Like She Owns the Place

Give Yourself the Gift of Confidence and Ignite Your Inner Magic

By: Cara Alwill

Narrated by: Cara Alwill

Can you imagine what life would be like if you could accept failure, cellulite, wrinkles, imperfection, screw-ups, and vulnerability?

I’ll tell you what would happen: you would finally take that weight off your shoulders and build unshakeable, sustainable confidence. The truth is that confidence isn’t about living up to anyone’s expectations—it’s about affirming, every day, that you’re an effing boss. It’s not the result of being skinny, making a six figure salary, finding your dream partner, or drinking a green juice every day. It requires patience, dedication, forgiveness, bravery, and an incredible amount of self-compassion.

You’ve probably read that “confidence is a choice,” and while that’s true, it’s more accurate to say that confidence is a series of repeated choices to accept yourself. To choose pride over insecurity. And to fearlessly show up in the world as the truest expression of yourself.

It took me a long time to overcome all the BS. It took me a longer time to develop a rock-solid sense of inner-peace and become intimate with my intuition. To achieve real confidence that lasted longer than a sugar rush.

My goal with this book is to share with you how I have arrived here, how I’ve helped my clients arrive here, and hopefully save you years of pain, shame, and uncertainty. Because, girl, I know how rocky this road can be. I’m going to show you how to block out all the noise around you, and how to free yourself from the opinions and judgment of others. I’m going to teach you how to trust your gut, reclaim your life, and rock what you’ve got.

I’m going to show you how to own the place.

Critic reviews

"Urgent, powerful, and generous, this book gives you a chance to pick yourself. Cara spares us empty reassurance and offers something much more valuable: useful truth, and a plan for finding the confidence you deserve."
—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin

“Cara’s latest book is a gift to women everywhere. She’s at her most authentic and vulnerable as she inspires us to embrace every single aspect of ourselves—the real key to stepping into our power. My copy has become a precious journal I’ll refer to again and again. Bravo!”
—Romi Neustadt, author of Get Over Your Damn Self

“In Like She Owns the Place, Cara's vulnerability and honesty are the perfect reminder that what makes us great is not how flawless we can seem—it's how comfortable we are with ourselves.”
—Chelsea Fagan co-founder and author of The Financial Diet

"The second I started reading this book, I felt like Cara was a best friend who totally understood me. Her stories of what it looked and felt like to step into her authentic truth had me literally feeling more confident the very next day. If you see your future self as a woman who is changing the game, get this book and read it now."
—Lori Harder, founder of The Bliss Project and author of A Tribe Called Bliss

"Not only does Cara Alwill Leyba inspire women all over the world, she's also a damn good writer. Naturally, Like She Owns The Place doesn't disappoint. You will walk away with tools to actually apply your own life. Tools build more confidence, happiness, and—most importantly—sass. Truly, Cara is a shining example of what happens when women support women."
—Lauryn Evarts Bosstick, founder of The Skinny Confidential

Confidence Boosting!

I did not think I’d enjoy this book at first, because I felt like I’d exhausted my need for girl power, self love books. But I am glad I stuck it out. It improved my mood everyday after listening to it, and made me feel empowered. Her voice is easy to listen to, and it isn’t too long or self-indulgent. Good read for young women in search of a little boost

So inspiring!

Listen to this book if you need a little boost in life or if you just want to start your day right. So awesome and inspiration. Thank you for such a great listen!!

My new lifestyle bible!!

Absolutely loved this book beginning to end! The information can be used on a daily basis. The author is ‘real’ and honest about herself and life in general. Totally recommend!!

Loved it!!!

How inspiring this book was. I would listen to it while driving mostly to work. Gave me a positive outlook for the day ahead. Will be following the author for
sure.

Cara has a gift

Cara knows how to light the fire under you. to help you go after areas that need attention. to not be avaliable for past and move forward into your best life possible. I am so thankful her podcast was brought across my path in this life. her books further cement and help In ways she may never know. Deeply grateful Cara💕

FABULOUS - must read/listen

Such a great book to listen to again and again!! Inspiring, motivating and a great reminder to trust and love yourself again.

Motivation sass and loving inspiration

I started listening to Cara’s podcast and fell in love instantly...it only made sense that I would end up listening to her books. I appreciate her honesty, sass, and that she’s a girls girl - cheering her sister’s on. Loved playing this throughout the day to keep me focused and connected to my best self!

Grab Your Coffee & a Notebook

I love Cara, and this is my favorite work of hers to date. Inspiring and empowering, this is one I will listen to [thrice] the next time I need a reality check from a friend. Her workbooks and sweatshirt are on point as well.

excellent read!

I must say this was an excellent read and really gets you thinking! thank you

4.5

I love when authors narrate their own books because nobody knows what words to emphasize more than the authors themselves since they know their own sass! So, 5 stars to the narration.

As far as the content, well, there were moments where I found myself saying “YASSSS, QUEEEENNN! Preach it!” or even nodding, agreeing all excitedly. There were parts that I absolutely LOVED this book. But just as well, there were parts where I felt like “I have heard this before” in other self-development books. These weren’t that many, but it happened more than once.

However, I do feel like women everywhere, especially those that are people-pleasers (like me!) need this!

4.5 stars to the book
5 stars the narration