Betsy Karp is giving away a 90-minute Color Your World session, which will help you discover colors that calm your energy, reduce your stress, and positively impact your life. Enter to win by answering this question in the comments below: what color makes you feel powerful?
For 25 years, Betsy Karp designed scarves for major fashion brands including Oscar de la Renta, Banana Republic, and Ralph Lauren before launching her own women’s, high-end sportswear line, Betsy Karp, LLC in 1999. Her clothing line was sold in 75 stores all over north America. Her success came to a halt on 9/11. “All of my orders from the exclusive boutiques got cancelled,” says Betsy. “I had put my heart and soul into my business. I was down and depressed. I had to refocus my life.”
Betsy went back to school in 2006. She became a certified health counselor through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and earned a Certificate of Health Counseling from Columbia Teacher’s College. “In order to graduate school we had to work with two clients,” says Betsy. “That made me realize that I loved working with people, and that this was my calling; helping people.”
Using her training in health counseling and her knowledge of color theory, Betsy created a system to help empower her clients through the use of color. “Power colors are universal,” Betsy explains. “Each color is associated with a certain energy, and has a different impact on your emotional and physical being. I help people discover which colors they need to use depending on their life needs: there are colors that calm your energy, reduce your stress, and more.”
Since launching her company, iadoreme, in 2008, Betsy has given presentations on color, meditation, and life design makeovers everywhere from underserved schools in the Bronx, to major companies like UBS and Lululemon, teaching her techniques and empowering people to live positively.
“Women over fifty are women who are reinventing themselves on so many different levels,” says Betsy. “It’s important they learn how to empower themselves through color. It can really have a wonderful effect on your life.”
Click here for more information about Betsy’s Color Your World session, and to download her free Color Your World e-book.
Enter to win a 90-minute Color Your World session by answering this question in the comments below: what color makes you feel powerful?
One FOF will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes December 6th, 2012 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.
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KAT says:
purple – as it is understately strong
hrotast says:
I won the 90 minute Color Your World session with Betsy Karp. She is engaging, energetic and certainly seems to love working with people. During the session I learned a great deal about color and the impact it can have on your life. I have already implemented several suggestions for creating a more nurturing environment in my bath. I truly enjoyed the consultation with Betsy and will be exploring some of the other suggestions she provided. Helen
Ellen DeChant says:
Shades of purple makes me feel powerful.
kay wolter says:
right now My old colors no longer work…I need to go from Mom to full time worker and its not happening so I am in question
Rachel says:
purple!
mandrada says:
I am obsessed with the any shade of green and red, that if I had to paint the world it would be green and red!
Phoenix says:
Gold.
hoppupp says:
Red makes me feel out front powerful. Purple gives me a quieter power.
michellep34 says:
Royal blue makes me feel powerful. I look great in that color so I feel real good about myself when I wear royal blue and people notice me.
gshep says:
Black works for me!
Ianete says:
Fushia! It’s feminine with a jolt of I’m in charge here!
SusieJean Johnson says:
Purple! It is my daughter’s school color. The parents come to the games dressed in purple!!! We have fun (more than the kids!) Getting older gives you so much confidence!
jocelyn rice says:
That would be red.
Laura McLendon says:
Enter to win a 90-minute Color Your World session by answering this question in the comments below: what color makes you feel powerful?
Hmmm, If I knew that I might not need this session?!
I like deep rich greens, purples, reds. I do not like pastels or white!! But those are preferences, not necessarily what colors I should be wearing and using as my power colors!!
Rebecca Moatz says:
Red is the color that makes me feel powerful.
Barb says:
Red is the color that immediately come s to mind for me, can’t really say why though… Would love to learn more!
msortet says:
yellow because I’m ready to reprogram myself to create what I want in my life!
Christine Campbell says:
Red – Dresses and Lips, Jackets etc My birthdate is Dec 23rd so I used to Hate Red why my mother always dressed me in it. But she was right. Blonde blue eyes and fair skin so Red it is. It looks Great.
Christine says:
Red oddly enough I used to hate it because my birthday is Dec 23rd my Mother used to always dress me in Red. Turns out it the colour that looks the Best on me. I don’t have many Red Dresses but I do wear my Red Lips these days and on me it Looks Great!
Debra D'Arcy says:
Forget shades of gray – yellow is the color that lifts me up! Sunny, buttery, or golden, it definitely can brighten me and my day.
Jeanne T says:
I find orange makes me feel sharper.
chris says:
embarrassed to admit have never felt powerful at 59 years of age. suffer from low self esteem- have been this way since childhood. do not know what color would make me look or feel powerful. am drawn to different colors- most shades of blue, white, black, coral. have been told coral is a good color for me. would love the opportunity to learn which colors are best for me and would enhance my life. maybe even inspire me to be creative!
Helen says:
True red. I feel more confident, stand taller ( I am already 5′ 9″) smile more and people around me smile when I wear this color. Red has such energy!
Laura Borud says:
Red or blue.
Melissa Liddell says:
Purple! 😀
deborahf2 says:
I feel in charge when I wear red..
Allison says:
Dark brown and light blue make me feel powerful!
Kim Irby says:
I’ve worn earth tones all my life. I never felt like bright colors looked good on me. But, I do love red, and have added some beautiful red items in my fall/winter wardrobe this year. Red makes me feel warm and vibrant.
RitaMaria says:
RED! It’s all I need.
Connie Williamson says:
Red not only makes me feel powerful, it looks good on me.
patti lovecky says:
I always feel great in a medium lime green color, and always seem to get a lot of compliments when I wear this color as well.
elizabeth says:
Purple. It makes me happy.
rosiey60 says:
Neutrals with a pop of red, always makes me feel in charge.
yyoerger says:
Purple. It makes a strong, bold statement but has shades of individuality and playfulness at the same time.
colleen gilgenbach says:
Red does it for me.
Mary G says:
Black, with a bright pop of color somewhere!
Sandy L. says:
Lite green, it brings out the color of my eyes.
Jill says:
purple
S Kay DeGroot says:
Black make me feel powerful!
Marla says:
Not sure if I feel powerful but I have been told I look good in certain shades of pink, and that makes me feel good.
Cheryl says:
I really don’t know for sure, but when I wear black pants and turtleneck with a black and white hounds tooth blazer I at least feel pulled together. I work outside so I wear work clothes most of the time. Would love to know what colors to buy and wear when I get the chance!
Nikki Gwin says:
Any bold color choice. When the ladies in my office are “shocked” then I feel powerful. 🙂
chrisskins says:
Pure white. Makes me feel above the fray.
sean pynaert says:
rose madder, because just like in the book, I’ve conquered a lot.
nanawill929 says:
I’m not really sure if it makes me feel powerful or not, but I ususally wear brown shades because of my blue eyes.
Kaye says:
Most definitely red, beautiful red. It has been my favorite color since I was a child and I’m now 73 and it still is. I had flaming auburn hair as a child, and people would say “Redheads can’t wear red,” so I didn’t wear it for many years, but sometime in my 40’s I started wearing it, and now whenever I do people always say “That’s your color for sure!!!”
Sue says:
Black is my power color.
Kim W says:
I think just putting on a smart, well-designed suit makes me feel more empowered, rather than the colour choice, but I tend to go for either black or dark purple. If casual, I tend to go for brighter colours for confidence, like yellows and reds.
Sue says:
When I was still working, I always wore red when I needed to make a positive impression. My colleagues would joke “Watch it! Sue’s wearing red today!” Although I have now retired, I still enjoy wearing red and it always gives me extra confidence.
Loesje Shema says:
I feel powerful when I am wearing a textured, mossy green. I fee the most myself and protected, so I can gather my strength and be self-assured. It’s a strength that comes from being at home inside myself. I also know if flatters my hair and eyes, so I look purposefully pulled together.
Cindy says:
I’ve been told acqua is my color. I always feel good wearing this color.
Linda Beaton says:
Black in combo with red, orange, or teal makes me feel ready for anything
Jan T. says:
A black base with accents of red, blue’s or gray make me feel powerful.
Cristina says:
Red. A fitted red sweater, skinny jeans and red red lipstick…I can tackle anything!!
kakkie60 says:
Red makes me feel the most powerful. Purple is my second most powerful color.
Sheila Chaffins says:
Definitely blue!
ellen schull says:
I always wear black and feel good in it.
cathylwood says:
Black is my go-to power color, although it’s never worked when I’ve asked for a raise!
Karen Cunningham says:
Any shade of red…
Janet says:
I don’t know about powerful; but orange makes me very happy. When I’m happy I feel very confident.
Patti says:
I have been driven back to the classics; red, taupe, navy, black, white, and royal blue. Can’t go wrong and feel confident with the classics (colors).
Ann says:
I’d love to have a Color Your World session. I have blonde hair and brown eyes and am never sure what colors I should wear. I’d love some professional help!
Fay Swenson says:
My powerful colors are either orange or red. Think they make me look more alive. Would love to win and learn more about color.
Dimitra says:
Bright red!
Carole Lehr Johnson says:
At 58, I am so self-conscience of what colors I should wear. I have no idea what would make me look powerful, never having felt that way at all! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fabulous prize!
AJB says:
Red
Barbara M. says:
I don’t think any color makes me feel “powerful” anymore; it used to be red when I was younger, which I don’t wear often now since I don’t think I look right in it. But orange is my color now; not because it makes me feel powerful, but because it makes me feel happy!!
Melanie Montgomery says:
When I wear Fuchsia I feel powerful.
Bonnie says:
The color red make me feel more powerful but @55, indeed to do. Total makeover with my mature skin.
Charlie Emery says:
I LOVE purple, but black and white are my go to clothes.
Rebecca DLR says:
Definitely the color red because I look good in red, which in turn makes me feel powerful.
Janet says:
The right shade of navy blue is very powerful yet refined.
Leslie says:
Purple makes me feel very powerful.
Janet George says:
I don’t feel powerful in any color in particular. I wear colors that I like and that I think look good on me. Would love to find out what colors would impact my emotional and physical being.
Gail says:
I feel most comfortable and professional (not sure about powerful) in black or gray with a touch of red or lime green. Now that I no longer have my naturally red hair I’m not sure whether black and gray are the best choices with my pale skin. This question is making me think. Thanks for that!
Mara says:
Orange – I know it’s an odd color to pick but it makes me feel happy and when I’m happy I feel like I can do anything!
Becky says:
Red & black are my power colors of choice!
Kim says:
Red makes me feel I can take on anything.
Margarida says:
Fuchsia is bright, vibrant and statement-making; wearing it empowers me!
Sherry says:
Red has always made me feel powerful and confident. For some reason this year I’m also leaning towards navy blue which is my go neutral paired with yellow, beige, white and of course RED. These combos make me feel confident and in control. Why? I have no idea. I would love to win so I could discuss with you. I believe in the power of color and would love to meet with such an interesting individual as yourself. My passion is also teaching and would love to help others (especially women) feel good about themselves.
MAry Ann says:
I think red is my best color And I think it has a powerful punch to it to make you stand out.
Cynthia says:
RED!!!
Marcia Miller says:
love
smfsprout says:
I love to wear red when I need a boost in confidence.
Mary Grace Gallagher says:
Pink! When I wear pink, I know I look good. That in turn gives me more confidence and I feel like a powerful woman!
Helene Abramowitz says:
Red is the most powerful color for me. I think it is a color that shows strength and power.
Robin Stanfield says:
My favorite colors are blues and turquoise but I think that RED definitely makes me feel powerful. It is a color that is very noticeable and when you wear it, you usually get noticed.
Kim says:
Periwinkle always makes me look good – when I feel that I’m looking good – I feel more powerful!
Diane says:
I think I feel the most powerful in black. It was a color I loved when I was younger, not for every day, but for special occasions. If I had on black, I felt good. Now that I am older, perhaps it ages me. But I still love it.
Rita says:
Has to be RED! the power color for me — it always makes me feel strong.
Martha says:
I am not really sure what color makes me feel powerful? That is why I need help from a colorist. I like blue and fushia. People tell me I look good in fushia and dark reds. Thanks for the opportunity to find out what colors are right for me!
beth says:
My favorite color is blue, however, I tend to wear the latest trend color because it makes me feel modern and current, therefore, feeling confident and empowered!!
DonnaJoy says:
Purple makes me feel powerful. I am consistently drawn to purple, especially orchid.
amber says:
I like to stand out so I love shades of blue. Jeans,nice blouse,heels with some make up,and a nice pinkish lipgloss,pop of color for my purse, and a sweet/floral perfume. It really doesnt matter what you wear as long as you feel confident/powerful it will show.
Kathi says:
I have always felt that Black & White combination always made me feel powerful, I think because the colors together look dressy professional and very “sharp” looking. I would absolutely Love to win to find out more about colors and what they mean to an individual, this is so interesting and Thank You for the opportunity! 🙂