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In 2007 Kari Warberg Block gained a patent for the country's first botanical-based no-kill system of pest control and, in that moment, began changing the environmental landscape forever. But the road to this sort of impact didn't come without a few challenges along the way. A farm wife who once lived off the land and worked tirelessly to raise her two children, Kari had the grit and tenacity to tackle every fight that came her way. But those battles weren't just about victory. They also became about finding clarity around her purpose, her integrity, and how far she was willing to go to make a difference in the world that didn't easily want to be changed. From losing her land to losing her life, Kari shows us, through her beautiful storytelling, what it means to see life through the lens of making an impact worth leaving behind. Gathering around the Table shows the importance of value-based decision-making as the foundation of conscious leadership, and demonstrates how navigating obstacles from a place of personal beliefs and strong morals can lead to businesses-and lives-filled with prosperous financial growth, greater social impact, and deep personal fulfillment.

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This book gives its reader permission to be creative, innovative, and wholly authentic in how they start, grow, and scale a business true to their values. -Patty Aubery, president of the Canfield Group, cofounder of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and bestselling author of Permission Granted From an early age, Kari Warberg Block developed a strong sense of truth in advertising, and you see her authenticity in every page of this amazing book! From her evolving role as a farmer's wife to that of founder and CEO of a global brand, you'll hear the real story, the real struggles, and the real genius that kept her doggedly pursuing her quest for products that would repel pests like mice and spiders but still be safe around her children and pets. We need more Karis in this world! And you need this book. -Sherry Deutschmann, founder and CEO of BrainTrust Kari is able to capture with great humility the essence of purpose through her farm-to-fortune story. She is able to put into words what she has lived in her life, and she has a great message to students of any age willing to learn. This book is great for those who seek to let opportunities come their way by letting go and letting God. Starting a new chapter in your life? This book is a must-read. -Dr. Karel Sovak, dean of Gary Tharaldson School of Business, University of Mary Kari's insightful story of the entrepreneurial journey of building a purpose-driven business based on a passion for nature makes interesting reading for aspiring entrepreneurs. Her life is an example of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges with a never-say-die attitude. -G. V. Muralidhara, author of the case study Building a Business from Nature, which won Best Case Award in the Case Centre's Entrepreneurship category Determination. Grit. Kari's story is living proof that if you set your mind to something, you CAN make it happen. We all have doubts and doubters. It's about moving forward and making it all happen. Read this book. -Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters Kari is an old soul with a modern heart. The same way she cares about the earth is the same way she cares about people and all living things. Excited for the world to be inspired by Kari's book Gathering around the Table and to share in her extraordinary journey of entrepreneurship and passion for sustainability. -Tami Holzman, bestselling author of From C-Student to the C-Suite, investor, advisor, business coach, and motivational speaker

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An inspirational public speaker, nature lover, inventor, entrepreneur, industry disrupter, and author, Kari Warberg Block was the first to educate the public on how to keep their homes pest- and poison-free without paying a hefty price, personally or environmentally. A fierce protector of our earth's pollinators, Kari works with nature, not against it. Once a farmer and now CEO of EarthKind, a manufacturer of naturally powerful and effective insect and rodent deterrents, she cultivated the fastest-growing household pest prevention brand and only pest control brand that considered the health and well-being of all stakeholders-including the pests. Kari is a former member of the NWBC, which advises the president, the US Small Business Administration, and the United States Congress on matters of impact and importance for women in business. On her personal blog One of a Kind Achievers, Kari shares insightful discoveries made along her entrepreneurial journey as the leader of EarthKind and her passion for serving others. Underneath her words, you'll find a soul that consciously cares for the well-being of the planet and all its inhabitants. Kari lives in North Carolina with her husband Jim and their rescue dog Benny on a little corner of the earth she is happy to call her own and share with the local wildlife.

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