

Cara Says It All
Cara Alwill
Welcome to Cara Says It All! Formerly known as Style Your Mind, this podcast has empowered millions worldwide with over 11 million downloads and features in Forbes and Oprah. I'm Cara Alwill, your host and go-to for unfiltered conversations on life, love, creativity, and everything that shapes us. I'm here to remind you that the power to create your own story starts now—boldly, unapologetically, and without limits. Whether you're here for inspiration, a laugh, or a perspective shift, buckle up because we're going deep and keeping it real. Welcome to the conversation!
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Jan 23, 2018 • 21min
Episode 76: Getting Out of Your Own Head, Gaining Clarity, and How to Confidently Make Decisions
I'm answering more of YOUR questions this week! We're talking about how to get out of your head and start taking action, how to gain clarity and create a vision for your life and business, how to cure indecisiveness and start making decisions, and much more. Thank you to our sponsor, Cheryl Thacker! Alright ladies, are you coaching as a side gig and want to transition it into a full-time gig? Or maybe you've been coaching with no system or plan in place and don't know how to get your business organized and running? I'm excited to tell you about the Successful Coaches "Master Your Coaching Buisness" Bootcamp! This 12-week small group program was designed by Cheryl Thacker - MY personal coach and instructor at World Coach Institute where I studied to be a life coach. Cheryl has designed to help you create a comprehensive business plan and structure that you will have confidence in and be able to easily implement. It's designed for coaches who know that the best way to build your business is to get clear on the day to day actions you must commit to and act on to build a real sustainable business. Her pilot program launches Feb 4 with a HUGE discount! So Go check out all the details at SuccessfulCoaches.com

Jan 19, 2018 • 28min
Episode 75: Is Drinking Holding You Back from Loving Yourself + Others? Real Talk with Stephanie Churma from The Good Love Company
I'm chatting with Stephanie Churma from The Good Love Company today about the role alcohol plays in our lives as women, especially when it comes to loving ourselves and others. If you've ever found yourself chugging a few glasses of wine before a date, or feeling like you wine or cocktails have become the "new norm" in your life and it's just no longer serving you, then you're going to want to tune into this powerful conversation. PLUS, we're both sharing some really personal never-before-told moments around our relationship with booze and how we broke our own cycles. About Stephanie: Stephanie Churma is the owner and founder of The Good Love Company; a movement for better romantic love that starts with self. A former dating disaster turned Spiritual Relationship Coach, Stephanie blends the psychology of behaviour with universal energy laws to help her clients shift their vibration, and call in their own Good Love. Her mission is to change the scope of modern dating and romantic love by using the power of connection and vulnerability with the magic of pattern interruption. Her clients see massive success in just months of working together, and she is currently building her movement with speaking gigs and podcasts, and is currently writing her first book. Connect with Stephanie here: Website: thegoodlovecompany.com Ig: @thegoodloveco Fb group: Good Love Co Podcast: The Good Love Company

Jan 18, 2018 • 24min
Episode 74: BOSS Tips! Social Media Etiquette, How to Land TV Appearances + Magazine Features, Professionalism + More
I'm breaking down the rules of the road when it comes to social media etiquette so you can stand out from the crowd (and stop accidentally pissing people off in the process!) From tagging people in posts, to Facebook groups, to the ins and outs of sliding up in the DM's, and more, I am sharing my professional opinion and expertise to help you be as smart and business savvy as possible online. PLUS, more of your questions answers on everything from how to land press and features on TV and in magazines, what to do when your friends don't support you, and how to not lose your shit at your full-time job while hustling toward your dreams. Thank you to our sponsors! Alright ladies, are you coaching as a side gig and want to transition it into a full-time gig? Or maybe you've been coaching with no system or plan in place and don't know how to get your business organized and running? I'm excited to tell you about the Successful Coaches "Master Your Coaching Buisness" Bootcamp! This 12-week small group program was designed by Cheryl Thacker - MY personal coach and instructor at World Coach Institute where I studied to be a life coach. Cheryl has designed to help you create a comprehensive business plan and structure that you will have confidence in and be able to easily implement. It's designed for coaches who know that the best way to build your business is to get clear on the day to day actions you must commit to and act on to build a real sustainable business. Her pilot program launches Feb 4 with a HUGE discount! So Go check out all the details at http://successfulcoaches.com/master-coaching-biz-bootcamp Style your mind...and your body! Adorn yourself with wearable art that keeps you motivated and looking forward. Mekunia makes unique leather jewelry & accessories...and can create custom, sentimental pieces, with personally meaningful images and phrases. Mekunia's vision is to transform static art (like sketches) into sentimental fashion (visible and functional leather works for people to wear and enjoy). Earrings with your child's drawings, mother-daughter matching sets, a cuff that represents your brand, or a necklace with an inspirational phrase. Mekunia's owner, Magdalena, is an artist, art therapist, and mother...with a particular passion for putting children's artwork on small leather goods. She works mostly with leather remnants, specializes in stenciling, silkscreen, and phototransfer techniques on leather, and uses lead and nickel free jewelry findings. These items are make in small batches with great care in her homestudio in Collingswood, NJ. Intrigued?...visit www.mekunia.com to find out more!

Jan 15, 2018 • 23min
Episode 73: Ask Me Anything: What If YOU are The Mean Girl?, Moving On After a Breakup, Facebook Algorithm Myths + MORE!
I'm back with the first ASK ME ANYTHING episode of 2018 and it's a good one! I'm answering all your burning questions around life and business, including what to do if YOU are the "mean girl," how to move on after a breakup when it feels impossible, what the Facebook algorithms mean for our businesses, and much more. Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored in part by Talia Di Giulio Adams, Sydney based Entrepreneur and lifestyle coach. Growing up in the entertainment industry, Talia has gone on to transform the lives of women and men both mind and body, bettering their lifestyles in the process. Now stepping into 2018 with a global online business, coaching women and men, families, singles and the average person wanting the best out of life, physically and financially. Talia is offering 25% off to those wanting to start with her on there nutritional cleansing lifestyle and journey. You can connect with Talia and learn more about her at www.TaliaDiGiulio.com, follow her on Instagram @taliadigiulioadams and on Facebook at Live.Love.Life https://m.facebook.com/livelovelifebytalia/ This episode is also brought to you in part by Breakup Coach and relationship advice columnist for The Huffington Post, Chelsea Leigh Trescott of Breakupward. If you're struggling to let go of a relationship or make sense of being left, visit breakupward.com/services to get the perspective you need and the relief you're craving. Sign up to Chelsea's newsletter at breakupward.com to receive instant access to the first 5 days of her 31 day Breakupward Workbook. When you purchase any of her single session and/or coaching packages, mention Style Your Mind to receive an additional coaching session for free. Connect with Chelsea on Instagram at @thankyouheartbreak and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/musings

Jan 8, 2018 • 10min
Episode 72: Transparency Will Get You Everywhere: How TRUE Connections Are Made
In this quickie, I'm sharing my thoughts on transparency, empowered storytelling, and why being completely real with your audience will build the most powerful connections you could ever imagine. If you have struggled with being vulnerable, this episode will help you open up and begin to experience life in a much more meaningful way.

Jan 5, 2018 • 27min
Episode 71: Dry January, Mindful Drinking, + Moderation
As some of you may know, I have been exploring my relationship with alcohol since the end of 2015. You can read more about my journey on the blog (click here), but I know I am not alone when I say drinking does not always serve me. In fact, it rarely does. Throughout the years, I've found myself hungover on way too many occasions, unable to reach my health and fitness goals, and just not operating at my optimal capacity. It has wreaked havoc on my confidence, left me in a bit of a fog at times, and hindered my spirit. I am ready to LEVEL UP in 2018, and booze isn't really a part of that program. I'm not saying I will never touch a drink again, but I am seriously cutting back - again. If you're considering a Dry January, an indefinite break from alcohol, or you just feel like you want to cut back a few days a week, then this episode may motivate you to do just that. Thank you to our sponsor, Becca Morello! Becca is an actor and model who helps creative female entrepreneurs bring their message to life through various mediums including voiceover work, audiobook narration, modeling, acting and more. Learn more about her and her work at BeccaMorello.com

Dec 31, 2017 • 21min
Episode 70: Happy New Year! How to Make Your Resolutions a REALITY
Happy New Year! Ladies, I am SO excited about 2018. I just have a GUT feeling that this year is going to be incredible. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal "Style Your Mind for Success" strategy to help you turn your resolutions into reality. This is what I am doing to make my year as powerful as possible, and I know these tools will help you, too. If you are looking to uplevel your thinking and supercharge your brand new year, then get a pen and paper and get ready. If you're looking for even more guidance on making changes in your life, check out my coaching workbook "Style Your Mind" here: http://styleyourmind.com/ Today's episode is sponsored in part by Katie Stoeckeler. Katie works as a holistic health coach to help women, men and children integrate healthy eating habits, self-care routines and wellness rituals into their ever day lives. She hosts weekly cleanse meetings via video chat that are individualized and provide ample support for anyone looking to make healthier life style changes. Her 4 week program is typically $400, but she is offering 50% off for Style Your Mind listeners! If you're ready for change email Katie@somethingkatie.com and put Style Your Mind Cleanse in the subject line. Also feel free to follow her on Instagram @SomethingKatie for nutrition tips, quick and easy recipes as well as inspirational posts! Today's episode is also sponsored in part by the book Innerbloom. Innerbloom is the brand new personal development/memoir hybrid self-published by author and fellow Slay Baby Sarah Ordo (you may remember her from Episode 24 of this show!). If you're looking to feel empowered and inspired to create your best life possible, then Innerbloom is the book for you. In this book you can expect to find the questions that you will need to ask yourself to find your own true inner happiness. You can click here to grab your copy RIGHT HERE and learn more about Sarah at SarahOrdo.com

Dec 20, 2017 • 24min
Episode 69: Stressed Out Hot Mess? Listen to This! Tips + Mantras for Managing OVERWHELM
Are you inviting stress and overwhelm into your life? Are you pouring it a cup of coffee and allowing it to stay awhile? Not after this episode. I'm serving up my secret strategies for dealing with the stresses of every day life and work, and providing some mega perspective to help you decide what you're available for in your world. Thank you to our sponsor, Metal Marvels! Metal Marvels is a brand for badass & bold women who don't fit societies standards. Katie, the creator, was always searching for mantra jewelry with more powerful & in your face messages. Being a woman who curses like a sailor daily, the messages just weren't out there. So she created the amazing Expletives collection that gives women jewelry that helps them feel empowered to be themselves, to be bold, and use the word fuck as frequently as they want. Societal standards for women and success, are bullshit and she runs her company that way too showing that someone who curses like a sailor, has tattoos and purple hair, can be extremely successful in this world. Make sure you follow Metal Marvels Instagram for daily inspiration, a heavy use of profanity, and badass products. And you can save 20% off for being a Style your mind listener. Use code: STYLEYOURMIND at metalmarvels.com

Dec 19, 2017 • 8min
Episode 68: Make Your BUCKET LIST Your TO-DO List!
What if "someday" never comes? One of the most motivating and empowering truths is that we are all going to die. And nobody knows when. So why are you saving all of the beautiful, life-changing things you want to do for some imaginary bucket list you'll probably never actually check things off of? Why aren't you doing all those beautiful, life-changing things NOW? In this mini episode, I'm serving up some real talk to help you turn your bucket list into your to-do list, and start creating the wildly gorgeous life you deserve to live. If you liked the poem I closed this episode with, you can find it (and more) in my book STRIPPED here: http://amzn.to/2CYrRcw

Dec 15, 2017 • 20min
Episode 67: Navigating the Sh*t Show Circus of Starting Something New
Can we talk about what a f*cking circus it is when you begin something new?! My apparel launch has been a MASSIVE success. I am thrilled, fired up, excited, humbled, and grateful, but OMG - I am WORKED! It's been an incredible lesson in the inevitable hiccups that come along with blazing a new trail for yourself. And I truly think so many women never start the things they dream of starting because they dread the hiccups. They dread the craziness that always tags along when we leave our comfort zones and try that new thing. In this episode, I'm talking about my own experience with this, and giving you 5 solid strategies on how to navigate the challenges that come along with new projects and keep your head above water. Thank you to our sponsor, Helen Phifer! This episode is sponsored by #1 bestselling crime writer, Helen Phifer. Writing murder, chills, and thrills, Helen's books will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and make you afraid to get up in the middle of the night and go to the bathroom alone. Learn more about her incredible series of books at www.HelenPhifer.com. Connect with Helen on Facebook here, on Instagram here, and on Twitter here.


