Leap Mode - Betting On Yourself

Leap Mode Podcast

A podcast about betting on yourself and chasing what truly matters. Each episode features real conversations with people who broke away from the expected path to follow their dreams and build a life on their own terms. This is for the ones who know they’re meant for more—the risk-takers, the dreamers, and anyone ready to go all-in. Hear the stories behind the leaps, the setbacks, and the breakthroughs that prove it’s possible. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Views expressed by guests are their own. Some links may be affiliate links. © 2026 Leap Mode Podcast. All rights reserved.

  1. Sep 17

    Sarah Behind the Glass

    Freedom is what happens when you stop waiting for permission and start following what lights you up. Sarah from Behind the Glass shares the wildly inspiring story of how she turned curiosity into a life built around motion, creativity, and reinvention.What starts as a conversation about “many hats” quickly becomes a masterclass in taking leaps before you feel ready. Sarah opens up about growing up as a dancer, chasing school and scholarships, building a beeswax wrap business from scratch, and then discovering stained glass and competitive swimming as the outlets that changed everything you'll discover: How Sarah turned a passion project into a real business, complete with farmers markets, packaging design, importing, and environmental partnershipsWhy she knows how to spot when a business has run its course and when it’s time to sunset itHow a San Diego craft retreat led to a new obsession with stained glass, commissions, and teachingWhy swimming became her therapy, her reset button, and the place where she keeps getting strongerWhat it looks like to make room for your own interests without guilt, even when life is full with kids, work, and familySarah also shares the real-life chaos behind big transitions, including the long recovery after Will’s accident, the pressure of figuring out work, parenting, and identity all at once, and the way she and Will kept choosing each other through it all. Their story is equal parts resilience, tenderness, and “we’ll figure it out as we go.”If you’ve been stuck waiting to feel ready, this episode is your reminder that you do not need the perfect plan to begin. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is try the class, start the hobby, make the thing, or take the trip - and trust that the people, confidence, and clarity will come with it.Sarah is a creative entrepreneur, stained glass artist, swimmer, and accidental business builder who proves that the next right step is often the one you can’t fully see yet. Essential listening if you need a push to stop overthinking and start moving. You can find Sarah and here work on her Website Ad follow her amazing journey and Stained Glass Art on Instagram Chapters 00:00 The Many Hats of Sarah01:13 Childhood and Career Beginnings04:06 Entrepreneurial Ventures08:59 Life Changes and Challenges18:24 Discovering Stained Glass Art21:08 Dedication to Personal Outlets23:27 The Joy of Trying New Things26:22 Support and Taking Leaps35:45 Embracing Rest and Creativity This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Views expressed by guests are their own. Some links may be affiliate links. © 2026 Leap Mode Podcast. All rights reserved.

  2. Aug 6

    Jen's In The Hotseat

    The conversation delves into Jen's journey from childhood imagination to taking leaps in life, trusting the process, overcoming challenges, seeking signs, creating bracelets with intention, tuning into people's energy, and the rebranding of 'The Sunny Side of Life' and the inception of 'Leap Mode' podcast. The conversation covers topics such as balancing work and parenting, overcoming limiting beliefs, the birth of Leap Mode, highlighting people and their stories, acknowledging others' achievements, reversing roles and honoring others, embracing new ideas and creativity, balancing personal and professional life, challenging self-doubt and negative narratives, practicing gratitude and mindfulness, encouraging others to take leaps, trusting yourself and your ideas, and coping with fear and uncertainty. The speakers share insights on these themes and discuss practical strategies for personal and professional growth. Say hello to Jen over at The Sunny Side of Life Co. Instagram Chapters 00:00 The Heart of Gold01:37 Childhood Imagination03:40 Taking Leaps in Life05:55 Risk-Taking and Trust08:23 Trusting the Process09:19 Overcoming Challenges11:25 Seeking Signs and Trusting Intuition13:10 Creating Bracelets with Intention17:03 Tuning into People's Energy21:48 The Sunny Side of Life and Leap Mode25:54 Balancing Work and Parenting26:23 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs26:59 The Birth of Leap Mode27:35 Highlighting People and Their Stories28:00 Acknowledging Others' Achievements29:06 Reversing Roles and Honoring Others30:04 Embracing New Ideas and Creativity31:08 Balancing Personal and Professional Life32:32 Challenging Self-Doubt and Negative Narratives33:30 Practicing Gratitude and Mindfulness35:24 Encouraging Others to Take Leaps39:15 Trusting Yourself and Your Ideas40:17 Coping with Fear and Uncertainty42:24 Expressing Gratitude and Connection This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Views expressed by guests are their own. Some links may be affiliate links. © 2026 Leap Mode Podcast. All rights reserved.

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A podcast about betting on yourself and chasing what truly matters. Each episode features real conversations with people who broke away from the expected path to follow their dreams and build a life on their own terms. This is for the ones who know they’re meant for more—the risk-takers, the dreamers, and anyone ready to go all-in. Hear the stories behind the leaps, the setbacks, and the breakthroughs that prove it’s possible. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Views expressed by guests are their own. Some links may be affiliate links. © 2026 Leap Mode Podcast. All rights reserved.