KAREN E. SIMMONS (formerly Simmons-Beathea) is a dedicated media/management professional and public speaker with demonstrated achievements in diverse broadcast, cable, theatre, and nonprofit management environments.

Ms. Simmons spent more than 20 years in senior management for TV/radio programming and production, advertising, theatre production, Karen is also an professional classically trained singer, stage/film actor, experienced on-air talent and voice actor.

Karen was honored to the featured speaker at The White House “Equal Pay Day” addressing the topic of gender pay equity during the Clinton Administration.

Because of her excellent presentation skills, musical talents, and ability to encourage and motivate others, KAREN E. SIMMONS is a successful keynote speaker and conference presenter on such topics as, “EXTREME INTEGRITY: ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN CHALLENGING TIMES©™”, “DIFFERENCES THAT BRING US TOGETHER… KEYS TO VISIONARY LEADERSHIP©™, “Essential Executive Communications Skills”, ‘‘Strategic Planning’, ‘Presentations Skills Development’ and “Executive Media Training or How To REALLY Meet the Press©™”.

Ms Simmons is also an accomplished motivational and inspirational speaker. She focuses on issues that impact women in leadership positions working mothers. Her original presentations “GUILT-FREE SOLUTIONS FOR WORKING MOTHERS©™” and “She Had Servants!: A HEARTFELT, LIGHTHEARTED LOOK AT PROVERBS 31©™“ have been very well received. has Ms Simmons continues to add unique, inspirational presentations, including: “FEED MY SHEEP: Christian Women in Leadership©™”, “C.O.S.T. ACCOUNTABILITY©™”, and “BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING©™”.
Her upcoming book, “A Deborah Calling… An Abigail Life ©™” tells the poignant story of a woman who overcame years of ‘upscale abuse’ and overwhelming obstacles in her marriage to enjoy success, peace and love in life. In Spring 2025 Ms. Simmons will release her long-awaited book: “UNRIGHTEOUS DECREES © ™” a novel, based on the true story of her own experience with ‘upscale abuse’ and “God’s sufficient grace” while navigating the ‘legal labyrinth’ of “a ‘professional woman’s’ divorce”.

KAREN E. SIMMONS has many international performances to her credit. Ms. Simmons also studied and performed at the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria and the International Institute of Chamber Music at the Strauss Conservatory in Munich, Germany.

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