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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 50 MIN

Single Mom. Bankrupt. Unstoppable: Sarah Pittendrigh’s Journey of Resilience

from Life. Reimagined. with Stacey Ray · host Stacey Ray

"I put fear below purpose — I did it scared, but the purpose was more important than how I felt." In this inspiring episode of Life. Reimagined., Stacey welcomes Sarah Pittendrigh, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, mindset coach, motivational speaker, and author, to share her incredible journey from bankruptcy to business triumph and personal fulfillment. Sarah opens up about the life-shattering challenges she faced — from the collapse of a business that left her bankrupt and homeless as a single mother, to overcoming malignant melanoma twice — and how she found resilience, purpose, and success through it all. Together, Stacey and Sarah explore the power of mindset, the importance of doing things scared, and the transformative impact of her signature framework, The I CAN Method. This is a conversation brimming with wisdom for anyone looking to reimagine their life and turn adversity into opportunity. Learn more about Sarah's story here. What You’ll Learn How Sarah rebuilt her life and business after bankruptcy and personal loss. The mindset shift that allowed her to overcome fear and take action despite uncertainty. The story behind Simply Bows & Chair Covers and its national franchising success. Insights into The I CAN Method — a powerful tool for personal and professional transformation. Why Sarah believes in blending, not balancing, personal life and business. How a SWOT analysis can be applied to yourself, not just your business. The importance of recognizing your own worth and defining what “enough” looks like. Sarah Pittendrigh is a Northumberland-based entrepreneur, mindset coach, motivational speaker, and author of The 'I Can' Method. After experiencing bankruptcy and personal hardship during the 2008 recession, Sarah founded Simply Bows & Chair Covers, a thriving national business that transformed the events industry through franchising. Sarah now helps others shift from “I can’t” to “I can” through her coaching programs, speaking engagements, and writing. She is also an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust Women Supporting Women campaign and Everywoman. Resources & Links Official Website: sarahpittendrigh.com Instagram: @sarahpittendrigh The 'I Can' Method (book) - https://amzn.to/40pT3NE The "I Can Method (Kindle) - https://amzn.to/3TF9YYP  If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing this conversation with someone who needs to hear it. Your support helps us amplify voices that heal, empower, and transform. Don’t forget to follow us on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media. Learn more about Life. Reimagined. and past episodes at https://sisterhoodtravels.com/lifereimagined/ Follow us on all of our Social Media Platforms here: https://sisterhoodtravels.com/life-reimagined-social-links Make sure to subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@sisterhoodwomentravelers/podcasts to Life Reimagined for more incredible conversations with those who dare to redefine their lives. If you loved this episode, leave us a review and share it with a friend who needs a dose of adventure in their life! See Every Sisterhood Travels Tours: https://sisterhoodtravels.com/our-tours/ Sisterhood Travels Home Page: https://sisterhoodtravels.com/ Join our Private Facebook Page to keep up with all the exciting news: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womentravelers  

"I put fear below purpose — I did it scared, but the purpose was more important than how I felt." In this inspiring episode of Life. Reimagined., Stacey welcomes Sarah Pittendrigh, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, mindset coach, motivational speaker, and author, to share her incredible journey from bankruptcy to business triumph and personal fulfillment. Sarah opens up about the life-shattering challenges she faced — from the collapse of a business that left her bankrupt and homeless as a single mother, to overcoming malignant melanoma twice — and how she found resilience, purpose, and success through it all. Together, Stacey and Sarah explore the power of mindset, the importance of doing things scared, and the transformative impact of her signature framework, The I CAN Method. This is a conversation brimming with wisdom for anyone looking to reimagine their life and turn adversity into opportunity. Learn more about Sarah's story here. What You’ll Learn How Sarah rebuilt her life and business after bankruptcy and personal loss. The mindset shift that allowed her to overcome fear and take action despite uncertainty. The story behind Simply Bows & Chair Covers and its national franchising success. Insights into The I CAN Method — a powerful tool for personal and professional transformation. Why Sarah believes in blending, not balancing, personal life and business. How a SWOT analysis can be applied to yourself, not just your business. The importance of recognizing your own worth and defining what “enough” looks like. Sarah Pittendrigh is a Northumberland-based entrepreneur, mindset coach, motivational speaker, and author of The 'I Can' Method. After experiencing bankruptcy and personal hardship during the 2008 recession, Sarah founded Simply Bows & Chair Covers, a thriving national business that transformed the events industry through franchising. Sarah now helps others shift from “I can’t” to “I can” through her coaching programs, speaking engagements, and writing. She is also an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust Women Supporting Women campaign and Everywoman. Resources & Links Official Website: sarahpittendrigh.com Instagram: @sarahpittendrigh The 'I Can' Method (book) - https://amzn.to/40pT3NE The "I Can Method (Kindle) - https://amzn.to/3TF9YYP  If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing this conversation with someone who needs to hear it. Your support helps us amplify voices that heal, empower, and transform. Don’t forget to follow us on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media. Learn more about Life. Reimagined. and past episodes at https://sisterhoodtravels.com/lifereimagined/ Follow us on all of our Social Media Platforms here: https://sisterhoodtravels.com/life-reimagined-social-links Make sure to subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@sisterhoodwomentravelers/podcasts to Life Reimagined for more incredible conversations with those who dare to redefine their lives. If you loved this episode, leave us a review and share it with a friend who needs a dose of adventure in their life! See Every Sisterhood Travels Tours: https://sisterhoodtravels.com/our-tours/ Sisterhood Travels Home Page: https://sisterhoodtravels.com/ Join our Private Facebook Page to keep up with all the exciting news: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womentravelers

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