A 100-day journal by Kimberly Tara, CPA CTP

YOU ARE POWERful

For self-employed women to recognize their power with money and shape the life they want.

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You Are POWERful, a 100-day journal by Kimberly Tara, with a green cover and lemons

You make your own money. So why do you still talk about it like it’s nothing?

You do your own thing. You make your own way. And yet, when someone asks what you do, you shrug it off: “Oh, it’s just a little side thing.”

You Are POWERful is a 100-day journal for women who work for themselves, whether that’s a full-time business, a side hustle, freelancing, or something you’re still figuring out how to describe. Over 100 days, you’ll stop downplaying your work, recognize how much it’s actually worth, and start leading your business and your money with confidence.

ReadA short passage that takes just a few minutes
ReflectOne question to apply it to your own life
Say itAn affirmation to carry with you all day

There are no dates, so you can start any day of the year. Miss a day (or a week!)? No starting over. Just pick up where you left off.

Five shifts. 100 days.

The journal walks you through Kimberly’s P.O.W.E.R. framework, one pillar at a time.

  1. Permission

    You don’t need to catch up, get credentials, or get anyone’s approval before you lead your business and your money.

    “I am the one who gets to decide.”

    Days 1 to 19

  2. Ownership

    You can hire help (and you should!) without ever giving away your authority.

    “It’s mine to lead.”

    Days 20 to 40

  3. Worth

    Your value isn’t measured by exhaustion, by your numbers, or by how much you give away for free.

    “My worth isn’t something I have to earn.”

    Days 41 to 65

  4. Evidence

    Confidence comes after action, so you’ll collect the proof that you can do hard things, even when it’s messy.

    “Look at what I’ve done. That’s who I am.”

    Days 66 to 84

  5. Rhythm

    Small, steady habits that fit your real life will carry you further than big bursts of intensity.

    “This is how I lead now.”

    Days 85 to 100

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Every day follows the same simple rhythm, so it fits into a busy morning, a school pickup line, or the five quiet minutes before bed.

And when you reach Day 100? You go back to Day 1, because each time through, you’ll be a different woman than the one who started.

DAY 10  |  PERMISSION

Permission to Want Less

You don’t owe anyone a bigger version of your business than the one you actually want. Whether you want more, want less, or have exactly what you desire, you get to decide what “enough” looks like for you.

Enough is a strategy.

Where are you chasing more because you feel like you should, not because you actually want it? What would “enough” look like for you?

Say it: I get to decide what enough looks like for me. A smaller business can still build a very full life.

“You have built something real. I know this, even if you don’t - yet.”
Kimberly, from the welcome letter
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Know a friend who runs her own business? You Are POWERful makes a great gift, and since there are no dates, she can start the day she opens it.

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Meet Kimberly Tara

CPA, Certified Tax Planner, author & CEO of The Tara CPA Firm

For more than a decade, Kimberly has sat across the table from brilliant women who knew their work inside and out and still felt lost (or a little embarrassed) about their money. She wrote You Are POWERful to help them see what they’ve already built and take their power back.

Through her firm, she has helped put more than $18 million back in the pockets of business owners across the US. She’s also the host of the Keep More Money podcast, the author of Write-offs to the Rescue, and the creator of TaxMove.

Kimberly lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, Chance, and their four young kids. When she isn’t talking taxes, she’s reading or planning the next family vacation (usually Disney).

“Not only is Kimberly super knowledgeable about taxes and business finances, but she speaks in a way that is easy to understand. She is approachable and genuinely interested in helping you feel more confident.”
Catherine G.
“Kimberly is great about breaking down complex topics in a way that everyone can understand. She also does it in an energetic and entertaining way so learning doesn’t bring in the dread that most people associate with money.”
Brittney M.

Ready to put it into action?

The journal helps you lead your money. When you’re ready to keep more of it at tax time, there are two ways to get support from Kimberly’s team.

Done for you

Work with The Tara CPA Firm

For businesses with $75K+ in annual profit

The Tara CPA Firm is Kimberly’s CPA firm for women business owners. The team handles your tax strategy and planning proactively, working alongside your bookkeeper, so you know your numbers and your plan before tax season instead of after. Book a call to see if it’s the right fit for your business.

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Do it yourself

Start with TaxMove

For businesses with $25K to $75K in annual profit

If your business has a profit, there’s a good chance you can keep more of it. TaxMove is a tax strategy app from Kimberly’s team that shows you which money moves fit your business. Start with the Two Number Tax Quiz to see where you stand in just a few minutes.

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