Karlynn Keyes is the President of The Trail of Painted Ponies, one of the premier fine art and collectibles companies in the world, which crafts one of the most beloved collectibles in America. As a leader in her industry, Karlynn has developed The Trail of Painted Ponies from a wildly successful public art project to a multi-million dollar gift and collectible company that has an impressive list of licensees and a passionate international following. This global brand has truly become a great American success story.

Believing in the power of partnerships, Karlynn has developed significant corporate partnerships that include an exclusive art gallery for the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, workshops, executive events and exclusive gift-giving programs for the American Heart Association, the Young President’s Organization, JW Marriott, General Dynamics, Carlson Companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dillard’s Department Stores and many more.

Earlier this year Karlynn launched the Celebrity Collection with Actor/Artist Tony Curtis; acclaimed actress Barbra Eden will join this prestigious list of celebrity artists this summer. With an ongoing commitment to philanthropy that is legendary, Karlynn Keyes and The Trail of Painted Ponies have raised over $1 million for worthy non-profit organizations and this support continues with the Celebrity Collection.

Karlynn also has extensive experience in the publishing world, and has created several award-winning and best selling books including: The Trail of Painted Ponies Books, Glyph Award Winner, American ArtParades  Independent Publishers Award Winner and Glyph Award Winner, Ride the Sky, A Painted Ponies Christmas, Children’s Prayers for America  Honored by Simon Wiesenthal Museum.

Karlynn Keyes’ personal story is a timely and inspiring example for women who are recognizing that our economy has changed forever and that women must reinvent themselves to thrive in the business world.

Originally from Minnesota, Karlynn grew up in an entrepreneurial family that developed and invested in a variety of exceptional businesses. She studied art and architecture in the United States and Europe and graduated from the American College in London. She settled in Arizona and began a career in commercial real estate development, creating artistic brands for destination commercial projects that combined regional architecture and a compelling mix of artful businesses. It was her intention, when she married, to strike a balance between her career and motherhood, but the reality was far different than she imagined. Sixteen years later, she found herself divorced, a single mother raising two teenage children and confronting the daunting challenge of a changed workplace.

Through sheer determination and creative passion, Karlynn developed a career in the arts and today is the president of a multi-million dollar gift and collectible company in a highly competitive industry. She shares how she managed to “rebrand” herself, rediscovering a sense of purpose and realizing her potential as a professional woman. The trailblazing techniques she pioneered in the process of transforming a small philanthropic public art project into a $100 million phenomenon in the arts and collectible industry is a tale for these times.

Speaking with a voice of experience, Karlynn Keyes shares her passion for business with women, inspiring them to become entrepreneurs. She believes that the world needs more creative women in business. She also believes that brands need to be more compassionate, giving back to their community, the nation and the world. Every woman is invited to discover “the art of business” from a maverick who has become a trailblazer in an extremely challenging industry.

Karlynn Keyes’ skills as an effective communicator and smarts as a successful businesswoman, along with her proven ability to bring artistic brands to the marketplace, uniquely qualify her as a fresh voice with important things to say to women preparing for a future in any type of creative business.