New Jersey