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Karen LoRay
Reinvention Coach, Author, Facilitator, Foodie
Meet Karen LoRay - your seasoned Life Coach with a powerful message! With a remarkable journey spanning over four decades, she has dedicated her life to creating a holistic, authentic space for men and women to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas in order to maximize their personal potential across spirit, soul, and body. Her coaching style:She offers the wisdom of a mother and the relatability of a big sister. She connects with people in ways that validate them, accepting them where they are and seeing their potential. She can break things down to be palatable for novices and challenging for seasoned individuals to bring out their best. She speaks authentically – from the heart. She is relatable – "I can see that." She is inspirational – "you got this!" She is sincere – "you are not alone."She is validating – "you are enough." She is nurturing – with a warm hug and a big smile She shares heartfelt stories to help you see life from different perspectives and be your authentic self. She leads you to “AHA” moments to establish relatable connections and be gentle with yourself. She provides insights that motivate you to stay the course and bring out your best. She offers nuggets of wisdom to help you adapt principles to your life, knowing you are not alone. She helps you create affirmations so you can feel validated and know you are enough. She helps you establish healthy boundaries to protect yourself and your energy, empowering you to expand. She always ensures confidentiality to build trust and confidence. **Karen LoRay Styles**As a hairstylist and entrepreneur trained at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Los Angeles, she has merged her passion for beauty with a love for people. Creating a secure space for clients to freely express themselves, she provides personalized styling for diverse hair types. After relocating from California to Texas in 2006 and returning in 2023, Karen understands regional nuances in hair care and styling, enhancing each client's natural beauty. **Karen LoRay Coaches**Dubbed "better than a therapist" by clients, Karen launched her life coaching practice during the pandemic in October 2020. As a heart-centered life coach in personal reinvention and entrepreneurship, she considers herself the queen of reinvention, believing, “You're not starting from scratch; you're starting from experience!” **Karen LoRay Writes**Karen is the author of two personal development workbooks: "Revealing Hidden Virtue: Bringing Your Vision Into Focus with Vision Boarding" and "Rise Of The Phoenix: Reinventing Yourself From the Inside Out," both accompanied by workshops. **Karen LoRay Teaches**Her workbooks guide individuals through visualization and self-discovery, promoting transformation and liberation. "Revealing Hidden Virtue" explores the art of visualization, while "Rise of the Phoenix" leads you through an 8-week journey of self-improvement. **Karen LoRay Cooks**A die-hard foodie, Karen enjoys preparing home-cooked meals with low salt, low sugar, and healthy fats, using whole ingredients from scratch. Her secret ingredient is LOVE, aiming to make every bite feel valued, respected, and appreciated. She shares recipes that feed the body, soul, and spirit, helping you express love to yourself and others. **Karen LoRay Speaks**Since her early 20s, Karen aspired to be a griot, a storyteller who passes down oral history. Now, embracing her age with dignity, gratitude, and grace, she looks forward to embarking on the next season of her journey. **Fun Facts About Karen LoRay**- A perpetual dreamer who enjoys reading, cooking, and entertaining.- She has explored 43 states and visited 15 countries.- Proud mother of three vibrant adult children and grandmother of three adorable grandchildren.
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CREA Global Awards presented to
Karen LoRay
Reinvention Coach, Author, Facilitator, Foodie
The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.
Caroline Winkvist
Editor-In-Chief
Daniel Ålund
Selection Committee
Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to
Karen LoRay
Reinvention Coach, Author, Facilitator, Foodie
Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.
Caroline Winkvist
Editor-In-Chief
Fredrik Elfqvist
Selection Committee