Karen Kendra Holmes works for the Federal Government as a Safety Officer. She is a strong advocate for the Transgender Community speaking around the country from military, police, fire, medical field, university, etc. Karen is volunteering with the Department of Justice / Community Relations Department as a Subject Matter Expert going around the country speaking to Law Enforcement Agencies.  She will be trying to build the Bridge between the Transgender Community and Law Enforcement Agencies. Karen in November 2021 was on the cover of “The Platform Magazine '' an international magazine for her service work to the country. She is a International Board Member Transgender Veteran Support Group (TVSG) LGBTQ Resources. Also, with TVSG she is the President for the Washington, DC Chapter, and the Vice President with the Maryland Chapter. In July of 2021 Karen has received the honor of the 14th Annual Prideindex National Esteem Award for Outstanding Service, Transgender for her advocate, award winning Public Servant. 

Karen on October 2020 received the AARP Maryland Andrus Award for Community Service, in recognition of exceptional service to my community. She also received the Engendered Spirit Award from Capital Pride in June of 2018.  She also was a TEDx Speaker with TEDx Asbury Park, NJ on May 19, 2018. In April 2017 she received the “2017 Monica Roberts Advocacy Award”. She was selected in January 2017 by LGBTQ Nation as one of the “Top 50 Successful Transgender Americans You Need to Know”. In May of 2015, she was honored in a special edition among 31 other women from around the world in The Platform Magazine, for up and inspiring females who have made a difference with their platform and inspired others with their positive values towards others. In October 2013 she received “Soldier of the Year”, out of the country, by the State Guard Association of the United States out of 24 states and 23 thousand soldiers. In December 2012 she received “Non-Commissioned Officer Soldier of the Year” by the Maryland State Guard Association and The Maryland Defense Force. 

Karen has her own side business called SafetyFirst DMV and is certified as an instructor through the National Safety Council. She is always saying: “My Life Inspiration is not to have more, but to be more. Making a Difference is my mission! Karen believes wholeheartedly in the importance of Giving Back to her Community.

SOAR Nebula is a global online (and offline - Washington, DC area) hub where transcendent leaders can connect, collaborate and create more social impact together.

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In an effort to promote global champions of change, we have set an extraordinary goal of interviewing 1000 people who are change agents in their communities.
Tune in as our interview guests share how they are contributing their gifts, skills, experiences, resources and wisdom to create a compassionate, cohesive and collaborate (C3) world.


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SCN 1000 Change Agent Series - Karen Holmes

Making sure you don't say no, you just have to explain that either more resources, money or time are needed to make the request happen.

Ep9 - The Art of Saying No

In this episode we talk about having caution when signing contracts specifically when it comes to telecom companies.

Ep10 - I Wish I Knew How to Quit You

Mali Phonpadith interviews Sister Jenna, renowned speaker and founder of the Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, Maryland and McLean, Virginia and the host of the popular and globally broadcast America Meditating Radio Show. She was selected by Empower a Billion Women 2020 as one of 100 Most Influential Leaders of 2015 and served as a principal partner with the Oprah Winfrey Network and Values Partnerships on the Oprah Winfrey Belief Team, a community of individuals from diverse spiritual, cultural and faith backgrounds. 

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EP2 - Sister Jenna, Meditate the Vote Initiative

Mali Phonpadith interviews Mara Benner, Founder of Four Directions Wellness in the Del Ray Community of Alexandria, VA. Four Directions Wellness is based in Alexandria, Virginia and is focused on the adoption of ''whole person'' integrative healthcare. To support this goal, Four Directions Wellness offers an array of healing modalities as individual sessions; provides consulting services, and offers education on healing modalities. 

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EP3 - Mara Benner, "Whole Person" Integrative Health

Mali Phonpadith interviews Laurent Amzallag, Fitness Expert, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and TV Personality. 

Born by the beaches of Casablanca, Laurent grew up with the Mediterranean lifestyle infused with a time-immaterial mentality: the best things in life take time to nurture —food, wine, friendships. There are no short cuts, which is perfectly fine because the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination. Every moment counts, every moment is a celebration, so make the most out of the moment you’re you are living in. When that moment is over, make the most out of the next one. This is how Laurent was raised and what he brings to his fitness program!

For the past 15 years, Laurent has been Washington DC’s well sought after fitness expert. He was called to participate in Oprah’s “Live Your Best Life” tour and has been featured in ELLE Magazine along with numerous television and radio programs.

As the architect behind NRGY!15TM, he created this high intensity workout based on 15 signature moves choreographed to energetic music.

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EP9 - Laurent Amzallag, Fitness Expert & TV Personality

Mali Phonpadith is an Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Messaging and Marketing Strategist and Executive Producer of Tea with Mali TV Show. Mali is the CEO & Founder of the SOAR Community Network, a Marketing & Technology Consulting Firm for Legacy Driven Businesses. http://soarcommunitynetwork.com.

SOAR Community Network (SCN)Podcast will feature weekly episodes that provide interviews with legacy driven leaders from across the globe. We share inspiration, reflections, interviews, and motivational stories for personal & professional growth. We are in service to each other. Let's create our global tribe. #LetsSOARTogether

SCN 1000 Change Agent Series - Karen Holmes

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