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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 54 MIN

Finding Happiness Through Life's Curveballs with Sara Fay Egan

from Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks · host Trisha Addicks

In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Sara Fay Egan, author of 'The Through Line: Finding Happiness Through the Curveballs of Life, Family, and Business.' From her roots in Memphis and college days at Ole Miss to her 20-year career as a high-profile event planner. Sara shares her journey of embracing authenticity and overcoming challenges. We discuss the pressures of modern event planning, the importance of being true to oneself, and the invaluable skill of pivoting in life. Tune in for compelling wedding stories, tips on handling life's unexpected turns, and insights on achieving genuine happiness. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:06 Sarah Faye's Background and Career Journey 02:42 College Memories and Sorority Life 04:58 Transition to Event Planning 05:38 Pivoting to Restaurant Management 08:10 Writing the Book: Crazy Wedding Stories 19:32 Lessons from Event Planning 23:48 Overcoming Worry and Embracing Uncertainty 24:52 The Pressure of Social Media 28:41 Blocking Out Negativity 31:15 Finding Your True Self 33:43 Wedding Planning Challenges 39:14 The Bear and the Wedding Cake 41:11 The Importance of Pivoting 45:47 Final Thoughts and Book Information Buy Sara’s Book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3FzBCTu Follow Sara on IG: @sarafayegan or @sarafayeganevents Follow Trisha on IG: @rushwithconfidence Learn more about Trisha's company at: https://itsallgreektome.org Have questions or comments? Send us an email: [email protected] #sororityrush #college #sororityrecruitment #sorority #greeklife #bamarush  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Sara Fay Egan, author of 'The Through Line: Finding Happiness Through the Curveballs of Life, Family, and Business.' From her roots in Memphis and college days at Ole Miss to her 20-year career as a high-profile event planner. Sara shares her journey of embracing authenticity and overcoming challenges. We discuss the pressures of modern event planning, the importance of being true to oneself, and the invaluable skill of pivoting in life. Tune in for compelling wedding stories, tips on handling life's unexpected turns, and insights on achieving genuine happiness. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:06 Sarah Faye's Background and Career Journey 02:42 College Memories and Sorority Life 04:58 Transition to Event Planning 05:38 Pivoting to Restaurant Management 08:10 Writing the Book: Crazy Wedding Stories 19:32 Lessons from Event Planning 23:48 Overcoming Worry and Embracing Uncertainty 24:52 The Pressure of Social Media 28:41 Blocking Out Negativity 31:15 Finding Your True Self 33:43 Wedding Planning Challenges 39:14 The Bear and the Wedding Cake 41:11 The Importance of Pivoting 45:47 Final Thoughts and Book Information Buy Sara’s Book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3FzBCTu Follow Sara on IG: @sarafayegan or @sarafayeganevents Follow Trisha on IG: @rushwithconfidence Learn more about Trisha's company at: https://itsallgreektome.org Have questions or comments? Send us an email: [email protected] #sororityrush #college #sororityrecruitment #sorority #greeklife #bamarush  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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