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  • Pro Choice in Post Roe with Dr. Willie Parker

    Meet Dr. Willie Parker, OB/GYN, Christian, reproductive justice advocate, and author of Life's Work: A Moral Argument for Choice. In this episode, Dr. Parker shares his powerful journey of reconciling faith and medicine, offering a deeply compassionate perspective on providing abortion care, especially for marginalized women in the South.


    Cara and Dr. Parker tackle the complexities of choice post-Roe, discussing the intersection of faith and science, the political and racial dynamics of the abortion debate, and the call to find clarity and courage in the fight for reproductive justice.



    Connect with Dr. Willie Parker

    Website

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    48 min
  • Your Business and Your Finances in 2025 with Gina Knox

    Financial coach Gina Knox returns to the podcast this week! She and Cara dive into navigating market volatility with composure, harnessing financial literacy to overcome fear, and strategically adapting your business by focusing on core needs and data. Discover why separating personal growth from business decisions is key, and get insights into 2025's predicted focus on profit and serving a more discerning market.


    Radical and Resourced:

    The class to give you the tools, tips, and resources you need to scale your service-based business in our current dystopian reality in a way that aligns with your values. 


    Live on Zoom on May 6th and 7th  from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. EST

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    Connect with Gina: 

    Website

    Instagram



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    1 hr 8 min
  • How to Create Reliable Recurrent Revenue

    In this solo episode, Cara reveals why chasing creative whims might be capping your income and why committing to a signature offer—backed by solid systems and data, not just passion—is crucial for reliable, recurrent revenue.


    She guides you to embrace the resilience needed to scale ethically, address the mindset blocks keeping you stuck, and build a business where liberation and impact pave the way to getting paid well for your sacred work.   



    Radical and Resourced:

    The class to give you the tools, tips, and resources you need to scale your service-based business in our current dystopian reality in a way that aligns with your values. 


    Live on Zoom on May 6th and 7th  from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. EST

    ⁠Sign up here.⁠



    Business Witch The Course: 

    This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠



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    38 min
  • What Makes a Great Coach vs CEO with Lacey Sites

    Cara's coach, Lacey Sites (CEO of A Lit Up Life), is back! Lacey's all about building sustainable, values-driven businesses that last, cutting through the industry noise to get real about what truly works.  


    This episode dissects the crucial, often overlooked differences between being a great coach and a sustainable CEO. Cara and Lacey explore why understanding your people is paramount, the myth of the easy entrepreneurial path, the necessity of integrity in coaching, and the resilience needed to navigate the messy realities (the "gray") of building a lasting business.



    Radical and Resourced:

    The class to give you the tools, tips, and resources you need to scale your service-based business in our current dystopian reality in a way that aligns with your values. 

    Live on Zoom on May 6th and 7th  from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. EST

    ⁠Sign up here.⁠



    Connect with Lacey: 

    Website

    Instagram



    Business Witch The Course: 

    This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠



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    50 min
  • 5 Things Most Business Coaches Wouldn't Tell You

    Are you ready for some honest truths about building your mission-driven business in today's world? In this episode, Cara gets straight to the heart of what it really takes. She unveils five truths many shy away from, guiding you to embrace client-focused selling as a sacred practice, cultivate community as your marketing magic, and accept that sustainable business requires dedicated operational effort, not just delivering your gifts.


    Radical and Resourced:

    The class to give you the tools, tips, and resources you need to scale your service-based business in our current dystopian reality in a way that aligns with your values. 

    Live on Zoom on May 6th and 7th  from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. EST

    ⁠Sign up here.⁠


    Business Witch The Course: 

    This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠


    Additional Resources:

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    - ⁠⁠Apply to be a 1:1 client.⁠⁠

    - ⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram!⁠

    37 min
  • Being Political in Business

    In this solo episode, Cara discusses how weaving politics and values into your business isn't optional—it's a required act of integrity and responsibility. She explores why embracing your political stance, navigating social complexities with accountability, and aligning your actions with your values are crucial for building an impactful, feminist business today.


    Radical and Resourced:

    The class to give you the tools, tips, and resources you need to scale your service-based business in our current dystopian reality in a way that aligns with your values. 

    Live on Zoom on May 6th and 7th  from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. EST


    Sign up here.


    Business Witch The Course: 

    This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠


    Additional Resources:

    - ⁠⁠Learn about working with me and subscribe for business tips.⁠⁠

    - ⁠⁠Apply to be a 1:1 client.⁠⁠

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    46 min
  • How to Publish Your Memoir with Reema Zaman

    Meet Reema Zaman—award-winning author, speaker, and screenwriter—whose journey is a testament to transformation. In this conversation with Cara, she reveals the power of claiming your voice as an act of liberation. They explore how to strengthen your voice like a muscle and heal through narrative reframing. Tune in to discover how speaking your truth unlocks profound integrity and personal power.


    Connect with Reema

    Website

    Instagram 


    Business Witch The Course: 

    This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠


    Additional Resources:

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    53 min
  • Feminist Business Hot Takes with Sara Wiles

    Hello Witches! Get ready for Feminist Business Hot Takes with Sara Wiles, the visionary behind The Start and Grow Co, a leading VA agency. Sara's journey took her from corporate event planning to entrepreneurship, driven by a need for greater fulfillment, especially after becoming a mom. Now, alongside running her agency, she coaches others in building their own VA businesses.  

    In this episode, Cara and Sara discuss the challenges women face in business, including staying authentic and defying social norms. They also explore the courage required for entrepreneurship and building businesses on one's own terms.


    Connect with Sara

    Website

    Instagram


    Aligned Launching:

    Live on Zoom on March 25th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST. Work with your Nervous System, not against it, and get the results you have been dreaming of for your course, program or 1:1 containers.

    Book your place here. 


    Business Witch The Course: 

    This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠


    Additional Resources:

    - ⁠⁠Learn about working with me and subscribe for business tips.⁠⁠

    - ⁠⁠Apply to be a 1:1 client.⁠⁠

    - ⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram!⁠

    40 min
  • The Intersection of Peace and Pleasure with Shadeen Francis

    Join Cara as she welcomes Shadeen Francis, a licensed marriage and family therapist and board-certified sex therapist. Shadeen’s work focuses on building deeper connections and embracing pleasure as a path to healing.

    In this episode, they explore emotional resilience, community connection, and personal growth. Shadeen shares insights on meaningful relationships, navigating differences, and practicing self-care as a radical act. 


    Connect with Shadeen

    Website

    Instagram


    Aligned Launching:

    Live on Zoom on March 25th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST.


    Work with your Nervous System, not against it, and get the results you have been dreaming of for your course, program or 1:1 containers.


    Book your place here. 


    Business Witch The Course: 

    This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠


    Additional Resources:

    - ⁠⁠Learn about working with me and subscribe for business tips.⁠⁠

    - ⁠⁠Apply to be a 1:1 client.⁠⁠

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    52 min
  • Messages for Collective Healing with Madre Jaguar

    Madre Jaguar is a curandera, oracle, and bridge between worlds, guiding others to reconnect with their innate wisdom and the unseen. With a lifelong connection to plant spirits and the divine, she helps us remember our power through energy work, ritual, and deep communion with the natural world.

    In this episode, Cara and Madra Jaguar explore how to navigate times of transition, the power of plant allies, and the courage it takes to follow your calling. 


    Connect with Madre Jaguar

    Website

    Instagram 


    Aligned Launching:

    Live on Zoom on March 25th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST

    Work with your Nervous System, not against it, and get the results you have been dreaming of for your course, program or 1:1 containers.

    Book your place here. 


    Business Witch The Course: 

    This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠


    Additional Resources:

    - ⁠⁠Learn about working with me and subscribe for business tips.⁠⁠

    - ⁠⁠Apply to be a 1:1 client.⁠⁠

    - ⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram!⁠

    38 min

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A space for healers, witches, goddesses, and radicals who do meaningful work in a system that makes it more difficult than it needs to be. This is where you come to remember your why and reclaim your…