Meet Karen

When it comes to introductions, everyone has two versions.  The “public” or the “private” version.  The public one is the one made for ‘elevator’ pitches. The private version is the one that exposes the real you!

I want to share both with you. When you choose to work with someone as closely as you will a consultant or coach, you need to know who they are.  Ultimately, the version that resonates with you most will be the coach or consultant you will derive the most results from.

Academia and Credentials

I am a Certified Image Professional and received my training from London Image Institute, SciArt and The Australian Image Company and am a Graduate of Auburn University’s Merchandising and Apparel Program. I’ve been featured in newspapers, magazines and radio programs in and around the Southeast and some recognized business names include: Chick-fil-A, The Boston Consulting Group, Hogan Construction, CNN, Northwestern Mutual Financial, INPO, and Marca Inc.

BC (before children),  I worked for IBM for 10 years and where my love for teaching was manifested.

  • 2005, Image Assets was created
  • 2008,  StyleCAMP workshops launched
  • 2009,  Style YOUniversity™ created and official trademark received
  • 2011, The Learning Boutique (online learning) launched

I REALLY like developing, writing and producing learning programs that will help answer the time worn question of  ”what not to wear”!

Who I Am

I am the 4th of 6 children,born in France and ultimately my military parents were stationed in the South.  After a bit of wanderlust, marrying and having 3 children, I feel “back home” in the South. I am happily married to that same great guy who puts up with my incessant ‘why’ and look forward to each sunrise with anticipation of what’s to come.

  • One of the hardest and best things I’ve ever done was start my own business
  • I like yoga
  • I believe that kindness is shared in a smile in your eyes as easily as on your lips.
  • Age is only a number and the older I get the more I understand that!
  • I love to walk-I love good food-and I love nice people.

There is no greater gift in life than to improve the lives of others through learning. My mother was a teacher, her mother was a teacher and I hope that I embrace that love of teaching in everything I do!