Karen Okonkwo

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Karen Okonkwo is the co-founder of TONL, the first stock photography company focussed on diversity. She is a first-generation Nigerian-American social entrepreneur who has founded several companies in event planning and the online business realm. Karen continues to support diversity through her businesses and volunteer work within her community.

 

If you could recommend 3 books to anyone, what would they be?

 

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

It’s a great book that centers you on the meaning of life and the value in living with intentionality.

 

Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

Anybody who is looking to jumpstart attacking their dreams/goals in life.

 

What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey

Oprah is someone I look up to so to read her inner thoughts brought me so much joy.

 

What are you reading now?

 
 

Whose reading list are you most curious about?

 

“I’m curious what books Elon Musk is reading”

— Karen Okonkwo

Books Read By

Books Read By is a catalogue in the service of a greater reading culture. Founded by Anonymous in 2020, the site explores the reading habits of inspiring people (founders, leaders, makers, and everyone in between). Each survey is an intimate look into the books that have shaped and changed them.

https://www.booksread.by
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