What is Substack + Why You Need To Be There with Linda Lebrun from Team Substack
Release Date: 07/23/2024
How to Write Your Way Into the Life You Actually Want: Building Lasting Love, Legacy + a Literary Empire
Cara Says It All
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 back in love, to building a paid Substack,to launching HOUSE OF HER, and stepping into my most creative era ever…this is the raw, real, beautiful plot twist I never saw coming. We talk about: ✨ My post-book glow-up + romantic rebirth ✨ The truth about building a life that actually feels...
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Think You’re Not Doing Enough? This Will Change Everything
Cara Says It All
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? Instead of pushing harder, I’ve learned to reach for what I call The Celebration List – a simple but powerful way to shift my energy, anchor into my feminine power, and remember the woman I already am. Inside this episode, we dive into: – Why high-achieving women feel like they’re always...
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When You Outgrow the Woman Who Got You Here: Quietly Becoming THAT Bitch
Cara Says It All
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 middle part that can make you feel like you've lost your mind. The in-between, where you're not who you were, but you're still figuring out who you want to be. It's the part nobody else talks about, but it's also the part where the magic unfolds. We're talking soft power. Softness as strategy. And what...
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The Year of Audacity with Gwen Wunderlich: Deleting the Old You, Overcoming Self-Doubt & Making Big, Bold Moves
Cara Says It All
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. Overcoming Self-Doubt & Mastering the Art of Betting on Yourself – Because everything is figureoutable. The Cost of Playing It Safe – Stagnation disguised as security? We’re not falling for it. The Power of the Pivot – It’s never too late to start fresh, shift gears, or...
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The Over-40 Glow-Up: Sex, Money & Confidence with PR Guru Gwen Wunderlich
Cara Says It All
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 truth-teller Cara Alwill sits down with PR powerhouse Gwen Wunderlich to spill the real tea on life after 40. We’re talking sex, perimenopause, making (and keeping) money, and stepping into your full power as a woman in business—all with zero apologies. If you're ready to own this era of your life...
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Dress for the Life You Want: Confidence, Energy, and the Power of Personal Style
Cara Says It All
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 clothes might be holding you back more than you think. I’m sharing how I broke up with my dingy, stretched-out wardrobe and started dressing like the main character of my life now - not 10 pounds from now, not when my life was “perfect,” but today. Because here’s the truth, baby:...
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2025 INs and OUTs (Cara's Version)
Cara Says It All
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 ever again). 2024 came in hot. My head is still spinning at the sheer amount of plot twists and lessons that were packed within this weird and wild 365 day span of time. But we keep it moving. We learn and we grow and even when it doesn’t all make sense, we somehow become better versions of...
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Rich As F*ck Through Self-Publishing: How We Turned Books into Literary (and Financial) Empires with Amanda Frances
Cara Says It All
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, I made a bold decision: no one was going to decide my story but me. I took control, self-published my book, and turned that first "no" into a thriving literary empire of 10 books (and counting) that have inspired women all over the world. Looking back, I often wish I had a mentor —a...
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Supercharge Your Life, Business + Relationships Using Astrology With Tali Edut of The Astrotwins
Cara Says It All
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 us! In case you aren't familiar, Ophira and Tali Edut (The AstroTwins) are among the most sought-after astrologers and intuitive advisors of our times. As the longtime resident astrologers for ELLE Magazine and the authors of over 20 books, they are the advisors to a roster of CEOs, celebrities,...
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On Writing About Dating, Sex + Power With Legendary Author Catherine Texier
Cara Says It All
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 thirty-something jazz guitarist who gives her a new lease on life. In this episode we dive into the power dynamics of men and women, what it's like to write novels inspired by her own life, and how fantasy informs our relationships. Catherine is part of our iconic lineup for this month's nonfiction reading...
info_outlineIf 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 of income for me as well. I decided to bring Linda from the Substack team on the show to share the ins and outs of the platform and answer all your burning questions.
In this episode we talk about:
What is Substack and how it's different from a regular blog
How to earn income on Substack
How to cultivate + grow your community
The secrets to true Substack succcess
Why everyone needs to be on the platform now
and so much more. You don't want to miss this!
If you want to work with me 1:1 to create and grow your Substack, click here to grab a spot for my mentorship + writing coaching program: https://caraalwill.thrivecart.com/substack-book-coaching/
Read my Substack here.
Follow Linda on Substack here.