What happens when we strip away the labels that divide us and start genuinely seeing each other? Karen Holliday, transformational leader and faith-based business consultant, joins us for a soul-stirring conversation about authentic connection in an increasingly fragmented world.

Karen's journey begins with profound loss—her father's death when she was seven, followed by her mother's necessary absence as she worked to support the family. Left to essentially raise themselves, Karen and her brothers navigated childhood without parental guidance. This early adversity could have hardened her heart, but instead became the foundation for her remarkable capacity to connect with others across differences.

The conversation explores the strange contradiction in human nature: we celebrate underdog stories and triumph over adversity in our entertainment, yet desperately avoid challenges in our own lives. Karen brings wisdom from her experience moving to Salt Lake City, where as a non-LDS person in a predominantly Mormon community, she chose understanding over judgment. Rather than remaining defensive about differences, she created bridges by genuinely seeking to understand others' worlds—a practice she now teaches clients facing personal and professional barriers.

Some of the most moving moments come when Karen discusses family reconciliation. After decades of estrangement, she approached her mother with courage and boundaries: "I don't think you were a good mother at all... but I would like my children to have a grandmother." This brave conversation led to fifteen years of beautiful friendship before her mother's passing—a powerful testament to the healing possibilities when we choose connection over resentment.

Whether you're facing professional challenges, personal roadblocks, or simply feeling disconnected in today's divided culture, Karen's approach offers a refreshingly simple starting point: "What does tomorrow look like for you?" This question pulls us out of today's pain and opens doors to possibility thinking—sometimes exactly what we need when hope seems lost.

Ready to break down the walls in your life? Visit Karen at NIAK Consulting (Not Your Average Karen) and watch her TEDx talk for more insights on transformation through authentic connection.

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