In Pure Soapbox, Kimberlie Dykeman uses well-known quotes and aphorisms to engage and inspire her readers. In a thoughtful, and often humorous way, Kimberlie comments and opens up common wisdom to reveal new insights and wondrous avenues for new explorations of how to be exactly who you want to be. Pure Soapbox delivers a call-to-action that no one can ignore: Try more, do more, be more, love more! Carpe diem…and bring a helmet!


Kimberlie Dykeman has dedicated her life to being a motivator, entertainer and educator; and whether on-camera, on-air, on the field, or on paper, she exudes a charismatic, vivacious presence that has fueled a loyal following and countless success stories.

Pure Soapbox. . .a cleansing jolt of perspective, motivation, and humor is Kimberlie’s first book, which transformed from a nationally distributed weekly email The Monday Soapbox Edition. The book release is June 25, 2008 at BookPeople.

Praise for Pure Soapbox
Infectious, witty and prescient, Kimberlie Dykeman’s collection of life lessons motivate and entertain. This should be required reading for anyone desiring to push themselves out of their comfort zone and live a larger, more compelling life. -Martin Dugard, acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author

The witty little pills in Pure Soapbox make for perfect encouragement when you’re going strong and refreshing laughter when you get off track. Flip to any page and take in two or three right now. It will only take a minute (though you’ll want to spend hours and hours rereading and retelling them later).” -Keith Ferrazzi, New York Times best-selling author


Like an espresso shot for your heart, each page is warm, full of flavor and bound to get you on your feet. Take some timeless wisdom, mix in some modern meditations, add a heavy pinch of humor and you’ve got Kimberlie Dykeman’s Pure Soapbox. She draws upon influences stretching from John Quincy Adams to Aerosmith and always manages to convey rich life lessons with warmth, wit, and, most importantly, passion. Prepare to laugh, prepare to think, and prepare to be more and more excited about your life. -Owen Egerton, acclaimed triple-threat, comic, musician, and author