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Karen Rhodes
Entrepreneur, Award Winner, Confidante, Investor
Award Winning Entrepreneur
Biography
TRAVELLER. THRILL SEEKER. INTUITIVE BUSINESS LEADER. INVESTOR
Karen Rhodes is a compassionate connector and strategist, known for her soul-led, intuitive approach to business and marketing.
Her journey began with humble beginnings, yet Karen’s confidence and resilience have allowed her to thrive in challenging situations, whether leading on stage or making a difference behind the scenes. From a young age, Karen embraced challenges with positivity and determination, traits that have shaped her into the successful leader she is today.
Karen’s caring nature led her to foster over 20 children during five years, providing the stability and support they needed to thrive. This desire to nurture and uplift others extended to her work with veterans. Through a dedicated platform, Karen will help veterans and their families access vital resources, from healthcare to employment opportunities, ensuring they receive the support they deserve.
Her adventurous spirit is reflected in her love for motorcycle riding, which gives her a sense of freedom and fresh perspective—qualities she brings to every aspect of her life and work. Karen’s entrepreneurial journey took off when she founded the Luxury Dog Hamper brand, often referred to as the "Fortnum and Mason of the dog world." This success led her to establish Rhodes Marketing, specialising in Facebook advertising, where she helps brands elevate their visibility and grow their presence.
Karen’s efforts have not gone unnoticed—she is the only triple winner of Theo Paphitis' Small Business Sunday competition, a recognition of her innovative approach and dedication.
Alongside her work in marketing, Karen excels in connecting high-net-worth individuals with entrepreneurs, fostering partnerships that align with both business goals and personal values.
Spiritually grounded, Karen integrates alternative wellness into her life and work, offering a gentle, intuitive touch to her marketing strategies. Her deep understanding of human connection allows her to create strategies that resonate on a soulful level, making her a trusted partner for those looking to make impactful connections and drive meaningful change.
The journey
Karen discovered her love of tech while learning how to successfully run Facebook ads for her award winning e-commerce business Luxury Dog Hampers. Realising small businesses would benefit from learning how to create, monitor and scale their own ad campaigns without the need for an advertising agency, Karen started but teaching others what she learnt empowering small businesses and start up to understand before there were in a position to outsource.
Karen went on to support brands with done with you and done for you Facebook advertising services.
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 supporting veterans and their families, along with a strong network in both entrepreneurial and high-net-worth circles, I bring a unique combination of empathy and strategic insight to every project. Her background in connecting businesses and individuals allows her to create valuable partnerships, drive impactful initiatives, and open doors to untapped opportunities. Her natural leadership and grounded perspective ensure that I not only envision the best outcomes but also execute with energy and efficiency. Whether it's building meaningful networks, connecting high-profile individuals to the right ventures, or creating platforms that serve communities, she is committed to delivering results with purpose and integrity.
Questions For The Media
1. What inspired you to focus on supporting veterans and their families?
Answer: My passion for helping veterans stems from the immense respect I have for their service and sacrifice. Many veterans face challenges when reintegrating into civilian life—whether it's accessing healthcare, finding employment, or connecting with support networks. By creating a platform tailored specifically to their needs, I’m dedicated to ensuring they and their families have a clear path to the resources they deserve.
2. How do you balance your passion for veterans’ support with your work connecting high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs?
Answer: I see both pursuits as interconnected. Whether I'm helping veterans or bridging the gap between investors and entrepreneurs, my focus is on creating meaningful connections that provide long-term value. By staying true to my mission of service and impact, I can bring together people from diverse walks of life to solve real problems and create lasting change.
3. As someone working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, what’s your key to successfully forging strong connections between them and entrepreneurs?
Answer: It’s all about understanding what drives both sides. High-net-worth individuals are looking for opportunities that not only offer returns but also align with their values and ambitions. Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, need the right partners who believe in their vision. My role is to carefully listen, assess fit, and create relationships that are mutually beneficial. Trust and alignment of values are key.
4. What sets your platform for veterans apart from other support services?
Answer: My platform will focus on being an all-encompassing hub. Rather than offering fragmented services, we bring together healthcare, employment opportunities, discounts, and other forms of support in one place. What makes us stand out is the community-driven approach—by getting sponsorship from companies and creating meaningful partnerships, we ensure veterans and their families get tailored support, all while involving the broader community in their success.
5. How do you plan to monetise your website while staying true to your mission of supporting veterans?
Answer: Monetising the website is all about creating a win-win. By partnering with companies who share our values, we can offer them advertising opportunities that provide exposure to a dedicated audience—veterans and their families. These partnerships allow us to fund our operations, expand our services, and, most importantly, keep the platform free for users. Every sponsorship is vetted to ensure it aligns with the mission of empowering veterans.
6. What role do sponsorships play in the growth and sustainability of your projects?
Answer: Sponsorships are key to growth, as they provide the resources needed to maintain and expand our offerings. They also help create a sense of community, where businesses can directly give back to veterans and their families by offering exclusive deals or services. The right sponsors bring credibility and resources, which in turn, allow us to deliver a high-quality platform that truly makes a difference.
7. How do you see your role as an introducer evolving in the future?
Answer: The role of an introducer is always evolving. As markets shift and new opportunities arise, I see my role as becoming even more focused on creating strategic, impactful connections that drive innovation. My aim is to build a global network that isn’t just about financial gain but about fostering relationships that have long-term social, economic, and environmental impact.
8. What challenges you are facing in building your platform, and how have you overcome them?
Answer: One of the biggest challenges is creating a platform that could meet the diverse needs of veterans and their families. We had to ensure it was easy to use, comprehensive, and scalable. To overcome this, I will surround myself with experts who understood both the technology and the needs of the veteran community. Collaboration and constant feedback have been key to building, refining, and growing the platform.
9. What legacy do you hope to leave through your work with veterans and entrepreneurs?
Answer: I hope to leave a legacy of service, connection, and meaningful impact. For the veterans, I want to be remembered as someone who truly made a difference in their lives—helping them access the resources they need to thrive. For entrepreneurs and investors, I hope to be seen as a trusted partner who created opportunities that fostered growth, innovation, and positive change in the world.