About Karen Vaughn

Karen Vaughn is bringing Real, Fun and Fab to your work day! Like many of her listeners, Karen Vaughn enjoys great music and compelling conversation. She gives a dose of both from 10am – 3pm on 106.7 WTLC. Karen is deeply committed to using her platform to inform, entertain and inspire. Her charisma, vibrancy and engaging sensibility allow her to not only develop entertaining programming, but to connect with her listeners instantly.

Karen also serves as Operations Manager for Radio-One Indianapolis. She comes from Radio-One Philadelphia where she continues to handle 10am – 3pm on 100.3 WRNB and was also Operations Manager for WRNB, WPHI and WPPZ. Her radio broadcasting expertise has earned her numerous honors and awards throughout her career. She has been honored as Assistant Program Director and Music Director of the Year from Billboard Magazine. Her Radio show has also been nominated for Urban Radio Personality/Show of the year and Karen has been inducted in the Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame in Ohio.

A graduate of Philadelphia’s Temple University, Karen has represented the March of Dimes, The Sister to Sister Foundation, and American Heart Association as a spokesperson. Karen’s community outreach programs through her ‘Karen Cares’ brand have given hundreds of South Florida women spa makeovers, career and resume workshops, and work/life balance services. In addition to books for children and providing families with their holiday needs in Indianapolis.

From her strong community connect, in 2008 she launched an interactive life-balance website for working women www.workingdivas.com™. As a mother balancing family, work and motherhood, Karen crafted Working Divas™ to empower women to put themselves first and enjoy the “bliss” that life has to offer. “Women have to find ways to manage daily demands and still achieve happiness in their lives,” says Karen.

As a premiere endorser and voiceover actress, top Brands have solicited Karen to represent them. She has endorsed, Ulta Beauty, OWN-TV, Remy Martin, Red Robin, Comcast, Dove, Marshalls, Lipton, Khol’s, Noxzema, Disney, Danielle’s Weave Salon, Royal Caribbean International, Empress Hair Care and Ideal Baby Store.

Celebrated for her engaging personality and her in-depth interviews…Lionel Richie boasted, “Karen has the magic.” Tyler Perry says, “I love being on Karen’s Show, she does the best interviews.” She has welcomed into the studio Ella Mai, Maxwell, El DeBarge, Suze Orman, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jay Z, John Legend, Jamie Foxx, Eddie LeVert and Boris Kodjoe to name a few.

Karen has worked in major markets across the country including Miami, Washington, DC, Cleveland and Baltimore.

Tune into Karen to experience a fresh approach to television, radio and the web. Karen Vaughn -Working Mom…Working Media!

Karen is represented by the Law Offices of Joseph H. Davis and The Russ PR Agency.

A little over 20 million people watched President Obama’s second inauguration on television, Nielsen reported Wednesday afternoon. The ratings agency counted up the viewers across 18 different networks. It said that 20.552 million people watched coverage airing from 10 AM to 4:30 PM on Monday. (CNN was the top-rated cable news network, and NBC the top-rated broadcast […]

A few months ago, “American Idol” made national headlines when leaked video footage showed what appeared to be a massive fight between new judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey. Well, that moment arrived during this Wednesday night’s Charlotte auditions. And while the specific footage leaked — which included Nicki cursing out Mariah — was not […]

Karen’s Power Thought airs every weekday at 6:40pm. Here is today’s dose of motivation and inspiration. Power Thought: Diligent Don’t give up easily. Stand for what you believe in and persevere. The storm will soon be over and the sunlight will shine through. It’s only a matter of time before you will become successful in your […]

Mastering appropriate assertiveness is a must for getting your ideas noticed and earning the respect of clients, superiors, and co-workers. However, figuring out exactly how assertive to be can be tricky. Get too confrontational, and women look pushy. Fall back on traditional female communication styles, and we look like doormats. For a little guidance on […]

Beyonce has become a full-fledged blogger!! She has launched a new lifestle blog and newsletter, BeyHive, it features Pinterest-style mood boards, artwork by fans and fashion finds curated by Bey herself. But don’t expect anything too personal here — she’s clearly saving that stuff for herupcoming documentary film — just a collection of music, movies and books […]

Aretha Franklin got a good laugh from Beyonce’s inauguration performance controversy, saying that she thought the singer did a “beautiful job with the pre-record.” Beyonce took to the stage at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration ceremony to sing the National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Quickly after she finished, the Beyhive buzzed with rumors that Queen Bey […]

Karen’s Power Thought airs every weekday at 6:40pm. Here is today’s dose of motivation and inspiration. Power Thought: Perseverance Struggling to finish a project at work? Wondering how you are going to make ends meet this month? Don’t think about if you can do it…think positivity how you are going to get it done. Start […]

President Barack Obama‘s inauguration featured patriotism, hope and shaaaaade! First lady Michelle Obama was serving up the latter when she delivered this epic eye roll directed at Speaker of the House John Boehner (as originally pointed out on Tumblr), who tapped her on the back. Mr. Boehner, it’s not that you’re blocking her husband’s agenda in Congress, but can’t you see she’s […]

It’s time for “American Idol” to end, according to former contestant and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. While promoting her new movie “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete,” Hudson told Celebuzz that “Everything has its time.” Now in its twelfth season, “American Idol” has seen many judging panel changes anddeclining ratings. The show that produced chart-toppers and Hollywood […]

Alicia Keys also donned a breathtaking red gown to perform at Monday night’s Public Inaugural Ball. The Michael Kors designed, matte jersey, crystal embellished, backless creation (wowzas!) wasn’t the only crowd-pleasing element of Alicia’s appearance. The Grammy Award-winning singer rocked the house with special rendition of her hit song “Girl On Fire,” which was aptly changed […]

Love the sparkly belt Michelle Obama wore over her Inauguration Day jacket? How about the deep plum overcoat worn by her daughter, Malia? Don’t bother to search J.Crew’s website for either item, because both are being retired, the company’s creative director said Tuesday. “The lady day coat that Malia was wearing has been in our […]

Tamar Braxton released the video for her new single, “Love and War.” Watch and let us know what you think!