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:
𧥠Loosen perfectionismâs grip and build real self-love
𧥠Spark creativity, adaptability, and fresh ideas
𧥠Reduce stress and burnout
𧥠Strengthen relationships and connection
𧥠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 perfectionism. Fun became something you had to "earn", and the constant pressure 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.
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
The Magic Within
This guided inner child playdate will help you melt away perfectionism, boost your confidence, and remember what it feels like to be fully alive.
Through playful reflection, imagination, and embodiment, youâll uncover the magic thatâs been inside you all along.
âBefore working with Kara, life and work felt intense and serious. I was constantly overthinking.
Through her playful approach, something shifted. Iâm now living through a lighter lens, caring less about what others think and feeling more confident just being myself.
This is the most excited Iâve felt about my business in a long time.â
â Michelle E., Copywriter
Trusted by thought leaders and teams around the world
A critical reset that left us energized and inspired!
âIt was exactly what we needed to address burnout and recharge. Laughing together in the middle of a busy workday felt amazing.â
Jason Javid, Global Channel Development, Starbucks
We were laughing, connecting, and didnât want it to end!
âHer workshop provided the perfect blend of education and fun. The session FLEW by because of how engaged and connected we felt.â
Robin Long, Founder/CEO, Lindywell
A transformative, joyful experience that truly resonated
âHer PLAYShops were impactful, refreshing, and filled with joy. My inner child felt alive, and I saw that same light in our members.â
Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist
Play Retreats
The next Soul Playcation retreat is unfolding in Guatemala in 2026, with more playful adventures to come.
Think: volcano views, dance parties under the stars and soul-deep joy,
Youâll come home feeling lighter in your body, quieter in your mind, more connected to your joy, and more at ease in your own skin.Â
Want first dibs for our next retreat? đ Hop on the waitlist and youâll be the first to know when itâs live!
The Magic of Play, in Real Life
âI had been doing a lot of heavy healing work and it felt stressful and isolating.
I felt safe enough to open up, take up space, and trust myself in a new way.
I grew so much self-trust that I had the courage to start my own business and I feel so much more connected to my kiddos.â
â Marti M., Occupational Therapist & Coach @martimarsh.ot
âI was always playful at heart, but I felt lonely on this path. Play was shamed as silly, and I was so close to dimming my light.â
Working with Kara, I felt deeply seen, safe, and free. That safety allowed me to open up and step into my most authentic, vibrant self.
It turns out the remedy for my darkest self-criticism wasnât more seriousness⌠it was play.â
â Gizem D., Creative Entrepreneur @anika.healing
âWorking with Kara awakened the parts of me I had left behind and truly rescued my heart. The little girl inside of me is alive again.
Before, I took everything so seriously. Now I experience more freedom, softness, and joy in my everyday life.
What surprised me most is how healing play actually is. It sounds simple, but it nourishes parts of you that have been underfed for years.â
â Kiesha Y., Breathwork + Somatic Coach @kieshayokers
LET'S PLAY TOGETHER!
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