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Kari Kampakis: FACES of Birmingham

Posted by dataperk on August 28, 2017

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    Last night was my final 2025 event at one of my fa Last night was my final 2025 event at one of my favorite churches, St. Philips Church in downtown Charleston. I still remember the awe I felt the first time I walked in, so when Christine Lloyd reached out and invited me to speak, it was an easy yes 🕊️ Since the church is under renovation, we held it at the new Saint Philip’s School. The event sold out as almost 300 mothers, mentors, and girls came together to be encouraged in their friendhships and faith. It was a wonderful night that surpassed my expectations!! A huge thank you to everyone who came and to the hosts who welcomed me with true hospitality: Christine, Kristin Miller, Katie Freer, Caroline Fitzgerald, and Dorothy Lancaster. I’m very grateful for our time together and all that did to make it a wonderful night!!
    Charleston, thank you for 2 amazing events to wrap Charleston, thank you for 2 amazing events to wrap up my 2025 book tour!!! I left your beautiful city with a full heart and full suitcase (thanks to your prime shopping❤️). It’s no surprise Charleston has been voted the best city in America for 12 years straight. It’s just an exquisite town! Our first night, at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, was a sold-out mother/daughter event for 400 people. A huge thank you to these hosts - Prentice Helmly, Kristin McGivern, and McRae Hogan - and to Christine Lloyd for leading the charge and treating me like a queen. I loved every second with you ladies and your community! As a special bonus, I also got to spend time with my family in town - my cousins Tammy and Scott, my Aunt Lori, and my beautiful niece Charlotte (headed to Wake Forest next fall). Very grateful to everyone who made this trip one I’ll always treasure. And shout-out to Pop-Up Parties Charleston, Shine Bright Marquee, and Young Life Charleston for generously sharing your talent and time with us at Mount Pleasant!!
    It’s no secret that the Greeks live long, health It’s no secret that the Greeks live long, healthy lives, and it’s largely because of the way they eat & live. Both the Mediterranean diet and the tight family connections (which can mean lingering at the dinner table for hours on end) play a huge role in their quality of life into their golden years. And now, in time for the holidays, my friend Alexis Pappas and her son Eli have launched a delicious taste of Greece through a new line of healthy Greek salad dressings called @trapezifoods. They’re all-natural, flavorful, and clean. The ultimate mission is to bring people back to the dinner table and what matters most. Comment GREECE and I’ll DM you the link to Alexis’s dressings and a Trapezi Holiday Gift Box available for preorder. It includes: 🫒 Trapezi Honey Lemon Dressing 🫒 Trapezi Greek Dressing 🫒 Olive Oil Soap from Athens, Greece 🐝 Pappas Beehive Honey 🐝 Homemade Beeswax Candle Boxes can be picked up in Birmingham or shipped. Especially for your foodie, health-conscious, or Greek-loving friends, this is a fantastic gift. Enjoy!!!
    One common dynamic among seniors (high school and One common dynamic among seniors (high school and college) is that they build new friendships as graduation approaches. Part of it is maturity, and part of it is knowing they have limited time left with the people they’ve been surrounded by for the past 4 years. I remember doing this - and regretting that I didn’t branch out more while I had time. So, take it from those who have been there. Carry this advice into every season and know that God will continually bring good souls your way exactly when you need them. While we all need “age and stage” friends, some of your richest friendships will be with the people either younger or older than you, those intergenerational connections that prepare you for what’s to come and help you find purpose as you give back🤍 *For messages like this, comment READY and I’ll send you the link to my newest book for girl moms🤍
    A message I wrote to accompany #loveherwellbook. A message I wrote to accompany #loveherwellbook. Comment DEVO and I’ll message you the link to my new teen girl devotional, an ECPA bestseller since its release last January🩷 ————————————— I have a friend who studied city planning and the purpose of bridges. She said bridges are needed as a city grows. They connect one part of a community to another and offer a safe passage. We related this concept to raising teens – and why bridges matter in the parent-teen relationship. As a child grows up, their world expands and separates them from their family and familiar territory. They need bridges that take them home and safely back to the people who remind them of who they are. Teenagers don’t care what we know until they know that we care, and one way we earn a voice in their lives (and build bridges that last) is by listening, empathizing, and putting ourselves in their shoes to understand what it’s like to be them. Here are a few insights to help you understand what many may be thinking. #parenting #raisingteens #girlmom #girlmompodcast #loveherwellbook #morethanamombook #10truths #likedbook #yoursnothersdevo
    One highlight in my career as an author is getting One highlight in my career as an author is getting to visit Focus on the Family @focusonthefamily, a global Christian ministry in Colorado dedicated to helping families thrive. I love this team, and spending time with them truly feels like time with family. Every week, the “Focus on the Family with Jim Daly” broadcast reaches 6 million listeners through 2,000 radio stations. Today I returned to talk about #isyourdaughterteadybook and give hope to moms and dads raising girls today. It was my 3rd time as a guest, and each time, Harry has joined me, making the trips extra-special. My segments will air next year, and I’ll keep you posted on that. In the meantime you should know that this organization is the real deal - and it’s run like a business so that every dollar donated goes toward ministry programs. As you plan your year-end giving, keep FOFT in mind, as this is one group I can support 110%. A big thank you to everyone who played a role in our visit, specifically Jim Daly, John Fuller, Ashley Bazer, Cynthia Murphy, Danny Huerta, Robin Chambers, Juliette Hayes, Danielle Pitzer, Andrew Tsiao, Katie Simon, Georgia Dunham, Ross Gunn, Austin Light, and Gabriel Nymeyer. We are grateful for you and the life-changing work you do!!
    This December, my youngest daughter turns 16, and This December, my youngest daughter turns 16, and this marks the end of an era for me. For 23 years, I’ve been a chauffeur. My car grew as our family grew, and while I started in a sedan with 1 baby seat, I evolved into a white suburban packed with 4 teenage girls and lots of friends. Today, I’m down to my final child and her friends. I don’t wish this time away. And as I look back, I’m so glad I didn’t begrudge these drives. I’m glad I drove my kids whenever I could. What shaped my perspective was advice that I heard from older parents when my kids were small. They helped me understand that spending time with kids in the car is a gift to be enjoyed, not a burden to be endured. Especially in the teenage years, many of my best conversations with my girls happened in the car. Driving also connected me to their friends and let me speak into their lives too. So moms, when you can, be the driver. Know that this is a temporary season you will miss one day. For more encouragement on this topic (and the perks that driving brings) check out my article on Substack for paid subscribers. Comment DRIVE and I’ll message it to you🤍
    Fun day in Tuscaloosa! Roll Tide!! Fun day in Tuscaloosa! Roll Tide!!
    Dalton, thank you for a wonderful mother/daughter Dalton, thank you for a wonderful mother/daughter event on Thursday at @rivercommunitychurchdalton. I loved getting to meet your community and stroll the streets of your very charming downtown🦚 A big thank you to Suzanne Newton for inviting me to Dalton and creating a very special night. Thank you to Laura Kate Ridley, Alys Brown and Erin Roberts for helping as well!
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