About
Karen Arrington is an award-winning author, women’s empowerment expert + global philanthropist + winner of a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work.
Karen’s coaching, mentoring + philanthropic work spans over 100,000 hours of service, including her position as a Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, her work as the co- founder of the first Diabetes Awareness Day in West Africa, and her role as the founder of The Miss Black USA Pageant.
She won a 2020 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for her book, Your Next Level Life: 7 Rules of Power, Confidence and Opportunity for Black Women In America. She has also been honored by The Lifetime Network, Jones New York + other major media outlets for her tireless advocacy for women’s health, success + empowerment -- including a Red Dress Award from Woman’s Day Magazine for her efforts in the fight against heart disease, the #1 killer of women.
Over the past 20 years, Karen has helped over 1,000 women step into powerful careers in media, business, medicine + law, transcending hardship, abuse + financial limitations, and transforming their lives + communities.
Today, Karen offers private coaching + global service retreats around the world for ambitious women who want to live their best lives, only better as featured in Travel + Leisure, and Travel Noire, Essence, Sheen Magazine, Billion Success, Medium and more.
Featured Work
Your Next Level Life: 7 Rules of Power, Confidence, and Opportunity for Black Women in America
Your Next Level Life is an NAACP Image Award-winning guide empowering Black women to break through limitations, build wealth, and increase their impact. It outlines seven rules for achieving success, covering career, income, and lifestyle, urging women to stop playing small and live life on their own terms. It includes actionable strategies on securing grants, scholarships, and sponsorships, alongside tips from experts for professional positioning.
