Accomplished Author, Speaker & Coach

Accomplished Author, Speaker & Coach

Karen Harmon inspires through her writing and helps others find their own voice

Work with Karen

Through numerous memoir-writing courses and seminars, I empower people to document their journeys and bring their stories to life.

Author of Five Published Works

Including three memoirs and two fiction books

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“You continue to have such a clever way with words. I love reading your writing. Thank you for this vulnerable, informative, and enjoyable read!”

“You continue to have such a clever way with words. I love reading your writing. Thank you for this vulnerable, informative, and enjoyable read!”

- Nadine S.

Karen Harmon is currently available for speaking engagements.

Her work spans various topics, including mental health, diversity in fitness, and the art of storytelling.

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Meet Karen Harmon

Karen Harmon isn’t just an accomplished four-time author from North Vancouver, British Columbia. She’s also a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant for the School District of West Vancouver and a certified BCRPA fitness instructor, leading invigorating exercise classes in both North and West Vancouver.

Karen’s impact reaches beyond her writing and teaching roles. She’s a sought-after guest on prominent media platforms, like CBC Daybreak with Shelley Joyce and the CFJC Midday Show with Tanya Cronin. In these interviews, she shares her inspiring writing journey, insights on navigating family dynamics when writing a memoir, and an emphasis on exercising the mind and the body as we age.

Over the last seven years, Karen’s speaking engagements have ranged from captivating author book talks and memoir writing courses to fitness instructor workshops for the BCRPA. Her warm sense of humour shines through even in challenging situations, reflecting her resilient spirit and positive outlook.

Karen Harmon isn’t just an accomplished four-time author from North Vancouver, British Columbia. She’s also a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant for the School District of West Vancouver and a certified BCRPA fitness instructor, leading invigorating exercise classes in both North and West Vancouver.

Karen’s impact reaches beyond her writing and teaching roles. She’s a sought-after guest on prominent media platforms, like CBC Daybreak with Shelley Joyce and the CFJC Midday Show with Tanya Cronin. In these interviews, she shares her inspiring writing journey, insights on navigating family dynamics when writing a memoir, and an emphasis on exercising the mind and the body as we age.

Over the last seven years, Karen’s speaking engagements have ranged from captivating author book talks and memoir writing courses to fitness instructor workshops for the BCRPA. Her warm sense of humour shines through even in challenging situations, reflecting her resilient spirit and positive outlook.

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Posts about resilience, positivity, and the art of achieving balance in life’s many facets — family, friends, education, work, and play.