Coach Cassandra Rae

This is my happy, funny face after launching my new website & blog!

Not really.  It is a happy, funny face, but it’s one I captured whilst on a trip to Phoenix to attend an Abraham-Hicks workshop.  I shared all about it on my new blog.

Yup, I’ve moved.  Sigh.  I’ll miss CassandraRae.com, but I’m stoked about my new blog over at SimplyFearless.com.  Yay!  *does funny dance that teenage daughter rolls eyes at*

So yeah.  This is your official invitation to join me at the new digs on the interwebs cause in a few short days {or weeks depending on how soon I circle back} this site will be forwarded to SimplyFearless.com.

I do plan on using this site again, but it is way down the road when I turn it into my professional speaking portal.  Yup, that’s right.  I plan on touring the country & world speaking, inspiring, and sharing my message all about connecting with your Calling and receiving your success.  Wahoo!

But, for now, let’s stay connected via the new blog or on Facebook or on Twitter or on YouTube or on LinkedIn if that’s your thang!

Tags: blogging, life calling, Simply Fearless, success

Hi there! Coach Cassandra Rae here.  Do you have a few minutes to chat?

Oh good. Hasn’t this been such an amazing process to face 1 fear a day? Don’t you feel courageous, bold, and empowered?

What? Oh…you feel bad because you haven’t kept up with it.  Yeah, I know what you mean.  I didn’t keep up with it either.  In fact, that’s why I’m calling you today.  Can you believe that I didn’t update my list for almost the entire month of October?!  It’s just that there was so much going on in my life.  I didn’t have the time or the energy to keep up with it.  In fact, it was probably good for my health to let it go.

Oh yeah…I know what you mean.  When things in my personal life get whacked so does everything else and it doesn’t matter how much I want to do stuff.  I simply have to rearrange to accommodate my priorities.  Speaking of which, that brings me back to why I’m calling.  I wanted to share with you that I’m thinking about switching it up and I would really love to receive your feedback.  You see, I found that the first 17 days of the challenge were the most powerful.  It was on the forefront of my mind.  I learned so much about fear and how it works.  I made some incredible strides.  And it didn’t turn into a burden because I kept up with it.

So you found it easier in the beginning too, eh?

It also occurred to me that habits are built in 21 days.  In fact, I tend to do a lot of my groups and programs in multiples of 21 because of that.  So what would you think about switching up the 100 Things I Fear commitment to a 21 day commitment instead of a 100 day one?

No!  We wouldn’t face 100 fears in 21 days!  That would be even crazier, right? No, I was thinking that we could all make a commitment to face 21 fears in 21 days instead of 100 fears in 100 days.

Yeah, I’ll keep going with my initial 100 Things I Fear challenge through the end of 2009.  But, I wanted to provide an alternative for people because it’s such an awesome idea and the last thing I want to happen is for it to turn into something people beat themselves up over.  That’s like the opposite of the intention of the whole thing!

I know, right? Plus, a few of my fabulous FEMpreneur friends encouraged me to buy the 100ThingsIfear domain and so I did.  Yay!  And I’m thinking about setting up a whole blog dedicated to this process.  What do you think about that?

Oh you have to get going now?  No problem.  Will you please do me a favor and post your thoughts on my blog?

Thank you so much! And I look forward to reading your comments…

Tags: 100 Things I Fear, advice, blogging, courage, fear, goals, success, support

Face 1 fear every day

Okay, the truth is…I didn’t update my 100 Things I Fear list for almost the entire month of October.  Oy!  In fact, at one point during the month I recognized that not updating my list was actually holding me back from blogging.  But, I simply couldn’t muster the energy to devote to it.  There was a lot going on in my life and ultimately I gave myself permission to let it go for awhile.

HOWEVER, I was still facing those fears and writing about them in my journal.  So as of 9:15am on Friday, October 30, 2009 my 100 Things I Fear list is completely up-to-date.  Woohoo!

And now I feel light, accomplished, and excited about the next fear I am going to face, which is committing to posting every day in November!  Damn.  I am one crazy woman!  But, it is true:

On my other blog {Simply Fearless FEMpreneurs} I have committed to NaBloPoMo and will be posting at least once a day in November.  In fact, I am using it as a tool to get me posting daily and as a way to support my readers.  How cool is that?! You can learn all about what I’m doing right here.  Why not join in the fun?

Tags: 100 Things I Fear, blogging, courage, fear, NaBLoPoMo

So many of my friends & family members tell me how cool they think the 100 Things I Fear challenge is {of course it is!}  They love to read about my fears {that’s kind of sadistic if you ask me, but that’s okay!} and they admire the courage {my sister even called me brave!}

At the same time, so many of them are like, “I don’t have a 100 fears,” {and you can read my response to that here} or “It’s too big of a commitment. “

It’s true: it is a big commitment.  In fact, I am a week behind in updating my list.  Oy!  But, that’s beside the point.  The point is…I thought it would be fun to provide an opportunity for people to play & contribute without committing to 100 days.  So here’s your chance.  Blog or comment your answer to this question:

What do you do to get yourself moving again when you feel like giving up?

We all lose steam every once in awhile – it happened to me this week!  In fact, there is almost always a break-down right before a big break-through.  So wouldn’t it be great to have a place to go to be reminded to keep going and take that leap of faith even when you feel like giving up? Please post your answer {or the link to your answer if you posted it on your own blog} so that we can all learn from your wisdom!

Thanks!  And now I am off to Champagne Friday :~)

Tags: 100 Things I Fear, advice, blogging, courage, failure, fear, success

Oh my gosh!  My blog has been nominated for it’s very first award!  My heart is racing.  My eyes are batting.  And I’m on bended knee humbly asking (read: begging!) for your vote.  I have been nominated for the best local blog in San Francisco in the Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Picks website. Click here to cast your vote today and every day until July 15.

Tags: award, bloggers, blogging, Nick's Parents' Pick

You have knowledge, insight, and wisdom to share.

How do I know this? Because you are reading my blog, which means you are smart, progressive, and cool!

Which also means that you are invited to be a contributing blogger at SimplyFearless.com.  You don’t have to be a coach, an established blogger, or a business owner.  All you have to be is willing to share your well-written articles with our readership.  We are dedicated to inspire, support, and challenge our readers to live a Simply Fearless Life!  If you’d like to learn more and join our mailing list, then pop on over to:

http://simplyfearless.com/join-our-team/

I can’t wait to publish you!

Tags: blogging

Oh I’m so excited to invite you to join the Simply Fearless Blogging Team!

We are now looking for…

1. Editors, and
2. Contributors

…to write and publish article in our on-line community in the following categories:

1. Family & Parenting
2. Blogging
3. Solopreneurs
4. Spirituality & God
5. Health & Humanity
6. Career & Money
7. Fun & Friends
8. Love & Romance
9. Home & Office Design
10. Inspirational Videos

Our intention is to…

1. Inspire
2. Support, and
3. Challenge

…our readers to live a Simply Fearless Life!

And this is so much more than a blogging team.  I have set out to create a close-knit group of writers, bloggers, and solopreneurs who learn, grow, and support one another while empowering our readers!  To learn more and sign up for our next Community Coaching Call, please visit our website at http://simplyfearless.com/join-our-team/

Tags: blogging, solopreneurs

I’m not up for writing a new entry today, so I thought it would be neat to share with you my very first blog post ever:

Number 1

I sit at a desk. In a cube. With a glass of water and a bunch of work. And I’m bored as hell! Hence, the whole blogging excursion. How did I end up in a cube anyhow? Ok, like millions of Americans aren’t asking that question?!

The more important inquisition is: how the heck do I get out of the cube? As soon as I can find out how to get out of the car payment, credit card bills, and soon…mortgage, then I will climb out of my cube forever. For now, I decrease my productivity by blogging away my bored entrapment. Here’s to the cube culture…

{Post your comment on the original post here}

I totally just realized that I wrote my very first blog post on my sister Brenda’s birthday almost 5 years ago!  And I no longer work in a cube.

Tags: blogging

I am in a super rush right now because I’m off to rehearsal – I’m performing in the Vagina Monologues for VDay – but I just had to write and tell you:

I have a new website!

And it’s so pretty.  Please go visit and then post your comments, send me emails at Cassandra@SimplyFearless.com, or give me a call at 408.206.1662 to let me know what you think.

Just so you know, this doesn’t mean I’m not going to post here.  Because I am.

It does mean that I am looking for contributors!  So if you are interested in publishing your articles on my new site, then be sure to sign up for the newsletter or eCourse so that you will receive the invitation directly in your email inbox.

Okay I really gotta go now…my new baby is so precious!

Simply Fearless ~

Tags: blogging

I attended a femalepreneur.com teleclass led by Jan Marie Dore and featuring Sandra de Freitas who is the tech coach for coaches. One of the things she shared with us is a termed called “above the fold”. Basically, it refers to all of the content you would see in a newspaper on the front page before opening it up. She encouraged bloggers to have their opt-in box or monthly featured item above the fold, which in the blog-o-sphere means:

• Put your entire opt-in box at the top of the page
• Make sure that viewers do not have to scroll to enter their info

Damn. That’s good advice.

I now have some redesigning to do. But, I have to admit. It’s worth it.

I must add:

• Make your opt-in box worth-while with rockin’ content
• Be up front about what people are receiving including how often you will be emailing

Now go look at your blog, see where your opt-in box is, and make sure it is front and center, above the fold.

Tags: advice, blogging