When Emotions Run Rampant

An accomplished author and humorist, Karel presented nationally and internationally.

She is the author of:

• When Emotions Run Rampant

• The Language of Intent: How Self Talk Transforms Outcome

• Conquering the Witch Within: Intergenerational Workplace Strategies that Get Results

• Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work, and What Matters

• Straight Talk: Getting Off the Curb

Karel is a featured author in:

• Extreme Excellence: Dynamic Interviews with America’s Top 10 Performance Experts

• Ovation: How to Present Like a Pro by Len Elder

• Crystalline Moments: Discover Your Opportunities and Create Your Best Self by Coni Meyers.

• My Glasses Are on Top of Your Head: Tales of Life, Longevity and Laughter by Brenda Elsagher

Karel holds a BA in human resources and has earned numerous designations and certifications in the speaking industry, served as Past President of the Real Estate Educators Association and Chairperson of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce. Karel is a DREI Emeritus (Distinguished Real Estate Instructor).

Her résumé includes experience as a human resources regional executive of a large commercial insurance firm, as an award-winning salesperson, as a manager of a top-producing real estate office, and as past owner of Our Branch, Inc., a national and international speaking, and training company.

Cammie Reed

Cammie has lived in the Washington, D.C. area since age ten when her parents moved from Georgetown, Guyana, South America. As a child, she loved the Seawall as she watched the waves, and as an adult, she embraces the peace and tranquility of how water brings a connection to hope and renewal.

Cammie’s journey has taken her through many career paths as a pastor, clinician, educator, broker/owner, national speaker, and author, all which have defined a meaningful purpose in her life.

She is a broker/owner for a real estate brokerage and school. She is licensed in many states from Pennsylvania to Florida and holds countless NAR designations. Cammie is a Distinguished Real Estate Educator (DREI).

She is the president and founder of Nani House whose mission is to help individuals and families with basic needs, food, clothing, and housing.

She is trained in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Group Psychotherapy, Zen Therapy, Negotiation, and Mediation/Conflict Resolution. She is a well-recognized speaker at the local, state, and national levels.

She has degrees in business (BS & MBA), counseling (MS) and theology (MDiv & DMin) from the University of Maryland, Columbia College, Loyola University and Howard University, respectively.

Cammie’s goal is to visit all fifty states to learn about various cultures and lifestyles. She lives in Maryland with her husband and youngest son, with her oldest son living close by. Family is an integral part of her life.