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Here you’ll find tips, inspiration, and actionable advice on productivity & time management for the busy entrepreneur.
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Essential Tools You Need To Run A Membership Site
Running a membership site is different from selling a traditional online course. It requires ongoing content updates, community engagement, and seamless payment processing. After years of trial and error, I’ve found the best tools to make membership management easier—without unnecessary complexity. Whether you're looking for a reliable course platform, streamlined payment processing, or an efficient content management system, this guide breaks down the essential tools I use for a smooth membership experience.
A Time Capsule from March 2020: Navigating Uncertainty and Finding Control
Looking back at March 2020 feels like opening a time capsule. It was a moment of collective uncertainty, fear, and adaptation. As the world shifted overnight, many of us scrambled to find control in our businesses and daily lives. At the time, I wrote a heartfelt message to my community—one that resonated deeply then and still holds lessons today. In this post, I’m sharing that message as a reminder of our resilience and the unexpected opportunities that arose from that uncertain period.
Why the Productivity Rules Are Broken for Busy Women
For years, I followed all the productivity advice—planners, routines, and time-blocking—only to realize they weren’t made for moms running businesses. Traditional productivity rules assume uninterrupted work time and perfect schedules, which don’t exist for us. After 10 years of trial, burnout, and reinvention, I’ve learned that success isn’t about following the rules—it’s about breaking them and creating a system that works for you.
What Is a Slow Business? How to Build a Sustainable, Intentional Business
In a world obsessed with hustle culture, a slow business is a breath of fresh air. It’s about working intentionally, focusing on what truly matters, and creating a sustainable, fulfilling business. Instead of constantly chasing trends and feeling overwhelmed, a slow business allows you to connect deeply with your audience, streamline your efforts, and enjoy your entrepreneurial journey. In this post, we’ll dive into what a slow business is, why it works, and how you can start building one today.
Why Business Shortcuts Fail—And What Actually Works
You’ve been there—buying a course, a tool, or a strategy that promises to be the one thing that finally makes business easy. But after going through it, you realize it’s not some secret formula—it’s the same foundational principles you’ve heard before. Frustrating, right? The truth is, success isn’t about finding something new—it’s about committing to what already works. If you’re stuck in the cycle of chasing shortcuts, let’s talk about why they don’t work—and what actually does.
Pivoting in Business: Why I Closed My Pinterest Marketing Agency
Closing my Pinterest marketing agency was one of the toughest but most rewarding decisions of my career. This blog dives into why I made the choice to pivot, the lessons I learned, and how it helped me realign my business with my values and personal goals. If you’re considering a big shift in your business, this post might be the perspective you need.
Keep or Cut? How to Decide What Stays in Your Business
Feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks in your business? Discover a simple framework for evaluating profit, time, and fun so you can focus on what truly matters.
Why I Ditched Freebies to Build a Better Email List
From the moment we’re told to "build our email list fast," freebies seem like the golden ticket. But do they really attract the right people? Here's why I’m ditching freebies and focusing on meaningful connections with my audience instead.
How to Quit Instagram and Market Your Business Without It
Learn how quitting Instagram can spark creativity, reduce FOMO, and grow your business with effective marketing strategies beyond social media.
Top Tasks Entrepreneurs Forget About (& how to automate them)
Overwhelmed by all the behind-the-scenes tasks in your business? This guide shows you how to organize and automate the most commonly forgotten admin work—so you can clear the chaos and stay focused on what really matters.
Creating a Simple Online Business: How To Go From Complex to Clear
Transform your online business from chaotic overwhelm to calm simplicity! Discover the top 5 actions to create a simple, evergreen business. Learn how to evaluate what's working, find evergreen tools, embrace simple branding, optimize email marketing, and master the 12-Week Year planning. Embrace simplicity as a mindset and take back control of your business.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proactive vs. Reactive
Entrepreneurial Mindset - the difference between being a proactive or reactive small business owner. You don’t have to let your day run you. YOU have to be the CEO and run your business according to your life and your priorities. It's all about focus and mindfulness - plus being willing to try new systems and ways of being productive.
Doing Deep Work as an Entrepreneur: 5 Ways To Get Clarity and Boost Productivity
Deep work is the key to getting more done in less time. But more importantly, it’s the key to getting the right things done that will help you achieve your goals and grow your business. Learn 5 ways entrepreneurs and small business owners can leverage deep work in their business planning.
How To Plan a Business Planning Retreat
The 5 steps you need to take to plan your own business planning retreat for your small business. How to decide on logistics for your retreat, make a list of work to accomplish, create a schedule, what to pack, and how to tell everyone you're unavailable. Join the workshop to help you plan your own business planning retreat this year!
44 Hygge Gift Ideas for a Cozy Home Office
If making your home office into a hygge lifestyle sanctuary is a goal for you, this ultimate hygge gift list will give you endless inspiration and ideas. Shop for Christmas, Holidays, Birthdays, and more.
7 Steps to Consistency: Building an Online Business
How I learned to be consistent and keep moving forward while building my online business. 7 steps YOU can take to stay positive and consistent while building your online business as well - it's all about habits, mindset, and purposeful intention!
10 Best Gift Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs
It’s always a good time of year for a gift guide! Whether it’s Mother’s Day, a birthday, Christmas, or just to find something special - I am rounding up my favorite shoppable gifts for women entrepreneurs to inspire creativity and productivity.
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Hey there, I’m Cara!
I work with high-achieving women who need help with the hair-pulling frustration of trying to find harmony between work goals and showing up for themselves and their families.
I don’t fit the mold of “business” or “life” coach — because I believe harmony between both are essential to a happy, successful life.