Guest Speaker Karen Botha: Attorney, Mediator, Author and TEDx Speaker
Karen Botha – is a powerful voice in the fight against gender-based violence! As an accomplished Attorney, skilled Mediator, and passionate Author, she brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. A survivor herself, Karen uses her journey to inspire change and advocate for those who feel unheard.

In January 2018, Karen established her own firm practising as Karen Botha Attorney. In 2019 Karen was awarded the Woza Women in Law award for the “Best Family Lawyer” and was first runner-up in the category “Law Firms (0 – 5 years – women only)”. Additionally, in 2020 Karen was awarded the Woza Women in Law awards in the categories “Covid-19 Gender-Based Violence Champion” and “Covid-19 Legal Philanthropist”.

Karen conducts workshops for single parents, support groups for women and is an activist on gender-based violence issues. Karen founded the Family Law Forum of KwaZulu-Natal, relocating to the Western Cape in November 2021.

Trauma to Triumph by Karen Botha appears to be a deeply personal and transformational journey about turning pain, adversity, and emotional wounds into healing, empowerment, and purpose. The book explores how trauma does not have to define one’s destiny, but can instead become a catalyst for growth, resilience, leadership, and inner transformation. Through reflection, healing, and courage, the message encourages readers to reclaim their voice, rediscover their strength, and move from surviving to truly thriving — ultimately becoming “Healed | Empowered | Unstoppable.

Final takeaway: “It’s not about erasing the past. It’s about no longer being run by it.” Janet thanked Karen for an informative talk on a topic critically relevant in our society today.