Karen

Karen Barnes-Rivera began her career behind the mic as a college radio and community DJ, she learned early how to use voice to connect, influence, and move people. Her path took her from Silicon Valley to LA and NYC, working in the music industry with independent bands, major artists, and names like Keith Richards before returning to her hometown in Florida, where she partnered with brands like Jeep Chrysler and Miller Brewing Company.

An Army veteran with an MBA in Marketing, she’s coached inside top companies across the U.S. and privately with leaders ready to elevate how they show up. Today, she helps entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their voice through Inner Icon Archetypes and then amplify it with AI—so they can stand out, scale their message, and lead with confidence.

Take the Inner Icon Quiz at www.coachkbar.com and start owning your voice. Because when you own how you show up, you stop playing small and start leading in a way others can’t ignore.