The We Podcast with Sarah Monares

Welcome to episode #17 of The We Podcast! In this episode I chat with you about something that has been rolling around in my mind for the past few days. It’s always amazing to be able to come and have a candid conversation, like two friends having coffee. The question this week is… How much of your life do you spend waiting for the rain? Is it effecting you? If so… How do you shake those things off, embrace the present moment, and move forward into all your glory. This is a great one! Hop in and give it a listen! Don’t forget to connect with me on Facebook (sarahjmonares), Instagram (@sarah_monares), and my website (www.sarahmonares.com). I have an awesome course called “We Lead” starting the second week of July and I would love to help you develop the leader already within you! Go to my website to get signed up! This is a rare and incredible opportunity to work with me in a Live course. Don’t wait… take charge of your life and the ripple effect you are creating!

Welcome to Episode #16 of The We Podcast! This week I get to chat with Chelsea Matthews. Chelsea is a licensed financial professional who has a combined 16 years experience with her husband. Together they wrote the book “Let’s Fight About Money” to help couples communicate about money, handle conflict, and build an Unbreakable Financial House. Her career began as a single mom who struggled with the feeling that she had to choose between financial success and family success. She was either making money and not spending time with her son, or spending time with her son and broke. She didn’t want to have to choose one or the other anymore and knew there had to be a better way. Wanting to teach her son the tools to be happy & successful, she set out on a journey to learn it for herself. She began learning How Money Really Works and teaching her son along the way. He now teaches other kids Good money habits and her mission, along with her husband, is to transform people’s lives through their finances; so they can build an unbreakable Financial House, create their dream life and share the gifts they were designed for. I love that we are able to have a candid conversation about a wide array of topics from money, single parenthood, and blended families, to self worth and value and cultural experiences. Such important and topics to be having conversations about! I know that you will want to connect with Chelsea and get to know her better! You can find her on Facebook (Chelsea Riess Matthews), Instagram (@1chelseamatthews), and on her website (www.martinandchelsea.com).

On this episode of The We Podcast I chat with Genavieve Rose (aka Gena // JEN-ah). Gena is a wife to her motorhead husband of 15 plus years and has become accustomed to the fact she’ll drive $400 vehicles he fixes her entire life. A mother to their teenage daughter who aspires to be the first person to walk on Mars, and their pre-teen son who’s currently happy with a life filled with pizza! She is the Founder of the Facebook community “The Academy of Adventuring Apprentices” and she believes that ALL women deserve someone to show up and share their skills so that women are able to create their own freedoms. She’s a proud influencer for two start-up companies featured on Shark Tank and in the New York Times; Sseko Designs an ethical fashion brand that educates & empowers women around the world and Tentrr Co. as a site Campkeeper on her husband’s family farm. She is an advocate for mental health she shares her perspective as a daughter & as a survivor. On this episode we really dive into her experiences of growing up with a mother who suffered from chronic mental illness and her own struggles with mental health and wanting to take her own life. Hers is an inspirational story of growing through the challenges and learning what she needed to prosper in life rather than just survive. I love that Gena frames the difficult times in life as an adventure. She believes we all want someone to listen and to have someone see what we feel the rest of the world refuses to see, and to gift each other the freedom of choice. Things she can’t live without are days enjoying her farmhouse porch swing and sharing a bottle of wine with her bestie in their backyards or on a spur of the moment trip to Italy. She believes we all want someone to listen, to have someone see what we feel the rest of the world refuses to see, and to gift each other the freedom of choice. Connect with Gena on Facebook (Genavieve Rose), Instagram (@ivealwaysbeengena), and in her Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/AdventuringApprentices). Don’t forget to also connect with me on Facebook (Sarah Monares) and Instagram (@sarah_monares) as well! And… I’d love to have you in my private Facebook community “We Are Women Rising”. Can’t wait to connect with you!

This week on the we podcast I interview Miranda Rose. Miranda is a Musician/Singer/Songwriter, Mompreneur, Wife, and Co-host of The Journey of The Entrepreneur Podcast. She has a passion to help others realize their purpose and live it out loud! Her motto: to be a positive influence and source of inspiration to this, and future generations. And she will utilize any platform which presents itself in order to do just that. There are so many beautiful nuggets of wisdom in this episode and I can’t wait of you to be encouraged and inspired by Miranda’s story! Miranda believes that words are powerful and meaningful and they affect us in a variety of different ways. The truth is that words shape our lives. They shape our moods and impact our actions, they influence our behaviors and sometimes even determine our destiny. Miranda Rose has stepped up to the challenge of being heard in this noisy world, by having something worth listening to, and something worth saying! And you have something to say as well! We hope you use your voice to speak your truth and spread YOUR unique message with the world! Miranda’s main message is simply: believe in you and never ever give up on yourself! If you never quit… win or learn…you’ll never lose and you will never fail! Connect with Miranda on Facebook (Miranda Rose), Instagram (@mirandarosemusic), her website (mirandarosemusic.com) and on her Podcast she shares with Ryan Harris (journeyofthentrepreneur.info). She is an true light and encourager and someone you want to connect with for sure!

On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Kari Little. Kari is a trainer, speaker, mentor, wife, & founder and CEO of Live Now LLC. Kari has 30+ years of business experience. Her background includes sales, consulting, project management, training and entrepreneurial experience. In business and in personal life, there have been many successes and losses through out the years. Kari says that she chooses to view the losses as lessons learned and growth opportunities. In her personal world, Kari suffered multiple tragedies involving family, friends and business colleagues, which have been her greatest challenge. When she was 14, her friend, at the young age of 16 was murdered. 10 years later her brother was murdered, he was 27 years old. In a 10-year period (2006 – 2016) she experienced the loss of 17 people, 10 of them tragically were to suicide. It is through processing these losses and her pursuit of personal development and healing that she was encouraged to share her story and create a way to reach out to others. Kari has transformed her grief into a passion to give hope and support to others by sharing her wisdom and insights through her compassionate workshops and training sessions. Her mission with Live Now LLC is to encourage others to share their stories, provide tools to overcome adversity, learn, grow and empower people to focus forward. To connect with Kari and learn more about her services and what she’s up to, you can find her on Facebook (Live Now LLC), Instagram (@karilittle.mte), and on her website (livenownotlater.com). “It’s never too late to create a plan and reach your biggest dreams and goals. This is your time to Live Now Not Later” — Kari Little

This week on The We Podcast I interview Glenda O’Neil, Glenda is an Accredited Counsellor and Family Therapist + Teacher, mumma of 3 wonderful miracles, wife to 1 amazing husband, lover of life and proud Aussie. Her passion is to help men and women break free from the (internal) “stuff” in their past and in the present that holds them back from living in the abundance they’re intended to live and thrive in. She also has a particular interest in journeying with individuals through grief and loss, stress and anxiety. Glenda provides face to face and online counselling sessions with individuals and couples, and has recently launched an online course assisting people to walk through the process of forgiveness to gain freedom in their inner world. She is the Founding Director of Novo Counselling and together with her husband, Geoff and friend, Dr. Alfeen Varghese, they have developed a workplace wellbeing program, designed to address mental health needs in workplaces in their local region. This is a super fun interview where we laugh like teenagers, but also dive in and chat about the hard stuff. Glenda shares with us her journey with infertility and grief and how she has used her pain and learning from these experiences to help others. During the interview she says “Whatever you go through is designed to be shared” and I couldn’t agree more! Thank you Glenda for sharing with all of us! It is truly in this space that we may heal. I can’t wait for you to meet Glenda and hear her amazing story. You’re going to absolutely love her just as much as I do! I encourage you to connect more with Glenda! You can find her on Facebook (Glenda O’Neill-personal page, Novo Counselling-biz page), Instagram (@glendaoneill03), LinkedIn (Glenda O’Neill), and her website (novocounselling.com.au) (And just to clear up any confusion ahead of time… Counsellor is spelled with two Ls in Australia so no… I’m not spelling it wrong for all my grammar conscious USA friends lol). And don’t forget the sponsor of this episode Eliza Quinn Crates. She is my dear friend and is so talented at making absolutely beautiful earrings. She is running an additional special on all her earrings right now where they are buy 3 get 1 free. In addition to that she is offering 15% off to all the We Podcast listeners! Just be sure to mention the code “together we rise” when you get in touch with her. You can find her on Facebook (facebook.com/elizaquinncreates) or Instagram (@elizaquinncreates).

This week on the we podcast I get to interview Jess Garay. Jess is a Soul Coach + Registered Nurse, mama of 2 and lover of nature. She helps female entrepreneurs harness their inner power to create ease + flow within their business. She helps you get clear on your true desires and give you confidence to show up in the world aligned in your truth, so that you can be fulfilled in your work and find lasting success. During our time together we chat about life, business, spirituality, death, and traveling your own unique path. Jess has a heart of gold and it was a blessing to interview her. Her heart, peace, and light are such a calming, grounding force in this chaotic world. What a gift to be aligned in your business with the core of your heart and who you are! I encourage you to connect more with Jess! You can find her on Facebook (facebook.com/jessicanicolegaray), In her private Facebook group (Soul Cafe for Female Entrepreneurs), on Instagram (@Jessgaraysoulcoach) or her website (jessgaray.com). The sponsor of this episode is Eliza Quinn Crates. She is my dear friend and is so talented at making absolutely beautiful earrings. She is running an additional special on all her earrings right now where they are buy 3 get 1 free. In addition to that she is offering the additional 15% off to exclusively all the We Podcast listeners! Just be sure to mention the code “together we rise” when you get in touch with her. You can find her on Facebook (facebook.com/elizaquinncreates) or Instagram (@elizaquinncreates).

We are in the double digits! This week is episode #10 of The We Podcast! On this episode I talk about the legacy of women. With Mother’s day just yesterday, it’s something that is at the top of all our minds. What if the legacy of women before you has been strained or hurtful? How do you deal with that? Also, what legacy are you leaving for the future generations of women and how do we create a culture of support as a whole? I believe that we must dive into the hard stuff and uncover an awareness so that we can heal, move forward, grow, and live happily in the present. I can’t wait for you to give it a listen and as always welcome your thoughts! Plus, since we are in the double digits with episode #10… Hop on over and visit me on my Facebook and/or Instagram pages to be entered to win an awesome self-care package! It’s my way of saying thank you for being such awesome listeners and coming along on this authentic journey together!

Welcome to The We Podcast! This week I get to interview Jess Lundstrom. We met a couple of months ago and hit if off immediately. Jess is an Introvert, mom, wife, and entrepreneur. She’s passionate about fitness, family, and dessert! She is working on getting out of her comfort zone, finding her voice, and learning to enjoy the journey God has set before her. We have a real conversation about her story, and the challenges she’s overcome such as family illness, death, divorce, and limiting beliefs. We also chat about being an introverted entraurenuer and personality types. The best part is we have ton of fun and share lots of laughs! Jess understand the importance of authenticity and vulnerability and shares in a way that really allows us to be a part of her world. It was such a joy to have her as my guest! Be sure to connect with Jess on her blog at findingmommyblog.wordpress.com, Facebook (facebook.com/jess.lundstrom), or on Instagram (@just_fitjess, @cardmyyardgreeley, @mrs.lundstrom). I really love her blog and the insight and authenticity she shares there as well! And… don’t forget to subscribe to The We Podcast so you are always notified when a new episode is available! Hop on over to my Facebook (facebook.com/sarahmonares) and Instagram (@sarah_monares) pages and follow me there. There will be an opportunity coming shortly for some awesome giveaway items for my listeners! Looking forward to seeing you in those spaces as well!

In episode #8 of The We Podcast I got the pleasure of interviewing Juliette Sakasegawa. Juliette is a Certified Life Coach, Speaker, Course Creator, Educator, and Mentor to Mom Entrepreneurs. She is passionate about helping women embrace their self-worth and learn to prioritize themselves. Juliette loves supporting women to create joyful, fulfilling, and empowered lives that they love. During this episode we chat candidly about Juliette’s story of getting to a place of overwhelm and break down, the challenges of being a mom, the pressure that comes along with perfectionism, and balancing it all as a mompreneur. Juliette shares what worked for her in growing through this time in her life, lessons she has learned, and how she is now able to lift up other women and teach them the skills to thrive. To get more information about Juliette and the services she offers, go to her website: www.juliettesak.com or join her private self-care Facebook community at bit.ly/takecareofyougroup. Don’t forget to check out our sponsor for this episode of The We Podcast, Eliza Quinn Creates. You can find her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/elizaquinncreates) or on Instagram (@elizaquinncreates). She is truly changing the way we wear earrings and custom makes my most favorite earrings ever! Get 15% off your entire order by mentioning the code “together we rise”, exclusively for The We Podcast listeners!

On this episode of The We Podcast, I get to have a beautiful and raw conversation with Tanielle Childers. Tanielle is the lucky mom of two beautiful children, ages 13 and 9 and has been married to her best friend for 17 years. She works part time as a graphic artist and spends the rest of her time following her heart by creating and selling her whimsical art. Writing poetry about her personal life journey is just another space to create, using words rather than paint. This interview touches me to my core. Tanielle shares with us her experiences of great loss and the process of her grief from loosing two children to miscarriage. We both agree that this is not something that women talk about enough, and many times suffer alone. Tanielle is using her art and her poetry to not only heal herself, but to spread the light and the love of these beautiful children and uplift and encourage others who have experienced deep loss. I admire her so much and her ability to talk about the hard things and truly make beauty from ashes. Tanielle’s story is a true testimony of rising again! If you want to connect with Tanielle you can find her more recent original paintings, art prints, and notecards at the Lincoln Gallery in downtown Loveland, where she has been displaying and selling her work since 1999. (429 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland). You can follow ‘Tanielle Art’ on Facebook (www.facebook.com/tanielleart) and Instagram (@tanielleart). To see her online gallery, visit www.tanielle-childers.pixels.com. To see Tanielle’s poetry and art, visit www.tanielleart.com. And to make things really simple, just google ‘Tanielle Art’ and you’ll find all the links there. She would love to hear from you! “Creating art from my heart and soul with bright, happy colors is my way of painting the world with hope, smiles and a little splash of magic.” AND Don’t forget to check out our sponsor for this episode of The We Podcast, Eliza Quinn Creates. You can find her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/elizaquinncreates) or on Instagram (@elizaquinncreates). She is truly changing the way we wear earrings and custom makes my most favorite earrings ever! Get 15% off your entire order by mentioning the code “together we rise”, exclusively for The We Podcast listeners!

Welcome to episode #6 of The We Podcast. I’m very excited to be able to interview my dear friend, Brooke Cole! Brooke is a mom of 4, wife, designer, curator of vintage goods & home décor, and owner of Brooklyn Finds Design Co. A few things we chat about are fear, putting yourself out there, and work-life balance. Brooke shares with us her journey in business and her initial refusal to get on social media. Now she has an expanding and successful business; all while taking care of her four kids. Brooke is so very talented and I can’t wait for you to hear what she had to say! You can connect with Brooke and follow her on Instagram @brooklynfinds and Facebook at Brooklyn Finds Design Co. to find her pop up shops ➕ latest finds. You can also find her work on display at A & J Antique Mall in Fort Collins, CO. Here’s an extra bonus! You get a special treat this episode! Eliza Quinn Creates is our sponsor for episode #6. She is changing the way you wear earrings and creates Handcrafted, lightweight, and comfortable earrings from leather and natural cork in a variety of shapes and sizes. All findings are hypoallergenic and nickel free. These are my very favorite earrings in the whole wide world! She is giving 15% of your entire order when you mention the “together we rise” coupon code. Check her out on Instagram @elizaquinncreates and get some of these beautiful and comfy earrings. I wear mine ALL the time! Thank you Eliza Quinn Creates for giving us such an exclusive offer!

In this episode of The We Podcast I get to have an awesome conversation with Danielle Hughes. Danielle is a mom, wife, therapist, veteran, and my friend and colleague. We chat about topics that tend to be off the table for most people. Shame, vulnerability, relationships, anxiety, depression, PTSD… all the things we SHOULD be talking about regularly but don’t. Danielle speaks her heart and her truth with us. She shares shares how she has grown and is continuing to rise above the daily challenges of life. Hop in and listen to this awesome interview and make sure you connect with Danielle on her Facebook page, or in her private Facebook community “Cultivating Connections”.

In episode #4 of The We Podcast, I get to have a candid conversation with Heather Williams. Heather one of my very closest friends, whom I’ve been able to journey with for many years. We talk about her story, divorce, loss, overcoming, vulnerability, and have a few good laughs along the way. We also dive into the importance of the pivotal relationships and people in our lives. Heather’s presence in my life has influenced me in so many ways, particularly in the area of embracing who I truly am and learning to speak my truth. So sit back and dive in as you are able to hear the wisdom, authenticity, and love that Heather brings to every conversation. She truly inspires me and I cannot wait for her to inspire you as well!

On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Maryanna Brunkhorst. Maryanna is a writer, dancer, explorer, lifelong learner, woman, and veteran. She talks to us about her story and how she has used journaling as an ever-present friend accompanying her through unexpected loss, seasons of change, and life adventures. She is now a certified Journal to the Self instructor and also shares some tips with us on how to use journaling in a guided, therapeutic way. She is excited to share this skillset with others to facilitate personal growth, self-understanding, dynamic living, and healing. Connect with Maryanna through her website rockymountainwellnesswriting.weebly.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/mwbrunkhorst. And don’t forget to connect with me outside of the podcast as well! I’d love to see you on Facebook and in my private community, We Are Women Rising!

On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Trish Russell. Trish is a Combat Veteran, former Intelligence Officer, homeschooling mama of 3 littles, and Army wife. She has an inspirational story of hope, overcoming, and strength. She shares with us her journey through trauma and PTSD and how she is now using the tools that worked for her to help others. So sit down, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and sit across the table with us and explore the reclaiming of your life and mind after trauma. You can find Trish on Facebook (facebook.com/trish.russell.7) and Instagram (@unlockyourintellegance) as well as at www.commitandreclaim.com.

Welcome to The We Podcast with Sarah Monares where we speak, we grow, we rise! This is the very first episode of the podcast. In this first episode I talk about my heart and vision for the podcast, a bit about my story and history, and what to look forward to in future episodes. Please give it a listen, subscribe to the channel, and connect with me on social media! You can find me on Facebook.com/sarahjmonares and on Instagram @sarah_monares. Looking forward to connecting with you!