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We’re Sara and Taylor, a couple navigating imperfect adulting, relationships, health, and personal growth with humor and honesty. Join us for real talk on love, life challenges, self-development, and the ups and downs of growing together. Whether you’re a couple, newlywed, or navigating adult life solo, this podcast offers authentic stories, practical tips, and a supportive community embracing the messy journey of adulthood. New episodes drop weekly—subscribe and join the ride!

  1. 15h ago

    Astrology, Tarot & Self-Discovery with Tammy-Lyn Hernandez

    🎙️ Welcome back to Not Fully Qualified! Curious about astrology and tarot, but not sure where to start? Same—we’re asking the questions and figuring it out together. ✨ For this episode, Sara sits down with Tammy-Lyn Hernandez—an evolutionary astrologer, tarot guide, and transformational mentor for women—for a conversation about self-discovery, navigating change, and learning more about yourself. Together, we explore Tammy-Lyn’s path into astrology and tarot, common misconceptions, and how she approaches these practices as tools for reflection and personal growth rather than fixed predictions about your future. We also get personal as Tammy-Lyn explores Sara’s natal chart and the themes she sees in Sara’s 2027 chart. Along the way, we talk about making sense of a chart without getting overwhelmed, approaching tarot with curiosity, and turning insights into something you can actually use in everyday life. Episode Highlights:🌙 What evolutionary astrology is and how Tammy-Lyn approaches it🌱 Her journey into astrology, tarot, and transformational mentoring⚡ A “fail forward” moment and the lesson it brought🪐 Natal chart basics—and where to begin when it all feels overwhelming✨ A look at Sara’s chart and themes Tammy-Lyn sees for 2027🃏 Tarot for beginners, skeptics, and the spiritually curious💭 Rethinking cards that can seem intimidating, like Death, the Tower, and the Devil🧭 Moving from reflection to meaningful action🍽️ Rapid-fire questions about comfort food, recharging, and her favorite tarot card Whether you’ve had your birth chart read, pulled a tarot card, or have absolutely no idea what any of it means, there’s room for you in this conversation. Come curious, bring your questions, and take what resonates. Find Tammy-Lyn Hernandez:🌐 Website: https://www.whisperingwoodshealing.com/📱 Instagram & TikTok: @whisperingwoodshealing🎙️ Podcast: Whispering Woods: Roots of Wisdom on Apple Podcasts Thanks for tuning in to Not Fully Qualified—where none of us really know what we’re doing, but we’re doing it together. 💛 Follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend who would love to explore these questions with you. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and on Instagram @NotFullyQualified.

  2. Oct 22

    Imposter Syndrome, Self-Trust & Finding Your Voice with Andrea Driver-Williams

    🎙️ Welcome back to Not Fully Qualified! Ever catch yourself thinking, “Who am I to speak on this?” Or leave an appointment wishing you’d asked one more question? For this episode, Sara sits down with her friend Andrea Driver-Williams, a registered nurse and healthcare educator in England, for an honest conversation about imposter syndrome, self-trust, and finding your voice—even when you don’t feel “qualified enough.” Sara and Andrea met through Cathy Heller’s community and connected over a shared interest in personal development. Now, they’re exploring what it really means to be an expert, why the labels we use matter, and how to recognize the value of our experience without pretending we know everything. Together, we talk about trusting your own voice, navigating self-doubt, and advocating for yourself in healthcare. We also explore how to ask questions, participate in decisions about your care, and respect professional expertise without leaving your own experience out of the conversation. Episode Highlights:🩺 Andrea’s journey into nursing and healthcare education💬 “Expert” vs. “specialist”—and why those words can feel so different🧠 Imposter syndrome and the feeling that you never know enough🌱 Recognizing the value of your knowledge and lived experience🤝 Becoming an active partner in your healthcare❓ Asking questions and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right✨ Trusting your voice before someone else validates it⚡ A “fail forward” moment and the lessons that came with it🧭 Small steps toward putting yourself out there before you feel ready🍽️ Rapid-fire questions about comfort food, recharging, and stepping into your power Whether you’re second-guessing yourself at work, feeling intimidated at a doctor’s appointment, or waiting to feel ready before trying something new, we hope this conversation reminds you that you don’t need to have every answer for your voice to matter. Find Andrea Driver-Williams:📱 Instagram: @beautifulattitude_coaching Correction & Recording Note:Andrea would like to clarify that the woman in the case she refers to is Lindsay Clancy. This conversation was recorded early in the case and reflects the information available at the time, rather than subsequent developments. Thanks for tuning in to Not Fully Qualified—where none of us really know what we’re doing, but we’re doing it together. 💛 Follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend who could use a little encouragement to trust themselves. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and on Instagram @NotFullyQualified. This episode is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

  3. Oct 15

    Financial Planning and Generational Wealth with Kyle Caouette

    🎙️ Welcome back to Not Fully Qualified! For this episode, Sara sits down with her older brother, Kyle Caouette, founder and CEO of Sigil Family Office, a CFA and CFP who helps business owners and families build, protect, and transition their wealth and legacy. This conversation is extra special: Kyle is Sara’s only sibling, and someone she has always looked up to for his discipline, perseverance, and the way he thinks about family and the future. Together, we talk about Kyle’s path into wealth management, the realities of business ownership, and what financial planning looks like beyond the numbers. Kyle shares his perspective on generational wealth, the lessons their family background taught him about money and responsibility, and why building a legacy is about more than what you leave behind financially. We also explore financial planning for couples—what to get aligned on before starting a family, where to begin when the future feels overwhelming, and how to balance enjoying life now with preparing for what comes next. Episode Highlights:💼 Kyle’s path into wealth management🌱 Lessons from entrepreneurship, business ownership, and leadership⚡ A “fail forward” moment from Kyle’s business journey🏡 How family, upbringing, and marriage have shaped his perspective on money and work💛 What generational wealth and stewardship mean beyond the numbers🧭 Common misconceptions and blind spots in long-term financial planning💬 What couples should get aligned on before starting a family🛡️ When to start thinking about savings, insurance, estate planning, and long-term investments✨ Simple first steps toward a stronger financial foundation⚖️ Balancing the life you want today with the future you want to build🌳 The legacy Kyle hopes to leave for future generations🍽️ Rapid-fire questions, including favorite comfort food, favorite way to recharge, and favorite way to bond with his wife Whether you are navigating money conversations with your partner, thinking about starting a family, building a business, or simply trying to feel more prepared for the future, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged—and reminds you that you don’t have to figure everything out at once. Find Kyle and Sigil Family Office:🌐 Website: https://www.sigilfamilyoffice.com📱 Instagram: @SigilFamilyOffice💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigil-family-office/home/ Thanks for tuning in to Not Fully Qualified—where none of us really know what we’re doing, but we’re doing it together. 💛 Follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend who might find it helpful. Find us at @NotFullyQualified on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram. This episode is for general informational purposes only and is not personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

  4. Oct 8

    Building Community and Navigating Fatherhood with Cameron Smith

    🎙️ Welcome back to Not Fully Qualified! For this episode, Sara sits down with Cameron “Cam” Smith, founder of LA Stroll Society—a community where dads in Los Angeles get together with their kids to move, connect, and support one another through fatherhood. Cam and Sara first worked together in advertising years ago. Since then, Cam has gotten married, become a dad, and built LA Stroll Society into a growing community for fathers and their children. The pair recently reconnected after Sara saw a raw and honest post Cam shared reflecting on the challenges, growth, and lessons of his 35th year. In this conversation, we talk about what inspired Cam to create LA Stroll Society, what it takes to build a community from the ground up, and what he has learned while balancing fatherhood, marriage, a full-time career, and entrepreneurship. Cam also shares the more honest side of becoming a dad—the surprises, the hard moments, the support systems that matter, and what it means to keep showing up when life feels full. Episode Highlights: 👨‍👧 What inspired Cam to start LA Stroll Society 🚶 What LA Stroll Society is and how it brings dads and kids together in Los Angeles 🤝 The power of community and why so many dads need more space to connect 💼 What it looks like to balance fatherhood, marriage, a corporate job, and building something of your own 🌱 How Cam’s definition of “showing up” has changed since becoming a father 📱 Why Cam chose to share an honest reflection about a challenging year of growth 💬 The challenges, lessons, and “fail forward” moments that come with building a community 🧠 Support systems and practices that can help during difficult seasons 👶 What Cam wishes more new and expecting dads knew about early parenthood ✨ Advice for anyone who wants to create the kind of community they wish existed in their own city 💛 The legacy Cam hopes LA Stroll Society creates for dads, families, and his daughter 🏂 Rapid-fire questions, including Cam’s favorite comfort food, favorite way to recharge, and favorite thing to do with his daughter Whether you are a parent, a new dad, trying to build stronger community in your life, or carrying a big idea that you are not quite sure how to start, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged. Find Cam and LA Stroll Society: 📱 Follow LA Stroll Society on Instagram and TikTok: @LAStrollSociety 📧 Connect with Cam: lastrollsociety@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in to Not Fully Qualified—where none of us really know what we’re doing, but we’re doing it together. 💛 Follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend who might find it helpful. Find us at @NotFullyQualified on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram.

  5. Oct 1

    From Overthinking to Inner Knowing with Noreen Noble

    🎙️ Welcome back to Not Fully Qualified! For this episode, Sara sits down with Noreen Noble, a somatic integrated coach, Reiki master, sound healer, mom of three, and author of the upcoming book, The Superhero Inside. Noreen helps people reconnect with themselves by blending mindset tools with somatic practices—supporting them as they quiet mental noise, build self-trust, and move through life with more clarity and confidence. In this conversation, we talk about Noreen’s path to entrepreneurship, how she found somatic work, Reiki, and sound healing, and what it has been like to build a business around work that feels deeply aligned. Noreen also shares the story behind her upcoming book, The Superhero Inside, what she learned through writing and self-publishing, and why the strength we are looking for is often already within us. Episode Highlights:✨ Noreen’s path to entrepreneurship and building a business that feels aligned🧠 How somatic work can help us move beyond overthinking and reconnect with ourselves🌿 How Noreen found Reiki, sound healing, and body-based practices💛 What it means to build greater self-trust and listen to your inner knowing📖 The inspiration behind Noreen’s upcoming book, The Superhero Inside✍️ What Noreen learned from the writing and self-publishing process⚡ A “fail forward” moment and the lessons she has learned along the way🌱 One small place to start when you feel inspired but overwhelmed🦸 What it means to recognize the superhero already inside you📚 Rapid-fire questions, including favorite comfort food, favorite way to recharge, and the superhero Noreen most identifies with Whether you are building something of your own, feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt, navigating a challenging season, or simply hoping to feel more connected to yourself, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged. Noreen also created a free resource for Not Fully Qualified listeners: Overthinking to Inner Knowing, a five-day journey designed to help you quiet mental noise, reconnect with your intuition, and strengthen your ability to trust yourself. Find Noreen:🌐 Noreen’s website, services, and upcoming book, The Superhero Inside: noreennoble.com✨ Get Overthinking to Inner Knowing free with code PODCAST: noreennoble.com/trustyourself Thanks for tuning in to Not Fully Qualified—where none of us really know what we’re doing, but we’re doing it together. 💛 Follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend who might find it helpful. Find us at @NotFullyQualified on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram.

  6. Sep 24

    When Your Career Doesn’t Feel Like You with Irina Young

    🎙️ Welcome back to Not Fully Qualified! For this episode, Sara sits down with Irina Young, a certified purpose coach who spent 13 years in the corporate world at Google before leaving to build a more aligned path of her own. Irina helps people reconnect with their authenticity, discover what truly matters to them, and find the courage to pursue work and lives that feel more purposeful. In this conversation, we talk about the signs that it may be time for a change—like boredom, burnout, and that feeling that there has to be more. Irina shares what led her to leave her corporate career, how she found purpose coaching, and why nervous-system capacity can make such a difference when you are navigating uncertainty or making a major life decision. Episode Highlights:💼 Irina’s transition from a 13-year corporate career at Google to purpose coaching✨ How boredom, burnout, and the feeling that there has to be more can signal a need for change🌱 What purpose coaching is and how Irina found her calling🧭 Practical ways to begin exploring your own purpose🧠 Why nervous-system capacity matters when you are navigating change💬 Tips for regulating yourself during uncertain or stressful seasons⚡ A favorite “fail forward” moment from Irina’s career and entrepreneurial journey💛 How life can shift when you choose a path that feels more aligned📚 Rapid-fire questions, including favorite comfort food, favorite way to recharge, and favorite book Whether you are feeling burned out, questioning your career, considering a big change, or simply trying to figure out what feels more like you, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged. Find Irina: 🌐 Irina’s website:https://irinayoung.com 📺 Subscribe to Irina on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@IAmIrinaYoung Thanks for tuning in to Not Fully Qualified—where none of us really know what we’re doing, but we’re doing it together. 💛 Follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend who might find it helpful. Find us at @NotFullyQualified on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram.

  7. Sep 17

    Building a Business Together & Staying Connected as a Couple | Jennifer & Joey Liss

    🎙️ Welcome back to Not Fully Qualified with Sara and Taylor! For our first Season 2 interview, we’re sitting down with Jennifer and Joey Liss—a married couple, business partners, and entrepreneurs who have been married for 20 years. Jennifer is a coach, breathworker, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur who helps coaches, creators, and business owners build a business that feels good, makes money, and works for their real lives. Joey works alongside Jennifer behind the scenes, and together they share what it has looked like to grow a business, a partnership, and a marriage over two decades. In this conversation, we talk about how Jennifer and Joey began working together, the strengths each person brings to their business, and what it looks like to infuse more fun into entrepreneurship. They also share practical advice for couples who want to start a business together, including boundaries, communication, resolving disagreements, and reconnecting outside of work. Episode Highlights: 💼 How Jennifer and Joey began working together ✨ What “infusing fun” into business looks like in practice 🤝 The strengths each partner brings to a shared business 💬 Boundaries, communication, disagreements, and reconnecting as a couple 💍 Marriage advice from a couple celebrating 20 years together 🌱 Building a business and life that feels aligned ⚡ A favorite “fail forward” moment, plus rapid-fire questions 😂 A classic Not Fully Qualified blooper at the end Whether you are building a business with your partner, thinking about it someday, navigating marriage and career changes, or simply figuring life out as you go, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged. Find Jennifer and Joey: 💛 Join Paid to Be You: https://www.skool.com/you/about?ref=22b226cd487540d893c9588877a06a0d 🌐 Jennifer’s website: https://jenliss.com 🎙️ Jennifer’s podcast, F**k Around & Get Paid: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tvtDcO6SiH3QYBwgAMxaX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f-k-around-get-paid/id1846704323 Sara is a member of Paid to Be You, formerly called The Expansion Room, and highly recommends it for coaches, creators, and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to make money being themselves while finding a welcoming, fun community along the way. Disclosure: The Paid to Be You link above is an affiliate link. If you join through it, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only share resources we genuinely enjoy and recommend. Thanks for tuning in to Not Fully Qualified—where none of us really know what we’re doing, but we’re doing it together. 💛 Follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend who might find it helpful. Find us at @NotFullyQualified on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram.

  8. Sep 11

    🎙️ Season 2 is here—and we’re changing things up 💥

    Welcome back to Not Fully Qualified with Sara and Taylor! In this episode, Sara shares an update on the podcast: Taylor will be taking a step back during a particularly busy work season. He’ll still join when he can, but Season 2 will primarily feature one-on-one conversations with some incredible guests—including an author, the founder of a community for dads, Sara’s brother, who is a financial advisor, self-development coaches, and more. We hope these conversations leave you with something inspiring, encouraging, or meaningful to incorporate into your own life. Episode Highlights: 🎙️ A Season 2 update and the new interview-focused format ✨ A preview of the inspiring guests and conversations ahead 🇹🇭 Thailand honeymoon recap: favorite memories, travel highlights, and a little glimpse into our post-wedding adventure 🍜 Taylor’s favorite meal: khao kha moo, or braised pork leg over rice, from the famous “Cowboy Hat Lady” at Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak in Chiang Mai 🏨 A shoutout to Maladee Rendezvous Hotel, a peaceful and beautiful home base with thoughtful hospitality while exploring Chiang Mai Thanks for tuning in to Not Fully Qualified—where none of us really know what we’re doing, but we’re doing it together. 💛 If you enjoyed the episode, please follow or subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share it with a friend who might find it interesting. Find us at @NotFullyQualified on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram. Gear We Use:Disclosure: This section may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Samson Q2U Microphone: https://amzn.to/41VtKUs

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We’re Sara and Taylor, a couple navigating imperfect adulting, relationships, health, and personal growth with humor and honesty. Join us for real talk on love, life challenges, self-development, and the ups and downs of growing together. Whether you’re a couple, newlywed, or navigating adult life solo, this podcast offers authentic stories, practical tips, and a supportive community embracing the messy journey of adulthood. New episodes drop weekly—subscribe and join the ride!

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