Differently: Stop living by default. Start living by design.

Send Carla a message! The world feels faster, louder, and more crowded than ever—and that’s exactly why we need to hit pause. Today's episode is about my own reset and an invitation to take yours. You’ll also get a set of powerful year-end prompts  If you’re ready to stop surviving your life and start creating it, this conversation is your cue to slow down so you can speed up with intention....

Send Carla a message! The heaviest weight might not be your calendar or inbox. It could be the old story you keep carrying. Today I sit down with Erin Davis, a dear friend and brand strategist to unpack her “survival model” that once helped her cope but now fueled burnout, irritation, and constant fixing. What changed everything for her wasn’t her circumstances, it was learning to see and understa...

Send Carla a message!  If you’re seeking clarity, longing for peace, or just curious about how people hear God, join Bob Parsons and me as we share our own stories, honest missteps, and real hope.  Enjoy! Connect with Bob Learn more about Carla : Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differe...

Send Carla a message! Take a front-row seat in our Differently Mastermind.  Enjoy this unscripted conversation about the book, The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann and how shifting from striving to serving is changing the way we do business and life. Enjoy! Learn more about Carla : Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect o...

Send Carla a message! A deep change in the way that we live requires a deep change in the way that we think—especially when it comes to what we try to control. When uncertainty creeps in and the ground beneath us feels shaky, our instinct is to grasp for control over external circumstances and other people's behaviors. We believe that if we can just perfect our environment or achieve that nex...

Send Carla a message! Learn more about Carla : Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, s...

Send Carla a message! Ever notice how the ground shifts without warning and your trusted map suddenly fails you? That moment can feel like failure, but it’s usually a signal: the terrain changed. We talk through how to recognize that shift quickly, stop forcing yesterday’s tactics, and build forward momentum with small, honest steps that match the season you’re in. Enjoy! Learn more about Carla :...

Send Carla a message! If your business looks great on paper but still feels heavy, frantic, or out of control, you’re not alone. In this conversation with agency operations expert Melissa Morris , we explore what happens when strong systems meet outdated thinking. We explore why success built on survival mode will always lead to burn out and how upgrading your thinking foundation can transform not...

Send Carla a message! This episode is a calm, practical reset for the final quarter of the year: clear the mental clutter, refocus on what you can influence, and choose a posture that steadies your next steps.  By the end, you’ll have a short list of priorities, a next right step, and a posture that supports the life you want to live now.  Learn more about Carla : Website: https:/www.carlareeves.c...

Send Carla a message! Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels, trapped in an endless cycle of doing more but getting nowhere? What if the answer isn't pushing harder, but actually stopping? Come take a peek inside my free class - "When life gets crazy, journal"! Through a simple 3-step practice - manage your mind, expand your perspective, and align your actions, participants...

Send Carla a message! When the world feels heavy and uncertain, what keeps you steady? This episode is my own exploration of what it means to navigate challenging times with intention rather than fear. As leaders, we must know what keeps us steady so that we can show up and support those around us. If you're seeking community and conversations that fuel your life and stir your heart, book a f...

Send Carla a message! Ever feel like you're constantly chasing that elusive sense of "balance" in your life? You're not alone. The struggle to find a flow between work, family, and personal well-being is real. But what if our entire approach is flawed? In this episode, we are going to challenge the status quo and try on a new approach that balance isn't something you find—...

Send Carla a message! Let's reconnect with your goals for this year. This episode with business strategist Josephine Owusu dives into the concept of "CEO time" –  the vital moments when you step back from daily operations to ensure your business is aligned with your goals AND with the life you want to be living. You'll discover practical systems for brain dumping, prioritizing...

Send Carla a message!  If you’ve wondered what it would look like to bring your faith into your business - this conversation might be just what your heart needs today. What happens when you decide to weave your faith into every aspect of your business? That's the question at the heart of my conversation with Ashley Freehan, Founder of the Purpose Gathering. Our friendship began with a simple...

Send Carla a message! A deep change in the way we live requires a deep change in the way that we think. This principle lies at the heart of today's episode addressing a thought-provoking listener question: what do we do with all those completed journals? The question reveals a common barrier many face when trying to establish a journaling practice. Privacy concerns, clutter anxiety, and uncer...

Send Carla a message! After years of running from minute to minute with time on my back, I finally admitted a painful truth: while my life looked full and put-together on the outside, I felt empty on the inside.  For fellow high achievers and perfectionists, these insights offer a roadmap to break free from the busy survival mode that leaves so many accomplished people feeling empty despite their...

Send Carla a message! What happens when a computer programmer realized he was living below his potential?    Meet John, creator of Coach Accountable. His platform emerged from his own coaching experiences on both sides of the relationship and has fundamentally shifted the coaching dynamic from inspiring conversations to deep, informed life-changing partnerships. Whether you're a coach or some...

Send Carla a message! When everything feels overwhelming, our instinct tells us to abandon healthy habits until things settle down. But this is precisely when we need grounding practices most desperately. Journaling—though often misunderstood as merely pretty notebooks and gratitude lists—can be a transformative practice that helps you walk through the crazy of life. Your journal isn't just a...

Send Carla a message! Ever catch yourself going through the motions of life while your mind races elsewhere? You're not alone. The most common desire I hear from my coaching clients isn't greater success, but simply to be more present—to stop missing their own lives as they fly by. For my fellow hyper-achievers who struggle to slow down, I offer practical, accessible strategies to bring...

Send Carla a message! What if the most profound act of self-care isn't another wellness trend, but something far more fundamental?  Learning to accept and manage your emotions is a gift you give yourself and everyone around you. True transformation begins with a counterintuitive truth: self-discipline creates freedom. By developing simple practices—pausing before reactions, transitioning mind...

Send Carla a message! What if rushing through life is actually slowing us down? What if the narrative of faster always means better, more productive, and more successful isn't working? The constant urgency we feel has become so normalized that we barely notice it anymore – it's become the air we breathe.  When we're moving at such a fast pace we often fabricate unnecessary stress wi...

Send Carla a message! Have you ever stood at the edge of a choice, feeling both exhilarated and terrified? That's exactly where I found myself when a bucket list dream suddenly became a real possibility. Skydiving had always been something I wanted to experience "someday," but when my skydiving brother-in-law extended an actual invitation, I froze. What followed was a battle between...

Send Carla a message! What happens when you stop following the maps others have drawn for you and start navigating by your own internal compass? For years, I diligently checked all the boxes society promised would lead to happiness – school, career, marriage – until that carefully constructed life came crashing down around me. This episode invites you to become an innovator of your everyday existe...

Send Carla a message! What would your life look like if you started every day in the lead instead of at the mercy of notifications, demands, and distractions? The way we begin our day sets the pace for everything that follows. Ready to shift the way you start your day? This could be the one simple habit that helps you shift everything else.  Listen now, then share with someone who might need this...

Send Carla a message! What if you could transform your everyday existence from simply going through motions to actively taking part in creating your life? That's the power of life-preneurship—a fresh approach to living that applies entrepreneurial thinking to life's most important moments. This mindset allows you to innovate solutions to everyday challenges in your relationships, career,...