Youâve gotten really good at being the responsible one. But somewhere between back-to-back meetings, people-pleasing on autopilot, and trying to do life ârightâ⌠you misplaced your spark.

Remember the you who...
â¨Â Made up dance routines in the living room (jazz hands and all)
â¨Â Built worlds out of cardboard boxes and glitter glue
â¨Â Didnât overthink, didnât compare, and happily made a mess just for the fun of it
Yeah⌠that you.
Every once in a while, they pop up, whispering:
âRemember me? I still want to giggle-snort and laugh until I canât breathe. I still want to dream without limits. I still want to see magic in the little things. I still want to dance like no oneâs watching⌠especially if they are.â
Around here, we say yes to that voice.
We turn down the volume on perfectionism. We kick self-doubt to the curb. We swap endless to-do lists for belly laughs, bold moves, and a healthy dose of ridiculousness.
Because healing doesnât have to feel heavy. Here, it gets to be FUN đŞŠ
Why PLAY?!
Play isnât just something kids do. Itâs the secret sauce to building self-trust, quieting your inner critic, and feeling alive again.
Through play, you:
đ§Ą Loosen perfectionismâs grip and build real self-love
đ§Ą Spark creativity, adaptability, and fresh ideas
đ§Ą Reduce stress and burnout
đ§Ą Strengthen relationships and connection
đ§Ą Invite silliness, spontaneity, and joy back into your life
Iâm Kara đ Chief Fun Officer of
The Playful Warrior
I grew up as the sparkly, big-hearted kid who turned the kitchen into a stage and saw magic in the smallest things.
But somewhere along the way, I learned to trade play for performance. Fun became something you had to "earn", and perfectionism slowly pushed my joy to the sidelines.
By adulthood, I was burnt out and living by the unspoken rule that my worth came from how much I achieved, and how perfectly I could do it.
In 2019, when I was deep in inner child work, I realized just how far Iâd drifted from that lit-up version of me⌠and how much sheâd been longing to be expressed.
I went looking for spaces where my inner child could come alive again, but every âplayâ option for adults came with a side of competition, achievement, or pressure to perform.
So I built what I couldnât find. A space where play has nothing to do with proving yourself, and everything to do with feeling alive, safe, and wildly yourself.
Thatâs when everything shifted. I stopped living for approval and started creating a life I actually wanted to be in.
Now, through The Playful Warrior, I help sensitive, high-achieving humans do the same â shaking off the pressure, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, and coming home to the most confident, creative, fully-expressed version of themselves.

Start Your Playful Adventure

Discover Your Playful Personality
Take the free quiz to unlock your unique play style and get a personalized activity + journal prompt to spark joy.

Snag a Free Confidence Boost
Download a free EFT tapping session to quiet your inner critic, release self-doubt, and feel more playful and empowered.

The Overthinkerâs Guide to Making Decisions
Learn to simplify tough decisions, trust your intuition, and move forward with a playful mindset.

Join Wild & WorthyÂ
The 8-week group coaching program for perfectionists ready to:
- Stop overthinking and trust your decisions
- Show up confidently in life and work
- Rediscover FUN, freedom, and play....all in a supportive community of like-minded souls.

The Playful Business Collective
The 12-week group program for entrepreneurs who want to:
- Build a freedom-filled business with ease and joy
- Let go of perfectionism and embrace playful confidence
- Achieve BIG goals with business strategy, mindset work, and play

Corporate Play ExperiencesÂ
Bring the power of PLAY to your team with custom workshops designed to:
â¨Â Boost creativity and innovation
⨠Foster connection and collaboration
⨠Reduce stress and improve well-beingÂ

Play Retreats
Big magic is coming in 2026⌠and itâs called The Soul Playcation. đŤ
Think: volcano views, dance parties under the stars, soul-deep joy, and a nervous system reset that stays with you long after you leave.
Join me in Guatemala next February (Feb 21â28, 2026) for a life-giving week of deep healing, play, and connection with the most incredible community.
Want first dibs before doors open? đ Hop on the waitlist and youâll be the first to know when itâs live!
LET'S PLAY!
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