Entrepreneurial Women with Purpose - Karen Walker, Karen Walker the Brand

Karen Walker enabled her early signs of creativity when she was able to dig through a box of old fabric and jump on her mothers 1960's Bermina sewing machine. Shortly after at 18 she started her brand, which wasn't a time in New Zealand to be young and creative and Karen began to challenge many of the social norms through her early expressions of creativity. With a strong focus on having great products, services and experiences this has formed the depth and layers of her brand to become one of New Zealand's most iconic fashion brands. Doing what's right, through times of change, giving and taking in an eco system of people, Karen has navigated her business through 5 sizeable global disruptions and believes that if we can harness our people, enable them the space to be bold and utilising the next generations youthful energy as a gift in staying relevant in a diverse and unique market.