She Spark Podcast: Empowering Women | Igniting Change

Today we chat with columnist, self-care guru, and podcaster Brittany Tatum-Flores about self-clarity. Brittany Tatum-Flores (or Britt) is the owner of The Practice of Self-care and has been a contributing columnist for The Daily Courier for the last five years, her contributions primarily discuss self-care, the importance of self-care and generally, how to manifest more love and positivity into your life, to create a life you don't want to escape from with poor habits! The Good Advice podcast The Practice of Self-care website Prescott Woman Magazine - Self-Care Corner

After visiting her first Overland Expo in 2014, Lauren said, "This will be my life." Later that same year, Lauren turned wrenches and drilled holes at AT Overland Equipment here in Prescott, the only woman in a shop of men. Three years of gearing people up for their adventures encouraged Lauren to embark on her own. In 2017, Lauren set off on 6 magical months of solo travel through Mexico, immersing herself in the culture and becoming fluent in Spanish. Commonly referred to as "Lolo'', some of her travel/adventure accomplishments include having open water and advanced diving certifications, as well as being a 52 Hike Challenge Finisher (47 hikes of which she did in Arizona). Lolo has been to the top of Humphrey's Peak and to the bottom of the Grand Canyon backpacking from Rim to Rim, Coyote and Buckskin Gulch, Havasupai, and more. Lolo also did advocate work with the Coconino Forest Service while a Comprehensive River Management Plan was being developed for Fossil Creek. Some of Lolo's craziest adventure moments include surviving a 7.1 earthquake in Mexico City, a Tropical Storm in the Mexican Costa Maya, and a little accident with her foot in a smoldering campfire! Lauren firmly believes that prices cannot be put on experiences and that just about anything is worth trying once. Lolo has an insatiable thirst to know the world, the people in it and the stories that go along with the people in those places because she sure has her own!

Heather was in the fashion industry for over a decade working with photographers and producing shoots. While it may seem glamorous (yes, sometimes it was exciting and fun!), it was demanding and took all of her energy. Heather found Pilates and it was truly her saving grace. Because of the impact Pilates had on Heather's life, she was determined to one day leave fashion behind and become a Pilates instructor to really give to others something she finds so transforming. Flash forward to 2020 when Soar Pilates was born - out of a deep desire to create something that was attainable for the everyday person and would change their lives for the better. Heather adores every client that walks in their door (truly, the community is amazing) and she couldn’t be happier to be a part of such an amazing team of women that she is proud to call her instructors - she learns from each of them every day. For more information visit https://www.soarpilates.com/

Midwesterner, Anne-Marie made Prescott home 20 years ago and made a name for herself as a licensed insurance representative/office manager. Anne-Marie then founded and became the Owner/Editor of Maitre’D Magazine, a dining and culinary guide well-known across Northern Arizona. Her savvy sales and marketing skills led her to B2B sales in telecommunications with Sparklight Business. Now celebrating seven years with Sparklight, Anne-Marie uses her expertise in creating and maintaining long-term business relationships on a local level. Anne-Marie shows community support as an avid volunteer of many nonprofits including, Arizona Community Foundation Yavapai County, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona. Her passions are clean eating, dance, hiking, peopling, and her favorite, cooking. She believes “there are things you do because they feel right. It may be the real reason we are here: To love each other, to enjoy others’ cooking and say it was good”.

Hilary Dartt loves great adventures, whether she’s writing, reading, or living them. The author of nine women’s fiction novels, Hilary lives in Arizona’s high desert with her husband, their three children, her Weimaraner, and running partner, Leia, a failed barn cat, and a flock of chickens. She loves camping, exploring in the Jeep, and dance parties with her kids. Learn more at https://hilarydartt.com/

Throughout Heather's career, she has had the great pleasure of traveling all over the country, working in many industries and with creatives of all kinds. From restaurants and breweries to the outdoors and sustainable living to music and local bands, to travel and farms. Now here in Prescott, Arizona, she has expanded into her own business, DeSousa Creative, and works with local businesses and musicians including Prescott Center for the Arts and Prescott Downtown Partnership. What draws Heather to marketing and photography is sharing the story and passion behind the project and then connecting it to a community that is inspired in the same way. For more info visit: https://www.desousacreative.com/

Sarah Haynes is the founder of Pixel Parfait, which provides graphic design, web design & online marketing services to small-medium size businesses around the country. Sarah has been in the design & marketing field for over a decade and specializes in helping businesses and individuals develop their brands. Sarah has a passion for designing full branding identities and helping companies refresh their branding through fresh, clean, and cohesive design pieces. Outside of her office, Sarah can be found spending time with her two young daughters and husband, traveling, hiking, swimming, and loving the amazing scenery that Arizona offers. Sarah is also known to enjoy true crime, reading, and personal arts and crafts projects in her free time. To contact Sarah, please email [email protected] or visit https://www.pixelparfait.graphics/ Instagram Accounts for Graphic Designers: https://www.instagram.com/brand.brief/ https://www.instagram.com/theglowandgrowclub/ https://www.instagram.com/lets.brief/

Lesa West, is the owner of New Life CPR, in Prescott, AZ but is originally from Tennessee. She says the best thing about what she does is having someone come up to her and say "I heard your voice in my head" when they had to either perform CPR or a First Aid situation. She says about mentorship: Our job here on earth is to be there for each other - teach and not give but really TEACH, Listen, Hug, help people breathe, and give others strength in themselves - when we do all these things, we grow! Learn more about New Life CPR at https://newlifecpr.com/

Liberty Casarez worked as a financial aid manager before entering the automotive industry. Liberty joined the Findlay Automotive Group in Bullhead City in 2014 and she started her career as a salesperson before being promoted to Internet and Marketing Manager positions. Before transferring to Prescott, Liberty was influential in helping to propel Findlay's Bullhead City dealership to a level of community prominence it had yet to realize. Liberty volunteered her time and services when needed. She was involved with the local Chamber of Commerce, as well as Rotary, Kiwanis, and the Boys and Girls Club of the Colorado River leading to joining the board of directors in many of the organizations. You will find Liberty throughout the Quad-Cities wearing one of her multiple "hats" - either as a leader, a volunteer, or maybe sometimes just enjoying some downtime. Episode notes: https://www.findlayauto.com