Karen Dalton, Founder of Dare to Dream Ranch, Featured on the Unapologetically Badass ICON Series

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - EntSun -- Karen Dalton, Founder and Executive Vice President of Dare to Dream Ranch, is featured on the Unapologetically Badass ICON Series, spotlighting leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers redefining impact, resilience, and legacy.

Dalton is the Founder and Executive Vice President of Dare to Dream Ranch, a Rhode Island nonprofit helping service members, veterans, and their families heal through holistic and alternative therapies. The organization supports healing through equine programs, service dogs, outdoor skills, gardening, woodworking, fly fishing, wellness education, and community connection.

Her life's work is centered on service, resilience, and creating healing paths for those who served our country.

With decades of leadership experience across nonprofit, healthcare, and federal service, Dalton has built a career rooted in advocacy and impact. She previously served as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians, Acting Postmaster and Supervisor with the United States Postal Service, and Executive Director of Shoulder to Shoulder, helping deliver medical and dental care to rural communities in Honduras.

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As a Certified Health Coach and Equine Specialist, Dalton brings both expertise and conviction to her work. Her vision for Dare to Dream Ranch was shaped by a deep understanding of nature, animals, wellness education, and community support.

"Karen is the definition of an ICON because she is not just talking about change — she is building it, living it, and creating a place where healing becomes possible," said Renee Carbone Fleming, founder of Badass Queen and creator of the Unapologetically Badass ICON Series.

Through Dare to Dream Ranch, Dalton has helped create a space where veterans and military families reconnect with purpose, find community, and access healing beyond traditional models.

Dalton's leadership has earned recognition through awards, television appearances, radio interviews, magazine articles, and community acknowledgments, including recognition as a "Who to Watch in 2026."

Her feature on the Unapologetically Badass ICON Series explores her journey of service, the founding of Dare to Dream Ranch, and the healing impact of equine programs and service dogs.

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About Dare to Dream Ranch

Dare to Dream Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Foster, Rhode Island, offering holistic therapy programs for service members, veterans, and their families.

https://www.daretodreamranch.org

About Badass Queen Media

Badass Queen is a women's empowerment and media brand founded by Renee Carbone Fleming, focused on visibility, personal branding, entrepreneurship, leadership, and helping women build confidence and income streams.

Through coaching, podcast interviews, media features, digital education, and the Unapologetically Badass ICON Series, the brand spotlights entrepreneurs, executives, creators, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers making an impact in business and life.

The Unapologetically Badass ICON Series streams on Badass Queen TV via YouTube and is accessible on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Smart TVs.

Learn more at:
https://badassqueen.co