Successful(ish)

There are a lot of different needs for photography- branding, family, pets, lifestyle, boudoir... on this episode, photography dream team Kristen Kidd and David Weir are sharing all their insights on what makes a good photo, and what to consider before hiring a photographer.

Video genius Torrey Tayenaka shares his expertise about what makes great video, why video is important, and what to ask before hiring a videographer.

What do we need for good design? Is design subjective, or are there objective qualifications? How has the more recent push for things like diversity and transparency and mission-minded cultures changed the way we approach visual branding? Award winning designer Dave Matli shares his thoughts and expertise on design.

Life can get pretty heavy. It's only natural to have the occasional pity party. On this episode, Sarah shares her tips on how to feel your feels without getting stuck.

What do family and politics have in common? The family unit is the first place we learn to coexist as a society. Government Affairs Director, Realtor, Author, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and oldest child of six, Liz Recchia shares her expertise about getting things done at the local level, and how family prepared her for the world.

Judy V shares how we can become empowered. She shares her story of being locked up as a slave for the first 20 years of her life, and how that experience shaped her understanding of freedom, forgiveness, and abundance. Today she is an international best selling author, award winning entrepreneur, speaker, co founder of Tribe of Traders and creator of Trilogy of Transformation and the Attune to Pro...

What's the best way to get from point A to point B? Is it about the arrival or the journey? We're talking to Joshua Amarelo, Parkour and Free Running expert, about creatively and efficiently reaching our goals.

What is the difference between ambition and drive? Host Sarah Michelle is sharing her thoughts on why these two things are critical for success.

In this April Fools episode, we're talking to Lori Kelley about building a successful career in the male dominated field of engineering.

After finding herself with an unexpected jail sentence, Janine Gates went on to finish obtaining her college degrees, built a successful career in the government sector, and now has her own business helping people break generational cycles. Janine shares what the prison experience was like, and why she is passionate about seeing people live their best future in spite of their past.

Is success constrained to an age range? Nah. We're talking to Dennis Selke who after marrying the love of his life, building a successful career, and retiring, went back to school 30 years after starting so that he can land his dream role as an architect. And Laura DiBenedetto about her early success as a TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach. Laura teaches h...

On this double episode, we are addressing two foolish beliefs- that you have to have a formal education, or formal prior experience to be successful. Chrysta Bairre discusses overcoming poverty and limited education to climb the ladder and build her own entrepreneurial success, and John Stryker shares how he followed his love of books into the world of editing and publishing after a career path in...

"I can't be successful because I don't have a formal education." "I can't be successful because I don't have any formal experience." "I can't be successful because I am too young- no one will take me seriously." "I can't be successful because I am too old- it's too late." "I can't be successful because I have a past." "I can't be successful as a female in a male dominated industry." April Fools! W...

Sarah Michelle is sharing 33 success tips she's picked up in 33 years of life. Pop some corn and get comfy... it's an extra long one this week.

So many failures become successes. Sarah is sharing some of her personal failures in all areas of life, and how these failures have made her rethink success.

Sharing all the thoughts on season 6

How do you make a resolution stick? Are you really making that resolution for you, or for someone else? Let's make some goals stick this year.

Personal branding has become a big buzzword. But what does that actually mean? Do we really need to think about this if we don't want to be famous? Can we build a public reputation without losing all privacy? The reality is that every single one of us has a personal brand. But you get to be in the driver's seat.

It's all about the money, honey. But what if you aren't in a position to enjoy any of that money? Money expert Krisstina Wise is stopping by to talk about the balance between being wealthy and well-thy. Krisstina is a real estate mogul, millionaire coach, best-selling author, and creator of several multi-million dollar businesses. Krisstina now teaches high-income entrepreneurs how to convert busi...

What happens if you find all the success you ever wanted... but then want to change your mind? This week Sarah Michelle is talking to Josh Harris about what it was like to change his mind about his best selling books and to unpublish them.

You can save a life. Really. Suicide Prevention expert Stan Collins is sharing how to recognize the signs of suicide, how to have the conversation, and how to address this important conversation. 

Want to sound good? Our audio producer Zach LeWinter is sharing all the tips on how to produce quality sound from your home studio. 

Do diets even work? Nutritionist Ryan Drozd has tried them all and he's dropping some truth. We're talking all things nutrition. 

Do you struggle with negotiation? Who doesn't?! This week, host Sarah Michelle's dad is stopping by to talk about how to negotiate. From contracts to raises to salaries to parent-child bartering, we've got you covered. If you have ever struggled to ask for the raise or get the salary, you don't want to miss this episode. 

Want to start a business? We've got you covered. Attorney Lisa Sigman is sharing everything you need to know to get started. What's an LLC? What's a sole proprietor? Do you really need a legal entity? What is and isn't protected in your business? How do you get started? If you've got questions, she's got answers.