Fully Stoked

What happens when a former math professor unexpectedly becomes a publisher? In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes sits down with Tonya Joyner, founder of TJS Publishing House, to talk about entrepreneurship, faith, identity, obedience, burnout, and what it really takes to write and self-publish a book. Tonya shares her unexpected journey from teaching mathematics at the college...

In this inspiring episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and gratitude mentor Kim Angeli for a deep conversation about gratitude, mindset, business growth, resilience, relationships, and living intentionally. Kim shares her journey from corporate sales leadership at Cisco Systems, Sprint Wireless, and Campbell Soup to launching her own insurance age...

What if a child had to walk 5–7 miles to school every day — sometimes crossing dangerous terrain — just for the opportunity to learn? In this inspiring and emotional episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes sits down with Mercy Bediako Crawford and Susan Frances Sganga of Charismata Steward Ministries to discuss Mercy’s incredible journey from growing up in poverty in rural Ghana to...

In this powerful episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes sits down with Jasmine Walker — entrepreneur, author of “Rise Up,” insurance broker, speaker, and owner of Brightway Insurance – The Walker Agency. Jasmine shares how she built a million-dollar insurance agency from scratch, overcame fear and self-doubt, established strong business boundaries, and stepped confidently into leadershi...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes speaks with Dr. Kayla Huntington , chiropractor and founder of Common Ground Chiropractic in Indian Trail, North Carolina , about how the nervous system influences stress, creativity, healing, and overall health . Dr. Kayla explains how many people unknowingly live in chronic survival mode , which can contribute to burnout, anxiety, d...

What does it really take to hire the right employee and build a strong team? In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , Sarah Stokes interviews Courtney Steele Lucas , founder of Steele Talent Solutions , about the real challenges businesses face when hiring—and how to avoid costly mistakes. With more than 13 years of recruiting experience , Courtney shares practical strategies for small and mi...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes sits down with mindset coach and entrepreneur Lu Tandazo , founder of Dream Into Success , to talk about the powerful role mindset plays in entrepreneurship, leadership, confidence, and personal growth. Lu shares her inspiring journey, from teaching French after moving to the United States from France, to transitioning into HR leaders...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews Jolin Collins, founder of Soirée Tables Charlotte, about hosting beautiful dinner parties at home without stress. They discuss renting vs buying tablescape décor, intimate gatherings of 12 guests or fewer, restaurant family meal options, and starting a business later in life without formal training. Connect with Jolin Collins – S...

Today, on Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes hosts Sylvie Brockman , a Charlotte-based health coach specializing in women 40+ navigating perimenopause and menopause . Sylvie shares her journey from the Czech Republic to the U.S., how nutrition helped her overcome fatigue, migraines, digestive issues, and skin flare-ups, and why she believes gut health and inflammation are at the root of many moder...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes welcomes Cosette Leary , founder of Reclaim Your Stories, LLC and author of From Welfare to the White House: How I Reclaimed Myself and You Can Too . Cosette shares her journey from childhood abuse, foster care, and teen motherhood to rebuilding her life through courage, faith, and purpose. She explains why acknowledging our “cracked...

In this Women Entrepreneur Series episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews retreat leader and wellness entrepreneur Carole Keefer, founder of Free Spirited Wanderer. Carole shares her journey into yoga through Buddhism, her trainings in Nepal and India, and how she built a retreat business that blends yoga, travel, community, and transformational leadership. They discuss how tr...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes sits down with entrepreneur, community leader, and Monroe City Council candidate Angelia James for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, discipline, mentorship, and building a life of purpose . Angelia is the owner of Angelia’s Accounting Services , a longtime youth basketball coach , and a passionate servant leader in her...

Welcome back to the Fully Stoked Podcast ! I’m Sarah Stokes , podcast host and by day, a Sr Mortgage Loan Advisor with Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending. I n this episode I’m joined by my friend Lisa Sarullo of JM&L Company & Monroe Mike . We dive deep into real estate investing, creative strategy, and entrepreneurship , with a special focus on non-mainstream but proven ways to build wealth thr...

Today on Fully Stoked, host Sarah Stokes sits down with Samantha “Sammi” Ammons, FNP-BC , owner of Revive Aesthetics & Wellness , a rapidly growing medical aesthetics and wellness practice with four locations in North Carolina. From emergency medicine and primary care to aesthetics, IV hydration, and hormone optimization, Sammi shares how she built Revive from a single Rockingham office into a...

Guest: Cory Wall | Real Estate Advisor, EXP Realty In this episode of Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with Cory Wall, a real estate advisor with EXP Realty based in Asheville, North Carolina. Cory shares her journey into real estate, not because she loved houses, but because she loves people and community connection. Born and raised in Western North Carolina, she talks about how...

On this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes talks with Kristen Ripmaster —embodiment coach, former corporate executive, and founder of Ripmaster Coaching —about resilience without burnout, emotional intelligence, nervous system regulation, identity mastery, and what it really takes to stop abandoning yourself while still leading a full life. Kristen shares how leaving a high-pa...

In this powerful episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes sits down with Sarah Leslie, MSW , founder of Sarah Leslie Coaching , to talk about burnout, identity, faith, and what it truly means to create a fulfilling life. After spending over 20 years as a psychotherapist, Sarah Leslie transitioned into coaching when she realized that success, stability, and achievement weren’t enough...

High-achieving women are burning bright, but many are also burning out. Hormones, energy, blood sugar, brain fog, anxiety, PCOS, metabolism and stress are showing up in ways that directly affect work, relationships, and personal wellbeing. Diet and lifestyle play a bigger role than most of us are ever taught. In this episode, Sarah Stokes sits down with Dr. Kate Dwyer , Registered Dietitian and Do...

Sarah Stokes sits down with Alesia “Alicia” Fleming , Director of Anderson Outreach , for a heartfelt conversation about advocacy, survivorship, and serving youth who often feel forgotten. Alesia shares her breast cancer story and the importance of advocating for yourself , then explains how Anderson Outreach supports youth in treatment facilities—many without parental support—through initiatives...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes sits down with Maria Moore , owner of Asheville Cryotherapy in Woodfin, North Carolina — a premier wellness and recovery studio offering whole-body cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, and compression therapy. Maria shares her journey from physical therapy to entrepreneurship, explains how cryotherapy works (even if you’re...

Welcome back to the Fully Stoked Podcast ! I’m your host, Sarah Stokes , and today I’m sitting down with my friend Melinda Willison — founder of Upwelling Therapeutic Services. Melinda spent 25 years as an educator before stepping into clinical counseling after seeing needs that couldn’t be met inside the school system alone. In this episode, we talk about: Why anxiety and performance pressure are...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , Sarah Stokes talks with Fernanda Brasileiro , founder of Filled Cups , about the loneliness epidemic, why making friends as an adult is harder than ever, and how real, in-person connection can change lives. Fernanda shares her transition from a 23-year corporate career into entrepreneurship after being laid off, along with insights on people-pleasing,...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , Sarah Stokes sits down with Tina Wolfe , small business coach and clarity strategist behind Creative Business Solutions . They discuss how entrepreneurs can rediscover purpose and passion , lead through servant leadership , and apply emotional intelligence to build stronger relationships in business. Tina shares practical and faith-centered insights on...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes and Cody sit down with Annah Marie Kirschbaum , owner of Shear & Shine Grooming Spa in Asheville, NC, for a heartfelt conversation about grit, entrepreneurship, mental health, and the incredible connection between humans and animals. Annah shares her path from moving to Florida and working at Brevard Zoo to finding her calling in groomi...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes sits down with Alyssa Hughes , founder and CEO of Barefoot Baby and Barefoot Baby Foundation , for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, family, and creating a life you didn’t even know you needed. Alyssa shares how she left Connecticut with her then-boyfriend (now husband) Matt, moved to North Carolina with no jobs l...