Welcome to the Workshop
This is where ideas become visible businesses. Social media that actually converts. Brands that feel like you. Websites that work. No judgment. No pressure to be perfect. Just honest work, practical tools, and someone who's actually done it before showing you the way.
I’m working on redesigning my website.
Thanks for your patience.
Hello!
Hi, I'm Cara. This is My Workshop.
I rebuilt my entire life in 2024—quit my job, sold my house, moved to the mountains of North Carolina with my two kids. Now this workspace is where I help other people build businesses that actually work.
Think of this like a workshop where you can bring your half-finished ideas and we'll figure out the next step together. I've got the tools. I've made the mistakes. And I know how to build something sustainable when you have actual responsibilities.
What Gets Built Here
TAG Academy Childcare
The Work: Social media strategy and consistent content creation
The Results: - 0 → 987 followers -
Student enrollment: 10 → 21 students -
Consistent visibility in competitive local market
What Actually Happened: We built a posting system that worked with their schedule, created content that parents actually cared about, and targeted the right local audience. No magic. Just strategy and follow-through.
These aren't case studies. These are real businesses I've worked with—hands in the dirt, fixing what wasn't working, building what needed to exist.
Complete Brand Refresh
The Work: Complete brand refresh for established business
The Deliverables:
- New logo design in Canva
- Complete color palette and fonts
- Business cards
- Marketing materials
- Brand guidelines
What Actually Happened: Took a business that had been running on outdated branding and gave them a cohesive visual identity they could actually use. Everything designed to be easy for them to maintain themselves.
The Lodge at Smoky Cove
The Work: 18 months of social media management for mountain retreat property
The Approach: Consistent content showcasing cozy interiors, mountain views, and seasonal appeal. Targeted regional travelers and built presence in local tourism communities.
What Actually Happened: Small hospitality businesses don't need viral fame—they need visibility when people are planning their mountain getaway. We showed up every week for a year and a half. That's the work.
What We Build Together
You're here for a reason. Whether you're growing your audience, launching something new, or trying to find your footing in uncertain times—there's a path here for you.
Social Media Services
Ongoing Management That Actually Works
You need consistent social media presence but don't have time to create content every week. I handle strategy, content creation, posting, and engagement so you can focus on running your business.
What's Included:
- 2-6 posts per week (Instagram + Facebook)
- Strategic content planning
- Caption writing + graphics
- Community engagement
- Monthly analytics
Investment: $600-$1,200/month
Startup Packages
Everything You Need to Launch
You're ready to start but need the complete toolkit. Logo, branding, social setup, marketing materials—built together in 2-3 weeks so you can launch with confidence.
Dream-to-Done: Complete startup package
- Logo + branding
- Social media setup
- Business cards + marketing materials
- Ready in 2-3 weeks
Investment: $2,500-$4,000
Business Facelift: Refresh what you have
- Logo update or creation
- Brand refresh
- Marketing materials
Investment: $1,200-$2,500
Not Sure What You Need?
Let's Figure It Out Together
Maybe you need social media management. Maybe you need a complete rebrand. Maybe you're not sure where to start. That's okay. Let's have a conversation about what your business actually needs right now.
What Happens:
- 30-minute discovery call (free)
- Talk about your business and goals
- I'll recommend what makes sense
- No pressure, no sales pitch
- Custom packages available
What They Are Saying
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"This is truly amazing!
"… absolutely love all of this [branding]—so helpful, insightful, and organized. I'm blown away. I’m so grateful for all of this beautiful work. Truly amazing!"
Amanda Peek Lorado | A Peek Photography
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"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Cara...
… over an extended period of time, developing my website, completely rebranding my business, including signage, business cards, a logo etc. Cara is kind, helpful, super quick to respond and an absolute delight to work with. Not being tech saavy myself, I felt I could ask any question, big or small and Cara would answer in a supportive and helpful way. I am so very happy with the final results and will definitely continue to utilize Cara’s business expertise in all of my business needs in the future! Cannot recommend Cara enough! “
-Peaceful Hands Wellness, Tryon, NC
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"Cara did such an amazing job...
…taking my jumble of ideas and creating a clear, concise plan and even branding for my business. She helped me communicate my vision with ease and provided a system that made social media feel manageable and aligned with my brand. Such a priceless service!"
Custom Social Media Strategy Customer