Interview with Karen Arrington
By: Where It Begins
Q. Tell everyone who Karen is?
A. I am Karen Arrington-Empowerment coach, Author, Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Founder of the Miss Black USA Pageant, and international Philanthropist. I’m here to help women write the new rules of power, opportunity + life-changing confidence. I’m here to give women the tools, inspiration & connections they need to redefine their destinies and defy expectations.
Q. What or who inspired you to be this empowering woman you are today?
A. I grew up around strong, intelligent black women like my mom. I was also strongly influenced and inspired by the stories of Abolitionists Lucretia Mott, Ida B. Wells, Maria Weston Chapman, Sojourner Truth and others who carried an insurmountable weight while challenging sexism and black people’s access to the ballot box. They paved the way for us to rewrite the rules of power and opportunity.
Q. I see that you are an Ambassador for Goodwill. How did you get into that?
A. A goodwill Ambassador of a country is a huge honor. It’s considered an honorary diplomat
Q. What inspiration can you give to others?
A. How BIG do you want to live? Your NEXT LEVEL life is closer than you think. Don’t settle for a life of invisibility and mediocrity. Set ambitious goals, reach for bigger opportunities, and know that you are brave enough to get what you deserve.
Follow me at @karen_arrington and website at www.karenarrington.com
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