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About Karen Wilson

Break Free from Limitation

I’m Karen Wilson, and if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this: you are not meant to live inside anyone else’s box.

For years, I tried to shrink myself to fit the expectations, labels, and limitations placed on me by others and by myself. I know what it’s like to look in the mirror and see only flaws, to hear that voice whisper “you can’t,” and to feel the weight of trying to be what you think the world wants.

But everything changed when I decided to stop letting limitation have the last word....

I'M KAREN

I grew up with a single track: go to school, get a “good” job, build a solid life. Secretly, I wanted to be a writer.

Turns out my full-time job at fifteen was a lot kinder than high school ever was.

So I quit. School, expectations, all of it. I started dreaming about being a writer instead...

Later, as a single mom, I went back for a Bachelor in English. When it was time to land a writing job, I quit again.

In my late 20s, the real turning point arrived. I started walking and lost 65 pounds in a year. My old identity melted away and I was left with a new one…sometimes it fit, sometimes it didn’t.

I found my groove in fitness, but the writing part was its own tug-of-war. Crafting posts, documenting experiences. I fell in love with writing again, except for the part where I had to sit my ass down and actually do it.

Ironically, an online branding course led me straight into the wildest self-discovery. A tiny section, a handful of questions I’d never asked myself.

Creative Life in Motion was born, even if I didn’t have a name for it. I realized walking and writing were inseparable, and I started doing things I’d once called ridiculous, stuff I never thought I could pull off.

Instead of just picking up running, I went all the way, half marathons, full marathons, learning as I went. Instead of joining a fitness class, I taught them. I started a YouTube channel. Launched a bunch of online courses (oh, and no one took them because I forgot to mention they existed...).

THEN IT HAPPENED...Me, deep into speaker mentorship, chasing this other dream to really become a motivational speaker and maybe, just maybe, learn how to talk about all those courses I built.

I cut a deal with myself to finally write THE BOOK. Not the one everyone expects, but the book I've started and quit more times than I dare admit. I tackled it like fitness: one page at a time, one walk at a time. Routine. Discipline. Magic.

In 90 days, I wrote and self-published “Be Weightless, Like Your Body, Love Yourself.”

Now what? I actually needed to talk about it.

Instead of a keynote, “My Body is My Home” came alive as a one-woman memoir show...props, stories, the whole deal.

Was that the plan? Absolutely not.

More About Karen

My Approach: 💫 Bold Compassionate Guidance 💫

I lead with courage, creativity, and a deep commitment to transformation. My work is about helping you see beyond the limits you’ve inherited, internalized, or been handed by the world. I believe in disrupting stagnation, sparking new beginnings, and helping you reclaim your story.

Whether we’re working 1:1, you’re hearing me speak, or you’re using one of my digital resources, my mission is the same:

To help you break free from limitation and step into your boldest, most authentic self.

What I Believe

You are not broken. You are not “too much” or “not enough.” You are powerful, creative, and worthy—exactly as you are.

Your story matters. The time you’ve lived is the foundation for the life you want to create.
Limitation is the enemy. Together, we can explore it, one belief, one action, one bold step at a time.

You Already Have What It Takes

Let’s Get Clear on Your Next Bold Move. Curious about what’s possible when you break out of the box, I’m here for you.Let’s write your next chapter without limitation.

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What you bring to the world matters more than you can ever imagine.

The ripple effect cannot be measured. If you walk closer to your true self, discovery sparkles in every step you take.💫

Get excited to live with calm & vitality every day between the ups and downs and through the decades.

What we do or don't do in this decade will show up in your next decade. Creative Life in Motion is about proactivity, putting stock in your personal health account ALONGSIDE taking purposeful action on your creative pursuits.

It's not one or the other- You NEED them BOTH to feel COMPLETE...

"Karen is a joy to interact with! I always leave my communications with Karen feeling happy. Love working with this gal!
-Candace

"I'm so glad I found you!!I am excited about getting up in the morning.I feel alive & alert again"
-Carol

More about Karen

Karen is a Personal & Professional Development Mentor, Author, and Speaker. She leads Creative Life in Motion™, offering personal development mentoring, workshops, and a podcast focused on movement, storytelling, and self-growth through a holistic, creative approach. She is based in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, and is also a managing partner at CE Analytic Ltd., a consulting agency focused on regenerative economies and environmental assessment. Her expertise spans personal development, wellness, writing, and storytelling.

Professional Background

Creative Life in Motion

Karen founded Creative Life in Motion to help individuals find joy through movement and writing. She offers mentorship, coaching, and workshops designed to help people gain clarity, build momentum, and create empowering personal narratives.

CE Analytic Ltd.

As managing partner, Karen contributes to CE Analytic Ltd.'s mission of supporting prosperity through environmental stewardship and capacity building. The company is headquartered in Salmon Arm, BC, on the unceded territory of the Secwépemc Nation.
CE Analytic Ltd. is known for its RavenWater Learning Circle™, which provides holistic cumulative effects training and consulting,

Author and Speaker

Karen self-published the book BE Weightless, Like Your Body, Love Yourself after a transformative period in her life that included significant weight loss and personal growth.
She created and performed "My Body is My Home," a one-woman theatrical memoir, as part of her journey to becoming a motivational speaker.
Karen regularly delivers talks and workshops on topics related to movement, mindset, and self-discovery.

Podcast Host

She hosts the "Creative Life in Motion" podcast, which features candid discussions on writing, movement, body image, and personal growth. The show has been active since 2018 with over 50 episodes.

Lived Experience

Karen’s story is marked by significant personal transformation. In her late 20s, she lost 65 lbs through walking, which catalyzed a new identity and led her into fitness instruction, marathon running, and eventually, group fitness leadership. Her experiences with fitness, self-discovery, and overcoming limiting beliefs heavily inform her mentorship and writing.

She emphasizes the importance of combining creative pursuits with proactive health practices, advocating for a holistic approach to personal fulfillment.

Additional Activities

Karen has a background in retail sales and beauty advising, with over 25 years of experience, half of which was in beauty consulting.
Her work is characterized by practical tools, compassionate feedback, and a focus on helping clients rewrite their personal stories.

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