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Cara Brookins, Mom Who Built Her Own House by Watching YouTube Tutorials

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In this episode, our special guest is Cara Brookins, Bestselling Author and Thought Leader in the Science of Motivation. With Cara, we explore her remarkable story of building her own home with just her children and YouTube tutorials. Plus, Cara shares a preview of her keynote session at October’s Build Smarter Conference in Austin, Texas. In today’s conversation, we discuss:

  • Cara’s background in software development
  • What led Cara to begin her incredible journey
  • How to challenge yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible
  • Challenges and rewards of working alongside her children
  • How Cara got her story out there, leading to 2 billion views
  • What to expect in Cara’s keynote session at Build Smarter 2024

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