Scared Confident Tiffany Sauder

Ever wonder, "When does being a working mom get easier?"
In this episode, Tiffany dives deep into this question, sharing her personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom. As an entrepreneur, CEO, wife, and mom of four, Tiffany reveals that while life may never be "easy," it can be peaceful and fulfilling when you embrace your choices.
Here are the important takeaways:
Embrace Your Choice: Firmly decide what you want and stick to it. Understand Guilt: Use guilt as a guide, not a mandate. Build Your Toolbox: Equip yourself with the right tools and support systems. Reject the Illusion of Ease: No path is easy, but every path has its rewards. Tune in now to start creating a life of AND that you love!
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[01:48] The reality of different mom roles
[03:36] Deciding what you want
[04:35] Building your toolbox
[06:29] Understanding and managing your guilt
[11:45] External expectations vs. internal desires
[13:44] Living with your choices
[14:21] Guilt as a guide, not a mandate
[15:16] Rechoosing your path in different seasons
[17:02] The illusion of an easy path

Are you reacting to change or proactively creating it in your life?
In this episode, Tiffany dives into the power of proactive change. She explores how to shift from merely reacting to life’s changes to actively creating the life you desire.
Here's what you'll discover:
Reactive vs. Proactive Change: How to identify and harness both. Building Proactive Habits: Tips to cultivate a proactive mindset. The Power of Prioritization: How saying "no" can lead to more meaningful "yeses." Creating Room for Growth: Practical strategies for organizing your life to welcome new opportunities. Tune in to start making proactive change happen!
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[00:07] Exploring the concept of change: reactive vs. proactive
[01:31] Discussing changes that are part of life’s infrastructure
[02:50] Importance of cultivating the ability to create change
[05:12] Practical strategies to organize life for new opportunities

Do you long to cultivate conversation, connection, and community?
In this episode Tiffany talks with Karen Mangia, an accomplished professional and author of "Sundays with Salvator," written with her 100-year-old grandfather. Karen shares insights on living a fulfilled, intentional life, drawing from her diverse experiences at major corporations and as a trained chef and writer.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Contentment vs. Chasing Metrics: Why choosing contentment over vanity metrics leads to fulfillment. Intentional Living: How to make choices that align with your values and avoid overcommitment. Traditions and Connection: The importance of family traditions in fostering community. Overcoming Fear: Practical strategies for managing fear through journaling, exercise, and mental fitness. Positive Intelligence: Using the Positive Intelligence framework to focus on positive outcomes. Empowerment through Choice: Making intentional pauses to reflect your true priorities. Balancing Life: Tips for balancing professional achievements with personal well-being. Karen’s wisdom provides listeners with actionable advice for a balanced, abundant life.
Tune in to start your journey toward contentment and intentional living.
 
Resources:
Connect with Karen Check out Karen’s book: Sundays With Salvator: 52 Recipes To Cultivate Conversation, Connection, And Community Take the Saboteur assessment For more from Tiffany, sign up for her newsletter.
 
Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[01:43] Meet Karen
[02:15] ‘Sundays with Salvator’ book
[07:05] Importance of Sunday dinners and maintaining traditions
[09:49] Intentional living and prioritizing commitments
[11:19] Making intentional choices to avoid overcommitment
[16:32] Contentment is the most worthwhile wealth
[18:27] The tightrope between contentment and achievement
[24:09] Karen’s experiences with managing fear
[29:30] The Ten Saboteurs

In this minisode, Tiffany’s mom, Wendy, gives advice about navigating life's seasons. Wendy shares her wisdom on giving yourself grace through each stage of life, from raising children to facing an empty nest. She emphasizes the importance of being kind to yourself and recognizing whether a challenge is a temporary project or a permanent situation. Tiffany and Wendy discuss practical tips for managing both "too much" and "too little" seasons, and the value of initiating help or service when you have the capacity. This episode is filled with relatable advice and comforting insights for anyone experiencing transitions and seeking balance in their lives.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[00:06] Life's changing seasons
[01:20] Navigating "too much" and "too little" seasons
[02:05] Differentiating between project and permanent challenges
[03:17] Final advice

Are you prepared for summer break?
In this episode, Tiffany shares tips for managing a busy summer in a two-career home while balancing your career and family life.
Get ready to hear advice on:
Identifying your family priorities Involving your kids in meal planning Updating kid zones Making time for yourself to enjoy the season Creating a visible schedule to reduce daily stress Tune in for a personable and relatable discussion on how to navigate the challenges of summer as a working parent and make the most of this vibrant season.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[01:13] Preparing for summer chaos
[01:51] Managing family summer schedules
[02:29] Setting family priorities
[03:39] Planning summer activities
[04:38] Involving kids in planning
[05:19] Ensuring self-care in summer
[06:49] Updating key kid zones
[08:49] Managing food and meal planning
[10:44] Shopping at Goodwill for projects

Have you ever felt the frustration of doing everything right but still feeling like it's not enough?
In this episode, Tiffany opens up about her struggle with impatience as she shifts her professional focus. Despite hitting all her first-quarter goals, she feels restless and frustrated with the pace of progress.
Drawing inspiration from a passage in James Clear's "Atomic Habits," she reflects on the importance of focusing on the journey rather than immediate results. Tiffany shares her personal challenges of staying patient and consistent, whether it’s in fitness, business, or personal growth.
Take a look at your own path. Are you focused on staying committed and trusting the process, even when progress feels slow? Tune in for an authentic discussion on managing impatience and embracing the journey.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[00:47] Meeting goals, feeling restless
[00:47] "Atomic Habits" passage
[03:03] Challenges of staying patient
[03:53] Focus on trajectory, commitment