Empowering authors everywhere to self-publish visual books
Made Live is an industry-leading self-publishing platform specialized in visual books, empowering authors to focus on their artistic vision while we streamline the technical complexities of writing, design, and publishing.
Made Live empowers non-technical aspiring authors to realize their publishing dreams by providing expert tools and guidance tailored for visual storytelling. Create beautiful, professional-looking visual books in as little as 90 days with Made Live’s intuitive end-to-end self-publishing platform that transforms your creative vision into reality.
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Press Releases
CEO and Co-Founder Karen Richard in Mom The Mag: A Feature Celebrating Her Contributions to Made Live
July 2023
Made Live’s CEO and Co-founder, Karen Richard, was featured by Mom The Mag in an in-depth article to explore her transformative journey from a career in speech pathology to tech entrepreneurship. The article delves into the challenges and triumphs of launching Made Live, an AI-supported platform aimed at simplifying the children’s book publishing process. Karen’s story is a testament to the power of innovation, resilience, and a deep-rooted passion for empowering authors.
Coldstream Woman One of Canada’s Top Moms
May 16, 2023
Kelowna Capital News
After two decades as a speech-language pathologist, a Coldstream mom has started a new chapter of helping kids. Karen Richard calls herself an unapologetic kidlit fanatic, dog lover and neuro-nerd. But essentially she is a mom, a partner, and a startup founder. Now she is one of the top five finalists of the Total Mom Pitch 2023.
Click here to link to the full article, written by Jennifer Smith.
Made Live & CEO Karen Richard: Among Top 100 in Total Mom Pitch 2023
April 27, 2023
Vernon, BC – Made Live, a groundbreaking AI-driven picture book publishing platform, is proud to announce its inclusion in the Top 100 Semifinalists for Total Mom Pitch 2023. This remarkable accomplishment underscores the company’s dedication to increasing diversity in children’s books and offering innovative publishing solutions to aspiring children’s book authors worldwide.
Total Mom Pitch, an annual competition, celebrates and rewards the most promising mom-owned businesses across the nation. This year, nearly one thousand businesses entered the competition, with Made Live standing out among Canada’s finest. The Top 100 list showcases a diverse range of businesses, all sharing a common goal: to positively impact the lives of mothers and their families.
Karen Richard, Co-founder and CEO of Made Live, expressed her excitement, “We are ecstatic to be among the Top 100 for Total Mom Pitch this year. It’s an honor to join such an amazing group of business owners (and moms) who are making a difference in families’ lives across the country and beyond. This achievement reflects our team’s hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to empowering authors.”
Made Live was established with the goal of increasing diversity in children’s books by offering a platform to underrepresented authors. Focused on publishing books that champion inclusive storytelling and representation in children’s literature, Made Live’s platform is user-friendly and affordable, enabling anyone with a great book idea to inspire a new generation of young readers. Total Mom Pitch’s recognition affirms Made Live’s efforts and highlights its potential impact and success in the publishing and technology sectors.
Now in its sixth year, the Total Mom Pitch competition is a sought-after event for mom-owned businesses seeking increased visibility, invaluable mentorship, and potential investment opportunities. This year’s Top 5 finalists will pitch live on May 30, 2023 at the Total Mom Pitch Awards Ceremony, taking place alongside the Canadian Women Entrepreneur Industry Gala on May 30, 2023, in Toronto. Beyond the awards ceremony for the winning pitch, the event offers a unique networking experience that enables women from diverse backgrounds to access more social capital and connections across the Canadian business landscape. The event will bring together leading companies, agencies, influencers, aspiring entrepreneurs, creators, and media.
For more information about Made Live and its award-winning venture, visit https://made.live. Stay connected with the company on social media: @gomadelive on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
You can see all Top 100 Semifinalists here.
About Made Live
Made Live is a comprehensive, AI-driven publishing platform for children’s picture book authors. Founded by Karen and Jesse Richard in 2020, the company is dedicated to increasing diversity in children’s books by offering an affordable, accessible platform for underrepresented authors.
