The We Podcast with Sarah Monares

Hey there! Welcome to episode number 67! Becoming Your Own Hero! In this episode your host, Sarah Monares talks about the concept of becoming your own hero and reads an exert from her newly released book: Looking In and Finding Out. Sarah Monares is a licensed counselor and has owned her own private practice since 2009. She is also the founder and CEO of Monares Collective LLC and The We Spot LLC. She is a writer, blogger, counselor, coach, speaker, and host of The We Podcast. Sarah passionately believes in the healing power of vulnerability. She is driven to help women connect with their true selves and then live in alignment with that self. She believes it is her life purpose to create authentic platforms for people to learn, grow, and connect. Her greatest desire in all her work is to help people know and understand that they are exactly as they are meant to be and that they are not alone. She was born in Northern Colorado and has lived there all her life. She has two amazing kids and has been married to her awesome hubby for 9 years. More than anything she loves travel, belly laughing, chai tea, vulnerability, real connection, adventure, ice cream, horses, and QT with her fam. Connect with Sarah! * Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarahjmonares* Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarah_monares/ * The We Spot: www.facebook.com/thewespot* Facebook Authors Page: www.facebook.com/sarahjmonares1/ Want More of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr. She’s also on Instagram and has music on Spotify!

Hey there! Welcome to episode number 66! Owning Your Whole Story In this episode I get to talk with Natacha Parris. Natacha is known as an expert in raising a purpose driven family, an advocate for health and wellness and a woman that is unapologetic about her love for God. Natacha married her middle school sweetheart, Army soldier, and Drone Executive Alexander Parris. During their 23 years of marriage they have built an incredible and widely known family with 6 children. She has built her influence internationally as a result of sharing over 1,000 videos on social media and being the CEO of the global community Excellent Families, dedicated to teaching families how to be purposeful by mastering the four pillars: spiritual, physical, financial, and mental. Natacha attributes the birth of her success to the commitment to her health. The impact of her juicing journey fuels her passion for health and now her international business to help others do the same. From her experience of building her family, community, and business Natacha says, ‘You will only find success and truly walk out your purpose and plan God has for your life when you challenge yourself to live outside of your comfort zone.’ Her story is a testament and her conviction is her motivation to keep sharing her expertise worldwide. I was absolutely blown away by Natacha’s story and her ability to be totally real and vulnerable. From troubles in her marriage early on with infidelity to being a former exotic dancer, Natacha walks fully in her truth and invites us into her whole story. Encouraging each of us to do the same. She shows us how we can move forward in any situation, even when it’s hard. He strength and unwavering faith is truly inspirational! Connect with Natacha! * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parrislife8 * Excellent Families Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/excellentfamiliesunited/ * Website: http://theparrisfamily.com Want more of The We Podcast?! Go to thewespot.com podcast page or any of your favorite podcast apps. Check out The We Spot Blog for more growth opportunities as well! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE and SUBSCRIBE HERE. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr, or on Instagram and Spotify.

Hey there! Welcome to episode number 65! Aligning Your Purpose In this episode I get to talk with Dayanna Valenciano-Luna. Dayanna is the creator of AWAKEN the Goddess Within, Biz with a SOUL and Feed Your Soul and Discover Yourself Journeys to Costa Rica. All the programs invite women to awaken their magic within and enhance self-awareness. Helping them to let go of the belief systems holding them back. Dayanna’s journey includes freeing herself from an unstable corporate career and a lifetime sense of unworthiness and aimlessness. This inspired her to pursue a deep inner journey that led her to her awakening to become a Transformational Life Coach and Energy Healer, helping women across the globe. Dayanna has 20+ years experience in customer support and business development in the aviation and fashion industries. She holds degrees from different universities in the USA and Costa Rica in Business Management, Tourism and Hospitality. She is Certified in STEER Your Life Coaching®, a benchmark tool for emotional wellness. She’s also a Dale Carnegie graduate, a Reiki Master, Sujok Therapist and currently training for Hypnotherapy. She lives in Miami and works completely virtually and serves both English and Spanish speaking communities. This creates the lifestyle she always desired, giving her the freedom to be able to travel with her family. Dayanna has helped women find their purpose, align their lifestyle to their business and obtain the inner-strength and clarity to have unshakable confidence and assertiveness. I love this interview with Dayanna! We get to hear her story, as well as insights on learning to be in sync with the desires of our heart and the Universe. You’ll find lots of amazing nuggets in this episode! Connect with Dayanna! * Website: www.dayannavalenciano.com * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DayannaValencianoLuna/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayannavalencianol * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ZJn7vC-QfJqIj82f3x5pw?view_as=subscriber * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayannavalenciano/ Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr.

Hey there! Welcome to episode number 64! Feeling, Healing, and leaning In In this episode I get to have a conversation with Amy Norris. Amy moved from the east coast in her early twenties to attend the Institute of Art in Denver. Little did she know how much she would love the area. She has been married to her husband for almost 20 years and together they are raising two bold and courageous teenagers in Loveland, CO. She works for a warmhearted non-profit and has been teaching yoga for over 10 years. Amy recently returned to her passion of writing, which fills her soul and gives her a voice to share her story through an authentic and raw heart. Amy is a contributing writer for The We Spot Blog. She hopes to inspire and enrich your life in this incredible community of women and remind you that you are so loved, always enough and oh so worthy in every way! We have a very raw and open conversation about Amy’s early trauma of finding her father dead in her backyard from suicide. She talks about how it affected her in her early life and what she finally did to learn to feel her feelings, heal, and really lean into the areas that were scary to face. I really value Amy’s ability to be so vulnerable and allow us into this space with her. I know you will really love this episode! Connect with Amy! * Blog: Read some of her wonderful articles HERE on The We Spot Blog.* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anorriscbi * Yoga Studio: http://www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com/amy-norris Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr. She’s also on Instagram and has music on Spotify!

Hey Girl! Welcome to episode number 63! The Power of Support and Vulnerability In this episode I get to chat with Savannah Howe. Savannah is a Colorado native of twenty-three years. She has been married to her husband for five years in December and they just welcomed their new baby girl into the world in June. About a year or so ago, Savannah realized that she needed to take a serious look at what she wanted for her life. She realized that she wanted to educate and inspire others through her story and has felt very called to do so. Savannah has always had a passion for helping others. Ever since she can remember, she has wanted to support others to overcome trauma and obstacles that were similar to what she experienced. As a young child she was abused, neglected and exposed to other traumas, but she knew God had a plan and a purpose. She has put in and is still putting in the work to overcome the traumas, and she wishes to encourage and give hope to others. She hopes to continue with her blog, finish writing her book, as well as speak to adults, kids, teachers, parents and anyone else who will listen about her stories to help educate and inspire. Savannah is definitely an inspiration! We have an open conversation about her past and how she’s now in a place of overcoming. She is a true warrior spirit and I can’t wait for you to hear her insights! Connect with Savannah! * Blog: https://wordpress.com/view/savannahrhowe.home.blog * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savannah-R-Howe-2356392644400642/ * Email: [email protected] Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr. She’s also on Instagram and has music on Spotify!

Hey Girl! Welcome to episode number 62! Embrace Your Feminine Energy In this episode I get to talk with Dorit Palvonov. Dorit is a nutritionist, female desire expert, creator of The Feminine Energy Current course and the host of the weekly podcast Health Begins With Mom where she takes moms from feeling ‘sucked dry’ to confident, energized and sexy as a woman. She works with moms who struggle with lack of energy, hormonal imbalances, low libido, thyroid issues, and weight gain and helps them to own their lives, trust their body, and reclaim their feminine sexual power. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband and three daughters (and two guinea pigs). Ladies, this was a fun conversation! Dorit is a force to be reckoned with and it not afraid to talk about the things many women are afraid to say out loud. I absolutely love our conversation and the work she is doing to help women thrive in their sexual power. Are you ready for this?! Connect with Dorit! * Website: www.healthbeginswithmom.com * Podcast: Confident, Energized and Sexy Mama with Dorit Palvanov* Instagram: @healthbeginswithmom * Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthbeginswithmom Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr. She’s also on Instagram and has music on Spotify!

Hey Girl! Welcome to episode number 61! Moms Who Rise In this episode I get to chat with Angela Garcia. Angela is the co-founder of the Moms Who Rise Conference, a mom to 3 boys and a wife. She believes all moms need to tap into their inner little girl and believe in their dreams. She is a firm believer that as a mom you set the tone of your home- happy mom, happy home. A huge part of being a happy mom is taking the time to take care of yourself and not putting yourself on the back burner. She believes in the power of a positive mom tribe, a tribe that empowers and uplifts one another. She believes that as a mom you must walk the walk and talk the talk if your kids don’t see you working towards your goals neither will they. Motherhood is not her “excuse” it is her reason why. Angela is an amazing woman with a true heart to uplift women and mothers. If you’re a mama, you’re going to want to listen to this one! And, her next Moms Who Rise Conference is coming up in a few short weeks so be sure to check it out! Check out the upcoming Moms Who Rise Conference and Connect with Angela! * Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=42114736 * Moms Who Rise Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momswhorise/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourhostangelagarcia/ Tickets for the Moms Who Rise Conference on 10/05/19 HERE Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr. She’s also on Instagram and has music on Spotify!

Hey Girl! Welcome to episode number 60! In Love with Love & Writing In this episode I get to chat with Amanda Kelley. Amanda grew up in a small town in Wyoming where she was an avid reader from an early age. Growing up a few doors away from the library gave her easy access to fuel her reading habit, but it wasn’t until she was married with a family of her own that she decided to give her dream of being an author a real shot. Today, she lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and two incredible sons and writes romantic fiction with a splash of suspense thrown in for good measure. With two books already published and more in the works, the sky is the limit, and she couldn’t be more thrilled. When Amanda isn’t writing, you can find her enjoying time with her family and friends, cuddling her animals, and dreaming of far off vacations. We had such a great conversation about the writing process and what it’s like to write about romance. Amanda lets us into her process and shares her writing journey with us. I can’t wait for you to dive into all the goodness! Get Amanda’s books and connect with her! Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorAmandaKelley/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/authoramandakelley/ Amazon: www.amazon.com/author/amandakelley Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/17887175.Amanda_Kelley Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr. She’s also on Instagram and has music on Spotify!

Hey girl! Welcome to episode number 59, Embracing Sadness and Finding Happiness! In this episode I get to chat with Ady Barney. Ady was born and raised in France. At 17 she moved to Colorado as an exchange student and made it her permanent home. She has a 16 year old amazing daughter, a beautiful and supportive fiancée, and two big dogs. She was raised by a very mentally ill mother, which she is now finding out, defined a lot of who she is and how she has chosen her path in life. She is grateful for the incredible tribe of brave women in her life and for this opportunity to share her story. In this interview we dive into Ady’s story of losing her mom to suicide, and early childhood wounds that shaped the way she saw herself and the world. As an adult she is now leaning in and doing the hard work to heal and move forward. She’s learned that we have to embrace the sadness and uncomfortable feelings to pave the way to finding true happiness. This such a beautiful and powerful interview and I can’t wait for you to hear it! Thank you Ady for sharing you heart and helping us grow through your bravery and willingness to be vulnerable! You can connect with Ady HERE on her Facebook page. Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! This episode has been edited by the amazing Luxgaze. If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE on Fiverr. She’s also on Instagram and has music on Spotify!

Hey girl! Welcome to episode number 58, Take a Leap of Faith! In this episode I get to chat with Ashley Martinez. Ashley is a native Texan and Texas A&M graduate who moved to Colorado on a wing and a prayer. Here she is, seven years later and life has been nothing short of a huge blessing and a wild ride. She’s a mama of two and wife to her very own “Chip Gaines” (who helps keep everything running smoothly on the back end of her business)! She is the owner of Down Home Boutique in Severance, Colorado. Former teacher and serial entrepreneur, Ashley loves watching businesses grow, building relationships, and spending lots of time with her family. If she’s not busting it designing flat lays and choosing new pieces for the boutique, you can most likely find her enjoying time with her family, working out to some awesome workout videos (for real, they’re the best!), or cooking up her favorite southern dish! Take a Leap of Faith in Life! You’re going to love this interview with Ashley! She encourages us to take leaps of faith in our own lives! We talk about lots of different things but mostly about starting your own business, money and money mindset, self-care, and how important it is to jump with faith when life calls you to it. Ashley is a gem and I loved chatting with her! I can’t wait for you to listen! You can connect with Ashley on her Instagram and Pinterest pages! You can also find her boutique on her website, and join the VIP group on Facebook! Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! One more thing… I want to give a shout out to our new podcast editor Luxgaze. Guys, I have been looking for the right person for a long time. I found her on Fiverr and she totally rocks! If you need an audio engineer, find her HERE. She’s also on Instagram and has music on Spotify!

Hey girl! Welcome to episode number 57, Be Empowered! In this episode I get to chat with Betzy Valdez. Betzy is originally from Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, she came to the United States with her family 22 years ago, chasing the well-known “American Dream”. Greeley, Colorado is where her and her family have resided over the past 22 years and it’s a place, she calls home. She has been married for 11 years to her supportive husband Javi and together they have three beautiful little girls and an American Bully named Bella. She is also the founder of B. Empowered, a space created to encourage others to be the change, to be empowered to be the world-changers, the difference-makers, and the heart-changers. B. Empowered to Share your Story! Through Betzy’s own journey, she continues to be brave by sharing her story, her truths, her mess. Instead of allowing setbacks in her life to hold her back, she is determined to use her mess as her message of hope, strength and belonging. Her calling in life in to encourage and empower others in their own journey, regardless of color, race, religion, or legal status. She believes we must all have a vision, not division. Betzy plans to continue her journey as an empowerment and motivational speaker as well as an active community volunteer, leader and advocate for immigrant and refugee rights. She is extremely excited for this new opportunity and hopes to connect with others. Over the past year I have gotten to know Betzy, and I can tell you that she is amazing! She has such a beautiful heart for others and is working hard to bring hope, encouragement, and motivation to others. She is sharing her story of immigration to shed light on this important topic and open up this conversation that we so desperately need to have. I’m excited for you to hear all that she has to say! Connect with Betzy on her Facebook and Instagram pages! Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We want to connect with you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to episode #56. In this episode I chat with Elenor Tedenborg. Elenor was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant in 2016. After her diagnosis, her life changed forever. She’s sharing her cancer journey in hope’s that she can help others by telling her story. She loves to be able to help others find themselves through their challenges. She is the founder of Soul’d on Life and aims to inspire people to a healthier lifestyle through sustainable choices. She has also created her own granola which is a healthy product she sells at local farmers markets. She believes it’s a stepping stone towards helping others choose healthier options both physically and mentally. Elenor is a true inspiration. Her outlook on life is one of hope and great depth that she attributes to being diagnosed with cancer. She is a true example of finding purpose in the pain. She talks about finding herself and being awakened after her finding out about the cancer. I think we can all learn from Elinor’s heart and wisdom. We all face challenges. She talks to us about how to embrace those challenges to find ourselves and a more fulfilling life. Connect with Elenor on her Facebook and Instagram pages! Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. Then, make sure you find us on social media! Find us on The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! We could read your review on our next episode! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to episode number 55- Finding Your Magic! In this episode I chat with Destiny DeHaven CEO and Owner of Your Magical Destiny. Destiny is a Pattern Breaker and Bullshit Detector who works with those struggling and tired of living the life they were TOLD to live and helps them live the life they were MEANT to live. Using her skill set Destiny supports you to break your patterns of self-doubt, self-sabotage and instead find Your Magical Destiny, and most importantly take new ACTION. When you’re in alignment with your passion, your purpose, and your secret sauce…YOU can ROCK. THE. WORLD. And Let’s face it, the world could use a little rocking. I had so much fun talking with her because she’s real and vulnerable and so knowledgeable. She knows how to dig in and help people with breaking out of those old beliefs and patterns. We talk about her story, parenting, and she also gives some tangible tips on how to get started breaking patterns in your own life and finding your magic. Connect with Destiny: * Facebook- www.facebook.com/YourMagicalDestiny * Instagram- www.instagram.com/YourMagicalDestiny * LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/YourMagicalDestiny * Website- www.YourMagicalDestiny.com Want more of The We Podcast?! If you’re ready to listen to more awesome episodes? Then head over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! You can also find the podcast on any of your favorite podcast apps! The We Spot is your place for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. Make sure you find us on social media! Head on over to The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! We just may read your review on our next episode! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for being listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!

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Welcome to episode #53 of The We Podcast! Sarah Monares the host of The We Podcast, and she is also a licensed therapist, life and business coach, speaker, writer, and blogger. She absolutely loves walking through all things growth with people! On this episode she talks about the feeling of women needing to be superwomen and DO as much as they can to prove their worth and value. Give it listen! We’d love to hear your feedback! Want more of The We Podcast?! To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. Then, make sure you find us on social media! Find us on The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! If you love The We Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! We could read your review on our next episode! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to to episode number 52 of The We Podcast! This is episode 2 of the series “Things People Don’t Talk About”. This round we as a team tackle the topic of relationship issues and why people don’t talk about it when their relationship is struggling. We get into topics like Infidelity, finances, pornography, expectations, and taking charge of our own happiness. I also have to say a little heads up. Obviously with topics like these you won’t want to be listening with little ears around. We hope you enjoy this episode! Have ideas about a topic you’d like us to cover next? Send us a message on Facebook or to [email protected]. We’d love to hear your ideas! Want more of The We Podcast?! If you want more of The We Podcast, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. Make sure you find us on social media! Head on over to The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! We just may read your review on our next episode! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community! Now don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for being listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to episode #51 of The We Podcast! In this episode I interview Jaime Carden-O’Brien. Jaime moved to Colorado from Kansas City in 1999 after receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas. She earned a second bachelor’s from Colorado State University and then completed her masters in community counseling at the University of Northern Colorado. She has worked in the field since 1995, starting at a crisis counseling center in Lawrence, KS. Later, she worked for Crossroads Safehouse in Fort Collins and then moved to Larimer Center for Mental Health before beginning in private practice. She just recently began Free to Be, a personal development movement for adolescent girls. She is married and has 2 daughters who are 9 and 7. I’ve know Jaime for about 14 years and her love for helping and supporting people is evident in all she does! I’m so excited about the amazing movement she is creating for adolescent girls! I can’t wait for you to get to know her better and hear more about how we can support or teen girls and create a new generation of girls who come from a culture of growth and self-care that is learned at a much younger age than past generations. What a difference this will make in the world! If you’ve been a teenage girl, or are/will be raising one, you will want to listen for sure! Connect with Jaime: * Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Free-to-Be-2041922442562817/ * Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/free.to.be.movement/ Want more of The We Podcast?! If you want more of The We Podcast, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. Make sure you find us on social media! Head on over to The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! We just may read your review on our next episode! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community! Now don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for being listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to episode #50! In this episode I interview Julie Schooler. Julie lives in New Zealand and we got connected through The We Podcast! She is an author of seven books and mama of two beautiful tiny humans. She wants you to rediscover YOUR sparkle so she is on a mission to help busy people to have all the love, energy and fun they deserve without the guilt or overwhelm. Her ‘Easy Peasy’ books provide simple and straightforward information on parenting topics. The ‘Nourish Your Soul’ series shares delicious wisdom to feel calmer, happier and more fulfilled. This episode is packed with awesome growth nuggets, and also tons of helpful info about writing a book. If you have the feeling inside that you may want to write a book someday. You will want to listen! And if not, this episode just might inspire that spark to appear! Connect with Julie: * Twitter- https://twitter.com/JulieSchooler * Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JulieSchoolerAuthor/ * Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/julie.schooler/ You can find and order her books on Amazon HERE Want more of The We Podcast?! If you want more of The We Podcast make sure you head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. You can also find us on social media! Head on over to The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! We just may read your review on our next episode! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community! So don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thank you for being listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to episode number 49- I Owe Me. In this episode I interview Becky Lauridsen. Becky is a wife to a handsome cowboy, a mother to two beautiful girls, a career woman, and the proud founder and lead supporter of IOME. She lives in Northern Colorado with her dogs, horses, a pony named bubbles and one goat named dog! She sees a therapist on a regular basis, takes naps, showers (almost daily), washes her face every night, wears makeup, goes to church, cusses a little, takes bubble baths, goes on long walks, and binge watches Netflix when she needs to “check out”. Becky is also a licensed professional counselor. As a counselor, and also in her own personal life, it became alarmingly clear to her that women do not get enough self-care in their day-to-day lives. The majority of women are dealing with things like anxiety, depression, guilt, past trauma, low-self esteem, feelings of stress, excessive fear, poor body image, and limiting beliefs. Just to name a few. The worst part of it is, women think it is completely “normal” to feel this way. That somehow, they are naturally supposed to live like this and there is nothing they can do about it. Becky believes that you do not have to simply survive life! You can have your cake and eat it too; you can be the best mother and career women. The best wife and mother. The best friend and boss babe. You deserve the best, and your family deserves the best of you. In our conversation we dive into Becky’s own experience with postpartum depression and one day feeling like she woke up to the fact that she was just going through the motions of life. There is so much goodness in this interview and I cannot wait for you to hear it! You can connect with Becky in the following places: * Her website- https://www.iowemenow.com/ * Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iowemenow * Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iowemenow Also, you can find the Prenatal Emotional Awareness Course we talk about in this episode HERE. If you want more of The We Podcast make sure you head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your place for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. You can also find us on social media! Head on over to The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE! We just may read your review on our next episode! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community. Also, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. We can’t wait to see you over on social media! Thank you for being listening! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to episode #48- Making an Impact. In this episode I get to interview Anthony Santangelo. Anthony’s life motto is… “If you want to improve your life GO ALL IN!” Anthony has been in the car business since 1997. He sold 3,486 cars in his career and was ranked in the top 1% in the country for CSI from 2012-2016. He is currently a National Sales Recruiter and Trainer for AutoMax Recruiting and Training and is one of the Authors of 10X Mindset Habits. His passion, integrity and work ethic are second to none; which shows in his goal of positively affecting everyone he interacts with in becoming a better person. Anthony is committed to follow his life cycle everyday which consists of learning, developing, growing and teaching. This applies not only to the car business but in his personal life as well. In his free time, Anthony is an avid sports fan and semi-professional poker player’. It was wonderful to have Anthony as my guest. I totally appreciate his heart and vulnerability, especially in sharing the part of his story where he lost his mother to breast cancer as a teenage boy. No doubt you will find lots of awesomeness in this episode! If you would like to connect with Anthony you can find him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter! If you want more of The We Podcast make sure you head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as the we spot blog! The We Spot is your go to spot for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. You can also find us on social media. Head on over to The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! You can also find me on my personal Facebook and Instagram pages as well! If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and write us a review! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community. Also, don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. We can’t wait to see you over on social media! Thank you for being here! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to episode #47 of The We Podcast! This episode is all about “The Things People Don’t Talk about- Shame, Success, & Sex”. In this episode I chat with The We Spot leadership team. This is the first episode in a series we will be doing where we talk about all the things that MOST people avoid. HEADS UP!! In this episode we do cover sex. It’s a very open interview that gets a little risqué and raw so I will throw out the warning… Don’t listen with little ears, this episode is for mamas ears only. I’m not going to lie, there were a few points that seriously made me blush. So if you are uncomfortable with this kind of thing, you may want to skip it! I absolutely love this round table approach to these difficult topics. We are a group of women with different backgrounds and beliefs so it’s fun to hear all the different perspectives and get lots of belly laughs in along the way. If you haven’t met my leadership team yet, you sure will here! If you want more of The We Podcast make sure you head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as The We Spot Blog! The We Spot is your go to spot for growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. You can also find us on social media. Head on over to The We Spot Facebook and Instagram pages and get plugged in! You can also find me on my personal Facebook and Instagram pages as well! If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and write us a review! We want as many people as possible to be lifted up in growth and get connected with our community. Also, don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. We can’t wait to see you over on social media!

Welcome to episode #46 “Rising out of Shame”. In this episode, I get to interview Miki Sturges. Miki is a life coach who passionate about helping women get out of feelings of unworthiness and find their unique God-given greatness so that they can live a life filled with joy and smiles and be free to go after their dreams. She herself has gone through horrendous experience of Domestic violence and betrayal, depression, and lost sight of her own value and worthiness along the way. With the help of God and many amazing people, she rediscovered her worth, took back her power and respect and found her God-given gift that she’s now using to help women do the same. This is a powerful interview with a very beautiful hearted women! I can’t say enough how honored I am to have Miki share her story and be vulnerable with all of us. !!Warning!! There could be triggering topics in this episode. We do talk about domestic violence and her experiences with abuse. If this is something that could trigger or upset you and your healing, please be aware of the content of this episode and skip it or ask someone for support if you decide to listen. If you would like to Connect with Miki you can find her on Facebook and Instagram. Also check out her private Facebook group. This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Spot. The We Spot is your go to spot to learn, grow, and connect with likeminded people. It’s your place for all things growth and community! Head on over to our Facebook page and get plugged in! You’ll find more episodes of The We Podcast was well as the we spot blog and information about our northern Colorado meet up called we are women rising. You can also find us on Instagram and at thewespot.com If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and write us a review! This guarantees that more people will get connected with our community. Also, don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. We can’t wait to see you over on social media!

*Warning- This episode contains some strong language. There were some F-bombs dropped during the recording of this episode. Please be aware and listen with headphones or without children present. Welcome to episode #45 “Foundation of Love”. In this episode I interview Drue Metz. Drue is an award-winning writer, film director, and mental health advocate. He believes in the power of words, cinema, and that love can change the world. Drue grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and lived in 10 homes before 10 years old. He wasn’t good at school because family finances kept them moving around a lot. He was a poor kid with ADHD and dyslexia and loving parents but no stability. He sought refuge in creative writing, film and television. He got the ‘film bug’ at age 9 when he stole his mother’s Hi-8 Video Camera and made his very first film. He is now living in Los Angeles and has written, directed, produced, shot or contributed to over 70 film and video productions. Drue talks with us about his story, his conflictual relationship with his dad for a large part of his life, and how love has changed everything. His entire platform in life is to have a foundation of love. He is insightful and honest, and I totally appreciate his vulnerability. If you would like to connect with Drue you can find him on Facebook, The Incredible Existence of You, The Love Effect, Instagram, and on his website. This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Spot. The We Spot is your go to spot to learn, grow, and connect with like minded people. It’s your place for all things growth and community! Head on over to our Facebook page and get plugged in! You’ll find more episodes of The We Podcast was well as The We Spot Blog and information about our northern Colorado meet up called We Are Women Rising. You can also find us on Instagram and at thewespot.com! If you love The We Podcast we would be thrilled for you to rate the podcast and write us a review! This guarantees that more people will get connected with our community. Also, don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on new episodes dropping every week. We can’t wait to see you over on social media!

Welcome to episode #44 “Making Space for Yourself”. In this episode I interview Kelly Quinn. Kelly is an intuitive leadership and business coach, life adventurer, peacemaker. Back in 2013 Kelly left a successful life and business in Australia to follow her calling. Since then she has been on a deep journey of introspection, one that led her to slowly discovering and removing all of the walls she had unknowingly built up inside herself to give and receive love fully. Kelly’s personal practice of learning how to give and receive love practically has transformed the way she exists, communicates and connects in life and in business. The lessons learned from living this way form the basis of her teaching today. Her coaching centers around a simple self-inquiry and self-reflection practice as she has found these to be profound tools in deepening our self-trust and conviction in bringing our personal visions to life. Today she lives proudly back at home in the UK, with her fiancé and little boy and with her mum and family just around the corner. She leads a remarkably loving life and stands for love, friendship and compassionate relationships. We had a wonderful and insightful chat and I can’t wait for you to hear all the amazing nuggets throughout the show. Kelly’s story is vulnerable and inspirational and I know you’ll benefit from her knowledge and heart! Connect with Kelly Find Kelly on Facebook and Instagram in The Bravery Community! She is also a contributing writer for The We Spot Blog. Find her pieces on the blog soon! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Spot. The We Spot is a place to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. It’s your spot for all your growth and community needs. Head on over to our Facebook page and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! Don’t forget to check out our new blog that launched this week!! We also ask that if you love The We Podcast that you write us a review! We may even share your review and give you a shout out on our next episode! And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on our new episode dropping every week. Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you over on social media!

Welcome to episode #43 “Pursuing What You Love”. In this episode I get to chat with Lenina Olivas. Lenina was born in Southern California. She received her MA in Political Science from the University of Colorado in 2010. About three years ago, Lenina started painting and made the shift from Political Science to artist. She has exhibited her work along the Colorado Front Range and her home studio is located in Loveland, Colorado. Her work has been reviewed in Professional Artists Magazine and is currently on display in the Colorado State Capitol. She has also been a featured guest on The Reset Podcast with Franklin Taggart. In 2018, she became the Gallery Director at the Lincoln Gallery. She is actively involved in her community, adopted a highway in Loveland, serves on the board of the Loveland Art Studio Tour as the Secretary, the board for Art In The Park, and is a member of The Artist Collective. Prior to becoming an artist she was a figure model and worked with a variety of artists in the surrounding states. She felt that being a model helped her to connect with artists, find the right art instructor, and understand the art world. Lenina didn’t set out to become an artist but she was called to it by the beautification and joy it brought to her life. In this episode we chat about Lenina’s shift from Political Science to artist and what happens when you decide to listen to what you really want in life. Then, what happens when you start pursuing what you love. Her work can be purchased at the Lincoln Gallery and Rabbask Design in downtown Loveland. Her wine series collection can be found at the Sweet Heart Winery in Loveland and at Blue Mountain Winery in Berthoud. On the world wide web she can be found on Redbubble, Fine Art America, YouTube, and on her website at LeninaOlivasFineArt.com. You can also follow her on Instagram or Facebook at Lenina Olivas Fine Art. This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Spot. The We Spot is a place to learn, grow, and connect with likeminded women. It’s your spot for all your growth and community needs. Head on over to our Facebook page and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! We also ask that if you love The We Podcast that you write us a review! We may even share your review and give you a shout out on our next episode! And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on our new episode dropping every week. Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you over on social media!

You are listing to episode #42, “When Thing Don’t Go as Planned”. In this episode I interview Carissa Coghlan. Carissa is the mother to three beautiful children, seven and younger. She stays at home full time and homeschools her oldest son. She loves drinking coffee, crafting and organizing her home. She grew up in the bay area of California, and will always feel most at peace standing on the beach hearing the waves crash onto the shore. She has a podcast called Creating Coghlans, where her and her family are striving to live a more intentional life, filled with more understanding and grace. In this episode, Carissa walks us through the premature birth of her daughter at 23 weeks. She is transparent and candid with what this experience was like for her. I love that she’s not afraid to talk about the hard stuff. I was enthralled in her story from beginning to end. Thank you Carissa for sharing your heart and your truth with us! I know that so many people will find nuggets of great wisdom as well as encouragement and hope in this episode! If you would like to connect with Carissa you can find her on Instagram and Facebook. You can also find her podcast here. This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Spot. The We Spot is a place to learn, grow, and connect with likeminded women. It’s your spot for all your growth and community needs. Head on over to our Facebook page and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! We also ask that if you love The We Podcast that you write us a review! If you take a screenshot of the review and share it on your social media and Tag Sarah Monares and The We Spot and we will put you into a drawing to win some awesome swag! We may even share your review and give you a shout out on our next episode! And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on our new episode dropping every week. Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you over on social media!

Welcome to episode #41! In this episode I get to chat with the wonderful Bethel Jiricek. Bethel was a former paralegal before discovering her true passion. Now a mother of four and trained esthetician, Betherl once struggled to find a chemical-free cream to help with her son’s eczema. She took matters into her own hands, experimenting with approximately 100 or so different recipes before she found one that soothed his regular breakouts. As a result, Bethel channeled her passion for effective, natural products into the creation of affordable, natural and organic skin care. Today, that passion is know as Green Eyed Grace Professional skin care, and its comprehensive line of pure, all-natural products are sold in Northern Colorado boutiques as well as Natural Elements Skin Spa and in the online store. Bethel is a great friend of mine and it was fun to be able to talk with her. We get to hear her early story of becoming a mom at 15 and many of the hardships faced on the way to launching her own product line and to where she is now with a wonderful family and thriving and growing business. Her perseverance in life and determination to create what was needed to help her children is truly inspirational! I loved that she said her final lotion success came somewhere around batch number 86. This is such an important message for all of us. If you’re creating something… it’s not going to be perfect the first time. Keep going, keep trying, keep moving forward. It will all be worth it and all make sense at some point and you will be so glad you didn’t give up! Bethel says it best… don’t let your current situation define you! Thank you Bethel for this wonderful interview! I appreciate your willingness to let us into your private world and share this space with all of us! Connect with Bethel on her website, Facebook, and Instagram (@greeneyedgrace). This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Spot, formerly known as The We Community. Yes, we changed the name, but it’s still the same space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. It’s your spot for all your growth and community needs. Head on over to the Facebook community and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! We also ask that if you love The We Podcast that you write us a review! If you take a screenshot of the review and share it on your social media and Tag Sarah Monares and The We Spot, we will put you into a drawing to win some awesome swag! We may even share your review and give you a shout out on our next episode! And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on our new episode dropping every week. Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you over on social media!

Welcome to episode #40! The first episode of 2019! Say what!? Happy New Year! We are very excited about the awesome things we have in store for this year! We want to kick off 2019 in a wonderful way… and we can’t think of a better way to do it than with this episode with the amazing Ken Walls! Ken is the CEO and Founder of Client Solution Innovations. He has taken the tragedies of his life, from childhood into adulthood and used them to intuitively know how to help just about anyone expand in their lives and business. In fact, he even wrote a bestselling book about it called, “Walls of Wisdom: Turning Pain Into Profit”. With first hand knowledge of the power of a positive mindset and 30 years experience in business, technology, sales and marketing, he founded Client Solution Innovations, a powerful technology and strategy marketing consulting firm. He helps entrepreneurs identify where they may be stuck and how to breakthrough whatever it is that may be holding them back from fulfilling their true potential in business and in life. He has the honor of working and consulting with some pretty amazing business owners and celebrities around the world. This interview is powerful in so many ways. We talk about his difficult past, struggles with addiction, and the path through the darkest days and into recovery. It is one you do not want to miss! Ken’s story is powerful and his presence is one of claiming victory rather than getting stuck in the muck of victimhood. I SO appreciate his ability to be vulnerable and walk us through his authentic journey. I know this will help so many people. Thank you Ken, you are a positive and amazing force in this world! Connect with Ken through his website, or through his Facebook and Instagram pages! You can also find his show “Breakthrough Walls”on Facebook as well! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with likeminded women. Head on over to the Facebook community and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! We also ask that if you love The We Podcast that you write us a review! If you take a screenshot of the review and share it on your social media and Tag Sarah Monares and The We Community, we will put you into a drawing to win some awesome swag! We may even share your review and give you a shout out on our next episode! And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on our new episode dropping every week. Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you over on social media! Thank you for being here today! It means a lot to us!

Welcome to episode #39! In this episode I get to chat with the amazing Katy Acosta. Katy is a Colorado native married to Alex, a native Peruvian, and they have 2 children, Patrick in 3rd grade and Evy in Kindergarten. Katy has dedicated much of her adult life to serving others. Living in Peru in 2003, shortly after marrying Alex, she helped him plant a church there until returning to the States with him in 2005 to plant another church in Greeley, CO. With a heart to serve the Greeley Latino community, Katy was instrumental in building, training volunteers and running English classes for adult Latinos through Christ Community Church. Later, after receiving her Masters’ degree in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education from the University of Northern Colorado, her work with teaching English to newcomers in the community continued in the local public school district. After years of service to others and putting everyone else’s needs and desires before her own, in 2015 Katy took some time away from teaching and service to pursue her own passions and desires for life and the long-term impact she wants to leave on this world through online entrepreneurship. Out of these last three years of this pursuit, Katy has created and is building the A Mom That Matters brand, helping moms balance business, relationships and wellness. We are just so happy to have Katy here with us, taking us through her journey! From meeting her husband, not even speaking the same language when they met, how she dealt with struggles and deep losses, and her experiences in perseverance, overcoming, AND… her top tip to moms trying to juggle it all! If you would like to connect with Katy, you can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and her website! Also find out more about Backpacks of Hope HERE and become a part of their awesome mission! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook community and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! We also ask that if you love The We Podcast that you write us a review! If you take a screenshot of the review and share it on your social media and Tag Sarah Monares and The We Community, we will put you into a drawing to win some awesome swag! We may even share your review and give you a shout out on our next episode! And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on our new episode dropping every week. Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you over on social media! Now just so you know, The We Podcast will be taking a two week break The week of Christmas and New Years. I will be spending time with my family and focusing on finishing my book during that time off. We are excited to continue to bring you amazing episodes in the new year! If you’ve missed any of the previous episodes this is a great time to go back and catch up! We have an awesome line up for you in 2019! Big things to come for the we podcast and we can’t wait to let you in on it!

On this episode of The We Podcast, my guest is Kate Mares. Let me tell you ahead of time… this is GOOD! You will want to listen all the way through for all the amazing truth bombs and insights! As a Speaking Professional, Katie has inspired audiences around the world to think differently about customer experience, the female consumer and leadership. Katie has earned her Master’s in Adult Training and Development and is a Certified Training & Development Professional. She knows first-hand the challenges organizations encounter as they strive to design a customer experience program that is sustainable and has an impact in the marketplace. She also knows that developing a program is just one small step to success, it is the tools and implementation plan that makes a program take flight. Katie lives in Toronto with her family. When she is not travelling around the world advising and speaking, Katie can be found on a yoga mat (in a shoe store!) or snuggled on the couch with her three little ones eating homemade popcorn and watching a movie! Katie is such an inspiration and a force to be reckoned with. She is a voice of empowerment for all women and the world is truly a better place because she is sharing her message and her truth. If you would like to connect with Katie you can find her on her personal Facebook page, Her business Facebook page, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter (@katie_mares1)! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook community and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! We also ask that if you love The We Podcast that you write us a review! If you take a screenshot of the review and share it on your social media and Tag Sarah Monares and The We Community, we will put you into a drawing to win some awesome swag! We may even share your review and give you a shout out on our next episode! And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on our new episodes dropping every week! Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you over on social media! The We Podcast will be taking a two week break the week of Christmas and New Years. I will be spending time with my family and focusing on finishing my book during that time off. We are excited to continue to bring you amazing episodes in the new year! Happy Holidays!

This week on The We Podcast my guest is Dawn Miller. Dawn is the mother of 4 amazing children and has been married for 24 years. She spent 16 years joyfully homeschooling her tribe — with sweat, tears, prayer, and a lot of coffee. In 2013, a series of serious car accidents caused Dawn to have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) which ended her days of homeschooling. Armed with a new normal, she focused her energy on embracing the new Dawn 2.0. When not at home, Dawn is running in the mountains, practicing yoga, or finding more goodies on Etsy. This episode is packed with so much wisdom and wonderful nuggets of encouragement!. Dawn’s story and her perseverance and heart are truly and inspiration! I love how she shares her journey with us and we get to hear about her healing process and what has gotten her to where she is today. I really appreciated her willingness to be vulnerable and allow all of us into her experience. This willingness will not doubt help many people! Thank you so much Dawn for being my guest! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook community and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! If you haven’t rated or reviewed the podcast yet please do so! Stick it in your story on Facebook or Instagram and tag Sarah Monares and/or The We Community and we will put you into a drawing to win some awesome swag! Please help us to share the podcast out and get people connected! We want to be able to bless as many people as possible with this platform. Also don’t forget to subscribe so you are notified when new episodes drop! Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you over on social media!

On this episode my guest is Danielle Hughes aka Dani. Dani has been my guest on here before in a few of the previous episodes. We have worked in the counseling world together for many years and she is my go to person whenever we need to broach a topic that can be difficult. She is also a leader in The We Community! During this episode we talk about the holidays and how they can be very hard for people for a multitude of reasons. We are passionate about talking about this because we both believe it’s not talked about enough. If people are sad during the holidays they are expected to ACT happy. So if the holidays are hard for you, or anyone you know… we hope that this is helpful. We walk you through the process of working through uncomfortable emotions, how to talk to someone who is dealing with loss, and lots of other tidbits of info that we think you need to know. This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook and Instagram communities and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! If you rate and/or review the podcast take a screenshot, post it to your story, and tag us on Facebook or Instagram! We will put you into a drawing to win some awesome swag at the end of December! Remember… sharing is caring and we want to be able to bless as many people as possible with this platform. So PLEASE share it out! Thank you so much and we can’t wait to connect with you over on social media! We hope you have enjoy this episode of podcast and that you have take away some nuggets of insight you will be able to apply to help you get through this holiday season. We also hope you find comfort in the understanding that this is a difficult time of year for many people. The more we can reach out and start talking about it, the more we can create a movement and feel less alone during this time of year and always. The key is reaching out. So reach out and get connected with us over on social media! Thank you for being here! It means a lot to us!

This week on The We Podcast the tables have turned a bit. My great friend and founding leader of The We Community, Heather Williams is interviewing ME. Heather was a previous guest on the podcast (Episode #4) and I’m typically the one prompting others to share their story. This time around It’s me sharing mine. I can’t ask my guests to do something that I’m not willing to do. I’m not going to lie… this one is a vulnerable one for me. I’m not sure I’ve ever shared this much in one space. We talk about my experiences from a young child until today. What I’ve struggled with, what I’ve learned, and how I have gotten to where I am. For those of you who don’t know me or are listening for the first time, I am a counselor, mentor, trainer, writer, and speaker. I am the founder of The We Community, The we Podcast, and We Are Women Rising. I hope that my story inspires you in some way and that it brings you strength and hope for moving forward in your own growth and life. Important- If this podcast or episode has touched you please share it out! AND… leave The We Podcast a review, as well as subscribe to our channel! We want to reach as many people as possible with stories of hope, community, and inspiration. We are committed to bringing you new insights, stories, and growth topics every single week. So you’ll want to know when new episodes drop! Also Important- We would also love to connect with you! You can find me and our other leaders of The We Community on Facebookand Instagram, and me on my personal Facebook and Instagram pages. There are lots of exciting things to come in The We Community and we don’t want you to miss it! Stay tuned for much more awesomeness and opportunities for connection and growth.

This week on The We Podcast I have a very special guest! He was very apprehensive to be here. It took a lot of convincing, but he finally agreed. My guest is my hubby, Nick Monares. Nick is a dad, a husband, and a diesel mechanic who is working on expanding his horizons. He is a huge support to me and backs me in so many ways to be able to do what I do. I am very grateful for him and his support of all my shenanigans. I’m excited for you to meet him and hear a little about our relationship and who he is. He is a man of few words so this was totally outside his comfort zone. I’m super proud of him for coming on and allowing me to chat with him in this space. I love that we can feature our very different personalities in a real way and show that it’s always possible to grow together. Relationships are hard and take lots of work and I agree with nick, it’s vital to be on the same team and work together. We talk about our struggles in marriage, our story, and what he thinks about growth and what that look like together. If you would like to connect with Nick you can find him on Facebook and connect with him there. He is also on a lot of my stuff so you can follow me as well if you aren’t already. This episode is sponsored by The We Community. An Authentic place to come together and grow, learn, and connect. You can find the We Community on Facebook! Come check it out! We would love to have you join us in that space!

This week on The We Podcast my guest is the amazing Cleshea Lowe. Cleshea is a Lifestyle coach and Motivational Speaker, mother of 2 very active boys, and the founder and CEO of JourneyZup LLC. Her passion and desire is to reach the masses and inspire individuals to want to become the best version of themselves… mind, body, and soul as the Journey is up. She inspires individuals to Acknowledge their Now, Decide to do something about it, then take the necessary Action steps. In the interview we chat about Cleshea’s childhood experiences, migrating from the Jamaica to US, what motivates her, and the journey she’s been on to bring her to where she is today. There are so many awesome nuggets in this interview! I know there will be something that speaks to your heart as it did mine! If you would like to connect with Cleshea you can find her on her website, on Facebook, and on Instagram. No doubt you will want to be connected to this amazing force of love and positivity in the world! Thank you Cleshea for sharing your heart and truth with us!

I am very excited about my guest this week on The We Podcast! I get to chat with my amazing daughter Aubree. Aubree is a college student studying elementary education. I have been trying to get her on here for months and she has finally said yes! We talk about our relationship, how me going public and sharing my story has affected our relationship, about big life transitions like going to college, why being human is so important, and lots more. If you are a mama you must listen to this! I hope this will give you some encouragement to follow your dreams and take those bold steps to fully move into who you are! The world needs to know you and so do your children! I love to be able to get this inside perspective from a child. Thank you so much Aubree for sharing your heart and your insight with all of us! You are a true blessing! Thank you for being courageous and saying yes!

Hello and welcome to the 31st episode of The We Podcast! I’m very excited to be able to talk to you about fear and how it relates to relationships. Did you realize that in a lot of ways, fear is driven by relationships? In this episode we talk about just that. We also chat about the fear of what others think, the necessity of fear, and ways to intervene and move forward. This is a topic I’m very passionate about and I hope that you find it helpful! One thing we also touch on is the importance of women relationships and community. We would love to have you join our community on Facebook called “We are Women Rising“. It’s a wonderful place to get encouragement and connect with like-minded women who are growth focused and driven by lifting up one another. See you there!

This week on The We Podcast, my guest is Kate Johnson. Originally from Delaware, Kate now calls Greeley, CO home along with her husband of 10 years and their two energetic, yet adorable young boys who are 5 and 1. She loves living in Greeley because of the people, the delicious craft brews, and the ability to travel between the mountains and eastern plains. After working in the Corporate world for 8 years, Kate became a CrossFit coach 3.5 years ago. She loves working with people to find their strengths, gain confidence, and reach their goals. As a result of her own experience with a difficult delivery as well as pelvic floor issues, Kate is passionate about working with pregnant and postpartum women to help educate, empower, and support them as they navigate this chapter of life. She is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach and has worked with some of the best fitness professionals and physical therapists in the world to better educate and understand considerations for women in all stages of life. Kate started her business, TulaFit, earlier this year and offers educational workshops in conjunction with local Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists, as well as consultations, private coaching, and online programming. During the interview we may say the V- word (hint hint… vagina) a few times so if that offends you don’t listen! We chat about lots of things that mamas need to know post pregnancy. This is stuff that’s got to be normalized in conversations. Not only between women but with health care providers and anyone who is on a women’s team to success and ultimate health in every area. Our bodies are beautiful gifts and not something we should be ashamed to speak about. If that’s the case, we will never get to optimal functioning. Thank you for speaking it out loud and proud Kate! We all benefit from you taking a less than ideal situation and using it to live your passion! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook and Instagram communities and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! If you would like to connect with Kate you can find her on Facebook (Personal Page or Business Page), on Instagram (@coach_mama_Kate) and you can check out the first part of her blog series on Northern Colorado Moms Blog “Talking about the Core and Pelvic Floor- Out Loud (Part 1)”.

This week on The We Podcast my guest is Ashley Colgate. Ashley is a Northern Colorado Realtor focusing in and around Greeley. She’s a member of the National and Colorado Association of Realtors, Greeley Area Association, a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource and on her way to being a Graduate of the Realtor Institute. She graduated with her Bachelors from Colorado Christian University in Organizational Management in 2010. More importantly she is the mom of 5 children and wife to a Greeley police officer. She is a strong supporter of business owners and community influencers. Recently, she has sponsored a website called Parkbench that encourages local neighborhood growth through promoting businesses in the area. Ashley wants to become more of a local expert for Greeley by connecting with business owners and influencers. During the interview we chat about Ashley’s story and what has brought her to where she is today. I know you will be inspired by her as she shares her awesome story of overcoming, perseverance, and hope. I just love how she encourages us to learn from our failures and to prioritize relationships in our lives! If you would like to connect with Ashley you can find her on Facebook (Ashley Colgate or Greeley Realtor), on Instagram (@greeley_realestate) and on her park bench site at www.parkbench.com/80634. This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook and Instagram communities and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of!

This week on The We Podcast my guest is Christina Schnellmann. Let me just begin by saying that I was completely mesmerized by her story. Christina is a wife, mom of three boys, and entrepreneur. For years she felt a tug at her heart that she was made for a larger purpose, but felt unsure of what direction she should take. She takes us through a course of events that led her to today and her ability to understand what she is indeed capable of. These events include her brothers survival of being a victim of the Columbine School Shooting, all the way to December of 2016, when her mentally ill mom and brother disappeared from their homes in Colorado. It wasn’t until 6 months later, she received a life changing phone call from a stranger informing her that her brother was living homeless in the streets of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. With her older brother by her side, Christina headed to search for her brother in hopes to return him and her mom home safely to the U.S. This journey, forever marked her heart. And we are so blessed that she is sharing it with us. This is the longest episode I have ever done… and believe me you must listen to the very end! I am just blown away by Christina and her light and heart. She believes if you are given a set of experiences, especially if you can see a theme, you have an obligation to share in these experiences so others might seek comfort, empowerment, strength or an ability to grieve because of what you have shared. I couldn’t agree more! We are SO blessed she shared with us! This is her first time sharing her story publicly, and there is no doubt this won’t be her last. Just a heads up to check out the photo for the podcast which is of Christina and her brother (Mark) taken the day after they found him in the Benito Menni Clinic. So much is captured in this amazing photo! If you would like to connect with Christina you can find her on Facebook (Christina Taylor Schnellmann). This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook and Instagram communities and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of!

Welcome to the 27th episode of The We Podcast! This week I get to have a candid conversation with my friend and colleague Danielle Hughes. Danielle is a Mom, Wife, Therapist, and was also a guest on the podcast where she told her story in Episode #5. This time we chat about The Epidemic of Busy and how this is plaguing all kinds of women. The feeling of stress and overwhelm are just too normal in many of us. It’s really like a chat with a girlfriend. So grab a cup of coffee and have a listen! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook and Instagram communities and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of! If you are a woman owned business we would also love to open up an add space to you! Spots are limited so please be in contact if you’re interested. We really love to highlight other amazing women who are doing extraordinary things!

Welcome to the 26th episode of The We Podcast! This week is a special birthday episode! I chat with you about pivotal moments that lead up to my decision to make major changes in my life on my birthday three years ago. So, it’s not only a birthday, but an important anniversary! I’m excited to be able to share this journey with you. I also want to say THANK YOU for being a part of the process and a part of my life! It means so much to me that we can take this journey together! I hope that you also make today YOUR anniversary of being true to YOU! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook and Instagram communities and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of!

This week on The We Podcast my guest is Betsy Pake. Betsy is a master Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) coach, certified in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and a certified hypnotherapist, certified happiness coach and Infinite life coaching program certification. She is an author of several books and programs that help people make substantial changes in their lives. He also has a podcast called “The Art of Living Big” which is amazing! She also a mom, wife, and just an overall ray of sunshine. She makes me laugh and I love her view on the growth and moving forward. She shares a piece of the challenging parts of her story and talks about the loss of her mother when she was 16, as well as facing struggles with her daughter’s mental health. I know you will love this interview and will take valuable pieces away with you to incorporate into your own life. There were so many awesome nuggets of encouragement and wisdom in this interview.Thank you Betsy for also making us laugh. You are a light in this world and we are blessed to be able to learn from your story and the way you conceptualize the world and growth. If you would like to connect with Betsy you can find her on her website (www.betsypake.com), Facebook (Besty Pake), and Instagram (@betsypake). I encourage you to also check out her podcast “The Art of Living Big”. You’ll get refueled and learn so much! This episode of The We Podcast is brought to you by The We Community. The We Community is a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women. Head on over to the Facebook and Instagram communities and get plugged in! There are giveaways and big announcements going on in that space the we know you will want to be a part of!

This week on The We Podcast my guest is Dr. Laura Baltodano. Laura is a wife, mom, speaker, and advocate. She is a veterinarian, a ACE Certified Health & Wellness Coach, yoga teacher, and is working on becoming qualified to teach mindful based stress reduction (MBSR). Her focus is overall wellness and being able to help people achieve growth and health in every area of their lives. During our conversation Laura talks with us about growth, transformation, grief, and pain. She shares with us her heart and her journey and the devastating loss of her son a few short months ago to suicide. Laura is determined to help others and start talking openly about the things that far too often remain silent. She truly inspires us all with her will and her ability to speak her truth in the midst of immense pain. She is a true example of transforming through pain; and even in the midst of that pain is growing and striving to help others. I have no doubt she will create a massive movement in honor of her beautiful son Andrew. Thank you Laura for speaking out and not allowing the silence to prevail! We are blessed by you and your voice! If you would like to connect with Laura you can find her on her website (www.thewellnessdoctor.com), Facebook (Laura Baltodano), and you can email her as well ([email protected]). I highly encourage you to follow her broken open series on Facebook. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide please call the national crisis hotline at 1-800-273-8255 to get the support you deserve.

This week on The We Podcast my guest is Kim Adams. Kim is a Colorado transplant by way of Arizona, California, Florida, and originally Michigan. She is wife of three years to Jake and Mom of two years to Warren! Kim is the Owner and Founder of Northern Colorado Moms Blog, a parenting resources website that welcomes Moms of every age, stage, type, and parenting style, to find community and connection. The aim is to provide content that is resourceful for our area, validating in our experiences, and providing of support for one another through every season of Motherhood! During our conversation Kim shares with us her story and some of the struggles she has faced as a woman and a mom. Also, how she’s worked though those hard times and is now working to help other mamas grow, get connected, and come out the other side as well. She is has recently started Northern Colorado Moms Blog which is set to launch in two days! Connect with her here and then head over after you listen to Facebook (Northern Colorado Moms Blog), Instagram (@nocomomsblog) or on the website (www.northerncolorado.citymomsblog.com). Thank you Kim for being the vehicle to create this amazing resource for Moms! Your heart and authenticity shine so bright!

This week on The We Podcast I get to chat with Emilie Casseday. Emilie is a mountain girl born and raised in beautiful Colorado. With dreams of the big city, she studied communications in Fort Collins where she met her handsome hubby Andy. After 10 years of marriage, 7 moves, 4 states, they finally settled back in the fair plains for Northern Colorado. Her and her hubby reside with our two puggles, a beast of a cat, and thier sweet baby boy. With a background of photography, graphic design, blogging, marketing, and a huge love for fashion, she has found her dream in starting Blush, a cute boutique in Northern Colorado. During our conversation Emilie shares with us her story of being adopted, growing up and struggling with self-image and identity. She shares her heart for community and belonging and we get to know a little of the back story of how Blush Boutique got its start! I loved this interview with Emilie and can just connect with her on so many different levels. I’m sure you will be able to as well! So grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for this beautiful interview. Thank you Emilie for pouring into all of us and sharing your truth! I encourage you to get connected with Emilie. You can find her on her personal blog (flourishandhope.com) on Facebook (Blush Boutique Co and Flourish and Hope) and Instagram (@blushboutiqueco, @emilie_casseday).

Welcome to the 21st episode of The We Podcast! In this episode I chat with you all about a huge realization I had in the last couple days. It was so powerful that I had to ditch my scheduled plan and fill you in as I know it will be helpful for you as well. Sometimes there are pieces of our story that we keep locked away. Let’s talk about the importance of unlocking the WHOLE story and what that means for our growth moving forward. I hope you enjoy it! Here is the link I talk about in this episode for the We Are Women Rising Weekend Retreat. We are going to dig deep, dream big, and grow forward! Hope to see you there! https://mailchi.mp/5cea964a2d1b/welead2018

This week on the 20th episode of The We Podcast, I chat with the amazing Rose Shattell. Rose is a mom, wife, and a Denver based Yoga Teacher and Message Therapist. Rose believes yoga is best practiced when aimed at connecting a person as a whole. She draws from her therapeutic background to teach full spectrum yoga classes focused on creating efficient stability, mobility, and safe healthy movement in the body. She believes that movement is freedom and when movement is practiced with intention it translates to better living. This interview is super real, vulnerable and amazing! Rose talks with us about a piece of her story she doesn’t often share. I just want to provide you with a little disclosure and tell you ahead of time that we do talk about sexual abuse during this episode. So if that is a trigger for you please be aware before you enter. I think this is a topic that people remain the most silent about and it’s one we must talk about. I so appreciate Rose’s heart and perspective as she walks us through how she has healed and continues to move forward beyond her trauma. I value Rose’s ability to go to the places she went with us to help shed some light in the places that often times stay left in the shadows. This is an amazing conversation and I can’t wait for you to listen! If you would like to connect more with Rose you can find her on her soon to come website (www.roseshattell.com), on Facebook (Rose Shattell), and on Instagram (@roseshattellyoga). She practices in Denver, CO and leads yoga retreats all over the world! Think you for joining us on our 20th episode! Remember to dive into all our episodes and interviews for more encouragement and inspiration to step into your truth and become the author of your own growth.

This week on The We Podcast get to chat with Samantha Franzen. Samantha is a wife and mother to two little girls, and has been holding down the fort as “the executive director of household operations and fun” for her family since the birth of her first daughter in 2012. In recent years she found her passion in health and wellness education through her blog Decidedly So. She believes when it comes to living a healthier life that knowledge is power, but convenience is key, so she’s working to make the journey toward healthier living a whole heck of a lot easier for the busy mamas of the world. She’s also a Greeley, Colorado native and loves building and growing meaningful relationships and community in her hometown. This is a very real and raw interview. I have always admired Samantha’s ability to be vulnerable and put it out there. Which is what The We Podcast is really all about! She talks candidly about the events that lead up to her own health issues and being told she would have to live a life of massive medication or have a complete hysterectomy at the age of 18. Her journey is a challenging one and what I love most is that she calls it her redemption story. You have your own redemption story as well my friend! You can find her on her blog at (www.decidedly-so.com) AND this is super exciting… we were both recently chosen to be a part of the contributing founders team for the Northern Colorado Moms blog! So you will also be able to find her work on the NoCo Moms Blog (NoCoMomsblog on social media) when it launches in August and follow us both over there as well. Social media is also a great way to connect with her! He can find her on Facebook (Samantha Franzen) and Instagram (@decidedlyso). Thank you Samantha for sharing your heart and story with us and encouraging us all to step further into our own truth!

Welcome to the 18th Episode of The We Podcast! In this episode I get to interview Heather Fry. Heather is the owner of Where Happiness Grows and author of Potential U (due out later this month) and online mentor of Create Your Bliss and Live It. She is happily married to her husband of 24 years and mother to 3 teenagers. Her days are spent empowering those looking to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. While we chat Heather shares with us a pivotal experience of loss in her life that has molded the way she sees the world and approaches life. In spite of the pain Heather has been able to create an outlook on life that is positive, encouraging, and full of hope and purpose. Her story is one of inspiration and I feel honored to have been able to interview her! You won’t want to miss this! If you’d like to connect with Heather you can find her on Facebook (Heather Fry) and on Instagram (@wherehappinessgrows). Also be sure to watch for her new book coming out at the end of July “Potential U”. It’s going to be absolutely amazing!