Imagine

A Tribe of Souls on Fire.


We view and do life differently because we know our identity, purpose, and direction—WHO we are, WHY we're here, and WHERE we're going. We believe the glory of God is a person fully alive.

Imagine a cause centered on igniting and equipping entrepreneurs, learners, authors, and influencers to embody their OPUS and redeem the day. We show up filled up, practice unhackability, and share our messages and movements with the world by serving and storytelling.

Imagine a space where clarity attracts. In this new world, we take ownership, accountability, and responsibility for our lives and legacies. Because we prepare for the moment, the moment is prepared for us.

We are high performers and the most powerful weapon on earth—the human soul on fire


We view and do life differently because we know our identity, purpose, and direction—WHO we are, WHY we're here, and WHERE we're going. We believe the glory of God is a person fully alive.

Imagine a cause centered on igniting and equipping entrepreneurs, learners, authors, and influencers to embody their OPUS and redeem the day. We show up filled up, practice unhackability, and share our messages and movements with the world by serving and storytelling.

Imagine a space where clarity attracts. In this new world, we take ownership, accountability, and responsibility for our lives and legacies. Because we prepare for the moment, the moment is prepared for us.

We are high performers and the most powerful weapon on earth—the human soul on fire

Our Process

We publish, protect, and promote your intellectual property and turn it into 18 streams of income.

WATCH HOW HERE

KARY OBERBRUNNER is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen books. As CEO of Igniting Souls and Blockchain Life, he helps authors, entrepreneurs, and influencers publish, protect, and promote their Intellectual Property and turn it into 18 streams of income. His companies are committed to: Setting Free World-Changing Ideas. An award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and inventor, he’s been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, CBS, Fox News, Yahoo, and many other major media outlets. 

As a young man, he suffered from severe stuttering, depression, and self-injury. Today a transformed man, Kary ignites souls. He speaks internationally on a variety of topics including leadership, personal growth, human performance, blockchain technology, and entrepreneurship. As a futurist, he often consults on marketing, branding, Intellectual Property, and Web3.

He has several earned degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts, Masters in Divinity, and Doctorate in Transformational Leadership. He also serves as the Berry Chair of Entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, where he teaches on the topics of Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing. Kary enjoys cycling, especially in the French Alps. He lives in Ohio with his wife Kelly and three children: Keegan, Isabel, and Addison.

TEDxOshkosh image courtesy Weston Imaging Group.

READ KARY'S OPUS

Our Process

We publish, protect, and promote your intellectual property and turn it into 18 streams of income.

WATCH HOW HERE

Igniting Souls' History 

2023

Instant IP™ Patent Granted

The E-Mind book published

The E-Mind podcast launches

Kary speaks on TEDx stage: Blockchain Intellectual Property Protection

Kary accepts University Chair of Entrepreneurship at Cedarville University

Igniting Souls France Event

Poetry is the Portal published

2022

Instant IP™ launches (IP Protection)

Blockchain Life book published

Blockchain Life Podcast launches

Sarah Grandstaff becomes Integrator

Igniting Souls publishes over 1,000+ authors

Kary achieves new milestone: trained 250,000+ authors world-wide

2021

Your Book is Not a Business Card published

Show Up Filled Up published

Blockchain Life, LLC formed

Ethos Collective Imprint launches

Kary becomes a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author

2020

Unhackable book published


Unhackable show begins


Global Giving Collaboration formed with B1G1

2019

World’s Largest Barnes & Noble book Signing with over 75 Authors

2018

Screenplay for Elixir Project completed with Sophie Gardiner

Kary begins Strategic Coach with Dan Sullivan

Igniting Souls United Kingdom Event

Fire Ring Mastermind launches

2016

Elixir Project book published

2015

Shawshank Collaboration with Dan and Joanne Miller

2014

Day Job to Dream Job book published

Kary launches 18 Streams of Income (IP Promotion)

Author Academy Elite launches (IP Publication)

Global Book Launch with Shawshank Celebrities

2012

The Deeper Path book published


Kary leaves the pastorate to become a full-time entrepreneur 

2011

Kary begins mentorship with John C. Maxwell

2010

Your Secret Name book published


First Igniting Souls Annual Event

2008

The Fine Line book published


Kary writes the first draft of his OPUS

2006

Called book published


Kary completes Doctorate in Transformational Leadership

2005

Kary Launches a Nation-Wide Speaking Tour

2004

The Journey Towards Relevance book published

2003

Redeem the Day, LLC is formed

2002

First article published in Relevant magazine

2001

Kary meets Chet Scott of Built to Lead and starts dreaming of Igniting Souls

Igniting Souls' History 

2023

Easy IP™ Patent Granted

The E-Mind book published

The E-Mind podcast launches

Kary speaks on TEDx stage: Blockchain Intellectual Property Protection

Kary accepts University Chair of Entrepreneurship at Cedarville University

Igniting Souls France Event

Poetry is the Portal published

2022

Easy IP™ launches (IP Protection)

Blockchain Life book published

Blockchain Life Podcast launches

Sarah Grandstaff becomes Integrator

Igniting Souls publishes over 1,000+ authors

Kary achieves new milestone: trained 250,000+ authors world-wide

2021

Your Book is Not a Business Card published

Show Up Filled Up published

Blockchain Life, LLC formed

Ethos Collective Imprint launches

Kary becomes a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author

2020

Unhackable book published

Unhackable show begins

Global Giving Collaboration formed with B1G1

2019

World’s Largest Barnes & Noble book Signing with over 75 Authors

2018

Screenplay for Elixir Project completed with Sophie Gardiner

Kary begins Strategic Coach

Igniting Souls United Kingdom Event

Fire Ring Mastermind launches

2016

Elixir Project book published

2015

Shawshank Collaboration with Dan and Joanne Miller

2014

Day Job to Dream Job book published

Kary launches 18 Streams of Income (IP Promotion)

Author Academy Elite launches (IP Publication)

Global Book Launch with Shawshank Celebrities

2012

The Deeper Path book published

2011

Kary begins mentorship with John C. Maxwell

2010

Your Secret Name book published

First Igniting Souls Annual Event

2008

The Fine Line book published

Kary writes the first draft of his OPUS

2006

Called book published

Kary completes Doctorate in Transformational Leadership

2005

Kary Launches a Nation-Wide Speaking Tour

2004

The Journey Towards Relevance book published

2003

Redeem the Day, LLC is formed

2002

First article published in Relevant magazine

2001

Kary meets Chet Scott of Built to Lead and starts dreaming of Igniting Souls

Igniting Souls' History 

2023

Easy IP™ Patent Granted

The E-Mind book published

The E-Mind podcast launches

Kary speaks on TEDx stage: Blockchain Intellectual Property Protection

Kary accepts University Chair of Entrepreneurship at Cedarville University

Igniting Souls France Event

Poetry is the Portal published

2022

Easy IP™ launches (IP Protection)

Blockchain Life book published

Blockchain Life Podcast launches

Sarah Grandstaff becomes Integrator

Igniting Souls publishes over 1,000+ authors

Kary achieves new milestone: trained 250,000+ authors world-wide

2021

Your Book is Not a Business Card published

Show Up Filled Up published

Blockchain Life, LLC formed

Ethos Collective Imprint launches

Kary becomes a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author

2020

Unhackable book published


Unhackable show begins


Global Giving Collaboration formed with B1G1

2019

World’s Largest Barnes & Noble book Signing with over 75 Authors

2018

Screenplay for Elixir Project completed with Sophie Gardiner

Kary begins Strategic Coach

Igniting Souls United Kingdom Event

Fire Ring Mastermind launches

2016

Elixir Project book published

2015

Shawshank Collaboration with Dan and Joanne Miller

2014

Day Job to Dream Job book published

Kary launches 18 Streams of Income (IP Promotion)

Author Academy Elite launches (IP Publication)

Global Book Launch with Shawshank Celebrities

2012

The Deeper Path book published


Kary leaves the pastorate to become a full-time entrepreneur 

2011

Kary begins mentorship with John C. Maxwell

2010

Your Secret Name book published


First Igniting Souls Annual Event

2008

The Fine Line book published


Kary writes the first draft of his OPUS

2006

Called book published


Kary completes Doctorate in Transformational Leadership

2005

Kary Launches a Nation-Wide Speaking Tour

2004

The Journey Towards Relevance book published

2003

Redeem the Day, LLC is formed

2002

First article published in Relevant magazine

2001

Kary meets Chet Scott of Built to Lead and starts dreaming of Igniting Souls

ABOUT THE TEAM

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Team Members

Sarah Grandstaff, GA

INTEGRATOR

Melissa Fultz, SC

MARKETING MANAGER

Jamie Chambers, OH

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Travis White, TX

PROJECT MANAGER

Tanisha Williams, NJ

PROJECT MANAGER

Jill Ellis, AZ

PROJECT MANAGER

Lynne Modranski, OH

WRITER

Ruthie Bult, NH

STRATEGIC ASSISTANT

Tony Colson, SC

AUTHOR COACH

we attract the best team members because of our shared core values.

These values literally serve as our GPS. 

we attract the best team members because of our shared core values.

These values literally serve as our GPS. 

GROWTH-MINDED GRIT

  • No Blame, Excuses, or Denial
  • Hunger to Win | We Keep Score
  • Lifelong Learner
  • Mentally Tough

POSITIVE OPTIMISM

  • The Glass is Refillable
  • Ooze Abundance and Gratitude
  • The Obstacle is the Way
  • We Shall Overcome

SHOW UP FILLED UP

  • Own the Role / Self-manager
  • Clarity, Competence, Confidence
  • Anticipate Needs
  • Creative Problem Solver

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

  • Eager to Help
  • Serving is Selling
  • No Drama or Sideways Energy, just Truth-telling
  • Connect with Creator, Core, Community

About the Most Important Member of Our Team: YOU!

Igniting Souls exists to do exactly that: ignite souls. One of those souls could be yours. Click below to learn more about how we can help you tell your story, live your dream and get results; or contact us directly to determine how we may be of help to you as an author, entrepreneur, or influencer. 

CONTACT US

Founder's Back Story

Kary Oberbrunner: Protect Your Intellectual Property

In this interview, we dive into the visionary world of entrepreneur Kary Oberbrunner and his groundbreaking company, Easy IP. As we transition into a digital era, protecting your intellectual property becomes critical. Kary explains how his company, Easy IP, leverages blockchain technology to offer an innovative solution for IP protection. He shares the integration process, the benefits of using blockchain, and the leadership challenges and triumphs he has faced while navigating growing his business. Join us to explore how Easy IP is shaping the future of digital rights management and why this is crucial for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone in the digital realm.

About the Most Important Member of Our Team: YOU!

Igniting Souls exists to do exactly that: ignite souls. One of those souls could be yours. Click below to learn more about how we can help you tell your story, live your dream and get results; or contact us directly to determine how we may be of help to you as an author, entrepreneur, or influencer. 

CONTACT US