Karen Guggenheim is a global transformation expert, leading entrepreneur in the wellbeing space, and co-founder of the World Happiness Summit®, named in Forbes as one of the Top 5 Leadership Conferences to attend in 2025. As the founder of WOHASU®, the international wellbeing ecosystem, Karen is changing the way the world works through events, advisory, and education.
Karen is an inspirational bilingual speaker (Spanish and English) who has captivated audiences worldwide, including at TEDx and SXSW. Her expertise lies in helping individuals and organizations positively navigate change, cultivate resilience, and build a foundation of happiness and purpose.
Whether addressing corporate leaders, educators, or women’s groups, Karen delivers compelling, research-backed keynotes that motivate and inspire.
Karen Guggenheim is a global entrepreneur, transformation expert, and co-founder of the World Happiness Summit®, a Forbes-recognized top leadership conference. She is also the founder of WOHASU®, a leading wellbeing platform that inspires individuals and organizations to prioritize happiness. As the author of Cultivating Happiness and an international speaker and wellbeing strategist, Karen combines personal storytelling with evidence-based science to help audiences create lasting, meaningful change.
Karen’s mission is to inspire and coach leaders, educators, and individuals to embrace resilience, purpose, and happiness in every aspect of life. Her work has been featured in leading media outlets including NBC, Forbes, The Telegraph, Financial Times, FastCompany, CNN, CNN Espanol, and BBC. Through her efforts with the WOHASU Women’s Initiative, Karen is also a powerful advocate for women’s well-being and success in the workplace.
The Bridge to Happiness – TEDx Miami
Cultivating Happiness Keynote – World Happiness Summit
Fireside Chat with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy – World Happiness Summit
Karen Guggenheim on Dr. Laurie Santos’ The Happiness Lab Podcast