Cara Says It All

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 

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

In this episode, I'm giving you POWERFUL questions to ask yourself before 2018 to get clear and confident so you can smash your goals and enter the New Year like a BOSS. You can use these questions any time you're beginning something new to get you feeling focused and fabulous. I'm also answering all your burning business questions including: how to attract high-end clients, how to get in the creative zone, convincing your spouse that you're ready for entrepreneurship and MORE. Thank you to our sponsor, American Hero Clothing! Have you been dying to create custom SWAG for your brand? Maybe you really want to make a hoodie or a tank with your logo or brand name splashed across it in your favorite colors that you can give your clients or rock on your own? Then you’ve got to check out our sponsor’s custom branded apparel at ShopAmericanHero.com

Laaaaaadies! I'm answering all your burning BIZ questions in this very special episode! The New Year is almost here and I want to get you hooked up with the tips, strategies, and mind-set shifts you need to feel confident in your hustle. Where do you begin when you have a million ideas for your business? How do you handle copycats? How do you stand out in a crowded marketplace? How do you think outside the box? What do you do when you're not getting ANY clients? I'm answering ALL these questions and more. Get a notebook for this one (you're gonna wanna take notes) and let's get you ready to SLAY 2018.   Thank you to our sponsors!   This episode is brought to you in part by artist Wendy Buiter. Wendy creates beauty and fashion inspired art, utilizing vivid colors, to depict powerful women who exude confidence. Check out her beautiful prints, cards, and more at WendyBuiter.com. Use code STYLEYOURMIND to get her card collection for free when you spend 200 Euro or more!   This episode is also brought to you in part by Emmy-award winning designer, brand strategy teacher and coach Haylee Powers of Bad Bitch Branding. If you are feeling overwhelmed and need to get your shit together when it comes to branding yourself or your business, check out my girl Haylee and learn more about her work at BadBitchBranding.com and get involved with her coaching program at https://www.bbbranding.com/coaching-1/.

There's been a lot going on and I'm filling you in on everything in this episode! Life updates from Cara's World and some lessons learned along the way. Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and get ready for some girl talk. Thank you to our sponsor! Run by an active duty army veteran and mother of 5, American Hero creates FULLY customizable clothing to represent your business and ROCK your brand. Check them out at ShopAmericanHero.com