Episode #2- Lara Casey- Balancing her business, family, and cultivating what matters

In this episode Lara Casey, I have a blast talking business, family, life and what matters.

She’s honest, intentional, and so gifted at helping us focus on what truly matters — not the hustle, not the pressure, but the meaningful things that actually shape our lives.

In this episode, Lara and I talk about the beautiful balance of running a business, raising a family, and choosing purpose over perfection. She shares the lessons she’s learned, the rhythms that keep her grounded, and the freedom that comes from letting go of what doesn’t matter so you can cultivate what does.

Some of the things we discuss are: 

• Social media: what works/doesn’t work, boundaries/filters. 
• Boundaries in life- putting the first thing first. 
• Enneagram: learning from your number. 
• What is up next for Lara? Does she have a book idea?
• Latest movies and songs Lara is loving. 

Favorite Lara quotes:

There’s no better secret than help!

I had to give myself reminders of God’s transforming grace in letting go of control and not feeling like I have to do it all and do it well.

When I take myself out of the narrow thinking and zoom way out, I think that’s where I find a lot more freedom because God meets me there.

I had to give myself reminders of God’s transforming grace in letting go of control and not feeling like I have to do it all and do it well. Really being intentional of surrendering which practically speaking means stopping if I feel that tension of striving for control or perfection just saying God I feel it again and like please help me to let go. (24:30-25:00)

In this episode, I answer these questions during coaching time: 

• What is your favorite bible verse to combat fear? (41:09)
• Are you a meal prepper? (42:30)
• Have you ever faced imposter syndrome? (43:44)

Free gift for you from Lara:

Links to fun things we discussed: 

• Southern Weddings: https://southernweddings.com/
• Cultivate What Matters: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/
• “Make it Happen” book: http://laracasey.com/book/
• Housefires- “Rise” https://open.spotify.com/track/05CyBzeNDePgDP2LhCDGwu
• Fireproof Movie: https://www.fireproofthemovie.com/redirect.html
• Courageous Movie: http://www.courageousthemovie.com/

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And thank you so much Adrienne for your help with show notes for this episode! 

xo,

Alli