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Cara PodcastThe Horizon of His FaithfulnessHi, and welcome to the CARA Podcast. 🎧 Episode Recap: The Horizon of His Faithfulness  Host: Lori Lesnansky | The CARA PodcastThis week on the CARA Podcast, we slow down to reflect on one of the most tangible and breathtaking reminders of God’s promises: the sunrise. As the sky kisses the ocean and the light breaks through the dark, we’re reminded of one unshakable truth—God is faithful.From early-morning drives to the coffee shop, to the story of Paul in Athens found in Acts 17:16–34, Lori invites us to conside...
2025-07-0816 minCara PodcastKeys to the Kingdom – Living Like an Heir🎙️ CARA Podcast – Episode OverviewEpisode Title: Keys to the Kingdom – Living Like an Heir Host: Lori Lesnansky Duration: 8 minutes Category: Faith / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth Published: June 18, 2025🔑 Episode Summary:In this powerful episode of the CARA Podcast, we explore what it truly means to live as heirs to the Kingdom of God. When we said yes to Jesus, we were given more than salvation—we received access to righteousness, peace, and joy through the Holy Spirit.But why do s...
2025-06-1910 minCara PodcastStill LovedThis week, we are changing it up a bit for Easter. Here is a song that I wrote that I am sharing with you.......Still LovedFriday looked like it was the end,But love showed up, called me friend.Cross on His back, thorns in His crown,He lifted me when I was down.The world went dark, but heaven shined,His heart was set on yours and mine.For God so loved, He sent the light,Gave His S...
2025-04-1805 minCara PodcastStanding On The EdgeHey Hey, Friends! How are you? As we head into Labor Day weekend and enjoy the last weekend of summer fun as we stand on the edge of fall, knocking on the door.When I think of standing on the edge, it feels like so many are on edge that the battle is real for our hearts. And darkness is trying to throw those stones to fill our hearts with rocks that become hardened and let love lose its grip.Today we are diving into the heart work that He is calling...
2022-08-3113 minCara Podcast"The PSL" Present, Seek and Listen Hey, Hey Friends, how are you?!?  If you stroll down the isles of the local stores or rush through the grocery store, have you noticed that Halloween and Christmas are starting to fill the shelves, from decor to candy, to PSL lattes and to all the things that make you desire to fast forward through the current season to the next?Today, let's get focused on the here and now.Â
2022-08-1609 minCara PodcastRefreshment of GraceHey, Hey Friends, how are you?!? It’s hard to believe we are ushering in August. With that in mind…let’s begin this month by receiving His Grace..the gift He gives so freely to refresh us in the dead heat of the summer. Grace is like a reprieve for our hearts.  Through grace, God works an effective change in our hearts and lives.Â
2022-08-0109 minCara PodcastSalt+Light+Rest=Heaven EarthWho's exhausted and feels maybe your missing out on bringing heaven to earth? Today we are diving in to find the rest our bodies need to recharge and be ready to carry heaven on earth.First, you know who you are; the ones that rest does not come easily; it's hard to turn off the mind, the feeling that the to-do list is significant, and that if we rest, we will only slip further behind….I see you, and I know exactly what your mind says when the words: slow down, take a break, get a snack and ta...
2022-07-1215 minCara PodcastYou Are So 🥰 LovedHey, Hey friends, welcome to the CARA Podcast. ON THIS WEEK'S PODCAST, WE ARE GOING TO DIG INTO DOING ALL THINGS EVEN WHEN IT FEELS IMPOSSIBLE.If you're like me, we jump in with complete faith, and then life happens while we are in the battle, and we operate out of our strength and forget our reliance on Jesus, who has proven over and over that He takes our struggles and turns them into good. And, YES ARE SO LOVED.🥰 Listen in now and walk away feeling like the world's weight is li...
2022-06-2712 minCara PodcastThe "BIG D" of DistractionHey, Hey Friends, how are you?!? Have you ever been distracted? Of course, we get distracted by our kids, co-workers, neighbors, relationships, pets, our tech, and schedules, and we can even distract ourselves, and the list can go on and on of distractions.  And you know what? The Devil wants nothing more than to distract us from the purpose and plan God has given you and me.So how do we win the battle of distraction by living out the plan for our life? Great question: tune into this week's podcast to become less distr...
2022-06-1013 minCara PodcastThe Power of Blessing Brings LifeHey Hey Friends,When we look at all that happens every day around us, we often wonder is God really in the business of loving and blessing us.The answer to that question is: YES, he wants more than anything to love us and bless us.The power of a blessing can change everything in our lives.Â
2022-05-2708 minCara PodcastYour Story....The Best Seller of HOPEHey Hey, Friends! Your Story...Have you ever stopped to think about all those life choices, experiences, and pathways you took? Every one of your life experiences makes you uniquely you, and today we will be digging into your story and the best seller of hope.
2022-05-1309 minCara PodcastHow to Read The RoomHey, Hey Friends, how are you?!? This week as we wrap up April, let’s recap the month. We started the month on The Cara Podcast with the theme: How To Have Your Best Month. So how was your month?You and I have so many encounters each day. So many times, we are in full-on mode and focused on the things we set out to conquer the day that we miss the beauty of those moments where opening the door to opportunities to see the people and the miracles that...
2022-04-2813 minCara PodcastSlow DancingHey Hey, Friends...When was the last time you had a dance with someone? Â The last time someone took your hand and led you to dance, you could feel all the worries, stresses, and failures fade away as everything around you became blurry, as your heart and soul got lost in the moment. Â Today tune into how to slow dance or break out in dance as we seek the kingdom and live the life we are called to live. Â
2022-04-1412 minCara PodcastMake This Your Best Start To April Hey Hey, Friends!! We come to the end of March and wrap up the first three months of 2022. Let that sink in for just a moment, and ASK yourself this question: What is it that you set out to do this year?I set up those questions as a simple guide to position yourself for the best start to April and the best beginning of your life possibility. Listen in on this week's podcast as we Ask, Seek and Knock.To learn more about the Cara Podcast or to be a g...
2022-03-3111 minCara PodcastProtect Your PeaceHey Hey Friends!! When I think of Luck and Gold…..we have the choice to step into a posture to live in a beautiful state of mind and protect our peace. First, at one time or another, we face troubles, pain, disappointment, betrayal, loss, and the list goes, AND we get to decide how we show up each day. Listen now and how to HIS peace can change everything.Â
2022-03-1813 minCara PodcastCamping Out In His PresenceHey, Hey Friends, how are you? Today on the Cara Podcast, let's get ready to be refreshed and refocused by camping out in His Presence. Have you ever experienced a night where the sky was filled with darkness, and when you gaze up at the galaxy and a billion stars shining so brightly, it felt as it was within your grasp, that is how With Jesus, everything comes alive, dry rivers flow once again when we spend time camping out in His Presence?Â
2022-03-1112 minCara PodcastSpark JOY in a Dim World Hey Hey Friends!! I have a lot on my mind, and there are so many things all around us that we have very little control over.  So amid a DIM world, how do we show up and be BRAVE? How do we take a stand for what we believe and be unstoppable for the calling on our lives? Join me on the Cara Podcast today as we give practical ways to step into JOY.When we choose to spark Joy, we illuminate the atmosphere around us. Today we will dig into Jesus and The undeniable power of...
2022-02-2518 minCara PodcastWhen The Mountains Call Hey Hey Friends, last week I watched the sunset cast over the horizon sweeping over the mountains of the peaks as the clouds kissed the mountain tops and enveloped the valleys. It’s a reminder of our life. Life was created to be a journey and not a sprint. He is above all our peaks and valleys.  If you have ever been out on a good hike and when you take a moment to catch your breath to take a moment to take in the viewpoint or ascend to the peak, we marv...
2022-02-1813 minCara PodcastHis Kisses Of Grace With Each Sunrise Hi Friends, I hope you are doing well.  As we kickstart Feb, what if we woke up to receive Kisses of grace with each sunrise and took a posture every day grateful! Listen in now. Â
2022-02-0407 minCara PodcastHE HOLDS OUR FUTUREHi Friends, I hope you are doing well. As we come to the end of January, we look back over the start of 2022 to reflect on the resolutions, goals, and flow of the month. So here is what I want to share with you on this week's podcast on how to take into HE HOLDS OUR FUTURE.  He is the one who knows your heart. He understands your deepest desires, heart's desires, needs, hopes, dreams, and fears. When we surrender to the idea that HE HOLDS our Future, it's like a wave of refreshment ov...
2022-01-2908 minCara PodcastSunshine & FriendshipHey Hey, Friends, I hope you are doing well. We are deep into January, and depending on where you live, you may be longing for the sunshine to brighten up your days, or maybe you are in a place where you are soaking in all of the rays. Today take a moment to place your hand over your heart and feel the warmth of your hand on your chest. You and are were made to experience the sunrises, sunsets, and deep friendship. Take a listen! Â
2022-01-2110 minCara PodcastPerscription To The Good Life Hey, hey friends, I hope you are well. Today, we share with everyone who wants the prescription to the good life. Listen in and receive. Â
2022-01-1408 minCara PodcastWho is the Captain of Your Lifeboat? Happy 2022 Friends!! First, I want you to receive that all things are possible for you this year! Then, join us on the Carapodcast to listen in as we dive right into how you can take the posture of receiving to live your best life by putting the right captain at the helm of your life.Â
2022-01-0712 minCara PodcastA Giving Heart Is A Beautiful Heart Hey Hey, Friends, We are just a day away from Christmas Eve. So as we rush to get those last-minute gifts, catch that flight, pack the car or prepare your home, please let these words soak in…never lose the magic of Christmas. Tune in to prepare your heart to be giving heart is a beautiful heart.
2021-12-2308 minCara PodcastHighly FavoredToday, no matter what is going on in life, I want you to hold onto this: 'Highly Favored." How do I know that? Listen in, and here is a nugget to hold onto from an incredible story: "The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God,"We have favor with God,  it can change everything for you. Why? God's Grace is ours's to hold onto. So that means you and I receive a gift of being highly favored as God desires to be with us. that right now can change everyth...
2021-12-0312 minCara PodcastSpark The Inner Glow Hey Hey Friends!! It is Thanksgiving week and a time to gather and reflect on all things we are grateful for. A time to ignite that spark within to bring forth a glow to illuminate our inner lights. How do we get that inner glow? Tune into this week's podcast.
2021-11-2310 minCara PodcastOverflowing with GratitudeWelcome to CARA PODCAST, where we are on a mission to encourage, inspire and put Jesus at the center of our lives. This week is all about Gratitude. On Veteran's Day, how could we not be overflowing with Gratitude with the freedoms we get to experience in American are because of the sacrifice of another. Let that sink in for a moment.  It is a reminder of the gift of Jesus, who set's us all free no matter where we reside in this world. Yes, His faithfulness set us free to experience everlasting life.  When His promise is s...
2021-11-1110 minCara PodcastPrescription: Created For MoreHey, Friends, The current season has made so many weary and tired and honestly feeling a bit stuck. So today, we will lift our eyes, hearts, and hope to break through this barrier to more than the seasons we have been weathering as we learn from someone who understood the prescription needed over 2000+ years ago.  Â
2021-10-2912 minCara PodcastDeep "Soulish" ConversationsHey Hey, friends, I hope you are great! Today I wanted to jump into a conversation. We know the power of conversations, ones that lift us, the ones that fill our hearts and souls, and those that bring forth great belly laughs. Then we all have had those hard conversations of truth, conversations of disappointments, or we are waiting to have a conversation with someone that keeps putting off or avoiding.One of the most powerful conversations we can have every day is the one with God and one that creates a deep, "soulish" rel...
2021-10-1410 minCara PodcastStand In Awe of Expectancy  Today on the Cara Podcast, listen in on how you can stand in awe of expectancy. So to go ahead and release what we are holding on to and stand in awe of what HE will do. Let fear be the liar, and let’s stand in AWE of EXPECTANCY of WHAT HE will do. The Cara Podcast is a community driven by creative, authentic, remarkable, and accomplished people just like you. Our mission is to put Jesus at the center of our lives and provide a platform to promote personal and professional development and encou...
2021-10-0110 minCara PodcastRefreshed In A New Season Fall is around the corner here in the US and when a new season arrives on our doorstep, it is a time to step back for a moment and look at this past season we are wrapping up. Then to be able to be on the cusp of stepping into a new season as the best possible version of ourselves so that we can be ready for all that Jesus wants for us in this season.  Â
2021-09-2012 minCara PodcastAbundantly & Juicy LifeHey Hey Friends!! I hope you are great! Be sure to head back through our episodes to find the topics that will speak to you as well.  Today, the word abundance and how to live abundantly. To experience the spirit's juicy fruits and have life to the fullness here on earth and eternally.Â
2021-09-0811 minCara PodcastWAKE UP...SLAY & AWAKENWhen we lift our eyes, the world is bestowing upon us opportunities all the time. We can choose to live in FEAR of everything we are witnessing around the world. We have a choice right now to take a step forward….. a huge step for some of us to take the posture of being relentless fueled with the attitude that we can do hard things. Today listen to what you can do right now to RISE UP.
2021-08-3013 minCara PodcastThe "OG" Ultimate Unicorn Start-UpOn today's podcast, we are revealing the people behind "the biggest start-up ever.” The"OG" of Shark investors, that took a vision and the people who invested into them that will blow your mind. Not who we may think of when we think Venture Capitalists that funded "A Unicorn Start-Up." Tune in and learn more...
2021-08-1509 minCara PodcastGet there faster and betterHave you caught any of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics? There have been so many amazing moments that have made history.  Today sharing a few highlights on some epic moments that happened, the faith that stood out, the athletic prowess, and the resiliency of the human spirit.
2021-08-0611 minCara PodcastSara Chapple "Journey To Joy" What if joy, genuine joy, could be available to you everyday-regardless of life's circumstances?What is Journey to Joy?  “I'm not the guide; I'm just a fellow traveler doing my best to follow the one who is our guide. I'd love for you to join me. It's a journey with Jesus. A Journey to Joy.” -Sara Chapple, Author Joy is a gift from God. It’s part of the packaged deal. We get to have joy. Genuine joy. God-given, God invented joy! But do we? Sara did, but she lost it and forgot she ever even had it. Thankfully, God showed up and invited her onto a journey to get i...
2021-07-3051 min
Cara PodcastAir Jordan Your LifeThis week we are going to dive into the shoe that fits.In a culture that's so obsessed with the newest and most hi-tech, why would people want to wear the classic, low-tech Jordans—either OGs or Retros? It's a subculture within the subculture. They're attached to a Michael Jordan who did things on the court that no one will be able to replicate. I mean, the guy played with a full-blown flu. He couldn't walk off the court. That drive and that ambition transfers into the sneakers as something tangible that we can hol...
2021-07-2413 minCara PodcastTransforming Power of WorshipHey Hey friends, I just wanted to let you know no matter where you are listening….you are so loved.…. Today sharing about His love and the transforming power of worship. Last week we talked about how you are worthy of hitting the pause button... to get supernatural rest, and ways to give ourselves breaks: emotional, creative, sensory, social, physical., mental. Another way to recharge our minds is through Worship. It Can Change Everything. It softens our hearts, and it breaks down walls; it refreshes our soul and spirit.
2021-07-1614 minCara PodcastWorthy Of The PauseHey Hey friends! Hope you are enjoying the lingering of a long holiday weekend, Which brings me to you are worthy of the pause…..call it what you will rest, pause, reprieve, sabbatical, reflection, hobby time, and filling up on the secret sauce.  Within the pause and the hustle lies our growth and freedom.  Today we are going to review ways to give your soul the pause that it is so worthy of. Â
2021-07-0916 minCara PodcastTurn Up The Volume To The Good LifeHey Hey, friends, I hope you are doing great, and here in the US, we are gearing up for a long holiday weekend to celebrate Independence Day/ 4th of July. So it’s a perfect time to turn up the volume for all that we have to be grateful for in our lives; listen to this week's episode to Turn up the Volume on The Good Life.
2021-06-2906 minCara PodcastRefreshment For Your SoulSummer is like refreshement to the soul. Jesus wants us to experience supernatural refreshment for our souls.“Most of us are more tired than we know at the soul level. We are teetering on the brink of dangerous exhaustion, and we cannot do anything else until we have gotten some rest...we can't really engage [any spiritual disciplines] until solitude becomes a place of rest for us rather than another place for human striving and hard work.”― Ruth Haley Barton, Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual
2021-06-2509 minCara PodcastRise Up For AnotherLiving our best lives often comes from rising for another. So let's choose to revive, empower and champion each other today by rising for another. If you have ever been on the receiving end of another’s encouragement, you know how powerful it is.
2021-06-1411 minCara PodcastOpening The Door To A SUPER-SIZED GOD-GIVEN DREAMThis week's podcast: Today, no matter how you started 2021 with your goals, resolutions, or dreams. We will dig into that “SUPER SIZED GOD-GIVEN DREAM. You may be in the passionate pursuit or dreaming of what could be Today; we are going to take a leap of faith to be ready to take steps TO OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR DREAMS.
2021-06-0714 minCara PodcastBodacious & Audacious PrayersToday, Tune your heart and receive the encouragement from taking the example of Daniel to be bold by bodacious and audacious prayers. It starts with belief. You can’t achieve what you don’t believe. Today put your belief in the one who can move mountains, shut the mouths of lions, and bring heaven to earth.Â
2021-05-3113 minCara PodcastGod's Manifesto Over Our LivesOn today's podcast, I am digging into God’s Manifesto over our lives to walk in step with Him and be in the sweet spot to release the kingdom all around us. Listen in, and if you would like to share your story on how God is moving in and through you, we want to hear about it. Want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Hit the DM button or contact us.Â
2021-05-2310 minCara PodcastGreater Things Are AheadHey Hey, Friends, on this week's podcast, let’s start with Greater things are ahead—no matter where you are right now at this point. Please do me a favor right now and stop and say I am Experiencing Greatness.  Go ahead and let that sink in and say it over and over until you begin to really believe it.Today we are going to experience the greatness He created us with.  " If you can dream it, you can do it"- Walt Disney.
2021-05-1711 minCara PodcastRhythm of the Heart To Open More DoorsSo many times, we spend so much time planning, doing, creating, worrying, believing that our work will be judged and those feelings that we will never arrive. Today we are going to dig into the heart rhythms that open more doors for you.  So start first, by taking a minute to breathe in the Grace of God. Breath out the gratitude for all that He has done and will do.We all love a good rhythm that moves you like a great dance beat. Let's go find that rhythm to connect with God and find that dance...
2021-05-0509 minCara PodcastWalk In Your Kingdom Authority...Go ahead be a Kingdom Influencer!Today, I want to dig a little deeper into the “influence” of authority.  The kind that is a little more like Jesus. We have this amazing power within called Kingdom Authority! When we tap into our kingdom authority we don’t miss the moments right before our eyes or ears.  When we lean into this power within we can show up more like Jesus in a world that needs more kindness, goodness, peace, and grace.Â
2021-04-1512 minCara PodcastYes To The InviteYes To The Invite! Say Yes to the party that you have always dreamed of. Go ahead and insert your favorite colors, decor, menu, cupcakes, entertainment, and all the bling! This is the invite of a lifetime.Here is your ticket...
2021-04-0910 minCara PodcastIlluminating Light in A Dark WorldHave you noticed that we live in a world of Darkness? And we have the opportunity to be the light. One that its glow is so contagious that it’s hard to not notice in a chaotic world. Today on the Cara Podcast that you and I are the light for the world to see. It's time to get refreshed and go shine brightly.Â
2021-03-2609 minCara PodcastIs Fear Crashing Over You Like Waves?If you ever just watched the waves at the beach, it is a reminder of how fear can quickly roll into our lives. Some of us can experience fear in constant waves, and for some of us, we can just be going along with life, and then fear seems to crash up against us like a wave that knocks us off our feet. Today we want to release that fear. Listen in on how we have access to the ultimate anchor in our lives to set-us f...
2021-03-1910 minCara PodcastBlossom and Flourish In LifeJust as the spring blossoms are getting ready to display their beauty, this is your season for renewal and flourish. Today we will discover how to be refreshed and get out of the patterns that we fall into to for you experience overwhelming peace and restoration to live a life full of blossoms and vibrancy.
2021-03-1209 minCara PodcastFind Your Way Back To You...In A Noisy WorldHi and welcome to the CARA Podcast, inspiring and encouraging you in business and life. Cara Podcast is community-driven by creative, authentic, remarkable, and accomplished people just like you.Finding Your Way Back To YOU....In A Noisy World To reclaim your life by calibrating your heart. Getting in tune with finding the path that you are created for and the ultimate true north.
2021-03-0509 minCara PodcastLive a Bold, Big and Beautiful LifeAs we end February, I’m inviting all the dreamers with a question: Are you living a bold, big and beautiful life?When you hear the words A BOLD, BIG BEAUTIFUL life, you may visualize a whole spectrum of images. Let your imagination run wild. Today I am sharing a glimpse into a life enriched so deeply that it’s hard not to live a Bold, Big, Beautiful life. To invite you over the next 30 days to create the space in each day to live on an adventure to be filled with joy that overflows to th...
2021-02-2616 minCara PodcastPermission To Divorce The Relationship Of Negative Mindset“Tell me. What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life”- Mary OliverToday I am setting you free to live with your one and precious earthly life and giving you the permission to go ahead and file for Divorce (not from a relationship) but of the mindset and relationship negative thoughts that just keep controlling your life. So go ahead and listen now to gain the freedom right now to choose will I keep letting these loops controlling my life or today saying, "YES" to kis...
2021-02-1911 min
Cara PodcastLove LettersThis upcoming weekend we celebrate Valentine’s Day. The day where love is in the air and celebrated around the world. A time for love letters. Today, we want to focus on the greater source of love and love letters. How do we get started? Just say Yes, Breathe in love, breathe in hope and breathe out His Love. Exhale out the old story, and run with open arms full speed ahead when you are ready to receive the best Valentine’s love letter, one that lasts forever. Tune in to get ready to learn more and write...
2021-02-0809 minCara PodcastSAY YES TO LOVE!Happy February. Say YES to love! There are multiple forms of love and today we are focusing on 2 of them: Self-love & Agape.Say Yes, to ❤️ love and make a DAZZLE Move for God. First, we must love ourselves. And second being willing to share agape love. To just do it, does not mean we are perfect or without fear. It means we put on the armor of courage to step into the space of willingness to put it on the line, to love ourselves and another.We share steps and how to get into the righ...
2021-02-0116 minCara PodcastLouis Vuitton Underneath The ArmorWhat is this armor you speak of? Great question! This is like the Louis Vuitton of fashion and the absolute best part? It's free, like really free. How do you get this full armor and a crown? All you need to do is ask for and believe with your heart.  Today we will dive into :WHEN WE ARMOR UP WITH HIS TRUTH WE ARE DRESSED FOR THE BATTLE.WE CAN DISCERN THE BATTLES WE NEED TO FIGHT AND THE ONES WE NEED TO WALK AWAY FROM. ...
2021-01-2209 minCara PodcastIt's Your Time to RISE UP and Move Mountains"Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love." --Brené BrownToday I want you to know, there has never been such a time for you …. I am here as your sign to tell you this is your time RISE UP. Not only to RISE UP…...to MOVE MOUNTAINS and paint the canvas for your life.
2021-01-1508 minCara PodcastJUST DO IT...Your Plan to Have a Historical 2021 Year For "YOU"Hey Hey, Happy 2021! Can you believe at the time of this recording we are already 7 days into 2021? There is magic in starting a new year, especially after all the lessons of 2020. And even in the magic of new, there is a lot happening already that just maybe is trying to derail you from your goals. Well, today we are going to refresh and refocus on YOU and your goals. I really do not believe in resolutions, I really believe in goals that we set for ourselves.  Today it’s all about Just Do...
2021-01-0814 minCara PodcastRethink Your Happiness & Freedom to Start 2021Does your heart want happiness? Is it the freedom of your time? Do you want to make an impact and difference in people’s lives and in the world? Today is the time for you to re-think a big future. You may be successful already and reached that peak. You may be starting at the peak and you are at basecamp of determining how to even get started. When you can find your unique gifting this is unlocking the key to your happiness and freedom. It’s diving inward to discover the life you we...
2020-12-1112 minCara PodcastThe Magic of Simple This Holiday SeasonSimple is just that. It means not being able to describe."It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls WilderIn this season—remember to breathe. Remember, as you unbox all your decor and start filling up the calendar. Like a finely-curated art collection, sometimes less is more for Christmas. Â
2020-12-0410 minCara PodcastThis Thanksgiving How Not to Be A Martha“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel and one of my favorite days of the year because it reminds us to give thanks and to count our blessings. Suddenly, so many things become so little when we realize how blessed and lucky we are.”Some of you might be familiar with the story of Mary & Martha.  Martha was so busy in her gifting the gift of hospitality. She wanted the ultimate preparation for the guest of honor. Her sister was nowhere near the kitchen. She was holding and intentional listening to her guest. Hanging onto eve...
2020-11-2009 minCara PodcastGet Out Of Your Head And Into HAPPINESSWe’ve heard it time and time again...Be Happy. How do we achieve happiness? Happiness can seem fleeting and momentary at times. So what is it that happy people do differently?Happy people developed a habit of being and only doing those things that bring them happiness. But in order to be happy, you have to be willing to stop the things and habits that get in the way of your happiness. Happiness really is a choice you have to make. Many of us get it wrong: We think tha...
2020-11-1219 minCara PodcastHow to Make Your Relationships More MeaningfulMeaningful relationships can build self-esteem and make us happy. They can also lead to satisfying higher-level needs such as growth and development. Deep and meaningful relationships play a vital role in overall well-being. Past research has shown that individuals with supportive and rewarding relationships have better mental health, higher levels of subjective well-being and lower rates of morbidity and mortality.  Meaningful relationships advance our physical and mental well-being. A happy life is one where we are satisfied with life’s circumstances and it can be strengthened by meaningfulness. A meaningful relationship is one that advances our well-being, such...
2020-11-0519 minCara PodcastFeeling Haunted By Your Past, Free YourselfWhat can you do to let go of the past and move forward?First, ask yourself if you want to move forward.Yes, memories and emotions from the past may haunt you and limit you, but are you getting some sort of payoff by keeping those memories alive?Are you ready to let go and release yourself from the past so that you can move forward with your life?A toxic relationship, a painful memory, a bad experience… these are all things that people struggle to let go...
2020-10-3013 minCara PodcastI Am Overwhelmed...With Gratitude!Not only will a grateful attitude help—it is essential. In fact, it is precisely under difficult circumstances that we have the most to gain by a grateful perspective on life. In the face of demoralization, gratitude has the power to energize. In the face of brokenness, gratitude has the power to heal. In the face of despair, gratitude has the power to bring hope. In other words, gratitude can help us cope with hard times.Don’t get me wrong. I am not suggesting that gratitude will come easily or naturally in a difficult situation. It’s easy...
2020-10-2211 minCara PodcastMVP....START CELEBRATING YOU!We work so hard to please others. When was the last time you celebrated you? You see we steal from ourselves our own joy and we do it over and over without ever celebrating you. Today learn how to claim your MVP status by celebrating you!Â
2020-10-1609 minCara PodcastYour Biggest Asset Are You Unlocking It's Full Potential?"Your mental attitude attracts to you everything that makes you what you are."Napoleon HillToday before we dive into your biggest asset: mindset we first want to say this. Mental Health is real. When you are in a dark place, it’s really hard to explain that darkness to anyone. It’s something you just cannot snap out if. Our mindset is your biggest asset. Having a positive mindset allows us to reach our goals. You see success for most of us is not just she...
2020-10-0908 minCara Podcast31# InstaGood Feels For You and Those Around YOUHappiness is like a B12 Shot! It brings on the "INSTAGOOD" feeling of energy over us. This week on the Cara Podcast, we are sharing:"31 Way To Bring More Happiness, Joy, Kindness, And Generosity"If we were honest many times, we spend more time on that #instagood photo post then thinking of our happiness when you invest in putting joy, happiness into our own self-care routine. Quick and practical ways to show up as the happiest person in the room. After all, what is the secret to the people who always exude happiness? They...
2020-10-0214 minCara PodcastRecharge You Need It, More Then You Know...Is everyday life leaving you drained? In today’s fast-paced world, being busy seems like something to be proud of.Between working all day, eating on the run, and having little time for fun and relaxation, it’s normal to feel exhausted at least some of the time. But always feeling worn-out isn’t healthy. It can also leave you less productive and less happy.If you’re facing everyday exhaustion, it might help to take some steps to recharge your personal battery. On today's podcast we will be discussing the importance of taking ti...
2020-09-2412 minCara PodcastA Romanticized Life - How To Get ItLife as we know it is way more glamorized on our TV and movie screens. Not everyone can look so dreamy as they stare off into the distance while sipping or drinking a cup of coffee. Or can we?I think everyone has the ability to look dreamy while they stare off into the distance. It's just going to have to take some practice- to get the best experience out of life, you are going to have to romanticize your own life so you can make your life more enjoyable. On today's podcast we...
2020-09-1712 minCara PodcastJOY Catch My Heart...Finding Joy in a Chaotic WorldThe good news is there are always fresh opportunities to be happy. Imagine life is like Grand Central Station, where happy times arrive around the clock. Chances are the opportunity to be happy has already arrived. Sometimes it’s right in front of you. For whatever reason, you are unable to shift your focus to notice and appreciate it.A joyful life is the best existence we can hope to achieve. It’s the kind of life that produces positive vibes and feel-good energy, and encourages us to look to the future with high hopes. Pure joy migh...
2020-09-1012 minCara Podcast2020 Came In Like A Wrecking Ball of StressIt’s been a stressful year. There are good things, of course, and plenty still to be thankful for but, by now, most of us are showing signs of prolonged stress. For some folks, this looks like difficulty sleeping. For some, increased irritability or getting worked up about things that probably wouldn’t affect them ordinarily. Others may find themselves getting more headaches. Still others now have a hard time concentrating. While stress is a normal part of life, prolonged and elevated stress is not and can have a negative impact on our mental, emotional, and physical healt...
2020-09-0312 minCara PodcastIs Your Plate Filled With All Hustle And No JOY?WHAT DOES TOO MUCH ON MY PLATE MEAN?First off, what are we talking about here? Let’s define having too much on our plate. Having too much on our plate means we are too busy. We have too many things to deal with or a lot of things to worry about. This expression is used to signify that a person has too many different things to cope with.  Having too much on your plate isn’t the same as having a full life. This expression implies not only a lot to do, but als...
2020-08-2711 minCara PodcastI Had My Patience Tested and It Came Back NegativeLife unfolds in spite of our impatience. The misfortune of it is that because of our impatience we don't fully appreciate the joy and beauty of watching it unfold. And then there's all the stress and discontentment along the way.Remember, the presence of sincere patience means the absence of so many byproducts of impatience: negative emotions like anger, disappointment, frustration and blame among others. Rather than draining yourself and creating negative energy, you can increase your energy and resilience. Sincere patience means approaching situations with a positive attitude, care, understanding and genuine allowance.The...
2020-08-2010 minCara PodcastAre You Proactive?Being proactive is about owning your own decisions, actions, and life, despite what other people do. This means that you're committed to moving forward in a direction you determine, rather than just responding to the ideas and actions of someone else. When you're reactive, someone else is calling the shots.  Difficult situations don’t always bring out the best in us. In fact, trying times at work or at home can sometimes reduce us to the lowest versions of ourselves, eliciting unpleasant emotions like fear, anger, and anxiety. One potential key to turning this whole thing around is...
2020-08-1309 minCara PodcastIs Perfection Killing You? Then Strive For ProgressPerfection is unachievable. It is futile to go after perfection when there’s no way to reach it. Pursuing perfection, rather than progress, can set you up for a life of disappointment and inevitable failure. Strive for progress, not perfection.When you let go of perfectionism and pursue progress instead, you can stop procrastinating. A lot of people do not start anything in their lives because they feel they won’t be able to accomplish something perfectly. In their desire to make things flawless, the do not even begin in the first place. Perfection stalls progress, making you...
2020-08-0611 minCara PodcastHow A Coach Can Change Your LifeIf you want to change your life, a coach might just be the answer. Life coaching is transformational. It can take people from where they are now, to where they want to be – and way beyond that. If life coaching were a pharmaceutical drug, it would be in incredibly high demand. A drug that, taken regularly, could guarantee success in any area of life would be very valuable indeed. That’s what life coaching is – but without any nasty side effects.How can having a life coach can change your life for the better?If you kn...
2020-07-2913 minCara PodcastInsecurities Holding You BackFeelings of insecurity can come from many sources, both real and imaginary. You may feel unsure about whether other people really like you or whether you’ll get to keep your job. Or you may just be generally insecure. Whether the basis of your insecurity is real or not, the feeling can be crippling unless you know how to handle it. When you’re optimistic, you tend to attribute events that could have negative consequences in a way that reduces their threat value, primarily by seeing those events as being caused by outside factors that will undoubtedly chang...
2020-07-2313 minCara PodcastStop Sinking On Goal SettingHow often do you set goals? How often do you revisit your list? We all know that setting goals is important, but we often don’t realize how important they are as we continue to move through life.Goal setting does not have to be boring. There are many benefits and advantages to having a set of goals to work towards.Setting goals helps trigger new behaviors, helps guides your focus and helps you sustain that momentum in life.Goals also help align your focus and promote a sense of self-mastery. In the en...
2020-07-1610 minCara Podcast2020 Feeling Like a Failure?We are programmed at an early age to think that failure is bad. But we have to remember, the sweetest victory is the one that’s most difficult. The one that requires you to reach down deep inside, to fight with everything you’ve got, to be willing to leave everything out there on the battlefield—without knowing, until that do-or-die moment, if your heroic effort will be enough. Failures can become steppingstones to later success. We can't be bogged down with negative thoughts after we fail, we must continue on. We must have hope that so...
2020-07-1011 minCara PodcastFeeling Uncertain? 10 Ways To Feel BetterLife is filled with uncertainty, especially at times like this. While many things remain outside your control, your mindset is key to coping with difficult circumstances and facing the unknown.Uncertainty is all around us, never more so than today. The current COVID-19 pandemic has heightened uncertainty over the economy, employment, finances, relationships, and of course, physical and mental health. Yet as human beings, we crave security. We want to feel safe and have a sense of control over our lives and well-being. Fear and uncertainty can leave you feeling stressed, anxious, and powerless over the direction...
2020-07-0112 minCara PodcastWAKE UP CALLThe rapid spread of novel coronavirus has prompted government, business, and civil society to take dramatic action—canceling events large and small, restricting travel, and shutting down major segments of the economy on which nearly all of us depend. This is humanity’s wake-up call. As we awaken to the truth of the profound failure of our existing institutions, we also awaken to the truth of our possibilities and interconnections with one another and with Earth. With that awakening comes a recognition that we must now learn to live lightly on the Earth, to war no more, and t...
2020-06-2609 minCara PodcastThe One Thing Holding You Back: Lack of Faith in YourselfOne of the most foundational beliefs of a community is that you can become better.We believe that it is possible for human beings to improve. We believe that it is possible to raise the bar in your own life even if the world around you accepts average. We believe in ourselves and in each other. We believe that if you want better health or more happiness or a more meaningful job that you can make those things happen.And because of this belief we are willing to test, experiment, and try new things even...
2020-06-1911 minCara PodcastDare To Be Different...Are You Hiding Out In A Conformist Soul?Who am I? This is a question that haunts us all at some point, especially when the people around us are trying to constantly answer this question for us. How do we remain true to ourselves in a world that is constantly trying to make us something else? I can tell you that it isn’t easy.Once you start walking your own path, never turn back. Walk through life with your head held high knowing that you never comprised what is in your heart. Being true to yourself will eventually earn you respect among many of yo...
2020-06-1111 minCara PodcastIt's Time To Speak Up And No Longer Be Silent on Social InjusticeWe are in a difficult time on so many levels and we have a moral crisis. Today on the Cara Podcast we bringing awareness to #BlackLivesMatter and this is a time bring us together to abolish inequity.  It starts with all of us, we must not be SILENT and use our VOICE.WE MUST ACT: Think critically about how you can use your power to effect change. People value words of understanding and encouragement, but leaders’ and organizations’ actions have a more lasting impact. We must be better, we must end this moral crisis. ...
2020-06-0311 minCara PodcastThe Beauty Of Self-Awareness Begins with HOWThis week our focus is on self-awareness. What drives our ability to become more self-aware? We need to ask ourselves better questions. When we ask the wrong questions, we fail to get the right answers and end up making us feel terrible. What should we be asking ourselves? This three letter word: HOW? Emotional intelligence is at the core of being able to make these behavioral shifts. Take care of your mindset and practice changing your internal thoughts to positive affirmations. Shifting your mindset will not only produce the results you want but it will produce better results in...
2020-05-2816 minCara PodcastKnockout AnxietyToday we want to acknowledge the Month of May as Mental Awareness Month. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been stressful. For many in our public community the current coronavirus outbreak is triggering increased anxiety - especially with such heightened media attention. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. In response, we have provided helpful tips and strategies - as well as positive anecdotes to knockout anxiety and help you or a loved one struggling with anxiety around the coronavirus or with general health anxiety concerns. It's i...
2020-05-1518 minCara PodcastMastering YOU...To Become UNSTOPPABLEWe will honor the guidelines around the COVID19, AND WE WILL HONOR OUR COMMITMENT TO OURSELVES.  This is the time to master yourself.  Perseverance, perspective, and your future are in your hands Do not allow yourself to fall victim to the circumstances. You are an overcomer, you can do hard things, no one can take away what you build. Build yourself up and build up those around you.
2020-05-0708 minCara PodcastTake Back Your Mindset...You Deserve ItYOU GO THIS! TAKE BACK YOUR MINDSET...YOU DESERVE IT You Can Fight It, Freeze, or YOU CAN FOCUS on where you are going!What have you allowed your mind to absorb over the last 4-10 weeks?  Get the 3 keys to get your MINDSET, refocused on What Matters Most.And remember, I know you have the inner bad A** deep down inside, we have fears, anxiety, fleeting thoughts, but I believe in you! Affirm out loud you are beautiful, you have what it takes, you are wanted, you are needed, and all things are p...
2020-04-3012 minCara PodcastMagic Seven: 7 Keys To Unlock Elevated LivingThese Seven Magic keys when practiced will unlock a new elevated life for you to experience.What is the Magic Seven? GratitudeMeditationPresence LoveFocused WorkHealthSelf Development
2020-04-2214 minCara PodcastWeed of Self-SabotageToday we want to talk about a 4 letter word…... WEED Do you know that a single WEED can take root and begin to overtake your self-belief.How do we stop the spread of the fast-growing seeds of self-sabotage, self-doubt, self-criticism? It’s getting to the root. If we just deal with it on the surface level we will never get to the root cause. More often than not, we begin to no longer even recognize weeds that are growing. Why? We become accustomed to the weeds that we begin to be blindsided by even seeing...
2020-04-1512 minCara PodcastTogether Even in Social DistancingTogether Even In Social Distancing. We know that having a community around you is more important than ever. COVID19 has taken us from some of our most important human connections. Today how we want to share how to connect even when the human is on the other side of the screen.
2020-04-0812 minCara PodcastHow To Find Inner Peace Amidst A PandemicFirst and foremost, if your family has been affected directly by the virus, we are lifting you in our thoughts. Know you have a community here to support you. Second, if you have been directly impacted by being a non-essential company, business, or employee, our hearts go out to you. To get encouragement and guidance, please reach out to us at hellocarapodast@gmail.com.Today on the Cara Podcast, How To Find Inner Peace Amidst A Pandemic. 1. How to be still2. Create think time3. Be careful about what you are listening to...
2020-03-3116 minCara PodcastWhere Can I Turn for Business Support during COVID-19In today's episode, we're going to be talking about business survival.It hasn't been easy for small and local businesses. The coronavirus is causing financial difficulties for businesses across the U.S. For businesses that can't adapt or are still working to establish themselves, these are even more trying times. It's heartbreaking to see friends, family, and small business owners struggle to make ends meet, but it just brings home the fact that we need urgency right now. Every day lost is a lost opportunity with some of these business owners.
2020-03-2313 minCara PodcastCOURAGE in Times of UncertaintyIt's courage timeSome thoughts on what to do as a business owner, independent contractor, CEO or how to work from home. If you are a small business or independent contractor during this time will clearly challenge many - perspective, patience, and innovation are all super important in a time like this. Text me for a complimentary business coaching session to help you at 972.657.0364Reminder to visit www.carapodcast.com for finding a tribe of women by taking the Tribe Quiz. Â
2020-03-1712 minCara PodcastWork-Life Balance with Janet YorkCara Podcast is a community-driven by women who are creative, authentic, remarkable and accomplished. Here we learn together, get real together, celebrate success, resonate with one another and share a great cry when needed. In today’s episode we are catching up with Janet York our co-host she is remarkable when it comes to mastering the work-life balance. She is intentional in the way she masters her commitments, her workouts, being a mom, wife, and entrepreneur. So listen on up!Â
2020-03-0921 minCara PodcastFinding Your WhyCara Podcast is a community-driven by women who are creative, authentic, remarkable and accomplished.In today’s episode, we have been asking away on what is important to you. One burning question is “I want to start a business, but have no freaking idea what I should do or how to build the business”. We love this question simply because we know you have so much to offer and fear throws us in the backseat of not taking action. Join us as we dive in on finding your why, your purpose, your niche and your unqiue value proposition.
2020-03-0515 min
Cara PodcastWelcome to the CARA PodcastHELLO CARA BEAUTIES! CARA is a podcast focused on inspiring and encouraging women in business. CARA features discussions and topics by aspiring female entrepreneurs and businesswomen. Our mission is to provide women with a platform to promote both personal and professional development as well as encourage self-discovery on the pathway to success. Find your tribe.
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