Karen shares her thoughts on how the philosophy of famed interior designer Ilse Crawford can have a powerful impact on your own work, whatever it may be.

For the Love of Travel: Make Light Season 5, Episode 9

Jan 26th, 2020

Travel write Pam Mandel joins Karen to discuss what first inspired her to travel, why travel is addicting, and why she doesn't believe everyone must travel.

Creating an Art Habit for Mindfulness: Make Light Season 5, Episode 8

Jan 12th, 2020

Join Karen as she shares tips for creating an art habit to help you stay on top of your new year's resolution game -- and become an artist in the process.

Walking for Mind & Spirit: Make Light Season 5, Episode 7

Dec 29th, 2019

Join Karen as she speaks with wellness coach Laura Conely about walking -- not for physical fitness, but for mental and spiritual health.

Collecting Evidence of Your Amazing Year: Make Light Season 5, Episode 6

Dec 15th, 2019

Join Karen as she shares strategies for making sense of the past year, and set your coming year up for success.

Surviving the Holidays Stress-Free: Make Light Season 5, Episode 5

Dec 1st, 2019

Join Karen as she shares her top tips for reducing holiday stress. Because you owe it to yourself to have happy holidays.

Creating a Thank You Project: Make Light Season 5, Episode 4

Nov 17th, 2019

Nancy Davis Kho, host of the podcast Midlife Mixtape, joins Karen to talk about the subject of her brand new book, The Thank You Project.

How to Make a Big Leap: Make Light Season 5, Episode 3

Nov 4th, 2019

Planning on taking a big leap -- from a safe gig to a more risky one? Join Karen as she shares her top 5 tips for making a big leap feel like a walk in the park.

Why You Should Play More: Make Light Season 5, Episode 2

Oct 20th, 2019

Play Evangelist Jeff Harry joins Karen to talk about why he's passionate about play -- and why you should be, too.

How to Stay Encouraged When the World is a Dumpster Fire: Make Light Season 5, Episode 1

Oct 6th, 2019

We're back! Join Karen as she shares hers and her friends' tips on how to stay encouraged when the world is discouraging.

Back Home: On Family, Make Light Summer Break 2019, Episode 5

Aug 18th, 2019

Karen returns from her European vacation to visit family, and shares her thoughts on what "home" means.

Postcard from Stockholm: On Travel, Make Light Summer Break 2019, Episode 4

Aug 4th, 2019

Join Karen from Sweden, as she shares her thoughts about the magic of travel.

A Walk in the Woods: Finding Purpose, Make Light Summer Break 2019, Episode 3

Jul 21st, 2019

What does it mean to find your purpose? Join Karen on her walk in the woods, as she shares the questions she asks to discover her purpose.

Savannah Thoughts: On Learning Something New: Make Light Summer Break 2019, Episode 2

Jul 7th, 2019

Join Karen in Savannah, as she there's her thoughts about fighting aging by learning something new

A Musical Love Letter from DJ Sun: Make Light Summer Break 2019, Episode 1

Jun 23rd, 2019

Summer is all about relaxing. Meet André Sam-Sin, aka DJ Sun, and his soular grooves -- perfect for chilling with friends on a warms summer evening.

Make Light Class of 2019 Commencement Speech: Make Light Season 4, Episode 15

May 12th, 2019

Join Karen as she gives a commencement speech, even though no one asked her to do so.

On Having A War Council: Make Light Season 4, Episode 14

May 5th, 2019

"War council"? Sounds aggressive. Karen shares what a war council is, why everyone should have one, and how to set one up.

Growing Up: Make Light Season 4, Episode 13

Apr 28th, 2019

Karen shares her thoughts on why we shouldn't focus on growing old, but instead, growing up.

On Race: Make Light Season 4, Episode 12

Apr 21st, 2019

Author Mira Jacob returns to the Make Light Show to talk about her amazing new graphic memoir, race and colorism, and why we're all afraid to talk about it.