“You had the power all along my dear”

— Glinda the Good Witch

You are infinitely valuable and have abundant potential. There are roadblocks everywhere that will bombard you and convince you otherwise. We empower each other to embody our true nature as Grateful Goddesses.

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Hi, I'm Karen Pulver

I have many roles that define who I am...

I am a teacher/mother/ wife/daughter/sister/psychology major/facilitator/model/actress/ motivator/ lover of fitness, nutrition, yoga, dance,spirituality, fun, meditation and wellness/cancer survivor/founder of Grateful Goddesses 2009.

I moved to Chicago with my husband in 1991 from Toronto Canada. I graduated with a B.ed in Education K-12 and a BA honors degree in Psychology. I’ve raised three children and worked teaching off and on while they were growing up. They are now young adults and I will be an empty nester soon. I am back at work teaching and I model and act as well. I am a graduate from The Second City of Chicago Improv program. Over the years, I have been involved and served on various civic and health care service boards in addition to being part of the educational team for Surge for water non-profit organization. In 2011, I had a cancer diagnosis where I received treatment and am now cancer free. I am on “watch and wait” so I am monitored closely. While my kids were growing up, I loved playing with them, and having the privilege of staying home. I am aware of this and I am grateful. I have made many connections and friends while living in Chicago whether it be through my children’s school, classes I’ve taken or plain old meeting people over the years. Along this journey I always thought about one thing...

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FEATURED GODDESSES

Sydney
Sydney

Virgo loving yogi/works for Teladoc health/works on diversity, equity culture and inclusion practice mindfulness and meditation/plant-based foodie/service pup Sebastian goes everywhere with her in search of a cure for Type One Diabetes

Be kind, it’s that simple.”

– Sydney Hart | @sydindacity

Camille
Camille
Girl Mom. Serial Volunteer. Sentimentalist. Pop Culture and Wellness Enthusiast. Grateful Goddess.
“You only live once. You don’t want your tombstone to read: ‘Played it safe’”
— Rosario Dawson
Joelle
Joelle

Psychotherapist and former criminal defense attorney.

Mother, partner, teacher, learner.

Lifelong reader, lover of pets, and enthusiastic mah jong player.

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

– Maya Angelou

Michelle
Michelle

I am a passionate mother of two grown children.
I hold a social work degree. I am a student of life.
I believe that everything is a lesson. I am a full time Grateful Goddess.

When you learn how much you are worth, you will stop giving people discounts.”

– Author Unknown

Lara
Lara

Mother of three, healthy life style enthusiast, home chef, exercise junkie and life long learner.  Certified Personal trainer and health coach.

Choice not chance, determines your destiny.”

– Aristotle

Alyssa
Alyssa

Recovering Attorney. Community Volunteer. Mom of 2. Aspiring Risk Taker. Grateful Goddess

Do one thing every day that scares you”

– Eleanor Roosevelt

Dena
Dena
Early Childhood Teacher. Business Owner. Stylist. Mom of 3 Teens. Art Enthusiasts. Grateful Goddess.

Well sh*t…how y’all doing?”

– Leslie Jordan

Rachel
Rachel
Community Activist and Builder. Mother of 3 teenage boys. Connector. Lover of music, yoga and racket sports. Grateful Goddess.

We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.”

– Virginia Satir

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