In This Episode, We Talk About:   Reclaiming your power!   Parenting while building a business!   It is never too late to change your life!   Resources + Links:   Connect with Kavitha  | Cherry Street Investments  | Youtube   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: It’s time to reclaim your power! In this episode, I’m excited to talk toKavitha Baratakke! Kavitha moved to the US in 1998 in order to attend Grad school. She was a computer science engineer and was raised to believe that in order to be successful she needed to go to school and get a good job working for someone else. However, she explored her interest in real estate after her divorce when she reclaimed her power and control of her own income. She has since become an extremely successful real estate investor and financial educator. Kavitha is also an incredible mom to her daughter who has recently gone off to college. She discusses with us her take on today’s market, the importance of financial literacy and where to begin when getting into investing. We also talk a lot about the journey of parenting a young adult and how to transition from the role of parent to the role of being their mentor.    03:30 What led Kavitha to real estate investing? 06:00 Learn not to be emotional about your money. 09:20 How did Kavitha reclaim her power? 13:35 Transitioning from a parent to a mentor. 18:00 Allow your children to make mistakes. 19:20 Kavitha’s take on the current real estate market. 23:10 What are the benefits of diversification? 24:20 What would Kavitha’s 15 year old self say about her life now? 26:10 Kavitha used to believe in destiny rather than the power of choice.  27:35 What has changed Kavitha’s mindset on money? 29:45 Who was Kavitha’s mentor in the beginning? 31:55 Get uncomfortable in order to change!

My husband Mike is back on the podcast and we’re sharing a special date night episode! The relationship you have with your spouse is the most important one you’ll ever have! We have always been intentional about staying connected, and something we’ve been especially intentional about these past several years has been the other couples we spend our time with! Whether it’s within our own Next Level Couples mastermind, or it’s other masterminds we seek out, there are qualities we see that many of the amazing couples we look up to have. Mike and I are sharing those qualities in this episode, along with some exciting news for next level couples like you!   07:00 How often are you calling out the gifts you see in your partner? 10:15 Don’t allow a busy schedule to get in the way of prioritizing time together. 16:40 Do you make sure to spend time with other great couples? 20:30 Are you staying curious about your partner's work and what’s going on in their world? 24:15 How we call each other UP and help each other stay accountable. 29:40 Do you have fun together? 32:00 Marriage gets to be fun! Resources + Links:   Join the waitlist by going to nextlevelcouple.com   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout

In This Episode, We Talk About: Forgiveness Healing the past versions of you! Having compassion and boundaries   Resources + Links:   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Hurt people hurt people! Is there someone who you are having a hard time forgiving? People make mistakes and no one is perfect. It is so important, for your healing, to have compassion and forgive others that have done you wrong. This does not mean reconciling but it means allowing your heart and body to release that pain. Healing takes time and some may find it helpful to seek therapy. This is great if you need help talking through and dissecting your feelings. When we are trying to uplevel ourselves this is when our past traumas can surface. Be aware of your body and your feelings so that you can address these as soon as possible. That way you can continue taking your life to that next level and treat people with kindness.    02:00 Forgive those who have hurt you. 05:35 How did I repair my relationship with God? 09:15 Heal the past versions of yourself. 12:45 It’s ok to retry something and be guarded at first.  15:40 Can compassion exist without reconciliation? 18:00 Healing can take years. 19:15 Therapy can help your healing process!

In This Episode, We Talk About:   Jill Herman’s journey into podcasting.   How to release trauma from the body!   God delivers amazing gifts in the worst wrapping paper! Resources + Links:   Connect with Jill | Podcast | Instagram   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Jill Herman went from being a neonatal and cardiac nurse to network marketing and podcasting. Her shift in career paths have brought incredible knowledge and insight into the world. We discuss her exit from a major network marketing company and what has helped her to slow down and live a happier life. She also talks us through past traumas and how she works through those using a plethora of tools. Jill explains the differences between mindset and somatic work and the incredible benefits of both! These techniques can help release trauma from the body. If you have past traumas that you haven’t healed from and you are feeling stuck, give this episode a listen and maybe these practices can help you in your journey.    02:45 Jill’s journey from being a nurse to network marketing to podcasting. 07:30 Learning to slow down and that constant hustle isn’t necessary. 08:45 Jill’s juicy exit! 15:20 God delivers amazing gifts in the worst wrapping paper. 17:50 What is a trauma response? 22:20 How did Jill learn about mindset and somatic work? 27:15 Work on releasing trauma from the body. 29:40 See a relationship coach before there are any issues. 36:00 How Jill handled past traumas surfacing in her marriage. 39:40 Jill is breaking up with the mom guilt! 43:05 How to let out anger in healthy ways? 47:00 Teach and allow your children to release their anger. 49:40 Positive habits in Jill’s marriage. 50:30 What would Jill’s 15 year old self say about her life now?

In This Episode, We Talk About:   Hacks for work/life integration   Creating systems to stay aligned with your spouse   Let go of control and outsource when you can   Resources + Links:   Connect with Elaine and Nick  |  meetblackswan.com    Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Together they own a wildly successful real estate private equity firm that went from $3 million to $300 million in 3 years AND they raise their 4 young children! How do they do it all? Nick and Elaine prefer to think of it as work/life integration instead of balance. They make it a priority to communicate and make sure they are aligned. This is one of many systems they use to achieve their success and happiness. They also make sure to have faith in one another and give each other the benefit of the doubt when they may disagree with how the other executed a task/decision. This doesn’t mean to ignore what you disagree on. In fact, they recommend keeping a list of areas you disagree on so that you can have a weekly meeting with your partner to discuss these decisions/areas. They also run their home like a business and outsource as much as possible so that at the end of the day they still have that time together and with their children. If integration is a struggle for you, take a listen to this fantastic couple and all of their great advice!    03:35 Nick and Elaine run a business and raise a family 06:35 The importance of being aligned with your spouse 08:00 Work/life integration vs. work/life balance 11:40 Are you on the same page with your partner? 15:20 How to come into alignment with your spouse? 17:50 Keep a list of what you and your spouse disagree on. 19:30 How many vacations do Elaine and Nick take a year? 21:20 Hacks for work/life integration. 23:00 Build a team at home! 27:00 Learn to let go of the need to control. 33:00 Outsourcing helps elevate your success and theirs! 38:20 Do what no one else will so you can have what no one else has. 40:45 What story are you telling yourself about your life?

In This Episode, We Talk About:   Being happy with your life and still wanting more!   Trusting God in his timing.   Creating balance in all areas of your life.   Resources + Links:   Connecting with Courtney | Podcast | Instagram | Set the Stage Instagram   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: How do you balance your masculine and feminine energy? Is this a time in your life when you should be pulling back? How could pulling back propel you into the life you have always dreamed of? Today we talk with Courtney Clark, an amazing business woman, investor, wife, and mom to 3 beautiful children! She has built a successful home staging company and invests in real estate with her husband. Courtney shares with us how after a surprising and difficult pregnancy, slowing down and relinquishing some control has helped propel her business ventures farther than even she imagined. We discuss how to react to unexpected seasons and trust in God’s timing. Courtney also shares how she learned to create more balance in her life and make sure she is always aligned with her husband. We also chat about how relinquishing some control allows others to flourish in their careers and better serve you in your life. SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO PULL BACK IN ORDER TO PROPEL FORWARD!   02:20 Courtney’s business journey and backstory 06:05 How does Courtney appreciate where she is while still growing? 09:05 If you’re not growing, you’re dying! 12:05 Get comfortable with discomfort. 13:15 Courtney’s goal setting retreat in 2021. 17:35 How did Courtney’s third pregnancy change her mindset? 19:30 Leaning into the unpredictable seasons. 20:35 Slowing down to speed up! 24:30 Trust in God’s timing. 27:45 How has Courtney’s business evolved after having her third baby? 30:10 Courtney’s rest taught her how to create more balance in life. 33:00 How does Courtney navigate all of her roles in life? 37:00 Empowering others by giving up some control. 39:45 How does Courtney stay aligned with her husband? 43:20 It takes a village to raise your children! 47:10 Surround your children with good adults.

In This Episode, We Talk About:   You are enough!   Leverage your community for growth!   Finding your life vision!   Resources + Links:   Connect with Kareen | Kareenwalsh.com | Hey Kareen Platform | Links   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Stop comparing yourself to everyone else! What is your zone of genius? What lights you up? There are more ways than ever to make money. Are you getting in your own way by comparing yourself to others and “shoulding” all over yourself? If so, today's episode is for you. I am joined by Kareen Walsh and she is sharing her words of wisdom with us on how to get out of your own way and go after your life’s vision. She is a life and business coach who has helped many individuals and companies reach that next level. We also talk through ways of leveraging your community for growth, getting to know others and what they are bringing to the world as well as asking for support you may need. Kareen also shares with us her views on creating the life you want, overcoming imposter syndrome and reflecting on life experiences that may be holding you back. Who do you need to become to create the life you want? Stop letting the old version of you stop the future version of you from flourishing! You get to decide who you become and what you create in this life! 02:45 What led Kareen to explore self-employment? 07:00 Don’t work for money, work for wisdom and skill building.  08:50 What is your life vision? 12:05 The definition of success is different for everyone.  13:20 How to get out of your own way. 15:15 What lights you up in life? 16:34 Leveraging community for growth. 21:20 How does Kareen help build leadership in companies? 24:20 Navigating imposter syndrome. 27:05 You are enough! 30:25 What is the 2023 version of you? 32:40 What shifted Kareen from scarcity to abundance mindset? 36:15 Why is financial freedom important for Kareen? 38:35 It’s ok to desire more wealth!

In This Episode, We Talk About:   Andreea’s journey into finance and real estate.   The importance of an abundant mindset!   Staying aligned with your spouse through the many seasons of growth. Resources + Links:   Connect with Andreea  |  Instagram  |  Facebook   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout   Show Notes: Are you playing the game of money? Are you and your spouse both working to grow your marriage and working towards your goals together? In this episode, I’m so excited to dive into all things finance, investing, and nurturing your relationship while growing your businesses with my dear friend, Andreea Muresan! Andreea is truly what this podcast is about, marriage, money and all the fun mayhem! Immigrating to the US from Romania as a child, Andreea shares how she loved learning about money and real estate from a young age and how she continues to invest, take risks, and grow during every season! Not only doing all of this, but doing it WITH her husband playing the long game and growing their mindset and their wealth consistently over time! If you’re wanting to learn more about the mindset and what it’s looked like to do over 300 deals in real estate, tune into this episode and tag Andreea and I on Instagram with your takeaways!   02:45 Andreea’s journey to the US. 05:10 Where did Andreea meet her husband? 06:40 How Andreea got into real estate. 08:35 How did Andreea and her husband execute their first house hack? 11:30 The importance of flexible strategy in real estate. 14:00 Andreea’s advice to others on the current real estate season. 18:25 Don’t be afraid of sweat equity! 21:25 How did Andreea create an abundant mindset? 24:20 You have to get comfortable delegating. 25:45 How has Andreea stayed aligned with her husband? 28:40 The change you want starts with you. 30:35 Andreea and her husbands habits to nurture their relationship.  32:14 What would 15 year old Andreea say about her life today? 35:04 Habits Andreea does for her health.

In This Episode, We Talk About: What questions are you asking yourself? How do we grow our capacity? What lessons can we learn from our future selves? Resources + Links: Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara! What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ Follow Brianne’s Podcast: The Good In Today Listen to Part 1: Episode 126: Learning from Your Past and Future Self with Brianne Hoefelmann PT1 The Guided Meditation Episode: Episode 83: A Guided Meditation - Connecting with Your Future Self & Your Why Book: “Chop Wood, Carry Water” …………………………………. Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout   Show Notes: Are so focused on old stories that you’re not allowing yourself to grow past them? Today is a special episode! Brianne Hoefelmann is back again this week and we’re turning the tables as she interviews me for her podcast, The Good In Today! We’re diving into the questions we ask ourselves and how to grow our capacity in all areas of our lives. Whether you’re wanting to grow your relationship with your children, your spouse, or God, they all require a level of belief and take time. Ask yourself what you want for your future. Ask God who He wants to be in your life. Ask yourself why you feel the need to have it all figured out, right now!   03:40 - What is going well in your life right now? 06:05 - Why do we celebrate wins in the present? 07:40 - What questions are you asking yourself to stay present and grow? 09:30 - Enjoy the journey, the goal is over in an instant. 12:05 - Why are we in a hurry to accomplish our goals? 13:30 - How do we grow our capacity? 14:50 - What comes first, capacity or skill? 15:30 - What does it take to change our future? 18:20 - Is your old story holding you back and creating unnecessary friction? 19:30 - How would you treat yourself if you saw yourself through God’s eyes? 23:00 - How Brianne’s relationship with God has changed over the years. 25:15 - Where do you start when rebuilding a relationship with God? 29:00 - Is God okay with you questioning everything? 30:45 - What can we learn if we’re in tune with our bodies? 33:00 - What I learned losing $600,000. 37:30 - How do you check in with yourself? 41:30 - What lessons can you learn from your future self? 46:08 - How can we use breathwork as a tool? 48:50 - What would my 15-year-old self say if she saw me today?

In This Episode, We Talk About:   Taking imperfect action!   Using pain and your past as a motivator.   The importance of visualization WHILE taking action. Resources + Links:   Connect with Brianne  |  Instagram | The Good in Today Podcast   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Are you in a hard season of life? Having trouble finding your way or knowing which step to take next? Today I am joined by Brianne Hoefelmann, an incredible wife, mom and business owner who has taken life by the horns and changed the trajectory of her family’s life! Her family went from hitting rock bottom and dealing with mental health struggles and money problems, to working through it all and creating a successful media company with her husband. Together they have beaten the odds and have created stability for their family. She shares with us all of her breakthroughs, takeaways and what kept her going. We also discuss the importance of taking imperfect action, using pain as a motivator to move forward and Brianne shares how her life has changed since taking back her power and control of her life. You are the only one that has all the power to create the life you desire! Embrace it and go all in on your hopes and dreams!   04:30 How does Brianne navigate the seasons of growth? 08:30 “Taking action” seasons are messy & non-linear. 12:20 How has Brianne’s past fueled her journey? 14:50 Brianne’s rock bottom year. 20:10 The importance of visualization AND action. 23:45 Using pain as a motivator.  27:15 How did taking action change Brianne’s family situation? 30:10 How Brianne uses the past to create her future. 34:40 It’s harder to go from good to great. 37:35 Habits that take Brianne’s marriage to the next level.  40:30 What would Brianne’s 15 year old self say about her life now?

In This Episode, We Talk About: Lessons from “going soft” and doing hard workouts again! The pillars I use to focus my goals around for the year. Resistance, and hard things that help you grow are also expanding your capacity! Resources + Links:   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Have you taken the time to set goals for the new year, and look at your calendar for this upcoming year? In this episode I’m sharing how my husband Mike and I set goals for this year, the pillars we focus our goals around, and sharing an area of my life where I’ve gotten soft. Big goals can be easy to set. The ones that are further off in the distance that you likely don’t feel urgency to do anything about in this exact moment. That’s where so many people are missing the boat. Reaching your goals and creating the life you want has very little to do with the destination and everything to do with the daily action you take. Being in pursuit of an extraordinary life is going to come with resistance. It’s going to take consistent effort to create new habits. I’ve got good news and hard news. Both are that the journey is going to be hard, AND that resistance is what is going to expand your capacity IF you keep moving forward! I know you have what it takes!   01:00 What goal setting looks like for Mike and I as we start the new year! 03:50 Are you reserving time on your calendar for the most important things? 08:40 The pillars we focus on to set goals for the year! 12:00 What if you “fail” to reach your goal? 15:15 Lessons from doing hard workouts. 17:00 We don’t get stronger without resistance! 19:15 How are you deciding to show up in your life?

We’re bringing it back! You may have heard this episode mid last year, in 2022, and I’m excited to share it with you again! So many people resonated with it and I know it can offer so much value right now as so many of us are setting goals and intentions for this new year. I’m curious, did you apply any of the tips I shared in this episode, and what are you excited to tap into in abundance for this new year? Shoot me a DM on Instagram, or tag me in your stories! I’d love to hear from YOU!   In This Episode, We Talk About: What is a “vibration” and how can you tap into it to create abundance. Powerful tools you can practice daily to make your goals a reality. Ways to tap into the feelings you want to have NOW, while you’re working towards your goals. The difference between having faith vs longing for something. If you want to be able to have more, you have to become someone who can hold more.   Resources + Links: Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: I’ve heard someone say that you can tune into a vibration like a radio frequency. Tapping into a feeling you want to fill your entire body. Even with the analogy of tuning a radio, I know it can still be a difficult grasp when it feels like this concept floating around. I’m here to share some actions you can start practicing literally during this episode, and some perspective on how you can harness the vibration of abundance. No matter what your goals are, at the end of the day what we’re after is a feeling. Tune in to how you can tap into the way you want to feel today, as you are taking steps towards being the person you were created to be in the first place.   01:30 What is a vibration and how can we feel and embody abundance? 02:40 How to tap into the abundance God has created and who you were created to be. 06:00 What are the benefits of being grateful in advance? 08:15 How you can have the feelings you are searching for before you reach your goal. 09:50 What is something you’d really love to happen for you? 11:00 The difference between having faith and longing for something. 13:00 How to show up as the person who has already made your dreams your reality.

In This Episode, We Talk About: The benefits of reflecting on last year, and how to become the person you want to be! Examples of how to embody the health, wealth, and relationships you want, so you ARE that person! Resources + Links:   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: What are your goals for this year? Who do you want to BE? How do you want to feel? What will you be celebrating at the end of the year? I’m here to share some examples of how you can embody the habits, and characteristics of the person you want to become, because the only way to become the next level version of yourself is to start BEING them! In this episode, I share how I reflect and evaluate my year as I set intentions going into the next one! I’m also sharing my main focus for this year that impact everything else I do! I would love to hear from YOU! Shoot me a DM with your goals for this year! Cheers to 2023! I know it’s going to be amazing for you!   01:20 Have you examined the last year  04:00 Signs that it’s time to expand to be able to hold more! 06:00 How to become the person who creates the life you want to have. 09:50 What is your main focus for this year? 14:00 What to do if wealth is a focus for you this year. 16:15 How do you want your marriage and relationships to feel this year? 20:00 Why you must embody the habits and characteristics of the person you want to become NOW!

In This Episode, We Talk About:   What are your standards?   How the people around you affect your standards.   YOU are in control of deciding your standards!  Resources + Links:   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: The lowest standard you hold is what you will fall to in hard times! The great thing about life is that YOU get to define who you are. YOU get to decide what your standards are and who you are going to show up as. Being able to hold off on instant gratification is going to take you where you ultimately want to go. When you create a standard for yourself it is very rare that you will fall below that standard. Getting to those higher standards that you desire is going to take you leaving your comfort zone. Putting yourself in situations where you get a taste of what those new standards feel like. This can look like booking a first class ticket, eating a higher quality of food, or starting a fitness regimen that you have never done before. If you want to raise your standards you will also need to evaluate who you surround yourself with and what habits you need to adopt to get to that next level. YOU are in control and absolutely capable of achieving those standards!    02:00 What are the standards you have in your life? 05:00 How to get a taste of higher standards you desire. 07:50 Your physical fitness standard. 09:15 Who do you surround yourself with? 09:55 Add value to increase income. 11:15 Set your standards above your comfort zone.

In This Episode, We Talk About: Building community with people who will help you uplevel   Get clear on your life goals and values!    Enter rooms with an open, serving heart!   Resources + Links:   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: What are your biggest values in life? Have you sat down and really thought about and written out your goals in life? This is a great activity to do when it comes to thinking about the relationships you are seeking in life. You want to make sure your relationships and friendships are intentional and in alignment with what you are hoping to accomplish in life. Get clear on the type of people you would like to surround you. What are their aspirations? What habits are important to them? It is life changing to put yourself in those rooms with those people who can help you up level. But, you want to make sure to enter these rooms with a pure heart and bring value to those people as well. What is your superpower that can benefit others? Let that light shine when you enter those big rooms! Most of all, trust the process! Don’t try to push the timing on your relationships.  02:00 Be intentional about your choice in relationships. 05:30 How can you create new relationships? 08:35 Give yourself permission to connect. 12:50 Enter rooms with a serving heart. 14:00 What are some keys to building community? 17:00 Trust the process! 19:00 The hunter vs. farmer mentality 21:00 If you could meet anyone, who would it be? 23:30 Allow yourself to show up completely as you! 25:30 What are you celebrating next year at this time?

In This Episode, We Talk About: What is a community?   Why community is so important to growth!   The best places to look for community.   Resources + Links:   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: What is a community? A community is a group of people who share common interests and goals and take fellowship in that. Finding community is so important to your success. You want to put yourself in rooms and at tables with people who have been where you want to go. You can find community in gyms, churches, book clubs and masterminds. This is the best way to level up your success and your life. Communities are also great for helping you get through big transitions in life! They can help put things into perspective and give you support during the tougher times. It is also imperative that you are intentional about who you surround yourself with. We often become like those we surround ourselves with so we need to make sure we are intentional in who we choose. What does the next version of you need? Once you become clear on that you will be able to find the rooms and communities that you need to immerse yourself in.   01:45 What does the word community mean? 04:10 The main characteristic to look for in a mentor. 06:05 How masterminds helped me grow as a person and financially. 07:30 Community can help in big transitions in your life. 11:25 Define the season you’re in right now.  13:00 Who are you surrounding yourself with? 15:20 You have the power to choose where your life goes.

In This Episode, We Talk About: Taking a few steps back to take steps forward   How to survive in an economic downturn   Having the right mindset to power through hard times!   Resources + Links:   Connect with Anna | Anna’s website  | Accredited Investors | Instagram   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Is our economy in the middle of a downturn? If so, how can we prepare? In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with real estate investor Anna Kelley and she helps answer these and other questions. The economy is cyclical and we need to make sure we are in the right mindset when it gets near the bottom of a cycle. When many people think this is a time to fear, it is really when there is opportunity. This is when we should really be honest with ourselves and make sure we are living within our means and if we aren’t maybe we should take a step back. Having a vision and growth mindset while taking that step back is what can catapult you into financial freedom and success. If you are wondering what steps to take in this economy then please give this episode a listen. Anna shares many amazing nuggets of knowledge and advice! 02:20 Anna’s journey to financial freedom. 08:00 What are we headed for in this economy? 10:10 Having the right mindset to face hard times. 15:40 How to prepare for an economic downturn? 18:00 The story behind Anna's drive for financial freedom. 20:30 What made Anna consider real estate investing? 23:30 Where to start with multi family real estate. 25:00 How is Anna passing her wisdom to her children? 30:35 What would Anna’s 15 year old self say of her success?

In This Episode, We Talk About:   How Rachel and Andrea started their journeys in real estate.    They share a wealth of knowledge on how to start investing!   Financial freedom and how it can change your life!   Resources + Links: Connect with Rachel and Andrea |  Good Good Investing Website  Good Good Investing|  Instagram E Book| The 4 Steps to Financial Freedom Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Rachel and Andrea are successful real estate investors! But how did they get started in this industry? Andrea originally worked in corporate, decided to move to Texas to find a better work/life balance and learned about investing in real estate. Rachel was a runway model at 15 and, with her parents' influence, she decided to use her earnings to invest at 21.  Join me as we discuss how passive income, freedom of time, parental influence and Chip and Joanna Gaines influenced their journey! They are also going into detail on the different forms of investing and what that looks like. We talk money mindset, giving back to the community and balancing mom life with work life.    02:45 What drew Andrea to real estate? 05:05 Rachel's journey from runway model at 15 to real estate investor at 21! 07:05 What is a syndicator? 08:20 The benefits of being a passive investor. 13:05 What is the importance of financial freedom? 15:00 Giving your money a purpose beyond your family. 16:20 What is your money mindset? 20:30 We all have the same 24 hours. How do they do it all? 23:45 Leveraging help from others in order to succeed. 24:45 What would your younger self think of you now? 27:00 We start this journey for our family! 28:10 What keeps Andrea and Rachel up at night?

In This Episode, We Talk About:   The importance of filling your cup first!   Be aware of what season of life you are in and what you need in that specific time.   How to prioritize what matters most in your life right now.    Resources + Links:   The One Thing by Gary Keller    Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes:   Prioritize what matters most in your life! Do you have big, audacious dreams and goals in life? Are you stuck in tending to a never ending to-do list and working toward rest? What if I told you that you’re doing it backwards. What would it look like in your life if you worked from a place of rest instead of rest being the end goal? Making sure to block out time for white noise or alone time to ensure your cup is filled up first in order to help others fill theirs. The people who make the biggest strides in life are those who work from rest and make time to fill their cup or “sharpen their axe”. Find the 1-3 things in your life that you need to be doing that would make other tasks lighter or unecessary. This allows for more time to focus on what you need. Did you know that most successful people spend more time on their own growth and development than their actual tasks? This is because when you are taken care of you are more capable of being creative, problem solving and moving the needle in your success. This may look different based on your current season of life that you are in. So take the time to figure out what season that is and what the future looks like for you. 4:00 Do you get energy from large group interactions or alone time? 5:30 Don’t forget to fill your cup first!  7:40 Remember what a privilege it is to serve those around us. 9:40 What does it mean to sharpen your axe?  10:50 How to identify your non-negotiables based on the season you are in. 12:15 Are you prioritizing what matters most in your life?

How to limit the stress during the holiday season.   Working from a place of rest!    Why it is SO important not to neglect your needs when things get busy!   You’re the main prize!    Resources + Links:   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: Have you ever wondered what it would look like if you worked from a place of rest instead of rest being the end goal? This could look like prioritizing self care and family time while still having time to grind away at your responsibilities. In order to do this you may need to make sure you are prioritizing those needle moving tasks and allowing less important items to fall off your todo list. My goal for this episode is to prepare you for the possible stresses of the upcoming holiday season and give you some pointers on how to limit that stress and take care of yourself along the way. You’re the main prize and the reason your family and business succeed!   01:30 Preparing for the holiday season stress 03:20 What does it look like to work from victory? 04:45 Are you working toward rest or from rest? 07:50 Getting clear on your main priorities for the holiday season. 10:40 Are you spending your time on needle moving tasks? 12:20 Let the things that don’t matter fall off your list. 13:00 Making sure to take care of you!