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From breast cancer to plant based eating and healthy lifestyle coach….

I empower, support, guide and encourage women who understand the power of a whole food plant based & healthy lifestyle to heal their bodies from within, increase energy, clear brain fog, ditch diet culture & live in a body and life that they love

Health IS wealth

Plant Based Nutrition│Movement│Sleep│Stress Management│Connection│Purpose

The Be Empowered Wellness Foundations

While whole food plant based eating is key in transformation, our bodies also require the other elements of a whole-health lifestyle

It’s never too late

You don’t need to get sick before you take care of yourself

And you can start today

There is a vibrant life waiting for you… Let me show you how!

A quick, yet awakening look at your wellness and a more in depth look at your choice of a specific area of wellness in your life.

1hr Wellness Check-Ins

1:1 Plant Based and Lifestyle Coaching

Building the foundations, self-awareness and integrative approach to your mind, body and spirit health and wholeness.

Be with a community of women walking through a similar transformation as you, while taking control of your health and creating a life you’re excited about.

The Empowered Woman Group Program

Words from Beth G.

You only have to know Kara for a few minutes to feel the positive energy she brings. She excels at providing inspiration and support to help people overcome difficult times, and has the amazing ability to help you visualize where you want to be so you no longer feel stuck.”

Hi, I’m Kara

From a breast cancer diagnosis, to a painful divorce, to now empowering women in midlife to live their most optimal, nourished and fulfilling life…

I had to step outside of the norm in order to heal from the inside out.

I’m here to help you build your personal wellness foundations so that you may live your life with more energy and vibrant health, in all ways.


Resource Hub

Transformative books, cookbooks, local restaurants & blow-your-mind inspiration.

Because bringing women together in community is at the core of my mission.

Community Events

Florida Blue Be Empowered Series - The Art of Plant Based Eating - March 21, 2024 - 12:00 pm. - 1:00 p.m. - Pinellas Park - REGISTER HERE

Explore essential aspects of mindful eating, from mastering label reading and making nutritious substitutions to confidently navigating the store and making informed choices while dining out. Engage in practical demonstrations showcasing snack ideas like hummus with veggies, seeds, and delightful treats such as Snickers dates. This comprehensive guide empowers you to make health-conscious decisions in various food-related scenarios.

Florida Blue Be Empowered Series - The Art of Plant Based Eating- March 12, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m - Tampa - REGISTER HERE

Explore essential aspects of mindful eating, from mastering label reading and making nutritious substitutions to confidently navigating the store and making informed choices while dining out. Engage in practical demonstrations showcasing snack ideas like hummus with veggies, seeds, and delightful treats such as Snickers dates. This comprehensive guide empowers you to make health-conscious decisions in various food-related scenarios.

Plant Based Recipes and Meal Prepping/Planning

Sometimes the hardest part is getting started and knowing where to begin. Planning can be everything to your success! In this workshop Kara will share some “starter” easy and nutritious plant based recipes (and will have them printed out for you) as well as the trick to staying on track week-to-week.

- Joe Abrahams Fitness & Wellness Center - September 19th, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Plant Based Label Reading & Substitutions Workshop

Confused about label reading and wanting to make the best, nutritious choices for your plant based lifestyle? In this workshop Kara will lead you through some key considerations as you read labels, focus on label-less foods and will offer some great plant based substitutions for your favorite foods.

— Joe Abrahams Fitness & Wellness Center — September 5th, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Plant Based Nutrition Workshop

“Eat Food. Mostly Plants. Not too much” ~ Michael Pollen. Taking Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition and simplifying it is Kara’s message for this workshop. Learn what Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition is (and what it isn’t), the reasons people chose it and the long list of benefits you can expect from adopting more of a plant based way of eating. She will address some common myths and offer easy, actionable steps to get started as well as resources to continue your inquiry or journey into this way of eating and living.

— Joe Abrahams Fitness & Wellness Center — August 22nd, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Holistic Health & Wellness Workshop

Immerse in the foundations for optimal wellness for mind, body and spirit. Kara will explain what wellness is (and isn't), review nutrition, movement, healthy sleep, stress management, connection/spirituality and environment (toxins) and share an exercise so you can more clearly see your successes and challenges. She will offer tips and tricks to get you moving in the right direction!

— Joe Abrahams Fitness & Wellness Center — August 15th, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.