How a Single Mom Rebuilt Her Life, Built a Business & Wrote a Book | Karen Soven

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book… but wondered if your story is worth telling?In this inspiring episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with Karen Soven—author of Once Upon a Time in Palm Beach—to share a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and rising from adversity.Karen spent over 30 years in the luxury industry, working with high-end designers and elite clientele. But when the 2008 financial crisis hit—and markets like Palm Beach were shaken by events like the Bernie Madoff scandal—everything changed.As a single mother, she was forced to pivot.What followed was not just survival… but transformation.From building a creative business out of nothing to eventually writing and publishing her own book, Karen’s journey is proof that success is not about where you start—it is about how you adapt, persevere, and keep going.In this episode, we dive into:✨ How Karen rebuilt her life after financial hardship✨ Turning a creative hobby into a thriving business✨ What it REALLY takes to write and publish a book✨ The emotional reality of writing a memoir✨ Why selling a book is harder than writing one✨ The power of storytelling in business and life✨ How community can change everything—especially as a single mom✨ Raising confident, independent children through adversityKaren also shares the inspiration behind her book, Once Upon a Time in Palm Beach, a reverse Cinderella story set in one of the most exclusive places in the world—offering a rare glimpse into luxury, resilience, and personal transformation.This episode is for you if:✔ You want to write a book but do not know where to start✔ You are navigating a major life transition✔ You are building a business from scratch✔ You are a mom learning how to balance it all✔ You believe your story matters—but need the courage to tell itBecause here is the truth:👉 Your story is not just for you—it can inspire someone else to keep going.👩‍💼 ABOUT YOUR HOST – CHARISSE WALKERCharisse Walker is a real estate professional, investor, speaker, and host of the Unbreakable Mompreneurs podcast. She is passionate about helping women build successful businesses while creating strong, lasting families. Through her platform, she shares real conversations, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to empower women to thrive.🌐 Website: https://charissewalker.com📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charissewalker1📖 ABOUT KAREN SOVENKaren Soven is the author of Once Upon a Time in Palm Beach: Tales of Life and Love from the Land of Sunshine and Money. With a 30-year career in the luxury industry, Karen turned personal challenges into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and success.Her journey from single motherhood to building a business and writing her memoir offers inspiration to anyone ready to rewrite their own story.🔗 CONNECT WITH KAREN🌐 Website: https://sunshineandmoney.com🎯 CALL TO ACTIONIf this episode inspired you:👍 Like💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversationsAnd share this with someone who needs to hear this story.