Bee Real with Sarah Podcast

Sarah Busby

Bee Real with Sarah is a podcast that uncovers the raw truths of the Good, the Bad, and the Honey of business life and beyond. Hosted by Sarah Busby, each episode features honest, unfiltered conversations with multi-talented underdogs and entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid to go deeper. This is a space for real stories, uncomfortable truths, and meaningful dialogue that disrupts comfort zones and ignites the next generation of leaders. No fluff. No performance. Just real conversations that challenge how we think, lead, and grow.  

  1. Jul 21

    Why Playing It Safe Was Never the Answer | FT Janicka Arthur | EP28

    Have you ever felt like your dream came too late? Maybe life happened. Maybe fear got in the way. Maybe you convinced yourself you had missed your opportunity. In this episode of Bee Real with Sarah, Sarah sits down with entrepreneur, educator, and founder of Art of VIII School of Dance, Janicka Arthur, to talk about what it really looks like to begin again. From growing up in Chicago to earning a dance degree, navigating corporate America, and launching a dance school during a global pandemic, Janicka shares how every setback became preparation for something bigger. But this conversation isn't just about dance. It's about identity, purpose, community, entrepreneurship, and having the courage to build the life you've been dreaming about. If you've been waiting for a sign to start over, this might be it.  In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Why your dreams are never truly deferred ✨ Finding purpose beyond your original plan ✨ The difference between being talented and being called to teach ✨ Building community instead of simply building a business ✨ Starting small without losing sight of the bigger vision ✨ Why entrepreneurs should solve problems—not copy competitors ✨ The power of consistency over perfection ✨ Creating your own lane instead of competing in someone else's Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, professional, or simply someone looking for the confidence to take your next step, this conversation will remind you that every new beginning starts with one decision. Connect with Janicka Arthur 🩰 Art of VIII School of Dance 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janickaarthur Bee Real with Sarah is the space where the Good, the Bad, and the Honey collide. New episodes drop weekly. Follow, rate, and share with someone who’s ready for real conversation.

  2. Jul 14

    The Truth About Burnout & Women's Health | FT Janeisha Mays | EP27

    Feeling exhausted no matter how much you accomplish? In this episode of Bee Real with Sarah, Sarah sits down with board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, wellness educator, and founder of Eudaimonia Wellness & Beauty, Janeisha Mays, for a conversation every high-achieving woman needs to hear. What if your exhaustion isn't just stress? Janeisha explains how chronic nervous system dysregulation, burnout, poor sleep, inflammation, vitamin deficiencies, hormones, and everyday habits silently affect our bodies—and why so many women normalize feeling overwhelmed when their bodies are actually asking for help. From her own journey through burnout, fibroids, surgery, and rebuilding her health, Janeisha shares practical steps that helped her become what she calls "The Regulated Woman." In this episode, we discuss: ✨The difference between stress and burnout ✨ Why so many high-achieving women stay in survival mode ✨ Signs your nervous system may be dysregulated ✨ The importance of sleep, movement, and true rest ✨ Vitamin D deficiency and hidden health issues many women overlook ✨ Why bloodwork should be part of your self-care routine ✨ Fibroids, hormone health, and advocating for yourself ✨ Building healthier habits before your body forces you to slow down. If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply "off," this conversation may help you understand why—and what you can begin doing today. Because success means very little if your body can't sustain it. Connect with Jeneisha Mays 🏥 Eudaimonia Wellness & Beauty 🌿 The Regulated Woman 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eudaimoniawellness.beauty Bee Real with Sarah is the space where the Good, the Bad, and the Honey collide. New episodes drop weekly. Follow, rate, and share with someone who’s ready for real conversation.

  3. Jul 7

    How Do You Build a Movement? | FT Brittany "Luscious" Criswell | EP26

    What does it really take to build a movement? This week on Bee Real with Sarah, Sarah sits down with entrepreneur, marketer, community builder, and founder of Southern Taste of Dallas, Brittany "Luscious" Criswell, to talk about what happens when you stop chasing attention and start serving people. From selling hair and running an online radio show to becoming one of Dallas' most trusted voices in food and culture, Brittany shares how authenticity, relationships, and consistency transformed a simple idea into a citywide movement that now celebrates and elevates Black and Brown-owned restaurants. But this conversation goes far beyond food. Together, Sarah and Brittany discuss:  ✨ Building a brand that actually serves people ✨ Why your network is your greatest business asset ✨ The hidden cost of entrepreneurship and leadership ✨ Growing through self-doubt and uncertainty ✨ Building community instead of competition ✨ Social media, influence, and staying authentic ✨ Networking that leads to real relationships ✨ Why you don't have to stay where you started to build something meaningful Whether you're launching a business, creating a movement, or simply trying to discover what's next, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and honest conversations that will encourage you to keep building—even when you're still figuring it out. Because sometimes the greatest thing you'll ever build isn't a business... It's a community. Connect with Brittany "Luscious" Criswell 📍 Southern Taste of Dallas 📱 Instagram: @sweetlifeofluscious  🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday. 💛 If this episode encouraged you, don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's building something bigger than themselves. Bee Real with Sarah is the space where the Good, the Bad, and the Honey collide. New episodes drop weekly. Follow, rate, and share with someone who’s ready for real conversation.

  4. Jun 30

    Who Are You Without Your Career? | FT Kalia Nicole Baker | EP25

    What happens when the career you spent over a decade building suddenly comes to an end? This week on Bee Real with Sarah, Sarah sits down with Emmy Award-winning journalist and communications professional, Kalia Nicole Baker, for an honest conversation about layoffs, identity, grief, and discovering purpose on the other side of unexpected change. After spending more than 13 years in television news and achieving every career goal she set for herself, Kalia's life took an unexpected turn when she was laid off from her dream job in Dallas. What felt like rejection became the very thing that led her to freedom, healing, and a new beginning. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Navigating grief after losing a job ✨ The pressure of being a Black woman in media ✨ Learning to trust your discernment and intuition ✨ Why some seasons end even when you've done everything right ✨ Letting go of old dreams to make room for new ones ✨ Finding your identity outside of your title and career ✨ The beauty of starting over and embracing a new season If you're in a season of transition, feeling stuck, experiencing rejection, or wondering what's next, this conversation will remind you that sometimes life's biggest detours become the path to your greatest freedom. Because sometimes losing what you thought you wanted is the very thing that makes room for what you truly need. Bee Real with Sarah is the space where the Good, the Bad, and the Honey collide. New episodes drop weekly. Follow, rate, and share with someone who’s ready for real conversation.

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Bee Real with Sarah is a podcast that uncovers the raw truths of the Good, the Bad, and the Honey of business life and beyond. Hosted by Sarah Busby, each episode features honest, unfiltered conversations with multi-talented underdogs and entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid to go deeper. This is a space for real stories, uncomfortable truths, and meaningful dialogue that disrupts comfort zones and ignites the next generation of leaders. No fluff. No performance. Just real conversations that challenge how we think, lead, and grow.