The Rise Up Club

In this episode, I discusses the journey of being a creator and the importance of self-belief. Everyone is capable of achieving their goals and that's only possible by recognizing our potential. Through the lens of mentorship and personal development, I share insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and the power of faith in oneself. Allow this to serve as a motivational guide for those of you in the early stages of creating something new. I encourage you to embrace your abilities and contribute to the world.

SummaryIn this episode, I discuss Brené Brown's book 'Dare to Lead', exploring the themes of leadership, vulnerability, empathy, and the importance of communication and values in fostering effective teams. I tried to really emphasize that leadership is not confined to titles and that anyone can be a leader by caring for others and being willing to connect on a deeper level. There is so much significance in understanding one's values and the role of empathy in creating meaningful connections within teams, and in relationships because everything gets stronger when we can foster strong connections.

In this episode, I share with you the 'aha' moment which connected the piece I was missing to manifesting and doing it QUICKLY; it is understanding the relationship between repeating an affirmation and how it related to the law of attraction. I heard a conversation that really made it all click, so join me as I reflect and discover in my own understanding in real time why understanding the science behind how things work is necessary, especially when it comes to success.

In this episode I share some old limiting beliefs from my past, and insecurities from my present with a new perspective has impacted my self image. The fear of judgement robs us of opportunity far too often, and I dive into the need to redefine self-worth beyond external validation and encourage you to detach from the opinions of others, show up for what really matters, and start walking the confidence you should carry, because the details of your being that you THINK people care about has no relevance to where you fall on the scale of being a valuable person to society. Tune in for some tips, stories and tricks to snap you out of it when your unconscious self tries to shrink your confidence.

It's really easy to become confused and spiral out of control when work starts to take over your personal identity and life. I share the importance of separating self-worth from professional identity, particularly in client-facing roles where our sense of self is difficult to separate. Allow me to help you navigate the balance between the two with a few personal anecdotes, an assignment, and an understanding of why you got here and how you can get into alignment with who you've been all this time, which is worthy and full of value.

We're all guilty of it.. doomscrolling and dwelling in the envy of the life experiences we 'wish' we could have, allowing that longing feeling turn to sadness or disappointment, as though it is not a possibility for it to happen for us. It's a behavior we have to watch for and realize that wishing will not bring it to us; changing our attitude about it will. In this impromptu episode, I share the significance of financial freedom and the law of vibration as it relates to the luxury and/or desirable vacations, material possessions, and experiences. Stay tuned until the very end for an update of the laws of the universe working for me the day after this episode was recorded.. that synchronicity is super important to tie all the teachings together.

In this episode, Gabby and I discuss our evolving approach to personal goals as we looks into the rest of 2025. The significance of patience and growth, while also addressing the need to be present and proactive in overcoming struggles is a strong theme throughout the conversation. If you are looking for someone to give you permission to take control, give yourself grace, and gain some self-awareness, you're in the right place.

In this conversation, I deep dive with my good friend and host of the Trauma to Humor podcast, Gabby. We explore our personal transformations and the impact of our experiences in 2024 on our goals for 2025. We really discuss the importance of questioning oneself, overcoming barriers, and shifting mindsets to make this our year. The conversation emphasizes the need to stop making excuses and the significance of making the decision to just keep tryingand enjoy the process.

In this episode, we uncover one of the big secrets that distinguish the greedy from the givers. We all deserve to be wealthy, healthy, and happy but getting rich is a science (which is why there's a whole book about it!). Tune in for a better understanding of how to build success with integrity, with a mission, and without fear that you'll become the kind of rich person that you despise.

In this episode, we'll dive into the complexities that come with navigating the mundane, feeling like you're here by default, and lusting after a life that lives inside of your head versus changing your reality. Through a spiritual lens, we find that there is always a choice, and life becomes simpler to navigate, while simultaneously becoming more enjoyable when we take responsibility and look beyond the surface of our superficial lives and into the soul just a little more. The goal remains to find faith in the idea that the choice is always yours.

Don't get me wrong, everyday we HAVE to be able to juggle the things on our to-do list, but when it comes to our biggest ambitions, and doing what we have never done before, it takes focus. Accomplishing and mastering on one grand, spectacular, audacious, life-changing habit or goal is worth our undivided attention, so then why do we create a to-do list the length of a novel, set way too many vague goals, and then throw our hands up in the air when we don't achieve it in a week? Tune in to the first episode of the 2025 season to get inspired to slow down, tune in, and make things happen through the art of single-mindedness.

We all get to a breaking point in one if not more departments of our lives. For the majority, that breaking point is mostly centered around work and finances, but not limited to just that. In this episode I give my best advice for what comes after reaching a breaking point where you can finally admit “I’m not happy.” Join me in finding a course of action to assess where you are, implement a vital new habit, and learn some perspectives that will really kickstart the next phase of your life, which is welcoming new beginnings and accepting scary change.

There is so much more to the attainment of a goal and when it comes to visualizing what you want, there's a science and an understanding we must possess in order to achieve the goals we've set. In this episode, join me in a discussion about how the self-image and the subconscious mind play a huge role in our successes and be ready to take some notes on some questions and prompts to get your vision board/goal-setting method of your choice started by picturing a version of you that already has it.

You can tell a lot about a person by their morning routine. In this episode, I share some tips, habits, and reasons why they've been so impactful since I have implemented them into just the 15 minutes of my day. If you've been struggling to get going in the morning or feeling a lack of purpose or excitement when you get up, this episode is especially for you.

This episode is based on the revelations and teachings from Alan Watts' "The Wisdom of Insecurity." The word insecure, while being a word we usually use to describe our state of self-esteem means something entirely different in the context of this book. Alan Watts brings awareness to our clinging to symbols rather than having faith in the unknown, and paints the picture objectively of our behavior that although understandable, robs us of true happiness. From a philosophers point of view, I think he's trying to simply raise consciousness of our tendencies so that we can see the flaw and make changes, but from a personal development standpoint, these kinds of teachings are relevant because they open us up to a more enjoyable and healthy way of journeying to get everything we want. Join me in my synopsis of this book for some life-changing perspectives and finding a way to live with the insecurity that comes with growing and maximizing our human experience!

In this episode, I introduce The Rise Up Clubs third season and talk about who this is for and why I decided to make the shift into a new style and plan for coming episode. To kick off the season, I share my love and experience with the book The Greatest Salesman In the World by Og Mandino, which despite its name is NOT a sales guide, but rather a collection of new habitual ways of viewing yourself and your place in the world. Join me in reminiscing on my many months spent with this book, and stick around for lots of new episode where we talk about the big takeaways and teachings from the books on my shelf!

This episode follows up on the previous episode "don't be sticky in the mind" with some principles and mindsets to get yourself moving when you find yourself in a rut.

Bruce Lee says "don't be sticky in the mind" and in this episode I talk about why that quote is so important to me, what it means, and why we become stuck to a point of avoiding our desires because they're just "too hard". We talk about the why in this episode and some basic mindset principles to move through the stagnation phase quicker, but in the next I'll talk about how to move on and get back into action and gain your positive momentum back.

Natalie is the author of Forgiving Unforgivable and also has worked in family law for quite some time and I. This episode, you’re going to find out why trying to help families heal and teaching how to figure is such a passionate area to her after her experiences and trauma. While we talk about her experience with abuse, she reveals so much about the levels to forgiveness that we don’t typically think about and find it to be a difficult door to step into because it’s never as simple as “I forgive them.” Natalie talks about a catalyst in her healing journey that allowed the dominoes of healing to fall and hopefully if there is something you’ve been struggling to work through, reflect on, or gift forgiveness for your on peace, this episode will enlighten you to the steps that have helped Natalie and others to begin that process so they can begin their lives again and create a life worth living.

It can be so difficult to view your business as being equal or even higher priority over your job when there’s still fear and uncertainty around the idea. Once I decided I was going to cut down the amount of days I work at my job, it started to feel more real and honestly a bit scarier because I no longer had an excuse to not commit my all to making it happen. Tune in to hear a little bit about what I’ve come to realize about myself and my limitations that I’ve placed in myself that by the next part of this little series, will no longer be a barrier!

It can be hard to decide today what you may want for yourself 10 years from now, but I believe there’s a lot of programming that needs to be broken down to move on from the attachment to the choices we make today. AND there’s a lot to consider about what it means to choose a path, find out what you’re good at and what you truly want, the rush to get to a finish line, and what we face internally while we battle with indecision. Tune in to relieve some of the pressure and gain the confidence to get in the driver seat of your own life.

The most important relationship you can cultivate is that between you and your faith. Or better yet, that between you and source. Listen in to gain some insights on how the universe is conspiring for us, the power of asking for signs, and the power of faith in unconditional support from our higher power is we choose to lean in all the way. And how it relates to our wins.

A common theme I hear in every success story is to stop giving a *you know what* about the opinions of those around you. But I think at the root of that is being extremely secure in your originality and being able to lean into the things that set you apart from the rest. When you’re able to do that without force or deliberate effort, you’ve reached alignment with who you really are and opportunity is attracted to authenticity. Join me in breaking down some of those insecurity walls and create a safe space for you to simply be yourself.

I was inspired for years to create a vision board but was so overwhelmed by the different types, themes, aesthetics etc and that held me back from actually sitting down and outlining what I truly wanted and getting it compiled into a journal or on a board. So in this episode I’m going to give you a breakdown of categories that I used to outline my vision board and I’ll be sharing some examples of what’s on my board but please use this loosely as a guide and know that there’s no wrong way to set goals. As long as you are setting them without limitations, have good intentions and are doing this for YOU that’s all that matters. I hope this episode helps eliminate the overwhelm of setting goals because it’s all about translating what you want to create and experience with your time on this planet and finding a visual representation to look over every day. Get creative and join me for this journey!

I believe that every time a “fresh start” rolls around we feel the pressure to use it as an opportunity and to that I say yes, but everyday is an opportunity. The reason you may have felt like the last season of your life wasn’t fruitful is simply a lack of understanding or a lack of resources to the right programming. I talk about this a lot in other episodes but today, I want you to follow along with some of these declarations to yourself and use them every day until the words become meaningless and the principle is apart of you. Here’s to a new year or chapter of life, new mindset, and new permissions to make the most of oneself.

Over the years I have worked on this idea; building out the vision anyway. I finally made the decision before I recorded part 1 that it was time I do something about it and since then, I have learned a lot about what I believe will work best for me in terms of getting the idea out of the planning stages, setting benchmarks, seeking mentorship and more. Join me in this episode and in this mini series to follow my journey, and hopefully we can teach and learn from one another along the way. Please feel free to leave comments on this episode with advice, questions, and thoughts! I can't wait to share the progress in the next episode of this series.

Kevin Newsome decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and to make it more impressive, he did it in his 60’s. Kevin is a full time photographer but needed to add some adventure to his repertoire. Join us to find out how important having a lighthearted attitude is when doing something so taxing on the mind and body. It was inspiring to hear about culture and the selflessness on the trail, what it took to prepare, and the opportunities that arose from Kevin’s journey. This is the true definitely of it’s not about the destination, but the journey.

Join me in learning from Highbration Organics owner Luke on how he found his way to plant medicine, intentional beverage consumption and living his life with a truly open heart. There is so much to be learned of ourselves once we open our minds to the idea of doing only the things that connect to our higher selves and in my experience plant medicine has been a huge shift in my way of taking care of my body, which translates directly to the sharpness and joy of the mind. Luke shares his routine of setting intentions for cacao ceremonies, what cacao and mushroom blends can do for opening the heart space, as well as some great perspectives for waking up each day with intention and the importance of an open mind.

Karina Michel is an actress, executive producer, podcast host of ‘Coffee with Karina’, writer for The Rolling Stones Culture Council, author, and everything in between! Join us in this episode to get inspired by her story, habits, mindset, and perspective on making a name for yourself in not only the entertainment industry, but any industry that are competitive and held in such high regard.

Daydreams, sleeping dreams, nightmares, real life dreams, they all mean something. Most people don't remember their dreams, or can't be bothered to write them down and so they get lost with our normal reality throughout the day, but in my experience I always find something symbolic or coincidental or inspiring in a dream, even the bad ones. I had a conversation with my brother one day and I said "dreams are visions, not fantasies" and its stuck over the years. Our dreams don't come from a wild, misunderstood part of the mind; they derive from our subconscious and if there's one thing I know, it's that our subconscious has more influence over our outcome than our conscious thinking mind. So tune in for a little story and hopefully some inspiration to start listening to what that creative little being called your subconscious is trying to show you.

Lina is a spiritual mentor who welcomed the principles of manifestation into her life after finally taking responsibility for attracting unhealthy relationships. There is a turning point in every human's life where we are enlightened to the source of a problem, or offered a solution, but not everybody chooses to do the work required to break a cycle, or get out of an unwanted situation, or accept things from an objective perspective and allow the good life to come pouring into their reality. Tune in with Lina and I to hear some of the harsh and also some relieving truth about manifestation and what designing your life actually looks like.

There's a fine line between if we feel insecure because we are truly unhappy with ourselves or because we fear others don't approve of the little details about us. But the superficial things should really be the least of our worries. Tune in to find out a little bit about some of the small things that made me care less about whether or not others had negative opinions of me, and how they pushed me to find out the real reason I had an issue with my self-image. Come along for some tips, advice, and hopefully a new perspective on the way you see yourself.

Come along for the journey as I start taking the early steps to making my dream business happen. Listen in for some advice, some new perspectives and hopefully some inspiration to get started too. It’s scary, and new, and exciting, and you don’t know what you don’t know but I want to be transparent through all the wins, fails, and moments of this journey in hopes you can take something away from my experiences to come.

Carey Sheffield is a super talented photographer and business owner who took the leap, keeps investing in herself, and found a way to always make it work as a full time creative. It can be hard to quit the comfort zone and go all in as an artist and put yourself out there. Find some inspiration in Carey’s story to keep developing your skill, get uncomfortable and network, and don’t be afraid to do what you love. The scary part is spending your life NOT doing it according to Carey. Don’t miss it!

Listen in to hear all about the way discipline is the key to our success in any avenue of life, but 9/10 times it starts and is developed through our commitment to our physical health. The term discipline is super associated with a negative connotation and hustle culture; allow me to explain why it's the greatest skill you can ever develop.

The brain is a powerful thing, but it becomes a powerful TOOL when we learn how it functions. Discover in this episode how to hack your unconscious mind to work for you, find out what the brain has to do with coincidences, and open your eyes to see how in control you truly are of your emotions and affluence. In this episode I mentioned a few books and speakers to start listening to daily to start your subconscious reprogramming (I listed them in order of who I started listening to in the beginning that helped me build the habit of listening to something positive every day, but that doesn't mean you can't listen to those listen later on the list. I just didn't discover them until later and found them to require a little more attention and effort to align with!) Books: The Greatest Salesman In The World - Og Mandino Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill The Science of Getting Rich - Wallace D. Wattles Speakers: Les Brown Mel Robbins Jim Rohn Abraham Hicks Bob Proctor Earl Nightingale Neville Goddard Wayne Dyer

Affirmations, manifestation, reprogramming, they’re all the same thing. It’s hard to speak things into existence with full conviction that they’re already happening if you don’t believe you deserve it. Allow me to be the first to tell you, and I hope you choose to repeat them regularly because you DO deserve it. Relax and listen in to find out what your future holds for you.

"What is the inferiority complex?" you may ask. It's the chronic feeling of not being good enough in any given area of your life. Now, don't take this as a clinical diagnosis; I believe to an extent we all have or have had in the past some form of this complex. The issue is not having it; the issue is overcoming it, but in order to do that we have to understand the root and the cause behind why we feel we are not good enough or inadequate, whether it be in regard to a job, a partner, a friend, attainment of a goal or a dream. Listen in to hear a little bit of my experience with the inferiority complex, how I have, and am still, breaking down that wall, and how you can and should do the same.

It sounds crazy that small mannerisms and gestures are such a tell all for your success-status, but the way you interact and carry yourself says a lot about you. Imagine how quickly you could attract wealth if you started to study the habits of the rich and begin to apply them to your way of life. Tune in to hear 8 habits that I’ve picked up on in my experience working in a high-end salon in an expensive neighborhood! You don’t want to miss this one.

We’re definitely in an era of life where these types of topics are almost taboo and sensitized, but in this episode I got to chat with a good friend of mine who has dealt with some incredibly challenging life circumstances, mental health and mindset adversities, and came out on the other side as a person who refused to let those factors define her. Mental health is a term that tends to be used incorrectly, and we allow it to place limitations on our ability to develop oneself and work on our mindset and work through our history. We decide what we do with adversity and pain; we can let it define us, or we can push through and prioritize working on ourselves. Tune in to hear from Pratibha on how she got through the most challenging years of her life, her experience working in the mental health space, and inside perspective on the reality of the industry.

Online business is challenging, scary, and competitive just as much as any other business type, but the barriers, investments, knowledge, and risk involved in opening a successful brick and mortar business is MUCH higher. Join me in getting some answers from not only an incredibly talented hairstylist, but a beyond successful salon owner that I get to work with and for. As someone who dreams of running a physical business, it's scary to think about the finances, legalities, managing a staff who cares for your business, and so much more. Christina definitely paved way for some new considerations and reasons to be more excited than fearful.

Conformity, following the wrong influence, and all the things in between that result in us being just like everyone else. Break through the barrier of saying yes just because your scared. Anything you’ve been taught that was ‘right’ is probably WRONG. Easy doesn’t always mean correct. Learn how to recognize if you’re on the “average” path by tuning in, and turning off your autopilot.

We've all been there; "But what if I regret it?" It is the biggest limiting belief, not because we are afraid of where we will end up but because we are afraid that we'll be unhappy. First of all, happiness is a state of mind, a CHOICE if you will. And second of all, regret is no more than a fabrication of our future to keep us where we are because our programming teaches us to be chronic worriers, not risk-takers. Tune in to this episode of On The Rise with Sarah for a new perspective to keep those indecisive, fearful thoughts at bay and finally start choosing life.

The hardest part of ANYTHING is finding the right place to start, but on the other side of that barrier is the person you REALLY are, because who you want to be is exactly who you are, you just have to keep faith in the idea that once you start, you cannot go back to who you were, whether you're on day 1 or day 105. You got this!

Your relationships are anyone from your romantic partner, to your cousins, to your yoga instructor. All of them share one thing; YOU. Your ability to have healthy relationships and become and inviting person have everything to do with what goes on inside your head and the things you allow to go unnoticed and unresolved in there. Listen to find out what relationships you really need to be working on so the ones you value can prosper.

Do you find yourself thinking negatively about the people who have everything you may want, or even more so, resenting the people who know what they want? It’s not JUST because they’re clear, but because they expect to have their desires as they arrive into their field of wanting. If you don’t think you deserve it all, have a listen. Hopefully you’ll realize by the end of this episode that you are worthy of all things, and so you will have them.

We’ve all been there. An embarrassing post, falling off of our bike, struggling to do something the first time around. We weren’t born knowing how to do it all. We learn because we are willing to risk failure for the things we want, because that is more important than the judgement of others when we don’t get it right the first time. Listen in for a little motivation to push past the first moments of failure so you can experience that win and say “it was worth it.”

It's always a challenge to bite our tongues, remain unbothered, and carry about our business when those around us are launching negative rockets directed right at us.. BUT there is always a way to keep your mind strong, keep climbing the ladder, and realize your life is in your hands. The moment you allow the surrounding characters of your life to compromise your ability to remain in a growth mindset, you have completely lost the point of this whole 'self-development' thing. Listen to find out why they say what they do, how to remain unbothered, and honor yourself for always being stronger than words that are thrown at you that do not serve you.

There is a cause to every effect, and if there's resistance in your life towards being able to get up and go at the day like it's your last day on earth, the cause is likely unconscious. Join Taylor and I in digging deep to uncover all the reasons and resolutions to waking up every day and not feeling like it owns you, but you own it. Taylor has been my mentor for years, and if there's anything I've learned from him, it is how to stimulate myself enough to get things crossed off my to-do list, and more importantly, how to get clear enough to make a to-do list that is actually going to advance my life. They don't teach us in school how to create a life worth living; this is where it starts.

What is false productivity? It's the idea that you're going and going and going yet there seems to be no real advancement. Learn the difference between accomplishing the necessary tasks we take on to survive and doing something to propel you closer to a goal or higher place in your life. There are a lot of patterns we adopt like pretending to be busy when someone walks into the room, sharing all of the chores we got done for credit, and going to sleep at a prescribed time simply because we have to in order to get our eight hours of sleep. Productivity hacks can only get you so far without understanding your programming, and once you do, just watch and see how much better you can get every day.