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Karen is a mother and grandmother in her early sixties. A former dance teacher, pastoral leader, fashion designer and model, Karen is an author, broadcaster, menopause diversity campaigner, and founder of Wear Your Happy – conscious clothing choices for better mental wellbeing. Recently nominated for the prestigious Klaus Flugger prize, Karen's debut children's book ‘Grandmas Locs’, beautifully illustrated by Camilla Ru, is a celebration on the diversity of Afro hair told through the story of a grandmother and her grandson. Out now with Tate publishing. Karen is a content creator and speaker who has been honing her craft for over 40 years, and is the founder-host of ground-breaking podcast Menopause Whilst Black which champions Black British based menopausal stories now in its eighth season. She created and hosts The Joy Retreat Barbados, a retreat exclusively for Black women in any stage of menopause.