Author and Speaker Kari Kampakis Offers Message on Motherhood and Self-Care to GPS Community

Last night, GPS had the honor of hosting Kari Kampakis, a bestselling author and speaker known for her heartfelt insights on parenting, faith, and personal growth. Kari shared an inspiring message about the challenges and joys of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of self-care, purpose, and strong relationships.

Drawing from personal experiences as a mother of four daughters, Kari reflected on the deep love and responsibility that comes with raising children. She spoke about how mothers often prioritize their families to the point of self-neglect, reminding the audience that "Nobody benefits when mama ends up on the stretcher."

Kari encouraged moms to recognize their own worth beyond their role as parents, stressing that “We all had a purpose from the moment we were born, whether we became a mom or not.” She also highlighted the importance of building uplifting relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and modeling self-care for their children.

Throughout her talk, she mixed humor with wisdom, using anecdotes about mama bears, teenage struggles, and the emotional rollercoaster of parenting to connect with the audience. She challenged mothers to focus on being "the bigger, stronger, kinder, and wiser one" in their children’s lives, offering a steady foundation rather than getting caught up in their kids’ emotional highs and lows.

Her words resonated deeply, leaving the GPS community with a renewed sense of encouragement and perspective. As Kari reminded everyone, "Loving your family well means taking care of yourself too."

Following her talk, Kari opened the floor for a lively Q&A session before greeting attendees and signing copies of her books in the lobby.