At the end of the day, I'm still an African-American woman in a male-dominated industry, so sometimes you have to deal with people not taking your ideas seriously. But I look at it as, I'd rather have adversities in something… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
When I had dial-up, my mom got me a phone so I wouldn't tie up the phone. She used to really pick up the phone, push some buttons, and hang it up so the connection could mess up. Now, it's… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
I clung to my vegan friends for more support than anyone because they helped guide me and made the transition much easier. My family… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
All I cared about was 'TRL.' I was studying communications at school, and one day before class, I heard about the 'Search For An… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
In high school, I created a fan group for J.D. Williams, who played Bodie on 'The Wire.' I had the chance to meet him,… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
Words do cut, and they do hurt. It was one thing growing up where you were bullied, but you'd just come home. Now you… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
For so long, we were labeled - you're a girly girl, you're a tomboy, you're this or that - but now we can do… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
I'm doing activations with companies you would never think of. Not to say this in a braggadocious way, but I'm not putting myself in… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
I fell in love with hip-hop a little bit late; I grew up on Another Bad Creation and Kris Kross. But my mom got… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
Social media can help or hurt you. People are more into other people's lives than their own. Everyone sees everyone else's success online, and… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
We now live in an era where everybody is rich, and for some reason, everybody has a $20K bag. It is great to have… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
I give people on my team the opportunity to excel as well, and I think that's what continues to keep me ahead. I may… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
I am not quick to call someone a friend. It is OK to have acquaintances and be associates. We make these words sound bad,… — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
I believe that God has blessed me in immeasurable ways so that I can, in return, bless and help others. — Karen Civil Copy Share Image
