Best Sara McArdle Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 065: Podcast on Pause Announcement with Sara McArdle 7:16

4y ago7:16

7:16

In this short audio segment, Sara announces that she's stepping back from the podcast for the time being to care for her spinal and ergonomic health. In the wake of the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery, she re-shares some listener favorites from her interviews with black women, and she gives gives some suggestions on where…

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Episode 064: Career Change Signs and Synchronicities with Sara McArdle 53:38

4y ago53:38

53:38

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara talks about a big sign she recently received about life changes she needs to make and shares intriguing stories of other synchronicities along her journey, thus far. She gets real about the idea that "everything happens for a reason," she outlines how to recognize when all signs point to "yes," and she gives an example …

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Episode 063: From Early Learning to Essential Oils with Jen Alonso 43:22

4y ago43:22

43:22

In this episode, Sara chats with Jen Alonso about her journey from the hospitality industry to early learning to essential oils. Jen shares how her oils business gave her a way to contribute to her family and have her own identity outside that of stay-at-home mom; she gives the inside scoop on what it's actually like to do direct sales; and she tal…

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Episode 062: From Corporate Sales Rep to Independent Grocer with Amanda Heins 50:51

4y ago50:51

50:51

In this episode, Sara chats with Amanda Heins about her journey from food service industry sales rep, to serial entrepreneur, to independent grocer. Amanda shares the story of her husband passing unexpectedly in 2018 and leaving her sole owner of the store; discovering detailed notes he'd made about upgrading the business; and carrying out and wrap…

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Episode 061: Creating Your New Normal During COVID-19 with Sara McArdle 45:40

4y ago45:40

45:40

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara shares some of her own, personal struggles during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and how she has gradually warmed to what she knows to be true of this time: it is a huge opportunity. She talks about the power of observing our thoughts, behaviors, and habits in this stay-at-home reality and taking what we learn about…

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Episode 060: From Marketing to Scalp Micropigmentation with ChristinaMarie Cooper 48:27

4y ago48:27

48:27

In this episode, Sara chats with ChristinaMarie Cooper about her journey from fashion design and marketing to scalp micropigmentation. ChristinaMarie talks about how personal brand and presentation have always played a big role in her life, the moment she realized that marketing wasn't a fit for her anymore, and the circumstances that led her to he…

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Episode 059: Career Change as the Ultimate Act of Self-Care with Sara McArdle 37:32

4y ago37:32

37:32

By Sara McArdle

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Episode 058: From Lawyer to Life Coach with Former Client Susan Goodkind Wideman 46:31

4y ago46:31

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By Sara McArdle

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Episode 057: From Medical Administration to Real Estate with Jeanie Kendall 46:58

4y ago46:58

46:58

By Sara McArdle

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Episode 056: Being an Empath in the Workplace with Sara McArdle 54:04

4+ y ago54:04

54:04

By Sara McArdle

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Episode 055: From Educator to Monthly Subscription Box Creator with Sharon Podobnik Peterson 56:58

4+ y ago56:58

56:58

By Sara McArdle

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Episode 054: From Admin and Customer Service to Graphic Design with Gillian Levine 44:56

4+ y ago44:56

44:56

By Sara McArdle

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Episode 053: Being Highly Sensitive in the Workplace with Sara McArdle 49:43

4+ y ago49:43

49:43

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara discusses the gifts and challenges of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), as defined by Elaine Aron, and an Empath, as defined by Dr. Judith Orloff. She gives examples of things that HSPs and Empaths can be feel overstimulated by in the workplace, and she gives practical tips for surviving⁠—and even thriving in⁠—an o…

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Episode 052: From Computer Programming to Career Mentoring with Toni Patterson 31:28

4+ y ago31:28

31:28

In this episode, Sara talks with Toni Patterson about her journey from psychology to computer programming to law to career mentoring. Toni not only shares her career change story, but she also gives practical tips for positioning oneself in a new industry, both on LinkedIn and in person, and she talks about how to be happier at work, right here and…

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Episode 051: From Physical Therapy to Firefighting with Christi Shibata 47:05

4+ y ago47:05

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In this episode, Sara talks with Christi Shibata about her journey from architecture to physical therapy to firefighting. Christi talks about her career plans changing when she sustained repeated concussions from playing college basketball; how she guided herself, thoughtfully and intentionally, through her career changes; and how she worked in a r…

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Episode 050: Ten Ways Career Change is Like Dating with Sara McArdle 32:34

4+ y ago32:34

32:34

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara discusses all the ways that career change and realizing one's life work is like dating in hopes of meeting one's life partner. And, if we take what we already know about dating and apply it to career change, the whole process can be so much more intuitive to us. Sara discusses: Her upcoming urban hike in the Seattle are…

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Episode 049: From Investment Finance to Interior Design with Courtney McLeod 57:29

4+ y ago57:29

57:29

In this episode, Sara talks with Courtney McLeod about her abrupt and intentional departure from a well-established career in private equity real estate to pursue her bigger dream of interior design. Courtney shares how she got into design without going back to school for another degree, how much more she enjoys her life now than she did when she w…

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Episode 048: From Mortgage Accounting to Reiki with Michele DeCamp 54:54

4+ y ago54:54

54:54

In this episode, Sara talks with Michele DeCamp about the journey through the undiagnosed chronic pain that ultimately led her to leave mortgage accounting and become a reiki master practitioner. Michele shares how she originally followed the traditional path of "success" and climbed her way through the ranks, how health struggles forced her to see…

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Episode 047: Collaboration and Asking for Help with Sara McArdle 37:17

4+ y ago37:17

37:17

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the seventh of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their career shift. Sara points out that the seventh C, or Collaboration, is all about enlisting others to actively support you on your ca…

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Episode 046: From Marketing and Communications to Marriage and Family Therapy with Sara Wilson 31:09

4+ y ago31:09

31:09

In this episode, Sara McArdle talks with Sara Wilson about her journey from marketing and communications to marriage and family therapy. Sara Wilson talks about the "lightening bolt moment" that led her to pursue becoming a therapist, the vulnerability of starting over in a new field, and how she recognized her own value and negotiated with a new e…

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Episode 045: Career Catch-Up Convo with Massage Therapist and Self-Care Coach Kristen Jawad 43:06

4+ y ago43:06

43:06

In this episode, Sara talks with Kristen Jawad, who was featured on episode 003 of Women Who Went for It. At the time, Kristen detailed her journey from education to massage. Since January of 2018, Kristen's career has continued to evolve. In the last year and a half (as of the time this episode was recorded), she has earned a BodyMind coaching cer…

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Episode 044: Cultivating a Community of Supportive Go-Getters with Sara McArdle 33:00

4+ y ago33:00

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In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the sixth of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their career shift. Sara points out that the sixth C, or Community, is all about surrounding yourself with people who have dreams, desire, a…

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Episode 043: From Lawyer to Dog Sanctuary Owner with Jen Dulski 56:38

5y ago56:38

56:38

In this episode, Sara talks with Jen Dulski about her journey through crippling grief after the tragic passing of her best friend to finding hope and purpose by starting a full-time dog sanctuary—on top of her work as a full-time attorney! Jen shares how she managed to survive her grief, one day at a time; she talks about all of the "heaven-connect…

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Episode 042: From Corporate Risk Manager to Novelist with Tikiri Herath 47:49

5y ago47:49

47:49

In this episode, Sara talks with Tikiri Herath about her journey from managing corporate risk programs for the Canadian government to writing thriller novels. Tikiri shares how major, life-disrupting events caused her to reexamine her definition of a "successful" life, how she recognized her deeper calling, and her process of carefully planning and…

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Episode 041: Communication and Putting Ourselves Out There with Sara McArdle 37:22

5y ago37:22

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In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the fifth of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their career shift. Sara points out that the fifth C, or Communication, requires us to get out there and interact with people to further our…

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Episode 040: From Real Estate Agent to Personal Concierge with Sondra Firestein 53:22

5y ago53:22

53:22

In this episode, Sara talks with Sondra Firestein about her journey from real estate agent to personal concierge. Sondra shares how she stumbled across her business idea, how she overcomes the critical voice in her head that could otherwise derail her, and how she grew her business, slowly and organically. Today, Sondra owns Pursuit Concierge, an o…

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Episode 039: From Nonprofit to Coworking Art Studio Ownership with Jaki McQuiston 49:55

5y ago49:55

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In this episode, Sara talks with Jaki McQuiston about her journey from the nonprofit world to owning and operating an art studio and coworking space. Jaki shares the story of losing her son when he was just 11 days old, a heart-wrenching experience that ultimately gave her a nudge her to "go for" a vision she'd been dreaming up since she was a chil…

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Episode 038: Courage and Questioning Our Thoughts with Sara McArdle 29:28

5y ago29:28

29:28

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the fourth of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their career shift. Sara points out that the fourth C, or Courage, requires us to notice our hidden fears and worries, and choose not to le…

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Episode 037: From Fashion to Farmers Markets with Sarah Dylan Jensen 47:35

5y ago47:35

47:35

In this episode, Sara McArdle talks with Sarah Dylan Jensen about her journey from the fashion industry to social media, marketing, and managing farmers markets. Sarah Dylan Jensen shares how she established personal connections to break into her new industries, how she built up her confidence along the way, how she determines which projects to say…

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Episode 036: From Hospital Psychometrist to Thrift Stylist with Kelly Herzberg 47:23

5y ago47:23

47:23

In this episode, Sara talks with Kelly Herzberg about her move from hospital psychometry and standardized testing for kids with Autism into thrift styling. Kelly talks about how she transitioned her career over a four year period, she reveals the insecurities she had about going into business for herself full-time, and she describes her compassiona…

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Episode 035: The Keys to Clarity with Sara McArdle 28:18

5y ago28:18

28:18

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the third of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their shift. Sara points out that the third C, or Clarity, comes from taking ACTION! Sara discusses: The story of her career transformation …

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Episode 034: From Graphic Designer to Career Astrologer with Natalie Walstein 40:01

5y ago40:01

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In this episode, Sara talks with Natalie Walstein about her move from graphic design into career astrology. Natalie shares what astrology revealed about her deeper life's work; her process for making the transition from one business into another; and she assures us that, deep down, we all have a inkling about what we were born to do. Today, Natalie…

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Episode 033: From Attorney to Restaurateur and University VP with Colleen Kerr 49:08

5y ago49:08

49:08

In this episode, Sara talks with Colleen Kerr about her epic journey from being the "Erin Brockovich of Kentucky bluegrass stubble burning" to opening a restaurant called Sweetgrass Food Company, plus everything in between. Today, Colleen is Vice President for External Affairs and Government Relations and Chief Legislative Officer for Washington St…

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Episode 032: Curiosity and Investigating the Unexpected with Sara McArdle 27:27

5y ago27:27

27:27

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the second of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their shift. Sara points out that the second C, or Curiosity, is all about exploring, playing around with "outrageous" ideas and having FUN…

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Episode 031: From TV Production to Environmental Education with Sanaa Green 40:52

5y ago40:52

40:52

In this episode, Sara talks with Sanaa Green about her nonlinear journey from television production to environmental education. Today, Sanaa leads National Audubon Society's Wild Indigo initiative in Detroit, a community engagement program that seeks to build lasting relationships between urban communities of color and their local natural areas. Sa…

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Episode 030: From Hazardous Waste to Tiny Houses with Dee Williams 46:04

5+ y ago46:04

46:04

In this episode, Sara talks with Dee Williams about her tiny house business and minimalist lifestyle. After building and moving into her own 84 square foot tiny house in 2004, Dee saved enough money and time to cut back her hours as a hazardous waste inspector at Washington State Department of Ecology and to start a business helping others to build…

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Episode 029: Commitment, Time Tracking and the Power of "No" with Sara McArdle 33:12

5+ y ago33:12

33:12

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the first of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their shift. Sara points out that the first C, or Commitment, is all about shifting priorities and requires one to 1) DECIDE that the time f…

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Episode 028: From Financial Services to Fitness with Clem Lafrades 55:52

5+ y ago55:52

55:52

In this episode, Sara talks with Clem Lafrades about her journey from financial services to fitness. Clem shares stories of how overcoming adversity led her to creating her dream gym, how she decides which projects to invest her energy in, and how mindset makes or breaks success. Today, Clem owns Victory Get Fit Club in Federal Way, Washington; she…

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Episode 027: From Attorney to Interfaith Leader with Aneelah Afzali 57:03

5+ y ago57:03

57:03

In this episode, Sara talks with Aneelah Afzali about her journey from attorney to community activist, interfaith leader, and justice advocate. Aneelah shares what it was like to leave her legal career and very comfortable salary to pursue something unknown and different, and how her colleagues and loved ones responded to her decision. She describe…

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Episode 026: The Myth of Personal vs. Professional with Sara McArdle 19:24

5+ y ago19:24

19:24

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara lays the foundation for her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need develop in to be successful in their shift. Sara points out that 1) professional satisfaction is an inside job and 2) career satisfaction is about life satisfaction. Want to make yo…

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Episode 025: From Marketing to Skincare and Makeup with Adora Drake 36:54

5+ y ago36:54

36:54

In this episode, Sara talks with Adora Drake about her journey from working in corporate marketing to founding a beauty business. Adora shares how beauty products have helped her feel more empowered in her life, the ins and outs of working with her closest friends, and how trial-and-error in her mother's kitchen led to the creation of the much-love…

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Episode 024: From Advertising to Jewelry with Carol Gavhane 47:22

5+ y ago47:22

47:22

In this episode, Sara talks with Carol Gavhane about her journey from advertising, through years of dealing with secondary infertility, to starting a handcrafted jewelry company with her husband. Carol shares how she got through dark times in her life thanks to a trusted fertility bracelet she found online, how her journey with infertility gave her…

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Episode 023: From Marina Supervisor in the Tropics to Waste Management in Antarctica with Sadie Rusby 53:29

5+ y ago53:29

53:29

In this episode, Sara talks with Sadie Rusby about her choice to cycle the world before going to university and then working short term, contract positions in the environmental field, all while keeping her eye on her big dream: working in Antarctica. Sadie shares how she learned to trust her gut and trust the universe, how an unexpected job as a "w…

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Episode 022: From Admin and Retail to Art and Writing with Mary Anne Radmacher 47:42

5+ y ago47:42

47:42

In this episode, Sara talks with Mary Anne Em Radmacher about her rise from working whatever minimum wage jobs she could get to being a successful and well-known artist and writer. Mary Anne shares about how hard it was to pursue art after receiving a painful message from a former teacher, how she "takes the leap" when she's standing on the precipi…

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Episode 021: From International Marketer to Pilot with Michelle Knoll 1:02:26

5+ y ago1:02:26

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In this episode, Sara talks with Michelle Knoll about her twisting, turning journey from international marketer for the Walt Disney Company to corporate pilot. Michelle opens up about what it's like to be a female in such a male-dominated industry (only 6% of commercial pilots are female), gives tons of tips for women getting into aviation and spea…

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Episode 020: From Home Office Organizer to Activist and Writer with Jennifer Hofmann 59:10

5+ y ago59:10

59:10

In this episode, Sara talks with Jennifer Hofmann about her journey from home office organizer (and much more!) to activist and writer. Jen talks about how everything she ever did in her wildly varied career led up to this moment. She also gives some great financial advice for budding entrepreneurs, as well as tips for connecting with loved ones ac…

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Episode 019: From Latin Teacher to Plant Nursery Owner with Lucile Whitman 42:39

5+ y ago42:39

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In this episode, Sara talks with Lucile Whitman about her journey from teaching Latin in prep school to purchasing an orchard and starting a plant nursery. Lucile taught Latin for 11 years before moving to Salem, Oregon. When she wasn't able to find a job teaching Latin or Greek in Salem, she bought and revived a broken-down filbert, or hazelnut tr…

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Episode 018: From Social Work to Life Purpose and Holistic Wellness Coach with Sharon Roemmel 44:57

5+ y ago44:57

44:57

In this episode, Sara talks with Sharon Roemmel, BSW, ACC, E-RYT, about her journey from social work to life purpose & holistic wellness coach. Sharon talks about several "pivot points" in her ever-evolving career path, and touches on what it's like to be nearing traditional retirement age and still be excited about her work. Sharon is a certified …

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Episode 017: From Credit Union to Personal Chef with Tanorria Askew 48:41

6y ago48:41

48:41

In this episode, Sara talks with Tanorria Askew about her journey from being a 15-year credit union professional to becoming a personal chef. Thanks to insistence from her friends that she audition for "MasterChef" with Gordon Ramsay, Tanorria took 4th place on season 7 in 2016—an experience that changed her life. Upon returning from the show, she'…

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Episode 016: From Research and Program Evaluation to Portrait Photography with Judy Lee 42:59

6y ago42:59

42:59

In this episode, Sara talks with Judy Lee about her journey from research and program evaluation at a university to transformative women's portrait photography. After agonizing struggles with fertility, pregnancy loss and parenting a grief-stricken adopted son, Judy felt heartbroken and numb. Then, she encountered a woman's portrait photographer, a…

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