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

    107. The 4-Part Wealth Plan: Budget, Debt, Goals, and Retirement

    Erika Aviña of Prosperity Planning breaks down what a “wealth plan” actually is—beyond just budgeting—and how to build financial confidence even if you feel behind. We talk money mindset, common blind spots (subscriptions, variable spending, uninvested retirement accounts), and practical steps you can take this week to create more peace and options. Key takeaways Most people were never taught money basics—so feeling unsure is common (and fixable).Start with awareness: know what comes in, what goes out, and where variable spending is sneaking in.A wealth plan includes budgeting + debt strategy + goals + retirement planning.Canceling subscriptions and renegotiating bills can free up real cash quickly.Minimum payments + high interest rates keep you stuck—breaking the cycle requires a plan and new habits.Retirement is a number, not an age—knowing your “number” creates flexibility.Teaching kids money skills early (spend/save/invest/give) helps break generational patterns.Connect with ErikaErika Aviña is the founder of Prosperity Planning and creator of the Prosperity Wealth Method™. She helps busy moms and women entrepreneurs eliminate debt, optimize cash flow, and build long-term wealth with clarity and confidence—without shame or finance jargon. Instagram: prosperity.planningEmail: erika@mybudgetbestie.comFree 7-Day Financial Reset: mybudgetbestie.kit.com/free-budget-templateWebsite / Prosperity List: mybudgetbestie.kit.com/the-prosperity-listIf this episode helped you, share it with a friend and tag us so we can thank you—then take 10 minutes today to look at your subscriptions and last week’s spending. 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!

    53 min

  2. MAY 7

    106. Why Your Circle Can't Give You the Support You Actually Need (And What to Do About It)

    Are you on a personal growth journey but feeling like the people closest to you just don't get it? In this solo episode, Sarah gets real about one of the most misunderstood parts of doing the inner work — finding the right support system — and why you can't expect the people already in your life to automatically show up the way you need. Sarah shares her own journey of trying to do it alone for years before finally investing in herself — and how that investment changed everything. She opens up about her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, how it completely shifted her perspective on self-care and emotional regulation, and why she now considers getting proper support a matter of life and death. In this episode, you'll hear: Why the people in your life may not be equipped to be your support system (and why that's not their fault or yours)The truth about free resources vs. investing in yourself — and why skin in the game mattersHow emotional dysregulation affects physical health, and what science often missesWhat happened at the Creating Sunshine Activation Party and why practices like journaling, art, and sound baths are more powerful than you thinkHow Sarah is raising her daughters with the mindset tools she didn't learn until her 40sWhy Sarah's coaching is custom-tailored to every client — not a one-size-fits-all programHer signature reminder: stop saying next week, next month, next year — now is the timeIf this episode hit home, here's what to do next: DM Sarah or book a free 30-minute call to explore what support could look like for youShare this episode to your stories and tag Sarah — you never know who in your circle needs to hear thisStart small: identify one area of your life where you've been waiting to ask for helpKeywords: personal growth, mindset coaching, support system, emotional regulation, nervous system regulation, investing in yourself, women's empowerment, breast cancer survivor, accountability coaching, self-care, creating sunshine podcast, life coaching for women, stop surviving start thriving 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. Let's stay connected: Your Next Chapter (1:1 Mindset Coaching)Follow me on InstagramJoin my email listMindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments download Don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there's so much more sunshine to create together!

    21 min

  3. APR 29

    105. What Happens When You Do the Work Before the Crisis: Tracy Kasper's Transformation Story

    What happens when you spend years doing the mindset and health work — and then life really tests you? Tracy Kasper knows firsthand. In her early thirties, Tracy's daily diet consisted almost entirely of grilled cheese, quesadillas, and pizza. Then came an autoimmune diagnosis that she ignored for two years out of sheer stubbornness. When she finally committed to a 30-day elimination program in January 2022, everything changed. But Tracy's story doesn't stop there. In December 2024 — at her peak athletic fitness — she discovered a benign three-inch tumor inside her shin bone, required major surgery, and was told she wouldn't walk, drive, or function independently for 4–5 months. Two months later, she was walking. And somewhere in between? She went on a solo trip to Buenos Aires and Antarctica on crutches, because the trip she had planned to celebrate her 40th birthday wasn't going to wait. Tracy credits five years of intentional personal development work for the mindset that carried her through. That same calling to help others is what led her to launch One Small Step Walks — a judgment-free, inclusive monthly walking community on the beaches of Orange County, California. In this episode, we talk about: How an autoimmune diagnosis finally forced Tracy to change — two years after she first received itThe 30-day elimination program that revealed gluten and dairy weren't serving her bodyWhy Tracy went to Antarctica on crutches (and why she'd do it again)The mind-body-soul framework her trainer Wendy uses — and why working on just one isn't enoughWhat "preparing for impact" means and why you should start before a crisisThe story behind One Small Step Walks and why inclusivity is at the heart of itTracy's baby-steps approach to building lasting habits without burning outWhy "ready" is not a feeling — and how to start anywayKey Takeaway: Consistency doesn't mean perfection. It just means you don't stop. Connect with Tracy: Instagram: @onesmallstepwalksOne Small Step Walks: first Saturday of every month, 9–10:30am, Orange County beachesInterested in bringing One Small Step Walks to your city? Reach out to Tracy on Instagram.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 Coaching)Follow 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!

    33 min

  4. APR 22

    104. Story Is Generosity: How Vulnerability Builds Trust in Business with Alex Catedral

    What if sharing your story was the most generous thing you could do for someone else? In this episode, I sit down with Alex Catedral — documentary filmmaker, founder of Catedral Collective, and the first male guest in nearly 100 episodes of the Creating Sunshine Podcast — for a conversation that genuinely stopped me in my tracks. Alex has spent his career helping founders capture and share their stories through documentary-style video, and his philosophy on why we tell stories will completely shift the way you think about visibility, vulnerability, and what it means to show up authentically in your business. In this episode, we talk about: Why story is an act of generosity — and how that reframes everything about showing up onlineThe orientation, disorientation, and reorientation framework: how to know when it's the right time to share a vulnerable story publiclyWhy your story is the only true differentiator in a crowded market (and how to find it, even if you think yours isn't special)The difference between documenting your story and sharing it — and why that distinction mattersHow authentic storytelling impacts every area of life, not just businessWhat "return on intangibles" means and why the real ROI of sharing your story goes far beyond revenueAlex's powerful personal story: filming his parents' love story and uncovering his grandfather's erased legacy in the PhilippinesWhy documentary-style content will only become more valuable as AI takes overWhether you're a founder, a creator, or someone who has ever thought "my story isn't that important" — this episode is for you. Connect with Alex: Instagram: @catedral_collectiveWebsite: catedralcollective.comThank 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 Coaching)Follow 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!

    55 min

  5. APR 16

    103. 4 Things I Wish I'd Done Sooner on My Personal Development Journey

    What I'd Do Differently Starting My Personal Development Journey Over Again If you could go back to the beginning of your personal development journey, what would you do differently? In this solo episode, Sarah gets personal and shares the four things she wishes she had done sooner — lessons learned through 2.5 years of consuming without acting, a business coaching investment that came too early, a stage 3 cancer diagnosis, and a season of rebuilding everything from the inside out. This episode is for the woman who's consuming all the content, listening to all the podcasts, and still feels stuck. It's for the woman who's waiting until she's drowning to ask for help. And it's for the woman who thinks personal development is something you turn to only in a crisis. Sarah breaks down four honest, actionable lessons — so you can stop waiting and start moving. In this episode, you'll learn: Why waiting until you're "ready" or "have it figured out" is keeping you stuck — and how getting support earlier changes everythingThe 80/20 rule applied to personal development: how to stop productive procrastination and start taking real actionWhy personal development is not one-size-fits-all — and how experimenting with different modalities (breathwork, Reiki, coaching, therapy) helps you find what actually works for youWhy the best time to start your personal development journey is before a crisis — and how the tools you build in the good seasons carry you through the hard onesResources & links mentioned: Your Next Chapter — 1:1 Mindset Coaching with SarahFollow Sarah on InstagramJoin the 7-Day Mindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadJoin Sarah's email listIf this episode resonated with you: Please take a moment to rate and review Creating Sunshine on your favorite podcast platform — it helps other women find the show and the support they didn't know they needed. Hit follow so you never miss an episode, and share this one with a friend who's been consuming without moving. Keywords: personal development for women, mindset coaching, self-growth tips, 80/20 rule personal development, breathwork benefits, how to get out of a rut, women's empowerment podcast, resilience, self-improvement, Creating Sunshine podcast

    31 min

  6. APR 8

    102. Happy Healing: How to Let Go, Feel Safe, and Start Creating Again with Rae Can

    Episode summary Sarah sits down with their dear friend Rae for a real, free-flowing conversation about the season they’re both in: releasing what’s no longer aligned, creating from a “clean vessel,” and choosing legacy, peace, and community on purpose. They share why in-person connection is the next chapter for both of them—and invite listeners into their next Full Moon-inspired event designed for happy healing, movement, and activation. In this episode, we talk about: Why creation often follows release (and how the full moon supports that cycle)Using your voice as legacy: podcasts, YouTube, music, and messages that live onRae’s creative process: turning hypnotherapy scripts + journal writing into Spotify songs (with AI voices)Sarah’s recent speaking experience at Women Who Rise and the importance of receiving supportWhy community matters: you don’t have to heal or grow alone“Happy healing”: doing deep work without it being heavy the whole timeThe courage muscle: how to show up even when you feel intimidatedCreating Sunshine Activation Party Date: May 2Time: 2:00–5:00 PMLocation: Private residence in Carson, CA (address shared after ticket purchase)Tickets: Early bird $65 | 2-for $125Includes community connection, guided activities for release + creation, and ends with a sound bath.Creating Sunshine Activation PartyAbout Rae Can (Positive Life Rituals): Rae is a Reiki Hypnotherapist and the creator of Positive Life Rituals, offering immersive healing experiences in Redondo Beach and online. Their work helps people gently unravel unconscious patterns, release emotional blocks, and reconnect with inner authority through a blend of Reiki, hypnotherapy, and subconscious integration. Connect with Rae: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiveliferitualsWebsite / bookings: https://positiveliferituals.comPodcast: SOUL BREW | Healing Conversations over Tea: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjyCgBA0cW33m_vdQy8C0vppJR3tPQ1Je&si=jvfnPg0octKAgzruMusic: search Positive Life Rituals on Spotify, or listen here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Bh9L2MsqIeFjv6ujLamU2?si=ofu_6n_tQ4WOGM3B8RdzRgThank 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 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!

    37 min

  7. APR 3

    101. It’s Okay If You’re Late: Community, Healing, and the Decision to Rise

    Life doesn’t always follow the plan, and that doesn’t mean you’re failing. In this solo episode, Sarah shares a powerful reminder that it’s okay to be “late,” miss a deadline, or need extra time to process. She recaps the Women Who Rise event in Columbus, Nebraska, what happens when you get in the right room, and why safe community can change everything. Sarah also opens up about grief, showing up through hard seasons, and the mindset shift that helped her stop letting the past punish the future. If you’ve been doing life alone, this episode will encourage you to step into connection, prioritize mind-body-soul healing, and remember that a supported, healed woman is unstoppable. In this episode Why it’s okay when life makes you “late”How community and events can accelerate healing and growthThe moment Sarah realized she was “punishing her future” because of her pastWhy being in the room matters as much as being on the stageHow grief and release can pause productivity, and why that’s validA new way to think about self-care: mind, body, and soulA peek at Sarah’s new 1:1 coaching offer with customized supportKey Moments 00:38 — It’s okay if you’re late01:07 — Women Who Rise recap + the power of getting in the room04:55 — “I was punishing my future because of my past”06:44 — Grief, commitment, and showing up anyway09:13 — Community gets you through the hardest seasons15:18 — Coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all (new 1:1 support options)18:45 — Releasing trauma and letting yourself process21:42 — Monthly giveaway reminderReady to take the next step? Book a free 30-minute clarity call DM Sarah on Instagram to talk about 1:1 coachingShare this episode to your stories and tag Sarah to enter the monthly giveaway (send a screenshot if your account is private)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:  Ways to get into my world Follow me on Instagram Join my email list Join the 7-Day Mindset Reset Challenge Get your free Sunshine Moments download  Remember, even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way to create a little sunshine.  Until next time, keep shining bright!

    19 min

  8. MAR 25

    100. Celebrating 100 Episodes with My Daughters!

    In this special 100th episode of the Creating Sunshine Podcast, I’m joined by my two favorite people in the world—my daughters, Emma and Bella—to celebrate how far this journey has come over the last two and a half years. We talk about what “creating sunshine” means in real life, what they’ve learned from watching me take risks and build a dream, and the behind-the-scenes moments you don’t get to hear on the mic. Emma shares her hilarious (and very honest) take on what it’s like living with a multi-passionate mom who’s always brainstorming new ideas, plus the confidence lesson she learned from auditioning for her school musical. Bella tells the sweet story of being “Celebrity Student,” showing her talent first, and inspiring other kids to be brave—plus her best confidence tip: just go for it while you still can. If you’ve ever wondered how your dreams impact your family (or you’re a mom building something meaningful), this episode is a reminder that your kids are watching—and they’re learning courage, kindness, and what it looks like to keep going. In this episode, we cover: Celebrating 100 episodes of the Creating Sunshine PodcastHow Emma and Bella describe “creating sunshine” (bright, happy moments)What’s changed in our family since I became self-employedBehind-the-scenes reality of recording with kids (and technical hiccups)Lessons on taking risks: “Just do it” and “just go for it”A confidence story from Bella: being Celebrity Student and inspiring othersEmma’s mindset going into her Alice in Wonderland musical auditionKindness, the golden rule, and not being “booty people”Favorite quotes: “Creating sunshine means finding happy moments in the things you already do.”“You will never leave an experience in the same place you were before it—even if it doesn’t go the way you wanted.”“Treat people the way they want to be treated.”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: Ways to get into my worldFollow 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!

    17 min
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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
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sarah Beaver
  • Show Website
    Creating Sunshine