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| Scaling Your Private Practice with Mikayla Lanoie: Business Witch Student Series | 22 sept. 2025 | 00:33:24 | |
In today's episode, Cara speaks with Business Witch student and Certified Sex Therapist Mikayla Lanoie. They discuss the exciting and terrifying moment of pivoting a successful business, scaling beyond one-on-one work, and navigating the vulnerability of expansion. If you know you’re ready for your next evolution, this one’s for you. Connect with Mikayla: The Feminist Business Framework: Tired of hustle culture? Learn how to build an ethical, impactful business that supports you without causing burnout. Join The Feminist Business Framework, a free, live Zoom workshop on October 7th and 8th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST / 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST. Book your space here. Business Witch The Course:
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| Booking 5 New Clients in One Month with Chereen Leong Schwarz: Business Witch Student Series | 15 sept. 2025 | 00:46:38 | |
In today’s Business Witch Student Series episode, we feature Chereen Leong Schwarz. As a Multi-passionate Sagittarius, Chereen alchemized her path from private chef to sustainable knitwear creator and now, a creative mentor leading international retreats. She shares the liberatory magic of pivoting without fear, the power of building genuine community over time, and why you don't have to niche down to be successful. Connect with Chereen: The Feminist Business Framework: Tired of hustle culture? Learn how to build an ethical, impactful business that supports you without causing burnout. Join The Feminist Business Framework, a free, live Zoom workshop on October 7th and 8th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST / 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST. Book your space here. Business Witch The Course:
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| When to Invest in Business With Erin Baute: Business Witch Student Series | 08 sept. 2025 | 00:48:05 | |
This week, Cara is talking with Erin Baute, a behavior change coach, certified Enneagram expert, and Business Witch alum who helps female entrepreneurs deconstruct the oppressive patterns holding them back. They discuss when to invest, the expensive lessons of entrepreneurship (like why you need to nail your messaging before you think about ads), and how to build a truly sustainable business that honors your nervous system and your values. Connect with Erin: The Feminist Business Framework: Tired of hustle culture? Learn how to build an ethical, impactful business that supports you without causing burnout. Join The Feminist Business Framework, a free, live Zoom workshop on October 7th and 8th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST / 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST. Book your space here. Business Witch The Course:
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| Balancing Entrepreneurship in Crisis | 01 sept. 2025 | 01:06:15 | |
In this episode, Cara tackles the complexities of building a business during political crisis. She offers guidance on navigating the exhaustion of living through upheaval, reframing selling as a necessary and ethical act of support for clients who need you more than ever. The Feminist Business Framework: Tired of hustle culture? Learn how to build an ethical, impactful business that supports you without causing burnout. Join The Feminist Business Framework, a free, live Zoom workshop on October 7th and 8th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST / 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST. Book your space here. Business Witch The Course:
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| Building Worlds with TRISHES | 25 août 2025 | 00:38:05 | |
Meet TRISHES, the multimodal artist, activist, and speaker who challenges the capitalist push for hyper-specialization. Her work, from music to content creation, is a powerful expression of her political and justice-oriented values. In this episode, TRISHES unpacks her approach to content creation as "world-building" and discusses the importance of staying in alignment with your values as a vocal activist, even when it comes at a cost. Connect with TRISHES: Business Witch The Course:
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| Progressive Hope with Natasha Hakimi Zapata, Author of Another World is Possible | 18 août 2025 | 00:42:23 | |
In a potent dose of pragmatic hope, Cara sits down with visionary author Natasha Hakimi Zapata to alchemize our collective political grief. Natasha reveals how a better world isn't a fantasy—it’s already being practiced in countries that have solved many of the crises plaguing the US, from universal healthcare to paid parental leave. This conversation is a powerful reminder that our darkest moments can be portals to radical, life-affirming transformation. Connect with Natasha: Business Witch The Course:
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| Permission to Believe A Better World is Possible with Amanda Litman | 11 août 2025 | 00:44:04 | |
Amanda Litman is the force behind Run for Something, an organization recruiting the next generation of political leaders. A veteran of presidential campaigns and author of When We're in Charge, she provides a playbook for young people to break the cycle of "bad boomer leadership" and reshape our world. This episode is a masterclass in dismantling the "gerontocracy," mobilizing with intentional strategy, and giving ourselves permission to dream of a future that serves us all. Connect with Amanda: Business Witch The Course:
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| Cyclical Awareness and Feminine Reclamation with Christina Tasooji | 04 août 2025 | 00:43:24 | |
This week, Cara talks with coach Christina Tasooji about cyclical awareness as a tool for feminine reclamation. Following her own healing journey, Christina now guides women to align with their natural rhythms to find deeper connection and harmony with their bodies, souls, and creative expression. Cara and Christina discuss navigating the "winter" seasons of life, using deep listening to alchemize pain into wisdom, and the importance of owning your unique perspective to find the people you are meant to serve. Connect with Christina: - Website 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. | |||
| The Real Tea About Meta Ads with Frannie Coggeshall | 28 juil. 2025 | 00:46:29 | |
This week on the Business Witch, we're getting real about Meta ads with Frannie Coggeshall, founder of Elevate Her Marketing. As a seasoned expert who has been navigating the ad world since 2014, Frannie helps women scale their online businesses with strategic Facebook and Instagram advertising. This episode covers why Instagram is now a pay-to-play platform, the necessity of a proven organic strategy before investing in ads, and how to use data to strengthen your sales funnel without taking it personally. Connect with Frannie: - Website 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. | |||
| Saturn is My Daddy with Lindsey Turner | 21 juil. 2025 | 00:40:38 | |
This week, Cara welcomes minister and astrologer Lindsey Turner of Bad Pastor to the podcast. Lindsey works at the powerful intersection of spirituality, empathy, and astrology, teaching how we can use the cosmos to find internal and relational peace. In this episode, Cara and Lindsey explore what ritual theory is and how to alchemize any moment by bringing intention to it. Learn how to use astrology and nonviolent communication as a framework to better understand and meet your own needs, transforming the cosmos into a tool for your liberation. Build Your Business Birth Chart Reading with Cara: Book your reading here Connect with Lindsey: - Website 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. | |||
| History, Astrology and Your Life Because of It with Rachel Lang | 14 juil. 2025 | 00:40:37 | |
This week, we're joined by Rachel Lang, an astrologer, author, spiritual teacher, and public official in Ojai, California. Rachel gives us a masterclass in using astrology as a practical tool, from timing business launches with moon cycles to understanding the major upcoming Neptune in Aries transit. We explore its historical parallels to the Civil War era, what it means for the future of spirituality and social justice, and how you can work with your own chart to navigate the changes ahead. Build Your Business Birth Chart Reading with Cara: - Book your reading here Connect with Rachel: - Website 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. | |||
| Astrology in Your Business with Blair Bogin | 07 juil. 2025 | 00:38:51 | |
This week, Cara speaks with artist, astrologer, and director of the alt-comedy troupe Planets, Planets, Planets, Blair Bogin. They discuss how to empower your business with astrology, including using the birth chart to find your strengths and looking at the lunar nodes through the lens of grief, trauma, and desire. Blair also shares her perspective on why relational disruption is essential for creating repair. Build Your Business Birth Chart Reading with Cara: Book your reading here Connect with Blair: 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. | |||
| Astrology and Internal Family Systems with Jonah Emerson Bell | 30 juin 2025 | 00:49:03 | |
This week, astrologer and licensed mental health counselor Jonah Emerson Bell joins us to discuss the powerful intersection of astrology and Internal Family Systems (IFS). We explore how to view the planets in your chart as different "parts" of yourself, providing a framework for understanding their needs and finding empathy for your unique journey. This lens helps us reframe challenging placements, showing how they can become our greatest sources of creativity and growth. Build Your Business Birth Chart Reading with Cara: Book your reading here Connect with Jonah: 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. | |||
| Astrology is Queer with Marval Rex | 23 juin 2025 | 00:49:59 | |
This week on Business Witch, I'm joined by Marval Rex, an actor, multimedia artist, and the voice behind the "World of Rex" podcast and Substack. In this episode, we discuss how astrology provides a framework for self-compassion and empathy, rather than judgment. We explore the fluidity of gender and sexuality through an astrological lens and share personal experiences with projection and healing. Build Your Business Birth Chart Reading with Cara: Book your reading here Connect with Marval: 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. | |||
| Beyond Astrological Binaries with Vivi Henriette | 16 juin 2025 | 00:52:32 | |
This week, Cara welcomes LA-based astrologer, storyteller, and community builder Vivi Henriette, co-founder of the LA Astro Festival and host of the TalkTalkTalk podcast. In this transformative conversation, Cara and Vivi discuss moving beyond astrological binaries and fear. They explore how to reframe difficult placements or transits not as a life sentence, but as the very source of our greatest strength. Build Your Business Birth Chart Reading with Cara: Book your reading here. Connect with Vivi: 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. | |||
| How To Use Astrology In Your Business | 09 juin 2025 | 00:40:22 | |
In this episode, Cara unpacks how astrology has been the single most important tool in her personal toolkit for self-empowerment, compassion, and providing context for the patterns of human behavior. She discusses how understanding your birth chart can fundamentally reshape your business, helping you move past mindset blocks and build a strategy that is in true alignment with your soul's work For the first time ever, Cara is claiming her title as an astrologer and opening up a very limited number of one-on-one Business Birth Chart readings. This is your opportunity to have a rare 1:1 session with Cara and gain profound insight into your business through the lens of the stars. You can book your reading 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. | |||
| Women's Unpaid Emotional Labor with Gemma Hartley | 02 juin 2025 | 00:45:30 | |
Hello Witches! This week on Business Witch, Cara hosts the luminous Gemma Hartley. Gemma isn't just a writer and journalist whose powerful words have graced the Washington Post and Glamour; she's the acclaimed author of Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward—a must-read for anyone ready to dismantle the invisible burdens women carry. Connect with Gemma 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. | |||
| Main Character Energy in Business and Life with Lily Womble | 26 mai 2025 | 00:47:19 | |
This week, Cara speaks with Lily Womble, feminist dating coach, speaker, and author of "Thank You More, Please". Lily is the founder of Date Brazen, a company designed to help women build joyful, empowered dating lives, moving beyond patriarchal norms. This episode explores how to embody main character energy through permission, self-trust, and messy action in your personal and professional life. Cara and Lily also cover dismantling internalized "too much" narratives and using tools like "Essence-Based Preferences" and "Bless and Release" to reclaim your agency and center your own story. Connect with Lily Womble 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. | |||
| Reclaim Your Magick with Veronica Varlow | 19 mai 2025 | 00:47:32 | |
Meet Veronica Varlow, a fourth-generation Bohemian witch, international burlesque performer, and author of Bohemian Magick. She blends ancestral Czech-Romani magick with her unique style to help others awaken their truest self. This episode explores ancestral wisdom, the power of personalized and "messy" magic, and embracing your unique gifts. Cara and Veronica also discuss the story behind Veronica's spell-infused book and how to find the courage to share your authentic self. Connect with Veronica Varlow 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. | |||
| Pro Choice in Post Roe with Dr. Willie Parker | 12 mai 2025 | 00:47:29 | |
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 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. | |||
| Your Business and Your Finances in 2025 with Gina Knox | 05 mai 2025 | 01:07:58 | |
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 Connect with Gina: 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. | |||
| How to Create Reliable Recurrent Revenue | 28 avr. 2025 | 00:37:44 | |
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 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. | |||
| What Makes a Great Coach vs CEO with Lacey Sites | 21 avr. 2025 | 00:49:28 | |
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 Connect with Lacey: 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. | |||
| 5 Things Most Business Coaches Wouldn't Tell You | 14 avr. 2025 | 00:36:14 | |
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 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. | |||
| Being Political in Business | 07 avr. 2025 | 00:45:46 | |
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 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. | |||
| How to Publish Your Memoir with Reema Zaman | 31 mars 2025 | 00:52:32 | |
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 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. | |||
| Feminist Business Hot Takes with Sara Wiles | 24 mars 2025 | 00:39:43 | |
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 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. | |||
| The Intersection of Peace and Pleasure with Shadeen Francis | 17 mars 2025 | 00:51:03 | |
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 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. | |||
| Messages for Collective Healing with Madre Jaguar | 10 mars 2025 | 00:37:18 | |
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 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. | |||
| Behind the Scenes with my OBM Roshina Jimenez | 03 mars 2025 | 01:08:00 | |
Today, Cara speaks with Roshina Jimenez, the systems expert who has supported Business Witch behind the scenes as Cara’s Online Business Manager for the last five years. With a gift for creating seamless systems and a deep understanding of the healing arts, Roshina has helped shape the business into what it is today—all while building her own brand, Sad Candles, which blends scent and storytelling to honor life’s emotions. In this episode, Cara and Roshina pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a thriving, soul-led business. They dive into the evolution of Business Witch, the challenges of scaling a heart-centered brand, and the overlooked magic of solid systems. Connect with Roshina 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. | |||
| How to Launch with Nisha Mody | 24 févr. 2025 | 00:45:37 | |
Nisha Mody is a liberatory life coach, writer, and facilitator who helps people heal and reclaim their voices within systemic realities. Through coaching, writing, and her course Writing to Heal from Extractive Systems, she empowers deep self-reflection and transformation. In this episode, we unpack the emotional journey of launching—why it’s more than just selling, how relational marketing builds trust, and how centering values over scarcity can transform the way we show up in business. Connect with Nisha Aligned Launching: 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. Live on Zoom on March 25th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST 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. | |||
| Decolonizing Mindfulness in 2025 with Harpinder Mann | 17 févr. 2025 | 00:37:47 | |
Harpinder Mann is a trauma-informed yoga teacher and activist passionate about helping people heal and find meaning in their lives. She believes yoga is a holistic practice that can transform the mind, body, and spirit, and she is committed to making it accessible to everyone. In this episode, we discuss the importance of decolonizing yoga and making it more inclusive. We also explore the ways yoga can be a tool for liberation and healing to create a more just and equitable world. Connect with Harpinder The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| The Astrology of 2025 with Colin Bedell | 10 févr. 2025 | 01:04:10 | |
Colin Bedell isn’t your average astrologer—he’s an artist of the cosmos, blending storytelling, symbolism, and relational intelligence into his work. Colin’s approach invites you to see astrology as a living, breathing art form that connects us to the magic of life. In this episode, we unpack 2025’s astrological transits, the radical potential of presence, and how aliveness can help us thrive in uncertain times. It’s not just astrology—it’s an invitation to create, to feel, and to live more boldly. Connect with Colin Bedell The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| It Doesn't Have To Be Perfect to Be Profitable with Allison Staiger | 03 févr. 2025 | 00:24:58 | |
This week, Cara connects with Allison Staiger, a licensed clinical social worker and business coach dedicated to empowering care-based professionals. With years of experience running her own therapy practice, Allison now helps therapists and healers build businesses that reflect their values, honour their worth, and create meaningful impact. In this episode, they explore the power of showing up imperfectly, the systemic undervaluation of care work, and how to build businesses rooted in community, activism, and authenticity. Connect with Allison: 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. | |||
| Building Feminist Community in 2025 with Dr. Jackie Layton | 27 janv. 2025 | 00:55:54 | |
This week, Cara connects with Dr. Jackie Layton, feminist trauma psychologist and founder of Mockingbird Therapy. With over a decade of experience and a deep connection to her own healing journey, Jackie helps women break free from patterns like perfectionism and overthinking to reclaim their power and live authentically. In this heartfelt conversation, Cara and Jackie dive into the ways trauma and systemic oppression impact our self-worth. They explore what it takes to unlearn patriarchal conditioning, cultivate abundance, and create a life rooted in safety and self-trust. Connect with Dr. Jackie: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| You Are Your First Client with Andrea Friedmann | 20 janv. 2025 | 00:35:24 | |
Ready to create a business that feels like magic? Sign up for my free Systems for Success Workshop in January 2025 and learn how to design strategies that sustain your unique brilliance. Click here to join! In this episode, I’m joined by Andrea Friedmann, the founder of Vibrations Coaching. Andrea works with clients to bridge the gap between who they are and who they’re becoming, helping them find alignment, confidence, and purpose. We explore the idea that you are your first client—how doing the inner work first sets the stage for success in every other area of life. From cultivating self-trust to leading with authenticity, Andrea’s insights will inspire you to approach growth as a deeply personal and transformative journey. Connect with Andrea: 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. | |||
| Burnout Begins With Grief With Jenevieve Hubbard | 13 janv. 2025 | 00:43:07 | |
Ready to create a business that feels like magic? Sign up for my free Systems for Success Workshop in January 2025 and learn how to design strategies that sustain your unique brilliance. Click here to join! This week, I’m joined by Jenevieve Hubbard, a nature-based burnout recovery coach who helps high-achievers navigate life’s toughest transitions. A former six-figure floral business owner, Jenevieve now guides clients through the transformative power of grief, burnout, and self-discovery. We unpack the link between burnout and unprocessed grief, societal pressures to overwork, and the power of surrendering to life’s challenges. Connect with Jenevieve: 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. | |||
| How To Take Action in Business and Get Results | 06 janv. 2025 | 00:24:34 | |
Ready to create a business that feels like magic? Sign up for my free Systems for Success Workshop in January 2025 and learn how to design strategies that sustain your unique brilliance. Click here to join! Welcome to the first Business Witch episode of 2025! Today, I share key strategies to build seamless systems that sustain your business and amplify success for the year ahead. From crafting magnetic copy to refining client acquisition, we explore how intentional design builds trust, saves time, and scales your impact. Let’s transform resistance into results and create systems that work as effortlessly as your magic. | |||
| Grief is Political with Mara June of Motherwort + Rose | 16 déc. 2024 | 00:44:46 | |
Ready to create a business that feels like magic? Sign up for my free Systems for Success Workshop in January 2025 and learn how to design strategies that sustain your unique brilliance. Click here to join: https://carakovacs.mykajabi.com/Systems-for-success This week, I’m joined by Mara June—an educator, death doula, herbalist, and artist whose work centers on holding space for grief and connection with the natural world. Through her project Motherwort + Rose, Mara weaves plant magic, creativity, and storytelling to help others navigate grief and find empowerment in collective healing.
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| What I Wish I Had Known in Business When I Started (Happy 100th Episode!) | 09 déc. 2024 | 00:51:05 | |
Ready to create a business that feels like magic? Sign up for my free Systems for Success Workshop in January 2025 and learn how to design strategies that sustain your unique brilliance. Click here to join: https://carakovacs.mykajabi.com/Systems-for-success In this week’s episode, we’re celebrating 100 episodes of Business Witch! I’m reflecting on the most powerful lessons from my journey—embracing the messiness of starting, balancing intuition with aligned support, and crafting messaging that truly connects with your audience. We’ll explore reclaiming your power by tuning out advice that doesn’t align with your vision and learning to see imperfection as a driver of growth. Let’s dive in! | |||
| Collective Rest for Liberation with Cassandra Lam | 02 déc. 2024 | 00:43:51 | |
This week, I’m joined by Cassandra Lam, founder of Collective Rest and somatic healing facilitator. Cassandra’s work reclaims rest as a tool for liberation, inviting us to connect mind, body, heart, and soul. She shares her powerful personal story—rooted in her identity as the child of Vietnamese refugees—and the ways it shaped her mission to transform burnout into healing and wholeness. We dive into why rest is revolutionary, how it challenges oppressive systems, and the discomfort that comes with slowing down. Cassandra offers actionable tools to help you honor your needs and embrace stillness, even in the chaos. This episode is a reminder: rest isn’t just a break—it’s a way back to yourself. Connect with Cassandra: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| A Very Important Mini Business Lesson | 25 nov. 2024 | 00:23:17 | |
In this episode, I’m breaking down the secrets to intentional marketing and why so many of us get it wrong. I share my personal process for reverse-engineering your sales systems, how to create offers that speak directly to your audience, and why specificity is the key to success. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to make your offers land or wondered why people aren’t buying, this episode is for you. Let’s get clear, intentional, and aligned so you can build a business that actually works for you and your clients. Our Best Selling Courses Bundled: The Ethical Sales Incubator and The Copy Dom Dungeon 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. | |||
| Exploring Dark Moon Lilith - A Feminist Icon with Adama Sesay | 18 nov. 2024 | 00:41:24 | |
In this episode of Business Witch, I’m joined by Adama Sesay—astrologer, founder of Lilith Astrology, and author of Black Moon Lilith Rising. Adama’s transformative work illuminates the dark divine feminine, weaving together astrology, mysticism, and empowerment with an intersectional perspective. Together, we delve into the myth and magic of Lilith, uncover how to reclaim your voice in a patriarchal world, and explore the liberating power of breaking free from societal norms. Connect with Adama: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| Bonus Episode: The Roast of Donald Trump with Torrence Tremayne | 13 nov. 2024 | 01:32:11 | |
In this bonus episode, I’m hanging out with my favorite astrologer and dear friend, Torrence Tremayne. Torrence is a wildly talented multimedia artist and intuitive guide who brings the magic of astrology to life with humor and insight. He’s here to break down the cosmic drama in Donald Trump’s chart, and let’s just say—it’s a roast. We’re talking retrogrades, rising signs, and what it all means for Trump’s path ahead. Expect some rants, a few laughs, and some unexpected truths from the stars. Connect with Torrence: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| Being Who You Are for A Living with Xenia Viray | 11 nov. 2024 | 00:46:18 | |
In this episode, I’m joined by Xenia Viray, a multi-dimensional artist, heart healer, and creator of Myths of Creation, a platform dedicated to imagination healing. Xenia’s work is all about helping people connect with their most authentic selves and uncover the potential in their lives. We dive into topics like building self-trust, balancing structure with creativity, and staying true to yourself in business. Xenia shares her insights on using imagination to navigate societal pressures and create a life centered on joy and freedom. Connect with Xenia: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| Harnessing Ancestral Wisdom In Our Soul Work with Jumakae | 04 nov. 2024 | 00:50:22 | |
In this episode of Business Witch, I’m joined by June Kaewsith, known as Jumakae—a life doula, wellness consultant, and storytelling guide. Jumakae’s work centers on guiding individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities, back to their ancestral roots through storytelling, healing, and creative retreats. Together, we explore powerful themes of ancestral connection, embracing grief as a path to joy, and cultivating joy even amidst collective challenges. Connect with Jumakae: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| Turning Compassion Towards Ourselves with Asher Pandjiris | 28 oct. 2024 | 00:48:31 | |
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Asher Pandjiris—a powerful psychotherapist, ketamine-assisted therapy provider, and co-director of the Kintsugi Therapy Collective. Asher’s work is all about compassionate, trauma-informed care for folks navigating chronic illness, the LGBTQIA+ community, and care workers. Their podcast, Living in This Queer Body, is a beautiful exploration of healing as a liberatory practice. Together, we get into the heart of self-compassion, burnout, and building a sustainable approach to mental health. Asher shares their journey with ketamine-assisted therapy to help clients address deep-seated trauma, plus insights on balancing empathy with self-care. It’s a raw, inspiring conversation on redefining wellness from the inside out. Connect with Asher: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| Business Skills That Will Stand the Test of Time (And the Algorithm) | 21 oct. 2024 | 00:56:32 | |
In this solo episode, I dive into tried and true business techniques that will support your sanity while making you a profit regardless of if it is an election year or if Meta goes out of business. This episode includes prompts for your continued reflection including: 1. What are your strengths? 2. Where do you need support? 3. Is this a "problem" or am I just uncomfortable? 4. Is the story I am telling about this true? 5. Am I thinking like a boss or my inner child? Want to grow your email list and sign up for the Copy Dom Dungeon? Grab your seat here: https://cara-kovacs.showit.site/copy-dom | |||
| The Magic of Cold Pitching with Uli Beutter Cohen | 14 oct. 2024 | 00:41:24 | |
In this episode of Business Witch, I’m thrilled to chat with my dear friend Uli Beutter Cohen, creator of Subway Book Review and author of Between the Lines. With over 20 years in the arts, Uli has helped countless creators and companies express their full potential, blending her expertise in business, entertainment, and personal growth. We dive into the power of exploration, creativity, and showing up authentically. Uli shares her approach to overcoming fear, embracing being multi-passionate, and finding joy in the process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to unlock their full potential and live in alignment with their creative vision. Connect with Uli: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||
| Geopolitical Astrology of 2024 Part 2 with Torrence Tremayne | 07 oct. 2024 | 01:12:43 | |
We’re joined once again by Torrence Tremayne, a brilliant archetypal astrologer with over 15 years of experience. Torrence’s practice blends Jungian and mythopoetic traditions with storytelling, making his astrological insights both profound and accessible. In this episode, we explore the geopolitical astrology of 2024, unpacking potential U.S. political shifts, leadership changes, and the striking parallels between current astrological patterns and key historical events like 1968. Torrence also sheds light on astrology’s power to decode collective transformation and societal change. Connect with Torrence: The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically. 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. | |||