She had no clients, no followers, and no roadmap. But Cara Woodhouse still built one of the most recognizable interior design brands on Instagram — and turned her passion into an empire.

In this episode, Cara breaks down how she went from a rejected art student to a design entrepreneur with 900K+ followers, a booming product line, a wellness-inspired real estate venture, and a debut book that redefines how we connect with our homes. She shares the truth about starting with nothing, the pain of a business breakup, how to grow on Instagram in 2024, and the mindset shift that changed everything.

Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling your personal brand, this episode is packed with raw lessons on:

• Growing a business when no one knows your name
• Using content to build trust, influence, and income
• Turning your taste into a marketable edge
• The systems every creative entrepreneur needs to scale
• Why success means choosing the right size, not the biggest one

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