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Karen Rhodes – Connector. Strategist. Change Maker.
Redefining networking through meaningful connections, community, and social impact.
Karen Rhodes is a compassionate connector and strategist, known for her soul-led approach to business and her bold vision of ending homelessness through community-led innovation.
About Karen Rhodes
Karen Rhodes is a compassionate connector and strategist, known for her soul-led, intuitive approach to business.
Her journey is marked by resilience and innovation. From fostering over 20 children and supporting veterans’ families, to founding award-winning businesses, Karen has consistently turned purpose into impact. She created the Luxury Dog Hamper brand—described as the “Fortnum and Mason of the dog world”—before launching Rhodes Marketing, where she helps brands grow through authentic, story-driven Facebook advertising.
Karen is also the only triple winner of Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday competition, a recognition of her entrepreneurial flair and dedication. Today, she focuses on connecting high-net-worth individuals with entrepreneurs, forging partnerships that align with both business goals and values.
Her adventurous spirit is reflected in her love of motorcycles, which inspired MotoKind, a rider-led movement that blends community, wellbeing, and social good. More than a club, MotoKind is a blueprint for creating belonging and tackling wider challenges—including Karen’s bold long-term mission to help end homelessness by building sustainable, supportive communities.
Spiritually grounded and intuitively driven, Karen blends compassion with strategy, making her a trusted partner for those seeking meaningful connections, authentic growth, and lasting change.
Connection isn’t transactional—it’s transformational.
Karen Rhodes
Karen Rhodes at a Glance
- Connector & Strategist – Known for her soul-led, intuitive approach to business and marketing.
- Fostered 20+ children over five years, providing stability and support to young people in need.
- Veteran Advocate – Building platforms and partnerships to support veterans and their families with healthcare, employment, and community resources.
- Founder of Luxury Dog Hamper – Dubbed the “Fortnum and Mason of the dog world.”
- Founder of Rhodes Marketing – Specialist in Facebook advertising and brand visibility.
- Only triple winner of Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday Award – Recognised for entrepreneurial innovation across multiple businesses.
- Connector of HNWIs & Entrepreneurs – Creating partnerships that align with purpose, profit, and long-term impact.
- Founder of MotoKind – A rider-led movement blending community, wellbeing, and social good, with a long-term mission to tackle homelessness.
- Spiritually Grounded – Integrates alternative wellness into her work, offering an intuitive and compassionate edge to business and connection.
Podcasts
Your Authentic Self
E-Commerce Marketing
E-Commerce Marketing
E-Commerce Marketing
E-Commerce Marketing
E-Commerce Marketing
Dog Talk
E-Commerce Marketing
Dog Talk
Why Hire Karen
With a deep passion for building communities and fostering meaningful connections, Karen Rhodes brings a unique combination of empathy and strategic insight to every project. Her background spans fostering children, supporting veterans, founding award-winning businesses, and connecting entrepreneurs with high-net-worth individuals. This diverse experience allows her to create valuable partnerships, drive impactful initiatives, and open doors to untapped opportunities.
Karen’s natural leadership and grounded perspective ensure she not only envisions bold outcomes—such as her long-term mission of ending homelessness through community-led solutions—but also executes with energy and integrity. Whether it’s building transformative networks, aligning high-profile individuals with the right ventures, or creating movements like MotoKind, Karen is committed to delivering results with purpose and lasting impact.
Questions For The Media
1. What inspired you to focus on building communities and connecting people?
Answer: My passion for connecting people comes from a deep belief that no one should feel isolated or unsupported. From fostering over 20 children to working with veterans, entrepreneurs, and riders, I’ve seen first-hand how life-changing the right connection can be. My long-term goal is to end homelessness by building sustainable, supportive communities—and every introduction I make is a step toward that bigger vision.
2. How do you balance your work as a connector with your mission to end homelessness?
Answer: To me, they are one and the same. Connection is the foundation of change. Whether I’m introducing a high-net-worth individual to an entrepreneur, or building communities like MotoKind, my focus is on creating networks of support. By weaving people together around shared values, I believe we can build solutions that address root issues like homelessness in a way that is lasting and human-centered.
3. What’s your key to forging strong, impactful connections between entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals?
Answer: It’s about listening and understanding. High-net-worth individuals are increasingly looking for opportunities that align with their values and create legacy, not just financial returns. Entrepreneurs are driven by vision and innovation. My role is to bridge those two worlds—finding alignment in purpose as well as profit—so the connection becomes a long-term, trust-based partnership.
4. How does MotoKind fit into your mission?
Answer: MotoKind is the first visible expression of my bigger mission. It starts as a movement for riders—creating belonging, workshops, and community—but the real vision is to use it as a blueprint for wider social good. By proving that a membership-based model can create both joy and impact, MotoKind becomes a stepping stone to building self-sustaining communities that can eventually tackle bigger challenges, including homelessness.
5. What role do sponsorships and partnerships play in your projects?
Answer: They’re essential, but not just financially. The right sponsors and partners bring credibility, visibility, and resources that allow projects like MotoKind to grow while keeping access affordable or free for those who need it. I view sponsorship as a collaboration—it’s about aligning with businesses and individuals who genuinely want to create social impact, so the partnership benefits both the community and the sponsor.
6. What challenges have you faced in building your vision, and how have you overcome them?
Answer: The biggest challenge has been holding a big vision while building the first steps in a practical, tangible way. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you want to change the world. I’ve overcome this by focusing on one community at a time—like riders through MotoKind—while keeping the bigger mission as my compass. Collaboration, feedback, and staying grounded in purpose help me move forward every day.
7. How do you see your role as a connector evolving in the future?
Answer: I see myself building a global network where introductions create real-world solutions. My role will continue to evolve beyond business into impact—connecting people, ideas, and resources to tackle challenges like homelessness, social isolation, and community wellbeing. The future of connection isn’t transactional; it’s transformational, and I want to be at the forefront of that shift.
8. What legacy do you hope to leave?
Answer: I hope to be remembered as someone who created spaces where people felt seen, supported, and connected. For entrepreneurs and investors, as someone who sparked opportunities that grew into something greater than profit. For riders, as the founder of a movement that gave them community and purpose. And for society at large, as someone who played a part in ending homelessness by proving that connection is the foundation for change.
Multi Award Winning Entrepreneur
