Water Your Garden

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Water Your Garden, presented by Woodward Girls Club, is a podcast about growth, in business, relationships, health, mindset, and life. Through honest conversations with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, creators, and everyday people with extraordinary stories, host Sarah Michals, and occasionally her husband Connor, explore what it takes to build a fulfilling life. From business and personal development to relationships, wellness, motherhood, mindset, and the lessons learned through life's biggest challenges, each episode uncovers insights that inspire meaningful growth. Because growth doesn't happen by accident, it happens when we intentionally water our garden.

  1. 4d ago

    My Birth Story: 24 Hours of Labor, an Emergency C-Section Scare & the Arrival of Theo

    What happens when the birth you planned looks completely different from the birth you imagined? In this deeply personal episode of Water Your Garden, Sarah and her husband, Connor, sit down for their first solo episode since welcoming their son, Theo, to share the full story of his birth. After nearly 24 hours of labor, Sarah was told to prepare for a C-section as concerns about Theo’s heart rate and her lack of progress mounted. Just when it seemed like surgery was inevitable, everything changed, and Sarah was given the opportunity to push. Sarah opens up about the fear of feeling like her body was letting her down, the determination that carried her through labor, and the spiritual experience that helped her find the strength to keep going. Together, Sarah and Connor recount the moments leading up to Theo’s arrival, the intensity of delivery, and the unexpected physical toll that followed, including an infection, fever, and a difficult first night in the hospital. They also reflect on what it was like to experience birth as a couple, why having someone in your corner matters more than you may realize, and how becoming parents gave them a new appreciation for just how incredible, and unpredictable, the experience of childbirth can be. This is the honest version of Sarah’s birth story: the scary moments, the unexpected turns, the tears, the humor, and the moment they finally met their son. If you're pregnant, preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, or simply curious about what childbirth can really look like, this conversation is a reminder that every birth story is different, and there is no single right way for it to unfold.

  2. Oct 5

    How to Build Confidence & Trust That Everything Happens for a Reason | Ariana Vitale

    What if the things that didn’t work out were actually leading you exactly where you were supposed to be? In this episode of Water Your Garden, Sarah sits down with Metro Detroit wellness coach, CPT, creator, and Woodward Girls Club podcaster Ariana Vitale for an honest conversation about confidence, growth, and becoming the best version of yourself. Ariana shares how she’s learned to build confidence, stop comparing herself to other women, trust the timing of her life, and believe that even the things that don’t go according to plan can have a purpose. We talk about the moments that shaped her, what confidence really looks like behind the scenes, and why becoming your best self doesn’t mean you have to stop loving who you are today. Plus, Ariana talks about building a community of nearly 100,000 women and why she decided to take the next step in her career by launching her own podcast with Woodward Girls Club. If you’re in a season of figuring yourself out, building confidence, or wondering why something didn’t work out the way you hoped, it might be exactly the conversation you need to hear. In this episode: • Building confidence from the inside out • Learning to stop comparing yourself to other women • Trusting that everything happens for a reason • Becoming your best self while accepting who you are today • Lessons Ariana has learned through her own journey • Building a community and turning your passion into a career • Why she started her own podcast

  3. Sep 29

    From Survivor to Entrepreneur: Erinn Moss on Reinventing Yourself, Motherhood while working & Redefining Success

    What if the next chapter of your life could be even better than the one you thought was the plan? We’re taking Water Your Garden LIVE at the International Women’s Show in Novi, Michigan, with Erinn Moss, Survivor: Tocantins finalist, entrepreneur, franchise owner, and mom of four. Erinn’s story is a powerful reminder that your first chapter doesn’t have to determine your next. After competing on Survivor, navigating life alongside her husband David’s professional hockey career, and becoming a mom, Erinn found herself facing another major transition when David retired from the NHL. Without a business degree or a perfect plan, she took a chance on franchising, and went on to build multiple successful businesses, including two Drybar locations and a Pure Glow franchise. In this inspiring conversation, Erinn and Sarah talk about: • What Survivor taught her about confidence, resilience, reading people and trusting yourself • Going from a hairstylist with no business background to a multi-business entrepreneur • Taking the leap when you don't feel completely ready • Reinventing yourself when one chapter of life comes to an end • Building ambitious businesses while raising four boys • The guilt women feel when trying to balance motherhood and work • Why success isn't just about growth anymore • How Erinn has created a life that makes room for both ambition and family • Why you don't need to have all the answers, sometimes you just need to take the next right step Erinn’s story is proof that you can change direction, start over, dream bigger and build something meaningful at any stage of life. Because growth doesn’t happen by accident, you have to water it.

  4. Sep 21

    How to Build a Successful Career in Media, Get Ahead & Bet on Yourself | Brad Galli

    What does it actually take to build an extraordinary career in media, get ahead in a competitive industry, and eventually have the courage to build something of your own? Brad Galli knows firsthand. After 15 years at Channel 7, including three years working alongside me, Brad recently left traditional television to launch The Brad Galli Show and build his own media platform across YouTube and social media. In this conversation, we go way beyond his career in Detroit sports. Brad shares the lessons he’s learned about becoming a top reporter, broadcaster and host, getting ahead in the industry, building an audience, and creating content that people actually want to watch. We also have a very honest conversation about what it feels like to walk away from an incredibly successful career and bet on yourself, what the future of media looks like, and why building your own platform is becoming increasingly important for journalists, broadcasters, creators and entrepreneurs. Whether you're an aspiring reporter, broadcaster, host, content creator or entrepreneur, or you're wondering how to take your own career to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice, hard-earned lessons and encouragement to help you make it happen. In this episode, we talk about: How to build an extraordinary career in mediaWhat separates great reporters, hosts and broadcasters from everyone elseHow to stand out and get ahead in a competitive industryThe importance of relationships and building your personal brandHow to start your own YouTube or social media platformWhat Brad learned from 15 years in televisionWhy he decided to leave Channel 7 and bet on himselfThe future of journalism, television and digital mediaHow the media industry is changing. and where it's headedWhat it takes to build an audience from scratchBrad's advice for anyone trying to break into broadcastingAnd why sometimes you have to take the leap before you feel completely ready

  5. Sep 14

    Winning as the Underdog: Sam Kilgore on Taking Risks, Chasing Dreams with HGTV & Building a Family You Love

    What started with an abandoned farmhouse turned into a renovation journey, a business, HGTV, and a life Samantha Kilgore never could have planned. In this episode of Water Your Garden, I’m sitting down with Sam Kilgore, one half of After Hours Farm, to talk about the story behind everything she and her husband, Sean, have built together. We’re going all the way back to how they met and the decision to buy their very first fixer-upper, long before they had renovation experience or knew where it would all lead. Sam shares what it was really like transforming an abandoned historic home, how their renovation journey eventually landed them on HGTV, and what she learned from stepping into the spotlight and competing on national television. We also talk about the part of Sam’s life that has changed everything: motherhood. She opens up about raising two little boys while running a creative business with her husband, working together as a couple, and creating a home that feels beautiful but still works for real family life. Plus, we’re getting into all things design, from the trends Sam is loving right now, to where you should actually spend your money, how to add character to your home, and the mistakes she sees people make most often. At the heart of it all is something Sam has become really good at: seeing potential where other people see something broken or ordinary. And that might be the perfect metaphor for building a life, too. What are you intentionally watering in your life right now?

  6. Sep 7

    From MI Girl to Professional Women’s Hockey League Detroit: Taylor Girard on Chasing Your Dreams & Making History

    This week we’re taking Water Your Garden LIVE at the See You Sunday Market! Taylor Girard grew up right here in Michigan dreaming of playing hockey, and now, she’s coming home as a professional athlete and one of the first players to ever suit up for PWHL Detroit. In this inspiring conversation, Taylor takes us back to where her love of hockey began, what it took to turn that passion into a professional career, and what it’s really like to be a woman competing at the highest level of her sport. We talk about the incredible momentum behind women’s professional sports, the importance of seeing women athletes finally receive the spotlight and respect they deserve, and what it means to be part of this historic moment. Taylor also shares what went through her mind when she found out she would get to return to Michigan, represent her home state, and help build the very first PWHL Detroit team from the ground up. Most importantly, Taylor opens up about the lessons hockey has taught her about resilience, believing in yourself, and continuing to pursue something even when the path isn't always clear. Her story is a reminder that sometimes the dreams we nurture for years can bring us full circle, and that by continuing to water your own garden, you might just find yourself helping someone else grow theirs, too.

  7. Aug 31

    Holly Campbell live! Talking marriage with Dan Campbell, Motherhood, & Finding Home in Detroit

    “What does it look like to build a life, a marriage, and a family in the middle of the NFL spotlight?” In this LIVE episode of Water Your Garden (taped at the See You Sunday markets), I’m sitting down with Holly Campbell, wife of Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, for an honest and personal conversation about the woman behind one of Detroit’s most recognizable families. Holly takes us back to life before Detroit and before the NFL spotlight, including how she and Dan met, what attracted her to him, and what those early years of marriage and family life were really like. We talk about motherhood, marriage, navigating the highs and lows of an NFL season, and the things people often get wrong about being an NFL family. And of course, we talk about Detroit, why Holly loves this city, what it has come to mean to her family, and the legacy she hopes to leave here. Plus, we have some fun with a few unexpected rapid-fire questions about Holly and Dan that reveal what their life is really like behind closed doors. At the heart of the conversation, we come back to the question behind Water Your Garden: What are you intentionally watering in your life right now? Whether you're a Lions fan, a mom, a wife, a Detroiter, or simply someone trying to build a meaningful life while juggling a lot of different roles, this conversation is for you!

  8. Aug 24

    How to Turn Your Passion Into a Social Media Career with Vanessa Chaverri-Gratz

    “What happens when you take your passion and give yourself permission to see how far it can grow?” Vanessa Chaverri-Gratz never set out to build a career around her home. What started as a passion for historic houses, interiors, and creating a home with character eventually became The Gratz Life, a full-time career, a Magnolia Network show, and now a forthcoming book! In this episode of Water Your Garden, Sarah & Connor sit down with Vanessa to talk about the journey from sharing her home online to building a business and audience around her unique perspective on design and intentional living. They talk about how she got started as a content creator, the moment she realized her passion could become a career, what it was like being discovered by Magnolia Network, and the lessons she's learned from turning something personal into something professional. Vanessa also shares her philosophy behind creating a home that feels collected, layered, comfortable, and uniquely yours, and why she believes the best homes aren't necessarily the most perfect ones. As she looks ahead to the 2027 release of her debut book, Vanessa opens up about taking big opportunities, trusting your instincts, and what she would tell someone who has a passion but doesn't know how to turn it into something more. Because growth doesn't happen by accident, it happens when we intentionally water our garden.

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Water Your Garden, presented by Woodward Girls Club, is a podcast about growth, in business, relationships, health, mindset, and life. Through honest conversations with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, creators, and everyday people with extraordinary stories, host Sarah Michals, and occasionally her husband Connor, explore what it takes to build a fulfilling life. From business and personal development to relationships, wellness, motherhood, mindset, and the lessons learned through life's biggest challenges, each episode uncovers insights that inspire meaningful growth. Because growth doesn't happen by accident, it happens when we intentionally water our garden.

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  • Creator
    Woodward Sports Network
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Woodward Sports Network
  • Show Website
    Water Your Garden

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