Welcome to Lulu Belle Books -- Lulu's Rose Colored Glasses -- "Lulu's Rose Colored Glasses" is the first of 5 books written by Gretchan A Pyne. It is an inspirational story of a day when 4 year old Olivia taught her mother to see the world through a child's eyes again. This true story takes place a few months before a tragic accident takes Olivia's life. Beautifully illustrated by Anne Carrozza Remick and each book comes with a pair of rose colored sunglasses.

Make a Difference Speaking Institute

Are you looking for a powerful motivational speaker for your next conference, retreat, school or university program, association meeting or event?

The Make a Difference Speaking Institute presents masterful speakers that share real life stories and teach unforgettable lessons through their messages of inspiration, hope and gratitude. The mission of each speaker is to change paradigms and to empower each audience member to find a reason to “make a difference” in this world.

Meet the Team

KAREN K. KIEFER

Spread the Bread
as featured in
People Magazine

"Six in the City"
Karen Kiefer and
STB featured in
The Boston Globe.

Karen K. Kiefer, mother of four daughters, has been speaking to audiences since her college days. With a passion for "paying it forward," Kiefer turned a simple bread baking project with her children into a baking lesson for the world. Co-Founder of the awarding-winning global nonprofit organization, Spread the Bread, Kiefer embraces social entrepreneurship and invites her audiences to celebrate their talents and find creative and inspiring ways to "make a difference" in their communities. Her lessons and messages are profound and resonate with all ages. Here are a few of the speaking presentations:

"Teaching children how to LIVE the word G-I-V-E."
"Community Philanthropy: Creating Your Own Grassroots Organization"
"Giving with PURPOSE"
"The missionary of MOTHERHOOD"
"My Jesuit Kitchen"

Kiefer was recently profiled in the Boston Globe's "Six in the City, " as one of six individuals who are making a difference in the Boston. She has spoken on hundreds of radio programs across the country and both Kiefer and her organization has appeared in: Parents Magazine, People Magazine, Boston Herald, Boston Business Journal , New York Times and the Washington Post.

In 2006, Kiefer accepted the National "Make a Difference Day" Award from the Points of Light Foundation and USA Weekend, as well as a legacy grant from the Paul Newman Foundation. To contact Karen about her speaking calendar and speaking packages, please e-mail her at: karenkellykiefer@gmail.com.

GRETCHAN PYNE

Gretchan Pyne defines "INSPIRATION." Back in 2001 her beautiful 4 year old daughter, Lulu, was killed, suddenly, in a freak accident at an ice cream stand. Determined to live her daughter's legacy, Gretchan went on to write children's books, that share the powerful lessons she learned from her daughter, Lulu.

Gretchan tours the country and speaks to groups about "living in the moment," "overcoming grief," and celebrating life. She has appeared on "Good Morning America" and in Ladies Home Journal, a spotlight series in the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald and has been on radio and television stations across the country. To contact Gretchan about speaking packages, please e-mail her: angels@lulubellebooks.com.

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