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Karen is the Midday Talent and host of "Access Cleveland" for WZAK-FM. Off-air she is also Assistant Program Director for WZAK-FM & WJMO-AM; in-conjunction with daily radio in Charleston, SC,  and Florence, SC.

Her creative versatility, cutting-edge style and radio broadcasting expertise have earned her numerous honors and awards throughout her career. She has been honored as Assistant Program Director and Music Director of the Year from Billboard Magazine, Radio & Records Magazine and Gavin Magazine. Her Radio show has also been nominated for Urban Radio Personality/Show of the year. Most recently Karen has been inducted in the Broadcaster's Hall of Fame and ranked 7th on the RadioFacts.com top 30 Black Women in Media.

A graduate of Temple University, Vaughn is deeply committed to using her platform to inform, entertain and inspire. Her passion for radio, love of people and willingness to freely share her thoughts and about life, work and motherhood allow her to connect with her female listeners in a special way and has taken that connection to the internet with her lifestyle blog for working women www.workingdivas.com.

Karen’s community outreach programs have given hundreds of South Florida women spa makeovers, career and resume workshops, and work/life balance services.

As a premiere endorser, top Brands have solicited Karen to represent them. She has endorsed, Comcast, Dove, Marshalls, Lipton, Noxzema, Khol’s, Discovery Cruise-lines, Disney, Longhorn Steakhouse, Royal Caribbean International, Empress Hair Care, Ideal Baby Store, and Beauty Elements.

Celebrated for her engaging personality and her in-depth interviews...Lionel Richie boasted, “Karen has the magic.” Tyler Perry says, “I love being on Karen Show, she does the best interviews.” She has welcomed into the studio Tyler Perry, El DeBarge, Sherrie Shepherd, Lionel Richie, Jay Z, John Legend, Simon Cowell, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Levert, Hill Harper, and Suze Orman to name a few.

Karen has worked in major markets across the country, most recently for Hot 105’s Midday Show “Karen in the Midday,” and Entertainment reporter for the Jim and Jade Morning Show on MY33 in Miami. Karen has also graced the airwaves in Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD. Her distinct personal approach and vibrant personality makes her one of the most recognized talents in the nation. She was named on R&R Magazine’s “Women on the Rise” Top Ten list.

Tune into Karen to experience a fresh approach to radio and the web. Karen Vaughn -Working Mom…Working Media! For more on Karen, visit http://www.KarenVaughn.com and follow her on Facebook @KarenVaughnShow and Twitter @KarenVaughn.