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. 6d ago

    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!

  2. 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!

  3. 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!

  4. 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!

  5. Aug 5

    120. Dating with Confidence: Attachment Styles, Situationships, and Choosing Someone Who Actually Shows Up with Morgan Barkus

    Dating in your 40s, after divorce, after heartbreak, or after years of putting yourself last can feel confusing, overwhelming, and honestly exhausting. Between dating apps, mixed signals, text message decoding, social media advice, and the fear of wasting more time, it can be hard to know where to even begin. In this episode of Creating Sunshine, Sarah sits down with Morgan Barkus, a confidence coach based in Chicago with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, to talk about dating, confidence, attachment styles, situationships, and what it really means to choose someone who actually shows up. Morgan shares why she does not consider herself a dating coach. Instead of focusing on how to decode texts, perfect your dating profile, or play games to keep someone interested, Morgan helps women come back to themselves. Her work centers on confidence, clarity, self-worth, and helping women understand what they truly want so they can stop settling for breadcrumbs and start choosing relationships that feel aligned, safe, and consistent. Sarah and Morgan talk about what dating can look like when you are no longer available for low-effort connections, why situationships often stem from low self-worth, and how to stop dating someone’s potential instead of their actual behavior. They also dive into anxious attachment, secure attachment, and practical tools for calming the spiral when dating starts to activate old fears. This conversation is honest, validating, funny, and full of truth for any woman who is ready to stop chasing, stop overthinking, and start trusting herself again. About Morgan Barkus Morgan Barkus is a confidence coach based in Chicago with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. After exploring therapy, fitness, medical device sales, and entrepreneurship, Morgan officially launched her coaching business in November 2024. Her coaching helps women build confidence in the areas where they feel stuck, whether that’s dating, body image, career, relationships, or leaving behind patterns that no longer serve them. Morgan’s approach is direct, deeply human, and rooted in helping women reconnect with who they are and what they want. Morgan also hosts the Confidence Club, a free weekly online community for women who want to build confidence, connect with others, and receive support in a welcoming space. Connect with Morgan Website: MorganBarkus.com Instagram: @MorganBarkus Confidence Club: Visit MorganBarkus.com and click Confidence Club 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!

  6. Jul 29

    119. Building a Business That Fits Your Life with Naomi Rothstein

    What if building a successful business didn’t have to mean copying someone else’s strategy, burning yourself out, or waiting until life feels perfectly calm? In this episode of Creating Sunshine, Sarah sits down with Naomi Rothstein, fitness professional, business mentor, and founder of Fit Biz Mastermind, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, mentorship, and creating a business model that actually fits your life. Naomi shares how her journey began in the fitness industry, from falling in love with the gym in high school to becoming a personal trainer, building her blog One Fit Foodie, leaving Equinox to go independent, and eventually pivoting into mentoring fitness and health coaches online. She opens up about the early struggles of trying to build an online business alone, the moment she invested in mentorship, and how support helped her go from struggling to sell a $60 workout program to selling out a $1,200 online course. Sarah and Naomi also talk about the real-life balance of motherhood and business. Naomi shares how becoming a mom forced her to become more intentional with her time, why she closes her laptop at 4:30 PM, and how she protects her energy during busy seasons. Together, they explore the pressure many women feel to build, parent, show up online, stay consistent, and somehow do it all without burning out. This conversation is full of practical takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women who feel a dream on their heart but are overwhelmed by where to start. Naomi breaks down simple first steps, including setting one focused 30-day goal, choosing one six-month vision, stopping the endless cycle of information consumption, and finding one person to learn from instead of trying to piece everything together alone. If you’ve ever felt like you’re too busy, too behind, too overwhelmed, or not “ready enough” to start building the thing you feel called to create, this episode will remind you that you don’t need someone else’s blueprint. You need clarity, support, intentional action, and permission to build a business that fits your life. In this episode, we talk about: Naomi’s journey from personal trainer to online business mentorWhy trying to build a business alone can keep you stuckThe value of mentorship, support, and accountabilityHow motherhood changed Naomi’s business boundaries and prioritiesBuilding a business model that fits your actual lifeWhy more followers are not the answer to getting startedThe difference between consuming information and implementing itSimple first steps for aspiring entrepreneursHow to stop copying other people’s business modelsWhy your personal brand starts with knowing yourselfThe importance of self-care, movement, fun, and regulationHow fear of failure and fear of success can both hold you back Connect with Naomi Follow Naomi on Instagram: @iamnaomirothstein Learn more about the Fit Biz Mastermind: Fit Biz 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! 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!

  7. Jul 27

    118. Chaos Is Not Mandatory: Nervous System Regulation + Building Healing Community

    In this solo episode of the Creating Sunshine Podcast, Sarah shares why she’s adding Monday-motivation solo episodes alongside guest interviews—and why nervous system regulation is the “tangible” result that changes everything. You’ll hear reflections from a recent family trip that highlighted what it looks like to live with less chaos and more presence, plus an invitation to an intimate in-person community event in San Clemente, CA on August 2 (2–5 PM). In this episode: Why I’m shifting to two episodes per week (Monday solo motivation + guest episodes)The difference between “resting” and actually feeling regulated + presentThe mindset shift: chaos is not mandatoryWhat nervous system regulation can change in your everyday lifeMy first breathwork experience (skeptical at first) and what it opened upWhy community matters when you’re on a personal development journeyHow to build a support network that doesn’t rely on one person to meet every needThe Sunshine Reset: I’m hosting a quarterly in-person gathering with Rae from @positiveliferituals —connection, creative practice, and a floating sound bath. Date: Sunday, August 2Time: 2–5 PMLocation: San Clemente, CA (private backyard)Tickets: limited (about 5 left at time of recording)Get your tickets here The Sunshine ResetThank 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. Jul 22

    117. How to Receive Signs From Loved Ones (Without Overthinking) with Holly Hart

    In this episode of Creating Sunshine, Sarah sits down with psychic medium and spiritual mentor Holly Hart (Heartfelt Healings) for a grounded conversation about grief, signs from loved ones in spirit, and how to feel more receptive without overthinking every moment. Holly shares practical guidance for recognizing subtle signs, why “demanding” a specific sign can block connection, and how to trust what you’re receiving. In this episode, you’ll learn Why trying too hard to “get a sign” can create pressure and disappointmentHow to take a more grounded approach to receiving signs (and what to do in the moment you notice one)Common signs people experience (and the unique, personal signs many people miss)The H.E.A.R.T. method Holly teaches for interpreting signs: Stop → Feel → Trust → Identify → Reflect → TrustHow Holly’s mediumship began at age 13 and what helped her build trust in her abilitiesWhat Holly believes our loved ones are doing on the other side, and how they stay close to usWhat to look for when choosing a medium (especially if you’re actively grieving) About today’s guest: Holly Hart Holly Hart is a psychic medium, educator, and mentor who has been connecting with spirit since the age of 13. After 11 years as a teacher, she followed her calling into professional mediumship and has been working with clients for years helping people find healing, validation, and connection through spirit communication. Topics we cover Signs from spirit: butterflies, feathers, coins/dimes, angel numbers, birds, songs, and “unexpected” personal signsWhy dream visitations can be harder to receive and why timing mattersIntuition vs. anxiety vs. wishful thinking: how to slow down and check in with yourselfHow mediumship and psychic intuition can overlap (and how they differ)How grief can bring community and connection, even when it’s painfulConnect with Holly: Website: https://www.hartfelthealings.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hartfelt_healings/Free guide (What to do when you receive a sign): https://enchanting-haze-190.myflodesk.com/soyougotasign 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
    125
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    Explicit
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    © Sarah Beaver
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    Creating Sunshine