Creating Sunshine

Sarah Beaver
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Hi! I'm Sarah, host of the Creating Sunshine Podcast! As a single Mama to two little girls I I understand the importance of working to be your best self AND be a good Mom. Join me as we learn and grow together through all things motherhood, mindset, overwhelm, motivation, and self care. Here we normalize having big dreams and goals and how we can get there! Join me weekly as I share my journey of personal development, business building, motherhood, and just life! Connect with me outside of the podcast: https://instagram.com/itssarahbeaver createsunshineshoppe@gmail.com

  1. 4d ago

    128. The Secret to Success: Resilience, Community, and Finding Joy in the Journey

    What is the real secret to success? For a long time, I thought success was an end goal: a certain amount of money, the perfect relationship, more clients, or finally reaching the next big milestone. But the older I get, the more I realize that success is not just where you end up. It is how you keep going when life gets hard, how you care for yourself along the way, and who you allow to support you through it. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the two things that have made the biggest difference in my journey: building the capacity and tools to move through hard seasons, and finding a community that holds me, believes in me, and reminds me to keep going when I cannot see it for myself. I also open up about the difference between genuine positivity and wearing a “fake it till you make it” mask, why taking care of yourself is not a waste of time, and how to find joy in the journey instead of waiting until you reach the finish line. Why success is more about the journey than the end goalThe difference between embodying the woman you want to become and pretending everything is fineHow to build resilience and the capacity to navigate hard seasonsWhy your past challenges are evidence that you can handle what comes nextThe role community plays in confidence, growth, and lasting successWhy receiving support does not make you weakHow to care for yourself even when your plate is fullIf you have been chasing the next milestone, trying to stay positive while struggling behind the scenes, or convincing yourself that you have to do it all alone, this episode is your reminder: you are allowed to take care of yourself, borrow belief from your community, and enjoy the life you are building along the way. I’ll be speaking at Like Minded Live in Southern California this Friday and sharing even more about my secret to success. If you are a last-minute girly and want to spend the day with an incredible community of women, grab your ticket and use code SARAH10 for a discount. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder, tag me, and follow Creating Sunshine so you never miss an episode. In this episode, you’ll hear about:Come see me at Like Minded Live Thank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I’m so grateful you’re part of this community.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys.Don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there’s so much more sunshine to create together!If you are a visual person, you can also check out Creating Sunshine on YouTube Let’s stay connected: Ways to get into my worldThe Sunshine EraShop my merchYour Next Chapter 1:1 CoachingFollow me on InstagramJoin my email listJoin the 7-Day Mindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!

  2. Sep 23

    127. How to Build a Strong Community: Authentic Networking with Inbal Claudio

    In this episode of the Creating Sunshine Podcast, Sarah sits down with Inbal Claudio, founder of Like Minded, to talk about the difference between a social following and a real community. Inbal shares how she moved from building a virtual network to hosting intimate in-person events and creating a coworking space grounded in one belief: friendship comes first, business second. They talk about the origin of Like Minded, what makes an event feel genuinely welcoming, and why meaningful connection is created through small, intentional details—not stage time or sales pitches. Inbal also shares practical ways to enter a room when you feel nervous, host your first gathering, protect your energy, and find the people who help you grow. Key takeaways Real community brings people together in a shared space around something meaningful; a follower count alone is not a community.Greet people at the door, make eye contact, and introduce newcomers to at least one other person so no one is left standing alone.Start smaller than you think. A room of three or four people can create a powerful experience when you know everyone and can care for the details.For introverts, approaching a pair of people can feel easier than interrupting a one-on-one conversation.Design events around the attendee experience—not the host’s offer, the stage, or a pressure-filled sales pitch.Build an “army” of trusted community members who help welcome new people before you scale.When evaluating a community, look for evidence that members are visible and supported—not just the founder.Ask for help, make time for yourself, and do not apologize for needing either one.Physical movement and small routines can help sustain momentum during busy seasons.The right room can lead to friendship, encouragement, new ideas, and opportunities that would be difficult to create alone. About Inbal Claudio Inbal Claudio is an event and membership strategist and the founder of Like Minded, an in-person community and coworking space for women entrepreneurs. Her work helps female founders create profitable, welcoming experiences that people genuinely want to attend, while keeping friendship and human connection at the center. She is also the creator of The IRL Effect, host of Like-Minded Live, and creator of The Magic of IRL Podcast. Connect with Inbal Visit Inbal’s websiteFollow Inbal on InstagramLearn more about Like Minded, The IRL Effect, and upcoming in-person events through Inbal’s website and Instagram.Get tickets for Like-Minded LiveFor Like-Minded Live, use Sarah’s listener discount code: SARAH10If this episode made you think about the rooms you’re in—or the room you’re meant to create—share it with a friend who is looking for more genuine connection. Tag Sarah and Inbal so they can thank you for listening, then take one small step toward finding or creating your people today. Thank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I’m so grateful you’re part of this community.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys.Don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there’s so much more sunshine to create together!If you are a visual person, you can also check out Creating Sunshine on YouTube Let’s stay connected: Ways to get into my worldThe Sunshine EraShop my merchYour Next Chapter 1:1 CoachingFollow me on InstagramJoin my email listJoin the 7-Day Mindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!

  3. Sep 16

    126. Your Hard Is Still Hard: Stop Comparing Your Struggles and Ask for Support

    Have you ever minimized what you are going through because someone else has it worse? Your hard is still hard. Whether you are navigating motherhood, building a business, facing health challenges, or simply trying to hold everything together, you do not have to compare your struggle, apologize for your emotions, or carry it alone. In this solo episode of the Creating Sunshine Podcast, Sarah shares a powerful realization sparked by conversations with women at Be You Brand Live in Las Vegas. So many women discount their own experiences because they believe they should be more grateful, more capable, or less affected. But acknowledging that something is difficult does not make you ungrateful. It makes you honest. Sarah opens up about years of masking emotions, the difference between facing hard seasons alone and receiving support during cancer, and why asking for help is a strength. She also explains how community, emotional resilience, and practical mindset tools help us build the capacity to move through life's hardest moments. In this episode, you will learn: Why comparing your struggles to someone else's keeps you from getting the support you needHow gratitude and difficulty can exist at the same timeWhy you do not need to apologize for crying or expressing emotionThe difference between pity and allowing people to support youHow asking for help can help you move forward fasterWhy resilience is built before the next hard season arrivesHow safe community helps women feel seen, supported, and less aloneWhat it means to own your hard without letting it define youKey takeaway: Someone else having it worse does not make your experience less valid. You are allowed to name what is hard, receive support, and build the tools to move through it. Join Own Your Hard If you are ready to stop shrinking your struggle and start building the capacity to face life's challenges with support, join Sarah for the five-day Own Your Hard challenge beginning September 21. The experience includes two live virtual calls, daily support from Sarah, a private WhatsApp community, practical mindset tools, and a space to be honest without judgment. Learn more and join Own Your Hard Thank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I’m so grateful you’re part of this community.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys.Don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there’s so much more sunshine to create together!If you are a visual person, you can also check out Creating Sunshine on YouTube Let’s stay connected: Ways to get into my worldThe Sunshine EraShop my merchYour Next Chapter 1:1 CoachingFollow me on InstagramJoin my email listJoin the 7-Day Mindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!

  4. Sep 9

    125. Why Being “Too Much” Might Be Your Greatest Gift with Maggie Amos

    What if the parts of you that people called “too much” are actually the exact gifts you are meant to use? In this episode of the Creating Sunshine Podcast, Sarah sits down with business and brand mentor Maggie Amos for an honest conversation about owning your voice, turning painful experiences into purpose, and building a life that reflects who you truly are. Maggie shares how she went from working more than 80 hours a week as a middle school teacher and athletic coordinator to building a six-figure business in six months. She opens up about infidelity, an abusive relationship, an eating disorder, losing her daughter to stillbirth, and the mindset that helped her stop shrinking herself to fit other people’s expectations. Sarah and Maggie also talk about why support and mentorship matter, how your lived experience makes you impossible to copy, and why confidence is built through action. This conversation is your reminder that you do not need another reason to hide. Your story, your voice, and everything you have survived can become part of the impact you are here to make. How Maggie went from an overworked teacher earning $3,400 a month to building a six-figure business in six monthsWhy being called “too blunt,” “too loud,” or “too much” can cause women to silence their greatest strengthsHow to separate your identity from the painful experiences you have survivedWhy your lived experience is the differentiator no one else can copyHow to turn pain into purpose without making pain your entire identityWhy mentorship can collapse the time between where you are and where you want to goThe truth about entrepreneurship, sacrifice, and the myth of working only two hours a dayHow focusing on the best-case scenario trains your brain to notice possibilitiesWhy confidence comes from taking action before you feel completely readyHow sharing your real story helps the right people recognize themselves in you“I don’t want to be everybody’s cup of tea. I want to be the right people’s gasoline.”A mentor is not there to do the work for you. A mentor helps collapse the timeframe.You either win or you learn.Nobody can copy the life you have lived or the lessons you earned from it.People may misunderstand you whether you stay quiet or speak up, so give them something meaningful to talk about.Maggie Amos is a business and brand mentor who built nearly $1 million online in under three years, generated more than $2 million in sales, and has helped over 350 clients turn what they know into income. She helps women uncover the expertise, leadership, stories, opinions, and lived experience they already possess and turn those assets into a personal brand, intellectual property, offers, an owned audience, and recurring revenue connected to their own name. Connect with Maggie Follow Maggie on Instagram: @itsmaggieamosExplore Paid to Be Her for entry-level access to Maggie’s lessons, experiences, and unfiltered supportMessage Maggie on Instagram to learn about her six-month One in a Million mastermind Thank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I’m so grateful you’re part of this community.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys.Don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there’s so much more sunshine to create together!If you are a visual person, you can also check out Creating Sunshine on YouTube Let’s stay connected: Ways to get into my worldThe Sunshine EraShop my merchYour Next Chapter 1:1 CoachingFollow me on InstagramJoin my email listJoin the 7-Day Mindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!

  5. Aug 26

    124. Building a Sustainable Business Through Soul, Community, and Collaboration with Stephanie Ross

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding your business together with your bare hands, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Creating Sunshine Podcast, Sarah sits down with Stephanie Ross, founder of Small Business Sister Circle, to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable business rooted in soul, community, and strategy. Stephanie shares her entrepreneurship journey, starting her first business at just 20 years old, growing a fitness and yoga studio, navigating the storm of COVID, and eventually pivoting into the work she does now: helping women business owners find connection, support, and sustainable growth through Small Business Sister Circle. Together, Sarah and Stephanie talk about the different seasons of entrepreneurship, what to do when business feels hard, how to stop forcing outcomes, and why community and collaboration can become one of the most powerful growth strategies for women entrepreneurs. This conversation is full of encouragement for business owners, creatives, moms, and women who are building something meaningful while also learning how to take care of themselves along the way. In this episode, we talk about: How Stephanie started her first business at age 20The courage it takes to begin before you feel readyThe four seasons of business: planting, growing, storm, and harvestWhy entrepreneurship is cyclical, not linearHow to stay grounded during hard business seasonsWhy stepping away can actually create more clarity and creativityStephanie’s pivot from fitness studio owner to community builderWhat Small Business Sister Circle is and who it supportsThe importance of daily habits and rituals for entrepreneursHow small routines can create big resultsThe difference between marketing and salesWhy business owners need real conversations, not just social media postsHow collaboration can help grow your businessWhy community and collaboration are not the same thingThe mindset shift of asking “who can help?” instead of “how do I do this alone?”Learning to surrender control and invite support into your visionWhy movement can help release fear, doubt, and comparisonAbout Stephanie Ross Stephanie Ross is the founder of Small Business Sister Circle, a community created to support women business owners through sisterhood, soul, and strategy. After starting her first business at 20 and spending a decade running a fitness and yoga studio, Stephanie pivoted into building community for women entrepreneurs. Through Small Business Sister Circle, Stephanie helps women business owners connect virtually and in person through chapters, accountability, collaboration, and support. Her mission is especially rooted in bringing in-person community to small towns and Midwest communities, reminding women that they do not have to move to a big city to have big dreams. Stephanie is also the author of Seasons of a Soulpreneur, where she shares the lessons, challenges, and growth that come with the entrepreneurial journey. Connect with Stephanie Instagram: ⁠@stephanieleaross⁠Instagram: ⁠@smallbusiness.sistercircle⁠Website: ⁠sistercircle.coThank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I'm so grateful you're part of this community. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys. Don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there's so much more sunshine to create together! Let's stay connected: Join The Sunshine EraYour Next Chapter (1:1 Mindset Coaching)Follow me on InstagramShop my cups on InstagramJoin my email listMindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there's always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!

  6. Aug 19

    123. Midlife Is Not a Crisis: Healing, Support, and Finding Yourself Again with Andrea Mancuso

    What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a wake-up call? In this episode of Creating Sunshine, Sarah sits down with Andrea Mancuso, a licensed mental health counselor, midlife and leadership coach, author of The Space Between, and founder of Intentional Healing and Wellness. Together, Sarah and Andrea have a powerful conversation about healing, midlife, shame, support, and what it really means to come home to yourself. Andrea shares why she believes midlife is not a crisis, but a homecoming, a season where women begin to question how they are spending their time, energy, and lives. They also talk about the “messy middle,” that uncomfortable space between where you are and where you want to be. Andrea explains why uncertainty, fear, distraction, and doubt do not mean you are failing. They may actually be signs that you are finally going after something that matters. This episode is for the woman who looks like she is holding it all together on the outside, but deep down knows something needs to change. If you have ever thought, “I should have this figured out by now,” this conversation will remind you that you are not broken, you are not behind, and you do not have to do life alone. Sarah and Andrea also discuss the importance of mentorship, emotional support, intentional living, and why investing in yourself can change the way you show up in every area of your life. Plus, Andrea shares practical mindset tools you can use right away, including the “driver’s seat” analogy and a powerful movie theater exercise to help you look honestly at the life you are currently living and decide what you want to rewrite. In this episode, we talk about: Why midlife is not a crisis, but a wake-up callHow midlife can become a homecoming to your authentic selfWhat the messy middle really looks likeWhy obstacles are not proof that you are failingThe shame of thinking, “I should have this figured out by now”Why support, coaching, mentorship, and community matterHow healing can become a strategy for successThe difference between letting life happen to you and living intentionallyHow to start taking back your time, energy, and choicesAndrea’s book, The Space BetweenWhy you do not have to navigate your next chapter aloneConnect with Andrea: Instagram: @iamandreamancusoWebsite: iamandreamancuso.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamandreamancusoYouTube: youtube.com/@IAmAndreaMancusoFacebook: Intentional Healing and WellnessPre-order Andrea’s book: The Space Between: Navigating the Journey from Dream to SuccessGiveaway: To enter this month’s giveaway, share this episode to your Instagram stories and tag both Sarah and Andrea. One listener will win a copy of Andrea’s book, The Space Between. Thank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I'm so grateful you're part of this community. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys. Don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there's so much more sunshine to create together! Let's stay connected: Join The Sunshine EraYour Next Chapter (1:1 Mindset Coaching)Follow me on InstagramShop my cups on InstagramJoin my email listMindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there's always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!

  7. Aug 12

    122. Healing Your Money Mindset: How to Release Shame, Forgive Financial Mistakes, and Build a Healthier Relationship with Money with Melissa Mittelstaedt

    Money can feel heavy, emotional, and honestly… kind of shame-filled when we’ve made financial choices we wish we could go back and change. But what if your past money mistakes didn’t have to define your future? In this episode of Creating Sunshine, Sarah sits down with Melissa Mittelstaedt, financial consultant and creator of the Money in Motion container, for an honest conversation about money mindset, debt, financial shame, and learning how to build a healthier relationship with money. Melissa shares the four eras of her own money journey, from growing up in a home where money wasn’t talked about, to taking on student loans and credit card debt without fully understanding what she was signing up for, to becoming debt-free and realizing that the numbers alone were not enough. Her story is a powerful reminder that getting out of debt is not the finish line. Healing your relationship with money also requires mindset work, forgiveness, and learning how to approach your finances from a place of clarity instead of shame. Sarah and Melissa also talk about the language we use around money, especially with our children, and how phrases like “we can’t afford it” can unintentionally pass down scarcity mindset. Sarah shares how she has shifted those conversations with her daughters by focusing on values, needs, intentional spending, and financial honesty. If you have ever felt embarrassed by your debt, overwhelmed by your bank account, frustrated by budgeting, or stuck in a cycle of trying to “do better” with money, this episode will help you feel less alone and give you practical steps to start moving forward. Melissa also shares three practical steps for beginning to forgive financial mistakes: Identify your specific money triggerPractice gratitude for money coming in and going outWrite down negative money memories and intentionally practice forgivenessThis conversation is for anyone who is ready to stop carrying shame around money and start creating a healthier, more grounded relationship with their finances. Connect with Melissa: Website: melissamitt.com/linksInstagram: _melissamittBooks Mentioned: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield ThomasThe Soul of Money by Lynne TwistWe Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel RodgersThe Having by Suh Yung Lee Thank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I'm so grateful you're part of this community. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys. Don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there's so much more sunshine to create together! Let's stay connected: Your Next Chapter (1:1 Mindset Coaching)Follow me on InstagramShop my cups on InstagramJoin my email listMindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there's always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!

  8. Aug 7

    121. Full Circle Moments: Why Your Path Was Never As Messy As It Felt

    There is no such thing as overnight success. What looks like a sudden breakthrough is almost always years of quiet building, and in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on twenty five years of mine. This week, everything came full circle. Our best women's event of the year. Unexpected opportunities landing in my inbox instead of me chasing them. And one five-word message that stopped me in my tracks: "I heard you're the merch girl." Because the business behind those words was born from one of the most painful losses of my life, and it just became a doorway to serve people I never imagined reaching. In this episode, I'm sharing the real story behind the highlight reel: the seasons that felt scattered and pointless, the fear that used to hijack every wave of momentum, and the mindset shift that finally let me trust myself, slow down, and follow my own intuition instead of chasing someone else's definition of success. If you feel behind, scattered, or like you were supposed to pick one thing by now, this conversation is for you. You are not behind. You are building. In this episode, we talk about: Why overnight success is a myth, and what twenty five years of quiet building actually looks likeFull circle moments: how the dots in your life only connect looking backThe Christmas gift that started my merch business, and how loss became a way to serveWhy being important to one person matters as much as being important to twentyThe moment I noticed momentum without fear, and what that shift really tookWhy what looks like success for someone else might not be success for youSlowing down, listening to yourself, and letting your intuition leadHow to take credit for the life you built (yes, out loud)The receiving muscle: why accepting abundance is harder than chasing itReady to start your own shift? The Sunshine Start, my 5-day mindset challenge, kicks off August 10th. We run it together on WhatsApp with a live kickoff call, daily practices, and a community of women doing the work alongside you. You don't need to have it figured out. You just need to be open. Join the Challenge Thank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I'm so grateful you're part of this community. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys. Don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there's so much more sunshine to create together! Let's stay connected: Your Next Chapter (1:1 Mindset Coaching)Follow me on InstagramShop my cups on InstagramJoin my email listMindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there's always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!

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Hi! I'm Sarah, host of the Creating Sunshine Podcast! As a single Mama to two little girls I I understand the importance of working to be your best self AND be a good Mom. Join me as we learn and grow together through all things motherhood, mindset, overwhelm, motivation, and self care. Here we normalize having big dreams and goals and how we can get there! Join me weekly as I share my journey of personal development, business building, motherhood, and just life! Connect with me outside of the podcast: https://instagram.com/itssarahbeaver createsunshineshoppe@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Sarah Beaver
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
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    © Sarah Beaver
  • Show Website
    Creating Sunshine