Season 1
Oct. 17, 2022
Jolt 87: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Reflections on Perseverance
It is hard when life gets overwhelming because of commitments we have made, but also important at those times to be vulnerable and share our stories. We are all tied together and it's important to know you are not alone in y…
May 26, 2021
Jolt 79: Awe Inspiring Moments-Becoming a Vision Part 4 of 4
Sarah shares how the #oneword focus can lead to priorities and the powerful example she has experienced in being able to focus on her personal quadrant to work toward her own vision. Through her coach, Diana Schaapveld and t…
May 25, 2021
Jolt 78: Awe Inspiring Moments-Becoming a Vision Part 3 of 4
Sarah shares examples of how taking your big goals and placing them into smaller chunks to focus upon for periods of time allows you to manifest through action your vision. She illustrates examples from her own life and the …
May 25, 2021
Jolt 77: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Becoming a Vision Part 2 of 4
Sarah shares the tool she uses to keep track of her #oneword focused balance quadrant goals. The Savor Beauty Life Planner--My Next 90 Days is a tool that allows you to vision, plan, and execute weekly goals to get to your v…
May 24, 2021
Jolt 76: Awe Inspiring Moments Becoming a Vision Part 1 of 4
Sarah shares her insights about the process of setting a one word and the power it has to focus our priorities and act with intention. In part 1 of this short series, she shares the process for choosing a one word, her exper…
May 12, 2021
Jolt 75: Awe Inspiring Moments-Collaborative Creativity
Sarah reflects upon her conversation with Barbara Gruener from episode 120 and the power of collaborating in creativity. Connect with Barbara: Barbara's Website Barbara on Twitter Episode 21: In AWE of Barbara Gruener-Mother…
May 1, 2021
Episode 120: In AWE of Barbara Gruener-Creator Series
Author of The Corner on Character blog and the book, What's Under Your Cape?, Barbara Gruener is a beloved school counselor, speaker, mentor and coach who works passionately to influence school culture and climate change whi…
April 28, 2021
Jolt 74: Awe Inspiring Moments-Sharing Creations
Sarah reflects on her conversation with Nichole "Nicki" Burton and shares a message meant to inspire you to consider how you can take what is creative and unique inside you and share it with others. Connect with Nichole: Nic…
April 23, 2021
Episode 119: In AWE of Nichole "Nicki" Burton Creator Series
At the age of five, Kincs by Nicki, Founder and Designer Nichole “Nicki” Burton began her journey as an artist. A Columbus, Ohio native; Burton is a self-taught artist and designer who has turned her passion for drawing and …
April 17, 2021
Jolt 73: Awe Inspiring Moments-Unique Creators
Sarah reflects upon the concept of being a creator and how important it is for us to realize we all have the ability to uniquely contribute to the world. Check out Evan Whitehead: Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks Sarah Johnso…
April 16, 2021
Episode 118: In AWE of Lindsay May--Creator Series
Lindsay is the founder of The Truly Co and publisher of Truly magazine, a print publication that shares the truth of the Gospel, encouragement, and faith stories. She is a speaker, teacher, and writer and holds a Master's de…
April 12, 2021
Jolt 72: Awe Inspiring Moments-Protective Factors and Thriving
Sarah reflects upon her interview with Dr. Michele Borba and the THRIVERS model she shared. In reflection, Sarah illustrates the power of protective factors to mitigate generational trauma and connects to a personal story fr…
April 5, 2021
Episode 117: In AWE of Dr. Michele Borba-Creators Series
Michele Borba, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned educator, award-winning author, and parenting child expert recognized for her solution-based strategies to strengthen children’s character, resilience, and reduce peer crue…
April 5, 2021
Jolt 71: Awe Inspiring Moments-Courage to Release and Take Action
Sarah shares her reflection on the power of Lisa Gaede's message from Episode 116 and reflects upon the impact of our choice to learn to release and take action. #InAWEtoRISE Episode 116: In AWE of Lisa Gaede-Courage Series …
March 29, 2021
Episode 116: In AWE of Lisa Gaede-Courage Series
Lisa Gaede is a passionate and purposed leader who has learned to use her strengths as her superpowers to serve others. In her new role as business growth strategist for the Unstoppable Entrepreneur, she uses her abilities t…
March 26, 2021
Jolt 70: Awe Inspiring Moments-Courage to Trust Your Gut
In this episode, Sarah reflects upon her interview with Emily Nelson in Episode 115, and shares the alignment that Emily's story of courageously trusting herself to make a decision was timely with her own decision to release…
March 23, 2021
Episode 115: In AWE of Emily Nelson-Courage Series
Emily Nelson is a diagnostic imaging assistant at a hospital in Minnesota. She is also a full-time college student, majoring in Pre-Sonography at St. Cloud Technical College. As a young woman who is learning to develop her v…
March 22, 2021
Jolt 69: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Courage to Release
Sarah shares her plans to release her running streak and embrace healthy nutrition habits as part of her Balance Quadrant goals for the year tied to her #oneword Become and encourages listeners to consider what they may need…
March 15, 2021
Episode 114: In AWE of Angie Bodzislaw-Courage Series
Angie Bodzislaw is Director at Spooner Memorial Library in Spooner, Wisconsin. She is Vice Chair of WLA’s Wisconsin Small Libraries and serves on the Cooperative Children's Book Center Advisory Board. She earned her MLIS deg…
March 12, 2021
Jolt 68: Awe Inspiring Moments-Courage
Sarah reflects upon the concept of courage and the connection to her interview with Dr. Chaunte Garrett in episode 113. She encourages listeners to consider courageously engaging in self-awareness deeply enough to get to sel…
March 11, 2021
Aspire to Rise Ep. 6: Ashley Duda
As a leader, are you taking on too many projects and responsibilities? If you tell someone you have too much on your plate, do you feel guilty for being transparent? In today’s episode featuring Ashley Duda, Sarah Johnson an…
March 9, 2021
Episode 113: In AWE of Dr. Chaunté Garrett--Courage Series
Dr. Chaunté Garrett is an instructional leader with building and district level experience in transforming schools. She designed curriculums, developed and implemented instructional initiatives, helped develop district polic…
Feb. 28, 2021
Jolt 67: Awe Inspiring Moments-Timing
Sarah reflects on her interview with Marita Diffenbaugh and the power of perfectly timed interactions on our path. She shares two powerful stories with deep impact on her from a stranger and an acquaintance whose timing was …
Feb. 25, 2021
Episode 112: In Awe of Marita Diffenbaugh
Marita Diffenbaugh believes that hope is a prerequisite for learning and looks for ways to help others see their value, which is why she welcomed the opportunity to write a book through a partnership with Jimmy Casas and Jef…