EP146 | The Stewardship Crisis: Why We're Throwing Away God's Gold with Sarah Fuentes

Sarah Fuentes built a business around something most people want to forget exists: trash. But her work in waste management revealed a deeper truth about how we discard not just materials, but people, ideas, and opportunities that still hold immense value. In this conversation, Sarah unpacks the spiritual discipline of stewardship through the lens of her waste reduction company, revealing how our consumeristic habits mirror the way we treat relationships and resources. From emergency C-sections to abandoned houses turned churches, this episode explores the miracle of finding treasure in what others have thrown away. Key Timestamps [00:05:00] Trash magic: finding value in discarded things [00:12:00] Life as borrowed breath and divine flow [00:18:00] The role of women and divine femininity About Sarah Fuentes Sarah is the Founder and President of Smart Waste, a women-owned startup focused on waste technologies and zero-waste programs. She serves as Chairwoman of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) and co-hosts the Trash Magic! podcast about the circular economy. Before entering the waste industry in 2020, Sarah worked with special needs children and at-risk youth, bringing her caregiving heart to environmental stewardship. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraevefuentes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-eve-fuentes-6a620422 Website: https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/ Smart Waste: https://smartwasteusa.com Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices