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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.
Trusting the Process: How to Embrace Big Life Transitions
Making big decisions takes time, but once you commit, the waiting period between “old” and “new” can feel frustrating. Whether you’re shifting careers, moving to a new place, or pivoting your business, the messy middle is where growth happens. I’ve been there—taking years to leave my federal job, months to shift my business focus, and even longer to feel settled after a big move. But through it all, I’ve learned one thing: I will always figure it out. If you’re navigating change, this guide will help you embrace uncertainty, trust the process, and move forward with confidence.
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 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.
Embracing Authenticity: Setting Boundaries and Protecting Your Energy
In a world full of societal pressures and blurred boundaries, staying authentic is more important than ever. Learn how to set meaningful boundaries, protect your energy, and align your life and business with your true values.
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.
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!
How to Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Buy
As an online entrepreneur, you’re probably overwhelmed with the amount of tools, software, courses, and programs available to you — all claiming to be the “secret” to your productivity and success. Ask yourself these 5 questions before you click buy.
How To Survive a Conference as an Introvert
Conferences can be a great way to connect with your peers as an online entrepreneur. If you're an Introvert, make sure you're taking care of yourself at conferences with these 6 essential tips.
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!
Why Choosing To Niche My Services Was The Best Decision Ever
Learn why choosing to niche from general social media and digital marketing, to Pinterest marketing for online entrepreneurs, was the best decision I made as a small business owner.
How To Create Simplicity as an Entrepreneur
Learn the best top tips to keep life as an online entrepreneur and small business owner simple. Ideas and lessons about creating more simplicity in business, lifestyle, friends, and family.
9 Things Your Social Media Manager Should Be Doing
Social media isn’t just about funny memes or posting offers—it’s a crucial tool in your marketing strategy. Whether you're an entrepreneur handling your own accounts or hiring a social media manager, these nine essential tasks will help you maximize ROI and build a strong, engaged brand presence.
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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.