Fully Stoked

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...

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast , host Sarah Stokes sits down with Samantha Ferree, MSN, FNP-BC , and Jessica Biggers from Revive Aesthetics & Wellness to talk about mindset, self-care, and what it takes to keep going when life or business feels heavy. This episode covers: • How to push through self-doubt • Why low seasons often lead to breakthroughs • Women supporting women in bus...

Licensed general contractor and single mom Ada Esther Gil Jimenez shares her incredible journey from immigrating to the U.S. without speaking English to leading major commercial construction projects across Charlotte. She opens up about faith, financial discipline, networking, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. A powerful story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and dreaming bigger...

Breast cancer survivor and natural products creator Sherena Timmons shares how God used her diagnosis to redirect her life, unlock creativity, and launch Natural for You by Sherena . She opens up about chemotherapy, healing, entrepreneurship, and the power of a teachable heart. An inspiring story of faith, resilience, and stepping boldly into purpose. Guest: naturalforyoubysherena.com | IG: @Natur...

Author and speaker Ann Marie Cooper shares her testimony of overcoming trauma, restoring identity in Christ, and launching Warrior Princess: Crowned for Purpose. A deeply moving, faith-filled episode. Guest: warriorprincesscrownedforpurpose.org | IG: @annmariecooperco Host: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | IG: @sarahwhitleystokes The views and opinions shared by my guests are their own and may not...

Shannon shares her journey from childhood chaos to creative entrepreneur, massage therapist, and lymphatic specialist. An inspiring conversation about resilience, neurodivergence, and healing through touch and art. Guest: dreamspreestudio.com | IG: @dreamspreestudio Host: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | IG: @sarahwhitleystokes The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Fully Stoked Podcast...

Charlotte Walters, PT, and Dr. Amy Spivey share the truth about pelvic health, midlife wellness, functional nutrition, and whole-body healing for women. A must-listen for women in every season. Guests: mountainwellnesspt.com | IG: @mtnwellnesspt Host: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | IG: @sarahwhitleystokesThe Fully Stoked Podcast features open, faith-centered conversations. Opinions shared by gue...

Realtor Sheree Byrd shares her journey from music industry management to healthcare leadership to real estate. A conversation about resilience, pre-planning, and life reinvention. Guest: shereebyrdrealtor.com | IG: @shereebyrdrealtor Host: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | IG: @sarahwhitleystokes Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Fully Stoked Podcast are their own and d...

Strength coach Tera Pruett exposes harmful fitness myths and teaches women how to build strength through education, consistency, and self-awareness. A powerful episode about empowerment and truth. Guest: terapruett.com | IG: @tera_pruett Host: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | IG: @sarahwhitleystokesThe Fully Stoked Podcast features open, faith-centered conversations. Opinions shared by guests may...

OTR/L and identity coach Alexandria Viera explains nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, neurodivergent entrepreneurship, and micro-moment wellness practices for women. Guest: IG: @the.confident.parent | Email: vieraalexandria@gmail.com Host: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | IG: @sarahwhitleystokes The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Fully Stoked Podcast are their own and do n...

Ana Lucia shares her journey through trauma recovery, survivor’s guilt, sound healing, and cultural identity. A deeply moving episode on healing through vibration, compassion, and community. Guest: azulhealing.com | IG: @azulhealing Host: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | IG: @sarahwhitleystokes 🎙 Podcast Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Fully Stoked Podcast are their ow...

Intuitive therapist and author Nichole Eaton shares how to trust yourself, curate your energy, and step into your comeback era. A magnetic conversation about purpose, intuition, and alignment. Guest: nicholeeaton.com | IG: @nicholeeaton.xo Host: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | IG: @sarahwhitleystokes Nichole Eaton 🌐 Website: https://nicholeeaton.com 🎙 Podcast: Visionary Blueprint Podcast https:/...