As a first-generation Nigerian American, Karen Okonkwo believed her path to success was through law, medicine, or engineering. In college, while studying to be a pediatrician, a quirky encounter with a homeless man at a festival completely changed her perspective. From that moment on, Karen wanted to be her own boss. Early in her career, out of necessity, she began shooting her own content to capture diverse imagery. As the idea grew, she went on to found TONL, a company that is transforming the world of stock photography. Today, Karen’s mission is to provide access to beautiful, real-world images of individuals of diverse ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, body types, sexual orientations, genders and ages.
Latest Podcasts
- The 2021 Highlight Episode
- Laura Brock – Inclusion First
- Kiki Chatfield – Taking the Next Step
- Emily Levesque – The Last Stargazer
- Martine Charles – Target Your Messaging
- Tori Dunlap – The Financial Feminist
- TJ Martin – Navigating Worlds – Part 2
- TJ Martin – Navigating Worlds – Part 1
- Mary Anne Carter – The Art of Fun
- Mikael Mossberg – Creating A Novel Startup
- How To Build A House That Won’t Blow Down, Part 2
- How To Build A House That Won’t Blow Down – Part 1
- Nicole A. Donnelley – Just Ask
- Tom Mara – Radio: From College to Curating A Culture
- Robin Haglund – Run Toward Your Passion Part 2
- Robin Haglund – Run Toward Your Passion Part 1
- Tanya Haider – Conquering the Kid Space
- Linsday Droz & Kristi Lord – Going All In on Your Dreams
- Alisa Brodkowitz – Bringing Justice to You
- Gabby Booth – Creating A Safe Place to Express Yourself in the Desert
- Josh Boykin – Gaming Smart & with Heart – Part 2
- Josh Boykin – Gaming Smart & with Heart – Part 1
- Renee Erickson – The Art of Restaurants – Part 2
- Renee Erickson – The Art of Restaurants
- Tishni Weerasinghe – A Romance with Reading