Successful(ish)

Have you ever lifted weights and thought.... this would be better if I was somewhere prettier? James Jackson travels across the country to different national parks to practice his fitness rituals.

World traveler Stephanie Roush has traveled to more than 17 countries and lived in Mexico, Ecuador, and Vietnam. In this episode, Stephanie and Sarah catch up on how life has changed since their highschool bff days and discuss how travel can shift perspective, how to logistically live abroad, and how to navigate (and even enjoy) wandering in the grey.

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "mental health"? May is Mental Health Month and we are talking about it. On this episode, Sarah Michelle shares her own experience with mental health as well as her favorite tips for coping and thriving with anxiety and depression. If you are in mental health crisis, please call 988 to reach the Mental Health Crisis Hotline.

Can you go about your life if you have the sniffles? Is Covid really worse than any other sickness? When should you see a doctor, and when is it ok to Google diagnose? How does death inform our worldview? We are diving into some heavy questions with nurse Chelsea Roshau.

What exactly is charcuterie? What makes a pretty board? Can you leave meats and cheeses out? We're talking to charcuterie artist Allie Lanham about how to perfect the charcuterie board.

Do you have to live large to live in luxury? Designer extraordinaire, Tessa Terry, owner of Alchemy RV Renovations, converts tiny RV spaces into luxurious homes away from home- you will not believe how incredible these little campers look. Tessa shares her story about how she discovered a talent and passion for RV renovations and what it truly means to live in luxury.

Anthony Jensen, creator of ImprovIncubator shares what it means to improvise. What is it like in an improv class? Do you have to be funny? What are the rules of improv? How do we improvise in our every-day lives? How can we quickly recover from mistakes and embrace them as new opportunities? If you've ever been curious about improv as an art form, you simply want to be more successful at think...

It's Sarah's birthday and she is here to CELEBRATE. Why is it so difficult for us to celebrate ourselves? Sarah shares what she's been learning about embracing the (ish) and celebrating our wins- no matter how small.

Which comes first? Strategy or Creative? How can we solve problems with both creativity and strategy? How can we align left and right brained functions? How can business leaders cultivate healthy cultures that foster the absolute best possible solutions? Gigasavvy leaders Erin Naterman and Mitch Fait share the philosophy and practices that have led to award winning strategically creative work.

Why is entrepreneurship important to a community? How can community leaders inspire engagement and attract top talent? Jill Wilkins shares how her and her team have built a support system for entrepreneurs and cultivated a community that attracts customers and event attendees from all over the state.

What would you do if someone threatened your place of work? How do you determine what your brand values are? And how do you stick to your values? What do values have to do with profits and bottom lines? Nightclub owner Kenyon Thorp shares her experience and learnings with leading a value-led 1920s entertainment bar.

Successful(ish) is back and you are in for a treat- there are some amazing successperts lined up. This week, Sarah Michelle shares some life updates and thoughts on why it's so darn hard to be happy.

Life is hard. Susan Wheeler is no stranger to life's lemons. Injuries, losses, life has given her enough lemons for a lifetime, and she is a world-class Overcomer. She’s a health and wellness expert leading a worldwide, eight figure sales organization. She is most passionate about inspiring people to slay their excuses and reach their full potential. Author of The Lemonade Diet, Susan is a certifi...

Where do we even start with nutrition? How should we read labels? Do fad diets work? What foods do we think are healthy... but are actually terrible? Nutritionist Betsy Vedder is sharing all her expertise- you won't believe this is free to hear.

Matchmaker Matchmaker make me a match.... What exactly does a matchmaker do? How does it work? What if you aren't a good match? What do you need before you can find your person? Matchmaker Cat Cantrill shares her experience and expertise in making love connections.

Have you ever had a job that rattled your nervous system? It may have been abusive. But what exactly is workplace abuse and what can we do about it? Debra Falzoi shares her expertise on how to recognize unhealthy and potentially illegal workplace behavior and what we can do about it.

Your mind and your body are connected! Host Sarah Michelle shares what she's learned about the mind/body connection and how to move your body and your mind.

Have you ever lived with chronic pain? You don't have to live with pain. You may just have a tissue issue. Dr. Cody Scharf joins to talk about pain management, sound waves, and getting back to a life where you can thrive.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with a personal trainer? Is it worth it? What do you do? Why is it important to train your body correctly? Personal Trainer Jack Khoury shares his expertise in this episode.

MC shares impactful wisdom and insights on what exactly trauma is and how we can tap into the strength that keeps us thriving.

The one and only James Carson is in the studio to share his experience and expertise in self care. What is self care? How do we show up for ourselves when we don't feel worth showing up for? Do we really need to take bubble baths and eat chocolate every day?

A new season! This season is full of mind/body yums.

Life is about learning how to laugh. On today's episode, we're laughing with comedian Zach Vaughn. Zach grew up in Burlington, IA. After high school he joined the National Guard where he was a mechanic on Chinook helicopters for 12 years. He got into performing standup comedy during the height of the pandemic as a way to invest his time due to the rest of the world closing. He's since went on to f...

It is a season of transition. Navigating the current job market can be overwhelming. On this episode, we're talking about how to make a career transition. From resumes to CVs to cold-calling interview requests, we've got you covered. Adam Broda is a technology leader and career transition specialist on a mission to make the world a better place by elevating the people and businesses that s...

Resilience can be exhausting. But it can also be beautiful. On this episode, we are talking to the beautifully resilient Leah Davis about how to be resilient and how to continually curate a beautiful and meaningful life. Leah Davis is a 20-year marketing professional serving as the Director of Operations at a San Diego-based advertising and marketing agency called Civilian. She is an eternal optim...