In this follow-up episode with Dr. Jen Blossom, Kara and Jen break down what it looks like when we are uncomfortable being authentic and vulnerable. Sharing their personal stories, they get real on what it might look like when you’re masking and how it can impact your everyday life. 

Jen introduces her process, ‘shed’, for doing the work to become your authentic, unmasked self. Each step of the process is broken down with practical insights and questions to help navigate through them. Jen highlights the importance of always going deeper, and looking inward to discover your true authentic self.

Kara and Jen also discuss the negative impact of tying your self worth to external factors. They explore how learning about our true selves can help us to appreciate our self worth internally. They also emphasize how this is not a one time only process, but involves continuous learning and self reflection during different seasons of our lives.

Haven’t listened to part 1 with Dr Jen Blossom? Listen here!

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This week, Kara sat down with Christine, a holistic health and high performance coach, to chat about the illusion of success. They unpack what it means to be successful, and the journey to becoming successful. They dive into what it can look like when you reach that ‘success’ but it looks different than you expected.

Chrisitne also dives into how we often hold onto the values we learned as children, even if they are no longer serving us. She goes on to discuss the importance of redefining our values and what they mean to us as adults. Christine also breaks down the meaning of integrity and how this shows up not just in our personal lives but in business as well. She also highlights the art of timing, exploring how we can do all the right things but if we do them at the wrong time, it will yield the wrong results.

Kara and Christine deep dive into femininity and feminine energy and how we can use this to redefine what our version of success looks like. They discuss how women often feel the need to be more productive to achieve success; however, women possess incredible abilities as creators, nurturers, and multipliers, and can attain success simply by embracing their feminine energy.

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In this solo episode, Kara dives into productivity from a new perspective - the universal struggle of staying motivated, especially when faced with overwhelming tasks or challenging days. She shares her 7 best actionable tips, how you can use them and why they work.

With refreshing honesty, Kara explains that even the most driven individuals have days where the smallest things feel like a monumental task. Drawing from her experiences, she explores some of the reasons why you may be feeling unmotivated including stress, anxiety and burnout.

In this episode, you’ll learn how you can take small actions to help kick start your motivation, so you can get things done. Kara also shares the benefits of movement, getting outside, and changing up your scenery. Even if you’re feeling productive right now, you’ll want to give this episode a listen and save for later, so you’ll have the tools you need if you do have an unmotivated phase.

If you liked this episode and want more productivity tips, listen to episode 22: Productivity, Habit Stacking and Morning Routines

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In this episode, Kara joins Kristi Rowles, founder of the Enneagram University, to explore the transformative power of the Enneagram. Kristi gives an overview of the nine personality types outlined in the Enneagram, explaining how each type may present itself. She goes on to share the drivers, fears and desires that each of the types may possess and how we can use this information to enhance our self-awareness.

On a personal note, Kristi shares her journey of transitioning from therapy to coaching, highlighting the significance of the Enneagram in her own life and business. Kristi emphasises that her experiences are a real life example of the transformative power of understanding your Enneagram type.

Listeners will learn the practical applications of the Enneagram. With Kristi’s insights, they discover how to leverage the Enneagram to foster a supportive work environment, understand colleagues' perspectives, and navigate interpersonal challenges with empathy and clarity.

This episode is a  must-listen for those in an era of self-discovery and  eager to unlock their full potential using the Enneagram. 

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In this episode, Kara chats with Angie McPherson as she shares her journey from the world of corporate to entrepreneurship. Angie's career path, which started in marketing and PR, took a unique turn towards branding photography, where she combined her photography skills with her marketing know-how to help creative entrepreneurs boost their online presence.

During the conversation, Angie really drives home the importance of learning and adapting in the world of entrepreneurship. She shares from her own experiences and encourages taking inspired action. She explains that no matter which classes you choose to attend or books you decide to read, there will always be valuable information that you can use to help you grow your business.

Additionally, Angie shines a light on how essential personal branding is for achieving success in business. She shares how by being true to yourself and sharing your own personality can help you stand out and make connections with clients in even the most competitive industries.

Tune in for a candid and insightful conversation that's sure to inspire and uplift.

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In this episode, Kara chats with podcast host and pop culture enthusiast Delaney Swift. Delaney gets real about how her childhood dream of being an actor shaped her into the creative person she is today. 

She talks about her time in college, where she studied journalism and later began working in a corporate job. While working Delaney began the Facebook group, Happy Scampers, a place for women to share positivity and inspiration. She shares how she pursued Happy Scampers full time for a year, but later returned to the corporate world, still remaining passionate about her creative endeavors.

Throughout the conversation, she opens up about the loss of her father during college. She shares how it became a turning point in her journey towards personal growth and has made her an advocate for mental health. 

The conversation also touches on celebrity culture, societal norms, and the importance of authenticity. Delaney dives into the complexities of celebrity culture in the age of social media. She explores how the lines between public and private lives have blurred, and the impact this has on celebrities and their audiences. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages us to embrace our uniqueness and authenticity.

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In this episode, Kara chats with Dr. Jen Blossom about the power of unmasked leadership. Dr. Jen, founder of Blossom Leadership, shares her personal experiences with perfectionism and anxiety and how she embraced vulnerability to help her unmask her true self. 

Jen breaks down what it means to be an unmasked leader, highlighting the role of authenticity in your unmasking journey. She shares common masks that leaders often wear including perfectionism and imposter syndrome, detailing how these can manifest in both our personal and professional lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn actionable strategies to help yourself unmask such as journaling, mindfulness, and compassion to hold yourself accountable to these practices. Jen also notes that these strategies are not a one time action, but require continual practice. 

She also emphasises the importance of building genuine relationships not only with ourselves, but also with our teams. This authenticity is key in fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and connection. This inspiring episode serves as a guide for leaders looking to lead their team with authenticity, empathy, and purpose. 

Tune in to learn how embracing vulnerability can lead to your personal and professional growth.

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In this solo episode, Kara dives into the world of productivity, habit stacking and fine-tuning your daily routines for success. Offering 8 actionable tips, she guides you to make the most of your busy day. She talks about productivity not just from a professional perspective, but also for personal growth.

In this episode, you’ll discover how you can craft your ideal day, from morning routines to evening wind-downs, all aimed at boosting productivity. Kara also highlights the power of simplifying your life to help you reach your goals and conserve your energy all while maintaining balance.

Kara provides practical strategies to enhance your focus and efficiency through habit stacking, multi tasking, leveraging work timers and scheduling rest time. She also emphasizes the importance of a “do it now” mindset, and how by taking action we can further propel our motivation, ultimately driving productivity and progress.

If you’re looking to optimize your time and protect your energy, this episode is for you.

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This week Kara sat down with Courtney Crowder, part owner and partner at Phoenix Lending Group, to chat about making career moves, building connections and buying your first home. Courtney shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings in a rural area and how she navigated through various career paths to become a successful entrepreneur.

She opens up about the challenges she faced, including cutting off stagnant partnerships, making risky career moves and balancing motherhood with her professional aspirations. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships, both in business and personal life, and shares her best tricks for networking.

Courtney also shares the specific steps single women can take to become first-time home buyers. She mentions the abundance of resources available, but highlights the importance of working with the right people who know how to make these resources work for you.

Whether you're making big moves on your path to financial freedom with real estate or exploring a new career, this episode is packed with tips to help you along the way.

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Join Kara as she sits down with Corporate Natalie to chat about all things content creation and brand building. Natalie, who got her start in content creation during the pandemic for something fun to do, has since become the highly relatable, work-from-home persona Corporate Natalie. 

Natalie shares the strategies she used when she began as a content creator, giving valuable insights on collaborating with brands, creating a media kit, setting rates, and choosing brand partnerships. She also shares how, as her community grew, she adapted her approach to brand collaborations to be more selective. 

In this episode, Natalie also stresses the value of mentorship in her achievements and gives guidance on how you can choose a mentor for yourself. She also talks about how she's broadened her portfolio and sources of income beyond creating content and partnering with brands, but also by starting a virtual assistant agency and hosting her own podcast. 

Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights on how to thrive in the world of content creation.

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