Fully Stoked

Cody and Sarah Stokes

Welcome to Fully Stoked, where Sarah and Cody Stokes dive into real conversations about marriage, business, food, and life. As a powerhouse couple balancing entrepreneurship, family, and fun, they explore relationships, growth, leadership, and success with honesty and humor. Featuring chefs, realtors, influencers, and entrepreneurs, each episode delivers inspiration, laughter, and insight. Sarah also spotlights women in business, sharing their wins, lessons, and wisdom. Tune in, connect, and stay Fully Stoked!

  1. 5d ago

    What does it really take to hire the right employee and build a strong team? | Recruiting Strategy for Small Businesses | Courtney Steele Lucas

    What does it really take to hire the right employee and build a strong team? In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews Courtney Steele Lucas, founder of Steele Talent Solutions, about the real challenges businesses face when hiring—and how to avoid costly mistakes. With more than 13 years of recruiting experience, Courtney shares practical strategies for small and mid-sized companies that want to grow through smarter hiring decisions. From understanding the true cost of a bad hire to identifying employees who bring adaptability and culture fit, this conversation breaks down how businesses can approach recruiting more strategically. You’ll also hear about Courtney’s journey into entrepreneurship, the importance of networking, and how leadership can show up even when you're building a company of one. • Recruiting strategy for small businesses• How hiring impacts company growth and culture• Why adaptability is the most valuable employee trait• Human-centered recruiting vs AI hiring systems• Leadership lessons from entrepreneurship• Career transitions and professional growth• Networking and relationship-based business development Courtney Steele LucasFounder & CEO — Steele Talent Solutions 🌐 SteelTalent.com📧 Courtney@SteelTalent.com Sarah StokesSenior Mortgage Loan AdvisorCoast2Coast Mortgage Lending 📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638 🔗 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes The views expressed by guests on the Fully Stoked Podcast are their own. This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes and reflects Sarah Stokes’ commitment to honest conversation, community connection, and personal growth.--

    40 min

  2. May 25

    Mindset, Confidence & Entrepreneurship | How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Burnout | Fully Stoked Podcast with Lou Tandazo

    In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with mindset coach and entrepreneur Lu Tandazo, founder of Dream Into Success, to talk about the powerful role mindset plays in entrepreneurship, leadership, confidence, and personal growth. Lu shares her inspiring journey, from teaching French after moving to the United States from France, to transitioning into HR leadership, and ultimately launching her own mindset coaching business after working with legendary personal development mentor Bob Proctor. Together, Sarah and Lu dive deep into topics that affect nearly every entrepreneur and professional today, including imposter syndrome, burnout, self-doubt, confidence, identity, and the pressure of hustle culture. Lu explains why mindset is far more than “thinking positively.” It’s about embodying a new identity, shifting the internal narrative we tell ourselves, and learning to make decisions from the perspective of the person we want to become. This episode also explores: • Why even highly successful people experience imposter syndrome• How identity shapes productivity and success• Why burnout often comes from mental overwhelm—not workload• The myth of hustle culture and why doing less can produce better results• How to sell your services without feeling pushy or salesy• How failure can become the most powerful growth tool in business• Practical mindset exercises for overcoming self-judgment and moving forward Lu also shares how entrepreneurs can choose the right coach and why intuition plays a major role in that decision. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or professional looking to grow your confidence, increase productivity, and build a more fulfilling life and business, this conversation will leave you with practical insights you can start applying today. Website:https://www.dreamintosuccessnow.com Email:lu@dreamintosuccessnow.com Phone:862-222-6392 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ludivinetandazo/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DreamIntoSuccess Personal Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ludivine.bouhier.7 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludivinetandazo/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazRXCoNRuct2w-w0d9VDGQ Sarah StokesSr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorCoast2Coast Mortgage Lending NMLS #1743154 | 376205 Email:sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com Phone:704-301-6040828-772-4638 Website:https://www.fullystokedhomeloans.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sarahwhitleystokes/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@lendersarahstokes Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sarahwhitleystokes Business Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SarahStokesHomeLoans/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stokes-85096b16a/ Fully Stoked Podcast YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fullystokedpodcast Sarah Stokes YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SarahWhitleyStokes The Fully Stoked Podcast is a space for honest, respectful, and diverse conversations. While we may not always agree on every viewpoint shared by our guests, we believe there is value in learning from one another. Faith is an important part of my life and I personally believe in Yeshua HaMashiach, the Messiah. Our goal with each episode is to inspire, encourage, and equip listeners to grow in strength, wisdom, connection, and purpose—both personally and professionally. Stay fully stoked. Connect with Lu Tandazo – Dream Into SuccessConnect with Sarah Stokes | Fully Stoked Podcast

    39 min

  3. May 18

    Host a Dinner Party Without the Stress | Tablescape Rental in Charlotte | Jolin Collins Interview

    In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews Jolin Collins, founder of Soirée Tables Charlotte, about hosting beautiful dinner parties at home without stress. They discuss renting vs buying tablescape décor, intimate gatherings of 12 guests or fewer, restaurant family meal options, and starting a business later in life without formal training. Connect with Jolin Collins – Soirée Tables Charlotte 🌐 Website: www.soireetablescharlotte.com📧 Email: jolin@soireetablescharlotte.com📞 Phone: 704-953-0974📸 Instagram: @soireetablescharlotte📘 Facebook: Soirée Tables Charlotte Sarah StokesSr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorCoast2Coast Mortgage Lending 📸 Instagram: @sarahwhitleystokes🎥 YouTube: @FullyStokedPodcast🎥 YouTube: @SarahWhitleyStokes🎵 TikTok: @lendersarahstokes📘 Facebook: Sarah Stokes Home Loans🔗 www.fullystokedhomeloans.com If you are buying, refinancing, or investing in real estate in North Carolina or South Carolina, Sarah would love to be a resource for you. The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. While perspectives may differ, this podcast exists to inspire, uplift, and encourage growth through respectful conversation. As a follower of Yeshua HaMashiach — the Messiah — Sarah approaches these discussions with faith, curiosity, and a desire to build connection and understanding. Her hope is that each episode leaves you encouraged and empowered.

    28 min

  4. May 11

    Perimenopause, Gut Health & Simple Nutrition for Women 40+ (Inflammation, Protein, Stress) — with Sylvie Brockman

    Today, on Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes hosts Sylvie Brockman, a Charlotte-based health coach specializing in women 40+ navigating perimenopause and menopause. Sylvie shares her journey from the Czech Republic to the U.S., how nutrition helped her overcome fatigue, migraines, digestive issues, and skin flare-ups, and why she believes gut health and inflammation are at the root of many modern symptoms. We cover simple, realistic steps for feeling better—including protein needs in midlife, stress/cortisol support, strength training for long-term health, and how food quality (including toxin exposure like glyphosate) can impact the body over time. If you want a simpler, calmer approach to health that starts in the kitchen, this one’s for you. South Charlotte Women in Business: 3rd Wednesday monthly at 9:00 a.m. (Waxhaw, NC) at JABENA Café. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HCABygKfq/ www.sylviebrockman.com Instagram: @sylvie.brockman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-brockman-2692015a/ Email: sylvie.brockman@gmail.com Sarah Stokes, Sr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorNMLS #1743154 | 376205 — Coast2Coast Mortgage Lendingsarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | 704-301-6040 & 828-772-4638https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes | https://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy | www.fullystokedhomeloans.com This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements, exercise routine, or health plan. Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and may not necessarily reflect my personal beliefs or perspectives. I believe in Yeshua HaMashiach — the Messiah — and this podcast exists to encourage thoughtful, respectful conversation rooted in growth, truth, and grace. Each episode is intended to inspire, uplift, and empower listeners through genuine dialogue and shared experience.

    37 min

  5. May 4

    From Welfare to the White House: Reclaiming Your Story, Courage, and Self-Worth | Cosette Leary

    In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes welcomes Cosette Leary, founder of Reclaim Your Stories, LLC and author of From Welfare to the White House: How I Reclaimed Myself and You Can Too. Cosette shares her journey from childhood abuse, foster care, and teen motherhood to rebuilding her life through courage, faith, and purpose. She explains why acknowledging our “cracked spots” creates connection, how self-love becomes responsibility, and what it truly means to reclaim the chapters women often postpone. This episode is a powerful reminder that even when life says “no,” that no can be protection—and a pivot. Want to buy Cosette's book? https://a.co/d/0iZFmrLW Want to learn more about Cosette's Women's Empowerment Coaching? https://reclaimyourstories.com 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Cosette Leary: https://reclaimyourstories.com | cosette@reclaimyourstories.com Host:Sarah Stokes | Podcaster | Sr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorNMLS #1743154 | 376205📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638🔗 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes #FullyStokedPodcast #ReclaimYourStory #Resilience #WomenEmpowerment #PersonalDevelopment #FaithAndPurpose

    54 min

  6. Apr 20

    Authenticity, Trust & Choosing a Life That Feels True

    In this Women Entrepreneur Series episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews retreat leader and wellness entrepreneur Carole Keefer, founder of Free Spirited Wanderer. Carole shares her journey into yoga through Buddhism, her trainings in Nepal and India, and how she built a retreat business that blends yoga, travel, community, and transformational leadership. They discuss how trust is built through authenticity, what it takes to run retreats behind the scenes, why themed retreats and workbooks deepen results, and how breathwork supports nervous system regulation for entrepreneurs. Carole also breaks down feminine leadership, embodiment, dharma (purpose), and why “choose your hard” matters when you’re building a life that feels true to you. 🔗 Connect with Carole Keefer 🌍 https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com✨ Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats🤍 Work With Me: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/workwithme📧 carole@freespiritedwanderer.com📸 Instagram: @fsw_empire As seen in USA Today, Woman’s World, LA Weekly, Destination Deluxe, QC Life Sarah Stokes | Podcast Host | Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor | Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending | 1743154 | 376205📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com📱 704-301-6040 & 828-772-4638📸 IG: @sarahwhitleystokes | 🎵 TikTok: @lendersarahstokes🔗 https://www.fullystokedhomeloans.com Podcast Disclaimer:The Fully Stoked Podcast features diverse guests with a range of views, beliefs, and life experiences. While we may not always share the same perspectives, we believe that genuine conversation, curiosity, and connection are essential for growth. I personally believe in Yeshua HaMashiach (the Messiah), and I value respectful dialogue across backgrounds and worldviews. Our aim is to inspire, uplift, and encourage listeners toward lives marked by integrity, purpose, and excellence. Connect with Carole KeeferConnect with Sarah Stokes #WomenEntrepreneurs #FeminineLeadership #WellnessBusiness #Authenticity #PurposeDriven

    40 min

  7. Apr 14

    Servant Leadership, Faith, Vision, and Community with Angelia James

    In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with entrepreneur, community leader, and Monroe City Council candidate Angelia James for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, discipline, mentorship, and building a life of purpose. Angelia is the owner of Angelia’s Accounting Services, a longtime youth basketball coach, and a passionate servant leader in her community. Through nearly two decades of mentoring young athletes, running a business, and serving the people of Monroe, North Carolina, Angelia shares wisdom about personal discipline, financial responsibility, investing in yourself, and staying focused on your vision. During this conversation, Angelia explains why she decided to run for Monroe City Council, what leadership means to her, and how communities become stronger when people work together with unity and purpose. She also shares powerful lessons she teaches young people: • Focus on your own journey, not social media comparisons• Create a vision plan for your life• Stay consistent and disciplined• Invest in yourself early• Give back to your community One of the most powerful themes in this episode is Angelia’s belief that faith, perseverance, and intentional living can change the trajectory of a life. As Angelia shares: "The work that you put in will show. You can't get caught up in who has likes, views, or scholarships. Focus on your journey, write your vision plan, and chip away at it every day." This episode is packed with practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, students, parents, and anyone looking to build a meaningful life while serving others. • Entrepreneurship and running Angelia’s Accounting Services• Financial literacy and tax planning tips• Mentoring youth through sports• Running for Monroe City Council• The power of servant leadership• Creating a vision plan for your life• Overcoming distractions from social media• Faith, discipline, and personal growth• Investing in yourself and your future Angelia JamesOwner – Angelia’s Accounting ServicesMonroe City Council Candidate (Monroe, NC) Emailjamesangelia1@gmail.com Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/coachangeliajames/https://www.instagram.com/angelia_james_servantleader/ FacebookCommittee to Elect Angelia James – Monroe City CouncilCommunity Page of Angelia James Sarah StokesSr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorCoast2Coast Mortgage Lending Helping clients buy homes, refinance, and invest in real estate across North Carolina and South Carolina. NMLS #1743154 | 376205 Emailsarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com Phone704-301-6040828-772-4638 Linkshttps://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokeshttps://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy Follow Sarah Instagram@sarahwhitleystokes TikTok@lendersarahstokes YouTubeFully Stoked PodcastSarah Stokes Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sarahwhitleystokeshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565798435758 The Fully Stoked Podcast features real conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and community builders who share their experiences, expertise, and life lessons to help others grow. Hosted by Sarah Stokes, the podcast explores topics like: • Leadership• Business & entrepreneurship• Faith & personal growth• Relationships• Food & hospitality• Community impact The Fully Stoked Podcast is a place for open and thoughtful conversations with guests who bring a variety of experiences and perspectives. The views expressed by guests may not always reflect the views of the host. As the host, Sarah personally believes in Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah) and strives to live according to faith-based principles of love, truth, grace, and service. The goal of this podcast is to inspire, uplift, and encourage growth through genuine and respectful conversations. Topics CoveredConnect with Angelia JamesConnect with Host Sarah StokesAbout the Fully Stoked PodcastPodcast Disclaimer

    30 min

  8. Apr 6

    Creative Real Estate Investing Without Big Down Payments | Mindset, Seller Financing & Strategy with Lisa Sarullo

    Welcome back to the Fully Stoked Podcast! I’m Sarah Stokes, podcast host and by day, a Sr Mortgage Loan Advisor with Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending. In this episode I’m joined by my friend Lisa Sarullo of JM&L Company & Monroe Mike. We dive deep into real estate investing, creative strategy, and entrepreneurship, with a special focus on non-mainstream but proven ways to build wealth through real estate—especially for investors who believe their biggest barrier is capital. Lisa shares how investors can differentiate themselves, why access to the seller is critical, and how structuring deals around what sellers actually need—like monthly payments instead of a lump sum—can create powerful win-win outcomes. We also explore mindset and personal growth, including how to thrive as an introvert in an extrovert-driven world, and Lisa’s decision-making framework that applies far beyond real estate: Is it true?Is it current?Is it best for me? This conversation is packed with practical insight for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to think differently about money, opportunity, and growth. • Creative real estate investing strategies beyond the mainstream• How investors can build wealth without relying solely on personal cash• Why some sellers prefer payments over a lump sum• How to structure offers based on what sellers actually need• Mindset shifts that unlock entrepreneurship and investing success• How introverts can lead, network, and thrive in business Lisa SarulloJM&L Company & Monroe Mike📧 lisamsarullo@gmail.com📱 704-275-8871Instagram & TikTok: @lisasarulloFacebook: JML Company & Monroe Mike Sarah StokesSr. Mortgage Loan Advisor | Coast2Coast Mortgage LendingNMLS #1743154 | #376205📧 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638🔗 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokesBlinq: https://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy 🏡 I help people buy, refinance, and invest in real estate—primary homes, second homes, and investment properties. If you need a loan strategy, I’m your girl. We feature entrepreneurial women, business owners, and real estate experts, along with our Behind the Pass series for chefs and restaurateurs. 📩 Reach out: codyandsarahtalk@gmail.com 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode🎙️ Guest🎙️ Host🤝 Want to Collaborate or Be a Guest?

    40 min
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Welcome to Fully Stoked, where Sarah and Cody Stokes dive into real conversations about marriage, business, food, and life. As a powerhouse couple balancing entrepreneurship, family, and fun, they explore relationships, growth, leadership, and success with honesty and humor. Featuring chefs, realtors, influencers, and entrepreneurs, each episode delivers inspiration, laughter, and insight. Sarah also spotlights women in business, sharing their wins, lessons, and wisdom. Tune in, connect, and stay Fully Stoked!

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  • Creator
    Cody and Sarah Stokes
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
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    © Cody and Sarah Stokes
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