Cara Says It All

We need to talk about mental health. In light of the recent suicide of Kate Spade, and watching so many women (myself included) struggle with overwhelm, anxiety, and depression, it's time to talk about what happens behind the lip gloss and selfies. Behind the best seller lists and seven-figure incomes. In this episode, I'm vulnerably talking about my own personal boundaries and how I'm changing what I allow into my world, and sharing tips on how to prioritize your overall well being as a woman in business. Pre-order my new book, Like She Owns the Place, here.

As someone who has struggled with her weight for most of her entire life (I joined weight watchers at 11 years old) I know what it feels like to have a completely dysfunctional relationship with food and with my body. After becoming a professional dieter, and losing and gaining weight like it was my job, I was done. Done beating myself up. Done starving. Done binging. Done putting the keys to my self-worth inside a pair of skinny jeans. I spent years reprogramming my brain and finding ways to accept myself for who I am and what I look like, regardless of what the number on the scale said. I immersed myself in the body positivity movement and it saved my sanity. I finally learned to love myself – fully. I felt better, like I could breathe again. But at the same time, I knew I wasn't my fully being my best self if I was overweight, and on the road to putting myself at risk for disease. Not to mention, not feeling entirely confident in my skin. Yes, I loved myself. But I didn't love my reflection because I knew, deep down, it wasn't me. Being 100% honest here. And then recently it hit me – you CAN be body positive. You CAN love your body. And STILL want it to be leaner, stronger, smaller, and healthier. You can love your body, and want to make it better. I had made "weight loss" a dirty term because I thought wanting to lose weight meant you didn't love yourself. And that's completely untrue. What a revelation. And we all know a good revelation leads to a revolution… In this episode, I'm sharing how I gained a completely NEW perspective on weight loss, and have already lost over 10 pounds in 3 weeks in the most positive, effortless way possible. To join me on my new mindset and nutrition journey, click here. All the details for joining are listed in the bottom of that blog post. If you're in the US or UK, please email me and I will get you started.

I'm so thrilled to have one of my girl crushes, Lori Harder, on the podcast today! Lori is the host of the Earn Your Happy podcast, and her brand new book A Tribe Called Bliss comes out TOMORROW! (May 8). In this raw and soul-filled chat, Lori shares with me the importance of building true female friendships, why we need tribe, and how to heal the pain of our pasts. We also talk about stepping into our full potential as women and the loneliness that sometimes comes with growth. This is one of my FAVORITE interviews, so be sure to tune in. Be sure to grab Lori's book on Amazon or in book stores everywhere, and enter to win a FREE copy here: http://www.loriharder.com/freebook/ Find out if she's coming to a city near you on her book tour, and grab tickets to meet Lori here: https://www.loriharder.com/tribe-called-bliss/ Follow Lori on Instagram @LoriHarder

You know who I love to follow online? Grassroots girls who are doing business THEIR way. Girls running shit out of their bedrooms. Girls with an insatiable hunger for success, believing with every single ounce of their soul that their small business in their small town is WORTH it. I don't follow the "big" coaches, public figures, or super popular entrepreneurs. I am alllll about the DIY hustle. I don't need to see fancy photo shoots at expensive hotels in faraway exotic lands. I wanna see you in your living room with your dog packing up makeup orders. I wanna see your selfies, in your workout clothes, helping others, in your little corner of the world. Unknown. Underground. Girls with SICK potential and grit and glamour and an unfuckwithable drive. THAT is what inspires me. In this quick episode, I'm telling you why PROGRESS beats PERFECTION any day of the week. If you've been holding back because you don't feel you have "enough" to offer, then this episode is for you.

It's my birthday! As I enter my 38th year of life and my 10th year as a blogger-turned-coach-turned-author-turned self-empowered woman, I have a LOT on my mind. I've been thinking about how I want to continue showing up in the world. As a woman. As a business woman. As someone who has a lot of eyes on her, and a massive platform to express herself through and help women. I'm going to admit something: I sometimes edit myself. I sometimes hold back on saying things I really want to say because I don't want to offend people. Or ruffle feathers. Know what's interesting? I NEVER did this in the beginning of my career. Because nobody was really paying attention. And if they weren't paying attention, they weren't judging. And if I wasn't being judged I felt safe. But as I've grown and become more of a public figure, I fell into the habit of biting my tongue. This isn't to say I haven't been real, but I've held back on expressing my thoughts at times because frankly, I just don't want to deal with people's reactions. I don't like negativity. But I just can't go on muting myself because someone may have a problem with something I do or say. I can't risk MY truth because of someone else's response to it. In this episode, I'm digging into why we should all be unapologetically ourselves, why that doesn't mean we're being "bitches", and why we need to take some of the pressure off others who we admire.

In this episode, I'm breaking down how and why last week was my biggest week EVER in business. From the mindset shifts I made, to what I needed to let go of to make it happen, I'm letting you guys in for a behind-the-scenes look so that you can use some of these strategies to push yourself and cultivate your own success. I'm also sharing my perspective on why you shouldn't be scared to put yourself out there and sell your products and services and why it's really SO much easier than you think. If you're an entrepreneur who has been in business for less than 5 years and you're still not experiencing the success you desire, consider joining my brand new masterclass: StyleYourMindForSuccess.com. I'm giving you 7 weeks of on-demand exclusive coaching in both audio and digital content that will help you make the mindset shifts necessary for reaching the next level in your business and in your life.

Ever wonder what its like to build your own public relations empire? I'm chatting with my girls Gwen Wunderlich and Dara Kaplan of WKC Communications about their rise to the top of their industry. How they leveraged their internships into careers, why saying YES is so important, how and when to negotiate your salary, and why Caesar salads and Chardonnay became the sign that they had "arrived." Grab another vanilla latte or a glass of bubbly and dive into this very special bonus episode! Follow Gwen and Dara on Instagram at @WKCRocks Learn more about their services on http://wkc.rocks/ Follow Gwen at @Gwenunder Follow Dara at @DaraKaye

Spring has sprung! And there is no better time to take stock of your business than right now. The holidays are behind us, we're coming out of our winter slumber mode, yet we're ahead of the deep summer stagnancy. I find that not only am I excited and invigorated by the fresh energy of Spring, but my audience and clients are as well. It seems like everyone is ready for something new. I love using the vibrant energy of Spring to look for ways to refresh my work, reinvent myself, increase productivity, and ascend to the next level in my business. In this episode, I'm sharing 9 powerful steps with you that I've created that you can use to "Spring Clean" your business. Check out my blog for more on this! Learn more about the Style Your Mind for Success Masterclass here

After the blockbuster success of my bestselling book, GIRL CODE: Unlocking the Secrets to Success, Sanity, and Happiness for the Female Entrepreneur, I heard loud and clear from my community that you craved more content and support around entrepreneurship. In this episode, I'm sharing my BIGGEST strategies and secrets for success as a female entrepreneur including why your energy is everything when it comes to attracting amazing opportunities and abundance, how to cultivate your confidence, step into your power as a business woman, and so much more. PLUS, I'm introducing you to my brand new coaching program, Style Your Mind for Success, and sharing some sneak peeks of the program, which is open for enrollment now. Go to StyleYourMindForSuccess.com to sign up! Thank you to our sponsor, Princess Molly Bath & Beauty! Whether you work from home or in an office, play chauffeur or help the kids with homework, these ladies know how hectic your day can be and encourage you to take time for yourself and discover your inner princess through a luxurious bath. Their bath bombs, sugar scrubs, and other nourishing products are handmade at home (literally!) and can be found online at PrincessMollyBath.com. Use code SLAY for an exclusive discount for our listeners only!

I'm chatting with self-proclaimed Productivity Alchemist Alexis Giostra (aka Miss Trenchcoat, as her online fans know her) about the power of acting "as if" and mentally embodying the woman you want to be before making any kind of change in your life. Alexis shares her personal story of how she lost 100 pounds by using meditation and powerful mantras to train her body to rid itself of excess weight and regulate itself into better health. Alexis also shares her views on becoming a "high value woman" and talks about the tips and tricks she uses in her life in business to achieve more and work less. This is a GOOD ONE ladies! Do NOT miss it! About today's guest: Alexis Giostra, also known as MissTrenchcoat all across the internet, is an online Entrepreneur who designs and sells digital productivity tools to help you Work Smarter, Not Harder. Through her YouTube channel with over 80k subscribers, her digital products, and her social media presence, Alexis teaches an unexpected approach to Productivity of Executing Less to Manifest More. You can check out more of her work online via her website: www.StrangeCharmed.com YouTube: youtube.com/MissTrenchcoat Shop: www.TheCharmedShop.com IG: instagram.com/MissTrenchcoat and follow the progress of her upcoming documentary www.ProductivityAlchemist.com