A Little Bit Unfiltered Sarah Sem

In this episode, Francesca D’Elia joins Sarah to discuss her Vermont-based business Homegrown Jewelry, the importance of backing yourself when you’re the boss, and how to make authentic, intentional decisions about expanding your brand. They also discuss what it was like to graduate college in the height of the pandemic in 2020, as well as the power of community in Vermont.

Follow Homegrown at @homegrown_jewelry on Instagram, and find the whole product portfolio at homegrownjewelryvt.com.

You can find Sarah everywhere @thesarahsem, and stay up to date with ALBU @albupodcast on all platforms.

Sarah sits down with long-time best friend and frequent guest on the pod Brooke Willett, blogger, podcaster, and admissions assistant at UVM to discuss navigating living with your parents while discovering new career paths and passions. They discuss setting boundaries when living with your parents as an adult, how to advocate for yourself in the workplace, the difference between being independent and being alone, and more.


Brooke's blog Actually Tho can be found online at www.actuallytho.org, and you can connect with Brooke on Instagram @actuallytho_ !

You can find Sarah everywhere @thesarahsem, and stay up to date with ALBU @albupodcast on all platforms.

Sarah is joined in this episode by Jenni Chapman, a queer photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area who also is a performer, cat mom, fiancée, and so much more! They discuss how Jenni is using her talents in photography to tell complex and vibrant stories through her upcoming program The Queer Soul Experience (launching June 2022), the power of seeing yourself represented in media, and using influence to create lasting impact. Jenni also dives into how to create a job that addresses both your wants and needs, how she structures her work weeks to reflect her recent autism diagnosis and to avoid burnout, and much, much more.

Follow Jenni on Instagram @jennichapmanphotography and @aliandjenni, online at jennichapmanphotography.com, and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/JenniChapman.

You can find Sarah everywhere @thesarahsem, and stay up to date with ALBU @albupodcast on all platforms.

Episode References:
- Rebekah: @soullikethesun on Instagram (engagement guide)
- The photography business program Jenni is in: Dana Shular, CEO @ascendtogetheracademy on Instagram
- Childhood pictures: https://jennichapmanphotography.pic-time.com/2nnnWyOv

In part two of this two-part series, Sarah sits down with her parents to talk about how they've created a healthy, loving marriage that has lasted 30 years (and counting), how to grow together as a couple but still have your own interests, and how to overcome challenges as a team. They discuss how Leslie's battle with breast cancer both challenged and strengthened the family, as well as give advice on how to find The One, and tell their love story that is definitely *not* straight out of a romantic comedy.

Sarah's mom has been a teacher for the past 30 years, spending the last 18 years at Mater Christi School in Burlington, Vermont. She is also a private tutor for the Stern Center in Williston, Vermont. In her free time she likes to bake, scrapbook, and binge watch shows on Netflix with her beautiful daughter. :)

Sarah's dad retired in 2017 after 25+ years as probation officer. He is currently an adjunct lecturer and Criminal Justice Internship coordinator for Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. In his free time, he enjoys buying and selling antiques and collectibles at Five Corners Antiques in Essex Junction, Vermont.

You can find Sarah everywhere @thesarahsem and stay up to date with ALBU @albupodcast on all platforms.

In part one of this two-part series, Sarah sits down with Leslie and David (aka Mom and Dad) to discuss building a career to fit your life rather than the other way around, betting on yourself, finding your calling, and more. Both Leslie and David have pivoted in their careers over time, and also discuss how to find new ways to do what you love.

Sarah's mom has been a teacher for the past 30 years, spending the last 18 years at Mater Christi School in Burlington, Vermont. She is also a private tutor for the Stern Center in Williston, Vermont. In her free time she likes to bake, scrapbook, and binge watch shows on Netflix with her beautiful daughter. :)

Sarah's dad retired in 2017 after 25+ years as probation officer. He is currently an adjunct lecturer and Criminal Justice Internship coordinator for Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. In his free time, he enjoys buying and selling antiques and collectibles at Five Corners Antiques in Essex Junction, Vermont.

You can find Sarah everywhere @thesarahsem and stay up to date with ALBU @albupodcast on all platforms.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by fashion, beauty, and skincare influencer Liz Maldonado to discuss saying yes, knowing your boundaries, how to handle TikTok trolls, and much, much more! Tune in for this episode with a guest who is truly a little bit unfiltered.

Follow Liz on Instagram @liz_maldonado220 and on TikTok @liz.maldonado220 to keep up with her funny, creative, and authentic content.

You can find Sarah everywhere @thesarahsem, and stay up to date with ALBU @albupodcast on all platforms.