Kara is a CrossFit Coach, a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant, and blogger at "Zen Barbell." Her passion is helping people move better, feel healthier, and discover what makes them happiest in life. Kara previously worked at Capital One, attended James Madison University, and resides in Richmond with her husband and daughter.


In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)