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

Send Carla a message! This week, we take a journey to awaken our inner artist—not in the traditional sense of painting or writing, but in how we think, solve challenges, and live each day. You’ll discover: 🎨 How creativity transforms your thoughts, challenges, and routines into opportunities for growth and new possibilities. 🌟 Viktor Frankl’s wisdom on changing ourselves when we can’t change a s...

Send Carla a message! Are you constantly pulled in many directions at once? Does it feel like everyone you know is too? This way of life has become the norm and we feel it during the holiday season more than any other.  If this resonates with you, today’s episode offers a change of perspective that will help as we dive into the power of leading your life intentionally. Inspired by James Allen’s qu...

Send Carla a message! Your mind is a thinking machine! These thoughts end up forming a lens through which you see and experience yourself, your spouse, your children, your day, your marriage, your business, your body. Not examining them can wreak havoc in our lives. In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of the most transformative tools for improving your life: thought management. It’s a game-changer...

Send Carla a message! Are you feeling the pressure to get stuff done, especially with the holidays approaching? This week, we dive into the power of surrender, stillness, and resetting your inner compass during life's challenges. It's easy to get swept up in external noise, but true clarity and peace come from within.  Key Takeaways: The importance of quieting your mind to access your in...

Send Carla a message! In this episode of Differently , Carla Reeves explores the idea that life is more than a series of tasks to check off a list. She delves into the importance of having a vision that aligns with your deepest values and how it can help you build a life you don’t have to take a vacation from, starting today. Key Takeaways: The Power of Vision: Carla shares how having a clear visi...

Send Carla a message! If you’re navigating unexpected changes, facing challenges, or adjusting to a new normal, this episode is for you. Meet Rachel Collins—author of Insights and Inspirations: 300 Journal Prompts for Cultivating Joy, Mindfulness, and Gratitude —as she shares her journey of creating a mindful productivity system during a challenging season of life. In this episode, Rachel dives in...

Send Carla a message! If you’re an overthinker or overcomplicator, marketing your business can be overwhelming. Today, Kristi Mitchell, founder of Marketing Uncomplicated, shows us how to use a simple strategy to replace the chaos and create genuine connection. If you need to cut out the noise and simplify your marketing, this episode is for you! Key Takeaways: [1:06] Meet Kristi Mitchell – Discov...

Send Carla a message! Do you struggle with information overload when it comes to nutrition and eating healthy? No-nonsense nutrition coach Nicole Hagen is here to help! This conversation will educate you, help your mindset, and inspire you to shift your approach to eating and nutrition to fuel the important things in your life and biz. Highlights 2:39 Nicole’s harrowing struggle with anorexia  3:2...

Send Carla a message! When you need to get something done, it helps to have a great tool to help you.  Need to hang a picture? Use a hammer and nail. Want clean teeth? A toothbrush and floss are your friends. Want to process your thoughts? Journal. Keeping thoughts and emotions bottled up inside is a recipe for stress, tension, uncertainty, and wheel spinning. Whether you love writing or not, jour...

Send Carla a message! If you find yourself in the middle of some ups, downs, and in-betweens in life or business, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing my hardest season as an entrepreneur and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.  While it still feels messy, here are some of the highlights, lowlights, and lessons that stand out. I hope they help you on your own journey. Living is like lea...

Send Carla a message! Fall has finally arrived, and that means the end of the year is right around the corner. In today’s episode, Josephine Owusu, an international business strategist from England, is here to help us make it the best it can be. Planning a strong Q4 isn’t just for business, it’s an opportunity for everyone to end 2024 on a high note and springboard to a productive, organized, fulf...

Send Carla a message! If you struggle with content creation, Eugenia Woo, creative content director and host of the Creator to Leader podcast, is here to help. We dive deep into her unique journey, discussing content creation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Eugenia shares her insights on Seth Godin's liberating definition of leadership and how it transformed her mindset. Content creation i...

Send Carla a message! Maybe she’s born with it?? When it comes to self-confidence, maybe not. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, hesitating, and second-guessing yourself, this is the episode for you! Julie DeLucca-Collins, a business coach dedicated to lifting women out of self-doubt and into confidence and success, says that building your confidence is as simple as taking the brave first ac...

Send Carla a message! If you’re a woman in business who feels pulled in too many directions – responsibilities to your work, your family, your relationships, all the rest – this is the episode for you!  Doing life as a mom, a business owner, and a woman in this modern world makes you wonder how many more decisions you can possibly make in a day and how many more to-dos you can put on your list. Th...

Send Carla a message! If your time worked like your budget, would you be broke? Time is your most valuable asset and you want to budget plenty of time for the things that matter. In this episode, productivity and motherhood coach, author, photographer, and podcast host Ashley Freehan walks you through creating your ideal week through budgeting your time. Your home life and business life can often...

Send Carla a message! “Clutter smothers, simplicity breathes.” If you find the clutter in your workspace, home, or even mind is smothering you, certified clutter cleaning practitioner Conny Graf is here to help. In this episode, Conny shares how an organized environment helps clear your mind, frees up your creative energy, and helps you find peace in this chaotic world. You’ll love her practical t...

Send Carla a message! If you’re struggling to get better sleep, to feel refreshed and restored in the morning, and to overcome anxiety that leads to insomnia, this is the episode for you. Savannah Hipes , is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Sleep Medicine provider who uses evidence-based treatments to help people get a better night’s sleep. With her advice, you’ll look forward to c...

Send Carla a message! If your business depends on you to be successful, then it makes sense to keep yourself healthy, body, mind, and soul. Meeting business milestones is important, but you want to be able to enjoy them with a full tank and a full nest! Join us for a conversation with Dr. Christiane Schroeter, host of the " Happy Healthy Hustle " podcast and an accountability coach for f...

Send Carla a message! Do you use any self care strategies?  Lots of people enjoy getting a massage, getting their nails done, or taking an afternoon off, but the most important kind of self care strategy is inner-self care. In this episode, the tables are turned as special guest Beth Sandlin, founder of Trifecta Pilates , interviews Differently host Carla Reeves.  If you want a clearer mind, a cal...

Send Carla a message! ➤ Does talking about money make you squirm?  ➤Does the subject of money and finances feel heavy?  ➤Would you rather do just about anything other than look at your finances? If this sounds like you, we’ve got the episode that will turn dealing with money from a fearful, negative experience to a positive – dare we say FUN – one! Kelly Marshall, owner and CEO of TerraCare Financ...

Send Carla a message! This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away! Today is Episode 9 of that series. What do you do when you’re feeling overwhelmed?  The conventional thinking is that there are three main reactions to feeling overwhelmed: fight, flight, or fr...

Send Carla a message! This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away! Today is Episode 8 of that series. Running scenarios, weighing your options, pro-and-conning yourself silly, or getting really good at avoiding making decisions are some of the go-to ways to st...

Send Carla a message! This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away! Today is Episode 7 of that series. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably considered going on a diet at some point in your life. Maybe you’ve got a wedding or family reunion coming up and...

Send Carla a message! This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away! Today is Episode 6 of that series. Who is in control of your day? Is it you?  Or is it the to-do lists, obligations, chores, schedules, and demands placed on you? This is an important thing to...

Send Carla a message! This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away! Today is Episode 5 of that series. Do you catch yourself saying yes…when you’d really rather say no? Does saying no make you feel icky or selfish?  If this feels familiar, this episode is for y...