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Style Your Mind
by Cara Alwill
Welcome to Cara Says It All! Formerly known as Style Your Mind, this podcast has empowered millions worldwide with over 11 million downloads and features in Forbes and Oprah. I'm Cara Alwill, your host and go-to for unfiltered conversations on life, love, creativity, and everything that shapes us. I'm here to remind you that the power to create your own story starts now—boldly, unapologetically, and without limits. Whether you're here for inspiration, a laugh, or a perspective shift, buckle up because we're going deep and keeping it real. Welcome to the conversation!
Episodes
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SHE'S BACK: Welcome to the New Era of Style Your Mind
Well, well, well. Look who's back. After nearly a decade, millions of downloads, one rebrand, and a little time away, Style Your Mind is officially back. In this episode, I'm sharing why I changed the name of the podcast in the first place, why that chapter made perfect sense for the woman I was...
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How to Not Edit Yourself Out of Your Own Life
Today I'm talking about what it looks like to honor the parts of yourself that make you, YOU, even when life is changing rapidly. Relationships, kids, moves, career changes—they can all shift us so deeply that we can lose ourselves if we aren't careful. Join me from the living room in my historic...
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Your Hot Pink Permission Slip to Publish Anyway: How to Stop Overthinking and Trust Your Words
What if the sentence that changes your life is the one you almost didn't publish? In this episode, I'm sharing the story of how a single sentence from an old blog post unexpectedly ended up on a billboard in Europe, and why it completely changed the way I think about creativity, publishing, and...
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On Reinventing My Life in My 40s, Becoming a Stepmom, and Building a Second Act — with Aaron Leatherbarrow
Today on the show, I'm joined by my fiancé, Aaron Leatherbarrow, for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had. We talk about what it's been like to reinvent my life in my 40s—from leaving New York and becoming a stepmom to navigating a blended family, building a creative life together,...
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Writing About Your Exes (And Living to Tell the Story) with E.M. Gallagher
Today's episode is for anyone who's ever fallen in love, ignored a red flag, or romanticized someone who absolutely did not deserve it. I'm joined by writer and author E.M. Gallagher, whose memoir Ugh. Anyway… dives into love, heartbreak, ambition, and the beautifully questionable decisions that...
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Why Writing Your Book is Your Ultimate Power Move in 2026
In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend Amanda Frances for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it actually looks like to become an author today—and why self-publishing is no longer the "alternative"… it's the power move. Between the two of us, we've sold hundreds of thousands of…
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Why Human Stories Matter More in the Age of AI
The internet doesn't need more content. It needs more voice. It needs more SOUL. It needs people who know how to tell their story in a way that moves peoploe. Because when people are moved, they create movements. In today's episode, I'm digging into why your voice is your biggest business asset…
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The Glamour of Self-Sabotage: The Pretty Little Lies That Steal Your Power
It's time to stop glamorizing the things that are secretly destroying you. In this episode, I'm talking about the seemingly harmless habits, personality traits, and lifestyle choices we defend...even when they're keeping us stuck. Wine culture, exhaustion as identity, staying where it's...
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If You Want a New Life, You Have to Burn Down Your Old One
Six months ago, I burned down my old life. I left everything I ever knew in New York City and headed to Jacksonville, Florida. For love. For a fresh start. And for the chance to meet a new version of myself. But here's what nobody tells you: the move is the easy part. The indentity shift is…
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Is It Time to Ghost Your Old Life? Truth, Identity, and Your Next Era
Sometimes the hardest person to be honest with is yourself. In this episode, I'm sharing the story of how I went from a $5,600-a-month luxury Manhattan apartment and endless freedom…to packing up my life and moving to Florida to step into the love, family, and future I didn't even know I wanted....
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Cara & Aaron: Breaking Up, Making Up, and Getting Married! All the Tea You Asked For
It's the episode you've all been waiting for… In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Aaron and I sit down to share the full story of how we broke up (more than once), how we found our way back to each other, and how we ended up engaged. We open up about: • Why our relationship ended and what...
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Survival Mode Is Not Your Brand: The Anti-Hustle Revolution with Andrea Crowder
Have you heard? Hustle is out. Soft power is in. In this soul-shifting episode, I sit down with Andrea Crowder to explore what it means to completely rewire your approach to success. Andrea's "Pleasure Over Pressure" philosophy is not just a tagline—it's a new way to live, a new way to lead, and…
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Your Hesitation is Costing You Millions (How to Say YES and Live MORE)
What if your next level isn't about working harder...but simply saying yes to you? In today's episode, we're talking about what it really means to invest in yourself—not just financially, but energetically. I'll share how the most pivotal moments of my life and business were born from one brave...
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How to Write Your Way Into the Life You Actually Want: Building Lasting Love, Legacy + a Literary Empire
Everything changed after I released my latest book. My life got softer. My writing got better. And the money came in ways that felt more aligned than ever. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my biggest reinvention yet - personally, professionally, and creatively. From falling…
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Think You're Not Doing Enough? This Will Change Everything
Think you're not doing enough? Welcome to the club, baby! Even in the middle of a thriving business, bestselling books, and creative expansion, I still have moments where I spiral. Where I feel like I'm falling behind, like I should be doing more, producing more, proving more. Can you relate?...
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When You Outgrow the Woman Who Got You Here: Quietly Becoming THAT Bitch
There comes a time in every woman's life where the version of her that built everything no longer fits. She doesn't recognize herself anymore. She's brand new. And that scares the hell out of her. In today's episode, we're talking about the sacred art of reinvention - but the messy, unglamorous...
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The Year of Audacity with Gwen Wunderlich: Deleting the Old You, Overcoming Self-Doubt & Making Big, Bold Moves
Back by popular demand, my girl Gwen Wunderlich returns to the podcast, and we're diving into The Year of Audacity—because if there's ever been a time to stop playing it safe, it's now. We're talking about: Embracing Change & Deleting Old Versions of Ourselves – Who you were last year? Expired....
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The Over-40 Glow-Up: Sex, Money & Confidence with PR Guru Gwen Wunderlich
The truth about turning 40? It's a f*cking glow-up. Confidence starts feeling as natural as breathing—until society tries to drag us off our pretty pink cloud. But guess what? We're not having it. In this unfiltered, hilarious, and wildly empowering episode, bestselling author and no-BS...
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Dress for the Life You Want: Confidence, Energy, and the Power of Personal Style
Alright, let's talk about the skeletons in our closets—literally. If your wardrobe is full of black leggings, emotional support sweatshirts (you know, the ones you wouldn't even wear to the bodega), and clothes you're saving for "someday," this episode is your wake-up call. Spoiler alert: your...
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2025 INs and OUTs (Cara's Version)
I love the INs and OUTs lists everyone makes around this time of year. So naturally I make my own. They are fun but powerful reminders of what I'm taking with me into the new year, and what I'm leaving far behind (for example, I'll be happy to never eat at a strip mall chain restaurant in Florida...
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Rich As F*ck Through Self-Publishing: How We Turned Books into Literary (and Financial) Empires with Amanda Frances
As a bestselling author who has sold over 300,000 books translated into 10 languages, I know a thing or two about publishing. But let me tell you, it wasn't always this way. My journey started over 12 years ago with a manuscript that was rejected by 19 publishers. Nineteen! Instead of giving up…
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Supercharge Your Life, Business + Relationships Using Astrology With Tali Edut of The Astrotwins
I've been into astrology for as long as I can remember. My mom started reading my horoscope to me in high school, and to this day she still sends it to me regularly. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I learned that The Astrotwins wanted to come on the show to talk all things cosmic with...
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On Writing About Dating, Sex + Power With Legendary Author Catherine Texier
Make a martini and join me for a juicy conversation with legendary author Catherine Texier, where she talks about her new book, After David, a novel about a divorced writer in her early sixties who begins having casual sex with younger men on dating apps and winds up falling for Jonah, a...
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3 Strategies to Scale Your Personal Brand to 6-Figures + Beyond
Enrollment is open for ICONIC. Grab your spot and save $1000 here: https://www.thechampagnediet.com/iconic The best thing - and worst - thing about the online world today? Anyone can create a personal brand. There is more opportunity than ever to build an empire right from your phone that impacts…
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What is Substack + Why You Need To Be There with Linda Lebrun from Team Substack
If you follow me online, then you know how obsessed I am with Substack. I launched my blog there a little over a year ago and it has lit a creative fire in me that has given my writing and my personal brand a whole new life. It's connected me to a whole new community and become a serious source…
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Can a Man Change? Dating Tips, Red Flags + The Power of Self-Awareness with Relationship Therapist Lauren Walsh
How fun would it be if your bestie was a relationship therapist? Well that's what today's episode feels like. Grab your favorite drink and get ready to have all your questions answered. I'm chatting with Lauren Walsh, Relationship Therapist + Coach about everything you've ever wanted to know…
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On Being an Artist, Taking a Risk + Losing Your Audience with Shawna Poliziani
Today's episode is the shot of espresso you need if you are a creative who's been holding back. I'm talking to Shawna Poliziani, artist and overall baddie about her creative process, what it looks like to reinvent yourself, and how to let go of the need for approval from your audience. Follow...
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Breakup Behavior: The Good, The Bad, and The Crazy with WOMEN Author Chloe Caldwell
Have you ever been in a toxic relationship? Ever felt gaslit by an ex? Ever felt like you were losing your mind in a breakup? In today's episode, I'm talking to WOMEN author Chloe Caldwell about breakup behavior and how to get your life back after the love of your life becomes your living...
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Pleasure Over Pressure with Andrea Crowder
You might want to pour a dirty martini before today's convo because we're going IN. I'm chatting with my longtime friend and creator of the Unruly Entrepreneur, Andrea Crowder about the power of Rapid Resolution Therapy, why she decided to start dating God, and what love after divorce looks like...
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Are You Cheating on Your Dreams?
Click here to apply for my Podcast Queen course and mentorship. Click here to subscribe to my blog. We're getting real today. Like, really real. Join me for a power chat about what it looks like to recommit to the thing you truly want to do (you know that thing) and why that will change everything.
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I've Lost Access to my Instagram! (And I Think I Manifested It!)
Well, the unthinkable has happened! I've lost access to my Instagram account (and I don't know if or when I'm getting it back!). In today's episode, I'm talking about everything I've learned since losing my social media lifeline, why I think I manifested this, and what I've been doing with my…
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Take That Business Risk! Here's Why
If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, coach or content creator who's thinking about trying something new, today's epsiode is for you! Enrollment for ICONIC is open now at a very special intro price! Spots are limited. Grab yours here. Subscribe to my blog here.
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The Best Advice I Gave My Private Clients Last Week
Apply for the Girl on Fire mastermind here! We're doing something BIG today! I'm sharing the top 3 tips (and a few bonus ones) I gave my private, high-level clients last week. From getting out of your own head, to tapping into your most abundant self, and so much more, this advice is golden. Get...
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Your Size is The Least Interesting Thing About You
A little riff on why your beauty and happiness has absolutely nothing to do with your size. If you've ever obsessed over your weight, felt stressed over your body changing, or want to start feeling more confident no matter what jeans size you're wearing, give this a listen. Follow Ella on…
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Reprogram Your Money Mindset + Become Rich AF with Amanda Frances
Enroll in Money Mentality Makeover and use the special presale code PRESALE1K here. When you enroll using my link, you'll get a VIP 3 month pass to my premiere online membership group, The Girl on Fire Collective! Have you ever felt a weird energy around money? Have you ever felt like there…
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How to Blow Up Your Life with Relationship Mentor Maria Rei
In today's episode, I'm talking to Maria Rei, a Radical Self-Love Leader + Relationship Mentor and creator and host of the Femme Cast podcast. Maria is all about empowering women to uplevel their relationships and their lives, through the art of radical self-love. In this raw and empowering...
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Top Tips to Becoming a Bestselling Self-Published Author in 2024
In today's episode, I'm joined by my dear friend and fellow bestselling author, Amanda Frances, to share our top tips on how to write and self-publish your book so that you can expand your empire and leave your legacy. Here's what most people don't understand: You do not need to have an English...
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Mastering the Law of Assumption + Creating it ALL with Andrea Franco
Today on the show I'm chatting with my FABULOUS guest Andrea Franco, an intuitive wealth alchemist and business expert who went from 100k in debt to multi millionaire organically online in just 3 years. She's a unicorn in the industry who combines strategy and energy to create an unstoppable mind…
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A Love Letter to the Multipassionate Entrepreneur
1 spot left for the Girl on Fire mastermind! Apply here Apply here to work with me privately Get my book here In today's episode I'm sharing my thoughts on being a multipassionate entrepreneur and why it's so important to chase all of our curiosities and pursue all of our passions. If you ever…
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How to Own Who You REALLY Are in Business with Jessica Rivera
Apply here to work with me privately Get my book here Today on the show I'm chatting with business coach and CEO of Dreamlab, Jessica Rivera about all things authenticity. The way we show up as business women is everything. What does it mean to "be yourself?" And what happens when you change as a...
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Are You Subconciously Sabotaging Your Happiness?
Click here to apply for my private 2 month coaching and mentoring program Click here to grab a power hour strategy session (limited spots available!) Click here to get my weekly emails Today on the show I'm sharing ways you may be subconciously sabotaging your happiness without realizing it. Do…
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The Rebel's Guide to Writing with Author Chloe Caldwell
Today on the show I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with my writing coach and mentor, Chloe Caldwell about her unconventional path to becoming a writer. We talk about the power of choosing yourself, how Chloe and I never finished college but managed to become published authors, why we'll...
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Inside My $107k Launch: Exactly How I Did It Step by Step And How You Can Too
Click here to grab your spot for my brand new program ALL IN Today on the show, I'm taking you inside one of my favorite launches that resulted in $107,000 in sales. I don't believe in gatekeeping and I know that if I am able to consistently make this happen, you can too. Get a pen and a notebook...
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9 Things I've Learned in 9 Years as a Full-Time Entrepreneur
Style Your Mind is looking for partners! If you are interested in sponsoring the show and you are a woman-owned business, please email me at [email protected] for our media kit and rates. Also! She Comes First is open for enrollment. We kick off on 10/18 and spots are limited. If you are...
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Creating What You Wish Existed with Erin Meyer, LCPC, Founder of Mindful Healing Works
One of my favorite mantras when it comes to building your empire and becoming truly iconic is, "Create what you wish existed" and that's exactly what today's guest has done. Erin Meyer, LCPC and founder of Mindful Healing Works, is dedicated to making mental health luxurious by up leveling the...
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How to Get Over Situationships + Emotionally Unavailable People
Click here to grab your spot for She Comes First, my 6 week group coaching program Click here to subscribe to my blog
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Amplify Your Confidence with Me + Victoria Jenn Rodriguez in NYC!
We're just a few weeks away from my first BIG event in New York City with my girl Victoria Jenn Rodriguez and YOU are invited! It's no secret that ambitious women and men are struggling to balance healthy relationships while trailblazing their professional path. At the #SecureTheBigBag + Love...
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3 Questions That Will Change EVERYTHING
Click here to apply for the Girl on Fire mastermind We have 3 months left in the year. What will you do with them? You may feel you desire more money, clients, love, or opportunities, but before you can claim those things you need one thing first, which is clarity. In today's epsiode, I'm sharing…
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The Willingness to Be Misunderstood with Lindsey Schwartz of Powerhouse Women
"Am I willing to be misunderstood?" is a question Lindsey Schwartz believes we must all ask ourselves as we decide to try something new and I could not agree more. How many times have you stopped yourself from pursuing a dream because you were afraid you might be judged or talked about? How many...
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How to Stop Sabotaging Your Next Move
Apply to the Girl on Fire mastermind here. Get your ticket to the NYC Summit here. Have you ever felt really excited about a big move in your business or your career but then immediately talked yourself out of it? Or maybe you felt super clear and then suddenly felt unsure about whether or not to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Cara Says It All! Formerly known as Style Your Mind, this podcast has empowered millions worldwide with over 11 million downloads and features in Forbes and Oprah. I'm Cara Alwill, your host and go-to for unfiltered conversations on life, love, creativity, and everything that shapes us. I'm here to remind you that the power to create your own story starts now—boldly, unapologetically, and without limits. Whether you're here for inspiration, a laugh, or a perspective shift, buckle up because we're going deep and keeping it real. Welcome to the conversation!
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Welcome to Cara Says It All! Formerly known as Style Your Mind, this podcast has empowered millions worldwide with over 11 million downloads and features in Forbes and Oprah. I'm Cara Alwill, your host and go-to for unfiltered conversations on life, love, creativity, and everything that shapes us....
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