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No Name Paper: A Teacher Podcast204: Finding the Softer Side of Leadership with Dr. Sarah ThomasWhat does leadership really look like when it doesn’t come with a title—and when rest, belonging, and humanity are part of the work?In this episode of The No Name Paper Podcast, Meghan Wells is joined by returning co-host Debbie Tannenbaum for a powerful conversation with Dr. Sarah-Jane Thomas, educator, connector, and founder of EduMatch.Sarah shares her unexpected journey into education, the accidental beginnings of EduMatch, and why amplifying educator voices has always been at the center of her work. Together, they reflect on the golden era of connected educators, what’s change...
2026-01-3037 min
Neurodivergent MomentsS08E06 Confidence with Sarah AmeroWe're back with more neurodivergent moments and another member of the Daily Tism writing team Sarah Amero. We talk to Sarah about her psychology degree, writing for The Daily Tism and CONFIDENCE!!!Read some of Sarah's hilarious Daily Tism articles here: https://thedailytism.com/author/sarahamero/There's a longer version of this podcast and a LOAD of extras from previous series available at www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod This show can only exist because of our Patreon supporters so, if you can afford it, please do consider a monthly donation.
2025-11-1459 min
Rural UnrecognizedThe Sarah Wells StorySend us a textOlympian Sarah Wells joins Amanda after delivering her keynote at the Flagstaff Celebrate Success Gala to talk about what it really means to pursue excellence — not for applause, but for who we become in the process.Sarah shares how her journey from the track to the stage taught her that excellence isn’t about medals or titles, but about choices, resilience, and redefining success when the plan falls apart. From missing her second Olympic qualification to finding purpose in failure, Sarah opens up about identity, discipline, and why hope matt...
2025-11-1240 min
The Wellness Mama PodcastLight and Leptin: Understanding These For Hormones, Fertility and Health With Sarah KleinerEpisode Highlights With SarahLight and leptin and how these interplay with each otherThe importance of leptin and what it isAll of our hormones are circadian How to support these hormones naturallyLeptin wasn’t even discovered and studied until 1994 and why we still don’t hear much about it even thought it is so importantHow this interplays with thyroid health and why this is important What it means when leptin is low or highThe mitochondrial aspect of these hormones and how light environment impacts thisHow much our light environment affects almost every aspect of healthMost important factors we can sh...
2025-10-2747 min
The Entrepreneur's Blueprint38. The Bag That Changed the Pumping Game: Sarah Wells’ Founder StoryIn this episode, I sit down with Sarah Wells—founder of Sarah Wells Bags, a mission-driven brand serving new and breastfeeding moms with beautifully designed, truly functional pump bags, cooler bags, wet/dry bags, and nursing/pumping bras. We talk about how a personal pain point became a product line, how to stay mission-anchored when business is hard, and why relationships (with customers, banks, carriers, and community) are the hidden engine of small-business growth.What we coverThe origin story: turning a working-mom problem into a polished, practical product lineResilience in 2025: navigating costs, demand shifts, and in...
2025-10-0734 min
Velocity's Edge PodcastS1E5 - Sarah Wells on Cultural ChangeMost engineering leaders think velocity problems are technology problems. They see slow deployments and assume the solution involves better CI/CD pipelines, more developers, or migrating to microservices. But as Sarah Wells discovered during her transformation of the Financial Times, the biggest constraints aren't in your codebase—they're in your org chart.The FT's journey from 12 releases per year to over 20,000 wasn't primarily a technical achievement. It was an organizational one. Their Saturday deployments weren't happening because of architectural limitations; they were happening because of change advisory boards, separate QA teams, and decision-making processes that treated every release li...
2025-09-1020 min
Velocity's Edge PodcastS1E1: Sarah Wells on Strategy and Engineering EffectivenessIn the debut of Velocity's Edge podcast, host Nicko Goncharoff speaks with Engineering Effectiveness Lead Consultant Sarah Wells about the importance of strategy to engineering effectiveness. Sarah is a recognized leader in software engineering, with a focus on microservices, DevOps, and engineering enablement. She played a pivotal role at the Financial Times, where she helped scale deployments from 12 to 20,000 releases per year. A frequent speaker and the author of Enabling Microservices Success.Sarah has worked in a lot of places where it's been very hard to understand what the strategy is, and posits that, if you were to as...
2025-08-0718 min
GOTO - The Brightest Minds in TechThe Cloud Native Attitude • Anne Currie & Sarah WellsThis interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnne Currie - Co-Author of "The Cloud Native Attitude" & "Building Green Software"Sarah Wells - Independent Consultant & Author & Author of "Enabling Microservice Success"RESOURCESAnnehttps://bsky.app/profile/annecurrie.bsky.socialhttps://www.strategically.greenSarahhttps://bsky.app/profile/sarahjwells.bsky.socialhttps://www.sarahwells.devhttps://linkedin.com/in/sarahjwells1...
2025-08-0538 min
Indy Women Who Inspire EpisodeIndy Women Who Inspire - Episode 11 Sarah HolsappleSarah Holsapple is a true Indiana BadAss! A former TV reporter turned company spokesperson, she offers a rare perspective on public and media relations. Her career highlights include interviewing Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama during the 2008 primaries. After serving as spokesperson for Mayor Greg Ballard and Citizens Energy Group, she founded her own firm, Line One. Sarah was named one of IBJ's Forty Under 40 in 2022 and stays active in the community. Please join us in welcoming Sarah to Indy Women Who Inspire!
2025-06-0342 min
ArtsvilleCommunity Through Clay: A Conversation With Sarah Wells Rolland of The Village Potters Clay CenterEditor’s note: This episode was originally published in April 2022. We’re revisiting our conversation with Sarah Wells Rolland, owner, founder, and resident potter of The Village Potters Clay Center, as part of our clay-themed coverage in May 2025.In the face of adversity, creativity has a remarkable way of shining through. No one embodies this spirit more than Sarah Wells Rolland, owner and founder of The Village Potters Clay Center, which was once an iconic gallery in Asheville’s River Arts District.After Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to their facilities, The Village Potters is naviga...
2025-05-191h 01
Growing Up with Dr. SarahEmergency Room Visits with Your Child: Be Prepared Not Panicked, with Dr, Jordee WellsOne of the most frightening moments being a parent is facing an emergency room with your child. It’s as stressful for an adult as it is for a child. That's why in this episode we have Dr. Jordee Wells pediatric emergency room physician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She focuses on the most pressing issues in emergency medicine and health care today.#MomTok #EmergencyRoom #ChildrenERReach Out with thoughts, questions, show ideas:Have questions about today’s episode, or anything else related to the health and wellness of your family? Writ...
2025-05-1335 min
Let's Talk LocalBehind the Ballot with Machelle WellsAre you ready for early voting or election day? Every vote plays a critical role in shaping the future of Dallas—and the time to get informed is now. In this episode of Behind the Ballot, we introduce you to Machelle Wells, candidate for Dallas City Council District 6. With a deep commitment to service and a passion for community, Machelle shares her vision for bringing authentic, people-first leadership to City Hall. Her journey is just one of many we’ll highlight in the lead-up to the election, so stay tuned as we continue to spotlight the voices working to move...
2025-04-1722 min
The Starting GateEpisode 25: Facing the Fire: Sarah’s Story and Expert Advice on Fire Safety from Chief Jason WellsSend us a textHouse fires are more common than you think—and few people are truly prepared. In this powerful episode, we step away from our usual health topics to share a deeply personal story. Sarah recounts the night her home went up in flames—and how she and her family escaped. Joined by guest Lexington Fire Chief Jason Wells, we unpack essential fire safety knowledge every household should have: how to prevent common house fires, why fire extinguishers are a must, the importance of smoke detectors, and how to create a fire escape plan. This is an...
2025-04-161h 12The Wellness Mama PodcastUnderstanding Fertility, AMH, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, and Diminished Ovarian Reserve With Sarah ClarkEpisode Highlights With SarahWhat AMH is and how it comes into play with fertility Her own journey with fertility AMH does not predict your ability to get pregnant naturally and it doesn’t test egg qualityIt's really just looking at how well you’ll do with IVFHow AMH levels can actually improve and why women aren’t told thisMost people are able to get pregnant naturally, and women aren’t given the tools for thisThe downsides to IVF if you don't actually need itTop labs for understanding health and fertility Normal vs optimal for lab tests The factors that...
2025-04-1553 min
Finding Your BlissSarah WellsOn this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Sarah Wells.
Sarah Wells, an Olympian and dynamic keynote speaker, is a leader in the field of cultivating excellence. With more than a decade of competition at the highest level, along with a master’s degree in leadership & innovation from the Smith School of Business, Sarah delivers powerful, research-backed insights that unlock potential both personally and professionally.
Sarah’s philosophy centers on the idea that excellence isn’t about perfection—it’s about breaking free from limiting beliefs and constantly striving to outperform who you wer...
2025-02-1555 min
The Life Management System for Working Moms25: Navigating maternity leave in the workplace with Sarah WellsEPISODE RECAP:Are you a new mom panicked about returning to work after maternity leave?Wish companies supported working mothers beyond just hiring them?Do you manage a team and wish you knew how to better support your new moms?Sarah Wells - founder of Sarah Wells (pump) bags and author of Go Ask Your Mothers - sat down with me in this episode to discuss:• Why supporting working moms is a business imperative and the criticality of manager support• How successful DEI programs go beyond just hiring women and extend to f...
2025-02-1154 min
The Maker's PlaybookEp 609: Where are They Now? - Restarting through Trauma with Sarah Wells RollandSend a textWhen I last spoke with Sarah Wells Rolland, The Village Potters in Asheville, North Carolina was 13 years into it’s incredible, communal existence. And frankly (at least from my perspective) was a well oiled machine. With a residency program, community classes, a gallery, and 17 kilns it wasn’t on my short list wondering “gee, I wonder where they are now?” That is, until Hurricane Helene hit. And absolutely everything changed. Introducing: Where are They Now? A new series on The Maker's Playbook podcast where we check back in with past guests to see where...
2025-01-241h 21
Shelf HelpHow To Create A Brand That Aligns With Your Mission with Sarah LaFleur Founder and CEO of M.M.LaFleurRESOURCES:Download my FREE Annual Planning GuideLooking for an example of a perfect entrepreneur? Look no further! Today, I’m joined by Sarah LaFleur, the visionary founder and CEO of M.M.LaFleur! Together, we explore how she built a wildly successful and stylish fashion brand with purpose, intention, and a deep commitment to empowering women. Her journey is incredible – from starting with zero experience in fashion to leading a brand that redefines how women view workwear! In this episode, Sarah reveals her top strategies for navigating partnerships with major upscale retailers, offer...
2025-01-0229 min
Vita Poetica JournalSurrendering to the Kiln: Interview with Potter Sarah Wells RollandIn this interview, "Surrendering to the Kiln," our Interviews Editor Emily Chambers Sharpe speaks with Sarah Wells Rolland, ceramic artist and founder of The Village Potters Clay Center in Asheville, NC.
Sarah Wells Rolland is the owner and founder of The Village Potters Clay Center in The River Arts District in Asheville, NC. Sarah is an instructor, mentor and professional ceramic artist. The Village Potters was completely destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
2024-12-1747 min
Jerome DwightFrom Setbacks to Olympic Glory: Sarah Wells' StorySarah Wells, Olympian and founder of the Believe Initiative, brings a wealth of insights about resilience and leadership that resonate far beyond the track. Her journey from being cut from every high school sports team to competing at the Olympics is a masterclass in grit and perseverance. But it’s her ability to turn setbacks into stepping stones that has inspired business leaders and entrepreneurs across North America.
In this episode, Sarah and I explore:
How her experiences with rejection and injury shaped her approach to overcoming obstacles
The importance of creating psychological safet...
2024-12-0627 min
When She PivotsAmplifying Voices and Empowering Change with Sarah WellsSend a textIn this inspiring fourth episode, we welcome Sarah Wells, the dynamic founder behind Sarah Wells Bags and author of the forthcoming book "Go Ask Your Mothers." Tune in to hear Sarah's journey from public policy advocate to small business owner and author, navigating the intersection of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and societal change.Key topics include:Sarah's Journey: Discover how Sarah transitioned from leading a nonprofit in Washington D.C. to founding Sarah Wells Bags, a company dedicated to supporting breastfeeding moms with stylish and functional products.Mission-Driven Business: Learn about Sarah’s un...
2024-11-131h 13GOTO - The Brightest Minds in TechEnabling Microservice Success • Sarah Wells & Sam NewmanThis interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereSarah Wells - Independent Consultant & Author & Author of "Enabling Microservice Success"Sam Newman - Microservices Expert & Author of "Building Microservices" & "Monolith to Microservices"RESOURCESSarahhttps://www.sarahwells.devhttps://twitter.com/sarahjwellshttps://linkedin.com/in/sarahjwells1Samhttps://twitter.com/samnewmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samnewmanhttp://samnewman.iohttp://samnewman...
2024-10-0434 min
This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom EntrepreneursBreast Pump Bags and Workplace Advocacy with Sarah WellsIn this episode host Laura Sinclair interviews Sarah Wells, founder of Sarah Wells Bags and author of the new book "Go Ask Your Mothers: One Simple Step for Managers to Support Working Moms for Team Success"Sarah shares her journey in the mom and baby products industry, starting with breast pump bags and expanding to other accessories. She founded her company thirteen years ago, driven by frustration over the lack of professional options for breastfeeding mothers. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of having a social mission in her business, her dedication to empowering mothers in...
2024-08-0140 min
The CFO StoryEpisode 3Episode 3 features guest, Sarah Wells, CFO of Spruce Power. Sarah shares her success from auditor to CFO.
2024-07-1138 min
Made for Mothers: A Podcast For Moms in Business31. Pumping Rights and Workplace Advocacy w/ Sarah WellsThe energy and passion that Sarah brings to today's conversation and the entrepreneurial space is palpable.Sarah Wells is a leading figure in breastfeeding advocacy and the founder of Sarah Wells Bags. Starting her company 13 years ago in her garage, it has since flourished into an internationally recognized brand offering pump bags and essential motherhood products. Prior to this venture, Sarah served as the Executive Director of a national nonprofit in Washington D.C. Her journey into motherhood began in 2011, when she became an exclusively pumping and supplementing mom herself. Balancing the demands of new motherhood and a...
2024-07-0859 min
Neurodivergent MomentsS05E07 Inclusivity with Sarah LeighThis week we spoke to wonderful film-maker Sarah Leigh. We talked about how to make the world a more inclusive place, to find out more about how Sarah is doing this check out her production company here: https://www.inclusivityfilms.co.uk/Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email...
2024-07-0558 min
Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens41: From Breast Pump Bags to Advocacy for Working Moms Sarah Wells Entrepreneurial JourneySummary: In this episode, Laura engages Sarah Wells, founder of Sarah Wells Bags, in a deep dive into her entrepreneurial journey, from creating breast pump bags to expanding her brand into clothing products. They explore Sarah's motivation, challenges faced, and strategies for navigating rapid growth and financial hurdles. The conversation also delves into the evolution of consumer needs, adaptation during the pandemic, and Sarah's advocacy for working moms through her book. Key Points Discussed with Timestamps: Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:00:29) Laura introduces Sarah Wells and discusses their shared background in e-commerce businesses.
2024-05-1542 min
Business BlasphemyEP66: Balancing Health without the Hustle with Lauren WellsSend me a direct message!Gut Health Bestie, Lauren Wells, joins us this week to share her journey from personal trainer to a pivotal wellness advocate for entrepreneurs. Her story underscores the crucial link between digestive health and managing stress — a powerful narrative for women of color who juggle high-stakes roles and self-care. Lauren talks about the complexities of online health information, and crafting a holistic well-being plan that aligns with your entrepreneurial drive.Tackling the healthcare maze is no small feat, something I resonate with deeply due to my own health journey. This episode un...
2024-05-1440 min
Tired Moms Club with bemybreastfriend43. Sarah Wells + Back to WorkEver wonder what it takes to make life work as a pumping mom in the professional world? In today's episode, we dive into the world of Sarah Wells, who revolutionized the industry with stylish yet functional breast pump bags. Tune in to discover how empowerment, innovation, and motherhood can intersect.Tune in to hear: Challenges faced by working mothersWhat drove Sarah to start her own line of functional and stylish pump bagsThe inspiration and drive for Sarah to write a book focusing on advising employers on how to support working mothersInsight on what's in the works a...
2024-05-0226 min
Simply SublimeSoccer Resilience with Dr. Brad Miller and Wells ThompsonSarah and Ian Harkes interview the founders of Soccer Resilience, Dr. Brad Miller and Wells Thompson. Soccer Resilience is a company that provides mental health training and performance advice to youth, pros, parents, and coaches. Dive into an awesome conversation about the importance of mental resilience on and off the pitch. The group discusses topics like today's youths' mental state, performance anxiety, and how important mental resilience is for the future of the sport.Soccer Resilience helps you "think better to perform better".Follow them on all social media platforms @soccerresilienceWebsite...
2024-03-2755 min
DSO OverflowS4Ep3 - Paving the Road to Effective Software Development with Sarah WellsDSO Overflow S4EP3Paving the Road to Effective Software DevelopmentwithSarah WellsIn this month's episode, Jess and Glenn speak with Sarah Wells an independent tech consultant, author formerly the Technical Director for Engineering Enablement at the Financial Times to talk about how to balance developer autonomy with standardisation.Sarah is a technology leader, consultant and conference speaker with a focus on microservices, engineering enablement, observability and devops. She has over 20 years experience as a developer, principal engineer and tech director across product, platform, SRE and devops...
2024-03-1143 min
Just In StrideSarah Wells on her Olympic path, going from a non-athletic person to an Olympian, self belief, life after sport, pursuing excellence, keynote speaking professional sports, overcoming injuriesPart of what makes this show a success is your involvement, dedication and recommendations. When you like something about the show you let me know but when you have suggestions you let me know too and for that I’m grateful. It helps me learn, develop and grow as a creator that I hope will translate into an even better listening experience.On this episode of Just In Stride I had an uplifting conversation with Olympic hurdler, Silver Medalist and Keynote Speaker, Sarah Wells.She wasn’t a natural athlete in high school by any mean...
2024-02-151h 04
Unleashing YOUR Great WorkHow to Take Initiative and Achieve Olympic Greatness with Sarah Wells | UYGW076Obstacles DO NOT scare Sarah Wells. As a Silver Medalist in the Olympics, and runner-up in Season 7 of Canada’s “Amazing Race”, Sarah has become an expert of overcoming hurdles both literally and figuratively. The founder of the Believe Initiative, Sarah has used her story to help more than 125,000 people nationwide to understand the importance of believing in yourself and the power that comes with it. Resources Mentioned: Social Media: @SarahWells400mh www.sarahwells.ca www.believeinitiative.comClick here to get your own copy of Amand...
2023-11-0731 min
Sharing Boulder048 Sarah Wells, Collective Living, Co-buying, and Housing InnovationFor episode forty-eight, I spoke with Sarah Wells who is a partner in the real estate agency Live Work Denver which specializes in co-buying real estate which is simply a way to buy homes with other people. Sarah is one of the founders of the Queen City Cooperative and is the Board Chair for the […]
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2023-10-2857 min
Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media ManagerEp. 6: Crossing Borders - Navigating Higher Ed Social in Canada vs USA with Sarah WellsThis podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the leading AI-enabled CRM for Higher Ed. Learn more about how Element451 can help you exceed your enrollment and marketing goals. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Wells, the social media communications officer at a large Canadian college, and discuss the differences between managing social for US institutions and Canadian institutions. This episode also explores platforms like Reddit, Threads, and TikTok and how they have become increasingly pivotal in higher ed social strategies, Sarah shares her insights into harnessing their unique features and algorithms to connect with the...
2023-09-0650 min
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb RooseGuarding Against Temptation In Marriage | Interview with Sarah WellsGuarding our hearts against temptation is not just something we should strive for before the day we finally get to say "I do". Temptations to sin and compromise can continue into marriage, and as women we need to be aware and on guard. In today's conversation, Barb speaks with author Sarah Wells about two tough seasons in her marriage when she was tempted to stray away from keeping her vows, and how we can all resist our own temptations to sin whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Whether you are in a season of wrestling right now or n...
2023-08-0737 min
BCEN & FriendsLeveling Up with the New Thing Nurse (Sarah Wells)In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Sarah Wells
Sarah Wells is a certified emergency nurse with her master’s in nursing. She is a national speaker, educator, and the founder of New Thing Nurse, an academic and professional coaching company for the nursing community. Sarah works with nurses and nursing students from around the United States to help them achieve their professional goals.
Sarah has worked in various emergency departments over the past 11 years. She is passionate about nurse wellness and creating a more supportive nursing culture throughout he...
2023-06-1347 min
Up My Nursing GameNursing Roles after the Bedside with Sarah Wells, RNFor nurses who are looking to transition out of the bedside, the options may be confusing. From academia, to advanced practice and management, it’s crucial to find the right path before embarking on a long journey. In this episode, Sarah Wells, MSN RN from New Thing Nurse, lays out the multitude of options, their pros and cons, and their licensure requirements.Check out Sarah at New Thing Nurse:
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2023-05-241h 02
THE IDEALISTS.#75: Sarah Wells on How to Build an Olympian MindsetIn this week’s all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks with Sarah Wells, a 400m Olympian hurdler who made her debut at the London Olympics in 2012 despite an injury that had her sidelined for nine months just a year before. Most recently you may have seen Sarah pushing her limits on the latest season of The Amazing Race Canada. As an Olympic semi-finalist and Pan Am Games silver medallist, obstacles don’t scare Sarah Wells. Sarah’s reputation was forged through overcoming challenges and achieving the unimaginable.Highlights:- Sara...
2023-03-1440 min
The Romantic Side of SuspenseThe Collaboration of PeggySue Wells (Episode 83)On this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” I’m chatting with PeggySue Wells, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 30 books translated into eight languages including The Patent, Chasing Sunrise, Homeless for the Holidays, The Slave Across the Street, Slavery in the Land of the Free, Bonding With Your Child Through Boundaries, and The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make. When not writing, Wells parasails, skydives, snorkels, scuba dives, and takes pilot training. She also founded SingleMomCircle.com.
PeggySue collaborates often with writers and others to get their stories told. “I write well with oth...
2023-02-1423 minThe Romantic Side of SuspenseThe Collaboration of PeggySue Wells (Episode 83)PeggySue collaborates often with writers and others to get their stories told. “I write well with others,” she said. Her co-author Max Garland gave her 10 bullet points and told her to write The Patent, and the two collaborated on the details and plot.
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2023-02-1423 min
Unbottled With Mike Wells#27 What Is CBT And How Does It Help Anxiety & Depression? With Sarah ReesA psychotherapist answers the question - what is CBT? Cognitive behavioural therapy can be used to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD and more, and Sarah Rees explains in this episode exactly how. She explains how CBT works, and we have a discussion about the benefits of being more compassionate to ourselves too.You can visit Sarah's website here: https://sarahdrees.co.uk/And connect with here on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdrees.co.uk/
2023-01-3047 min
Leadership NOW with Dan PontefractHow Olympian Sarah Wells Found Resilience Through QuittingSarah Wells is an Olympian, a Pan American Silver Medalist, and the founder of the Believe Initiative.
In this episode of Leadership NOW, Sarah and Dan Pontefract discuss resilience, pressure, goals, and obstacles.
As a 400m hurdler, Sarah's Olympian reputation was forged through overcoming challenges and achieving the incredible. Take her debut at the London Olympics in 2012, which came despite an injury that had her sidelined her for months just the year before.
Sarah knows the mindset, grit, and amount of failure that it takes to achieve the highest level. She has worked with organizations such as Salesforce, Deloitte, Proctor...
2022-12-1429 min
The Bible in Fewer Words#3b: Genesis 12-14 | Sarah lies for AbrahamAbraham, Sarah, and Lot travel to the land of Canaan. When they arrive a famine is going on, so they do the usual biblical thing and go to Egypt. Before arriving, Abraham tells Sarah to lie for him by saying she is his sister. She does so, and the Pharaoh takes the 65 year-old Sarah as his concubine.
God sends plagues on Egypt to punish the Pharaoh for believing their lie. Then the Pharaoh makes Abraham a rich man by giving him livestock and slaves and sends him on his way. When they arrive back in Canaan, Abraham...
2022-12-1313 min
The High Performing Educator PodcastSarah Wells - Olympic Athlete, Speaker and Founder of the Believe InitiativeObstacles don't scare Sarah Wells. As a 400m hurdler, this Olympian's reputation was forged through overcoming challenges and achieving the incredible. Take her debut at the London Olympics in 2012, which came despite an injury that had her sidelined her for months just the year before. Outside of competitive sports, this athlete is coaching people to pursue excellence through the Believe Initiative, an organization founded on—fittingly—a message of resilience. Most recently you would have seen Sarah pushing her limits on the latest season of The Amazing Race Canada. Evidently someone who understands the importance of b...
2022-12-1238 min
The Olympic Mindset PodcastE15 - Sarah Wells: The power of purposeSarah Wells failed to make a sports team as a child. Until one teacher saw her potential as a hurdler. That same teacher coached Sarah from amateur to an Olympic semi-final. Sarah shares her inspiring story and the power behind her 5 whys. www.theolympicmindsetpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-081h 04
Power in HeelsBelieve Initiative with Sarah WellsFrom Olympic hurdler to professional Speaker and Business Founder, Sarah Wells is living proof that believing in yourself works! Listen to Sarah dive into her experience training for the Olympics, competing in The Amazing Race Canada, and the importance of self-belief! For additional content check out our website, www.powerinheels.ca
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2022-11-2134 min
Love Sex & Magic99. 100 Ep Special: on LOVE with Danielle LaPorte, Alexandra Durigan, Kelsey Grant & Sarah JenksHello loves! Guess what? We’re just about ready to hit our 100th episode of Love, Sex & Magic. Can you believe that!? 100 episodes. 100 conversations. To celebrate, I’m going to be releasing 3 bonus episodes highlighting our best bits of Love, Sex & Magic. This week’s theme is Love & Relationships, joined by Kelsey Grant, Alexandra Durigan, Sarah Jenks & Danielle LaPorte.
We’re talking green flags and red flags to identify in new relationships, integrating womb wisdom into your self love and healing journey, the new model of “modern marriage”, and how to embody love in conflict, forgiveness and letting go.
2022-11-1142 min
The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast#32 - Time Under Tension: Dr. Sarah Sarkis on The Psychology of ThrivingHigh-achieving people are burning a ton of energy trying to “control” their inner world—suppressing emotions, powering through shame, and chasing quick behavioural fixes—while never really learning how to work with their psyche in a way that leads to sustainable thriving. Sarah is tackling that gap: how to build true emotional flexibility, self-awareness, and self-regulation so you can handle discomfort, perform at a high level, and grow from struggle instead of being ruled by it.
In today’s conversation Sarah Sarkis explores what it really means to thrive psychologically, beyond the clichés of “just be positive.” She traces her journey from...
2022-10-1100 min
Agtech - So What?Legacy Finance Eyes Agtech, with Wells FargoWhile early-stage agtech tends to play in the venture world, it pays to check in with how folks sitting in banking think about their role as partners to startups. Traditional lenders can draw on the best part of a century of connection to agriculture, and potentially offer significant options for financing the growth of later-stage companies.This week we heard from Romie Basra, Senior VP, National Sustainable Tech Practice Leader, and Karol Aure-Flynn, Food and Agribusiness Industries Advisor at Wells Fargo. As investors and lenders in traditional agriculture, as well as to other tech movements that have...
2022-10-0528 min
Semaphore UncutSarah Wells on Mastering Microservices Over Monolithic ApplicationsMicroservice architecture offers no end of advantages over monolithic applications, including continuous delivery, more room for experimenting with new features, and flexibility for working with different technologies. Still, it also has its constraints. Especially, for teams who are transitioning from monolithic applications. In this episode, we will ask Software Developer Sarah Wells about her experience in transitioning to microservices and what we should know before starting. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript at https://semaphoreci.com/podcast/sarah-wells-microservices.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your...
2022-09-0621 min
Wild with Sarah WilsonDAVID WALLACE-WELLS: “The climate crisis might not be as bad as we thought” (a slight retraction)He famously wrote the New York magazine essay that told us “it is worse, much worse than you think” and painted an apocalyptic picture of an “Uninhabitable Earth” by 2100.The essay, which became the #1 New York Times bestseller 'The Uninhabitable Earth', singlehandedly shook the world into “OK, we’re officially freaked out” mode.But five years on, is the climate emergency as bad as David Wallace-Wells initially portrayed? Will Manhattan be underwater? Will there be half as much food, twice as much war and hundreds of millions of climate refugees? David, now one of the most we...
2022-07-1253 min
The Biz DojoS4E3A - Coaches' Notes - Creative Hurdles and Amazing Races with Sarah WellsThis week, Seth & J.P. explore the idea of creative framework and "adding a step" from our conversation with Olympian Sarah Wells. Sarah talked about the process she and her coaches used to find creative solutions to find that peak performance every athlete looks for. What can you do to help your own process? Well, maybe it's as simple as checking out the framework we discuss from the Creative Education Foundation. Go take a look, and see how this free framework might help you in your creative problem solving. Check out our episode with Sarah Wel...
2022-06-0315 min
Shaping Our WorldRedefining Success with Olympian Sarah WellsObstacles don't scare Sarah Wells. As a hurdler who specializes in the 400 metres hurdles, Sarah earned a reputation for overcoming challenges and achieving the impossible, becoming an Olympic semi-finalist and Pan Am Games silver medallist in the process. You may have also recently seen her pushing her limits on The Amazing Race Canada, where she was able to apply her tactics in a whole new kind of competition. Outside of sports, she is coaching people to pursue their goals through the Believe Initiative, an organization founded on a message of resilience. Sarah recently stopped by the Shaping Our World podcast...
2022-06-0338 min
Counsel Culture with Eric BrookerThe Power of Believing in Yourself with Olympian Sarah WellsMy guest today is none other than Sarah Wells. Sarah is an Olympic hurdler and Pan Am Silver Medalist and has learned how to overcome hurdles both literally and figuratively. During her pursuit of the London Olympics, she was sidelined for months just the year before due to injury, but was able to finish as an Olympic semi-finalist and one of the youngest competitors in the field. There is a whole other story about when she pursued her second Olympic games, but we will save that for our conversation today. Outside of competitive sports, she c...
2022-04-2143 min
Humans+TechSarah WellsWe're joined by the incredible Sarah Wells. Sarah's most recently worked as Technical Director for Engineering Enablement at the Financial Times, where she spent the last 11 years leading tech teams as well as defining the tech strategy and product roadmap inside the FT. Sarah's also a frequent conference speaker presenting on topics ranging from microservices to engineering productivity. In this episode we discuss Sarah's experience of working at the Financial Times, learn the secrets behind successful Engineering Enablement, and learn how to create a Golden Path. Sarah also shares how the FT increased diversity in tech plus s...
2022-04-0656 min
CFO WeeklyFinancing Renewable Energy w/ Sarah WellsOne of the hottest business industries many entrepreneurs decided to focus on and invest in is renewable energy. Often referred to as clean energy, it has enormous potential. But it also comes with its specific challenges, including on the financial and accounting side. How can we learn about them? Sarah Wells, Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at Spruce Power, joins us to share details about the renewable energy industry and its specific challenges.Sarah is an experienced finance leader with a demonstrated history of working in the renewable energy and building materials industries. With...
2022-04-0530 min
The SpeakeasyA Field Guide to Resisting Temptation | Sarah Wells | Episode 170Author Sarah Wells joins Blake to talk about the first 10 years of her marriage, her hopes and dreams that led her to her husband, and the struggles, hurts, temptations, and triumphs they both then faced in their marriage. Listen in as they discuss her book, American Honey, that has themes of faith running through every topic as Sarah faces them head on - sex, isolation, disappointment, and emotional infidelity; not forgetting the blessings and sanctity of marriage, too. Sarah is the author of American Honey: A Field Guide to Resisting Temptation - available everywhere now! ...
2022-03-3036 min
Bizarre & Fascinating DetailsBrian Wellshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/fbi-reveals-brian-laundrie-notebook-205124644.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Brian_Wellshttps://people.com/crime/real-life-story-evil-genius-netflix-pizza-bomber/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/erie-pizza-bomber-case-wh_b_792883https://www.thesun.co.uk/video/tvandshowbiz/evil-genius-shows-the-moment-pizza-bomber-brian-wells-blows-up-by-bomb-around-his-neck/https://people.com/crime/evil-genius-read-handwritten-instructions-pizza-bomber-brian-wells/SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebfdpodcastEMAIL: thebfdpodcast@gmail.com
2022-02-071h 14
Love Sex & Magic78. The New Model of Modern Marriage & Sacred Parenting with Sarah JenksAs a mother of three, a woman who has struggled with body image and lack of direction, Sarah knows what it’s like to feel flat, overwhelmed, frumpy, and exhausted.
Through her own transformation and years of study in the Sacred Feminine, emotional eating, and life coaching, she's guided thousands of women for over 10 years through the process of remembering their brilliance and their unique mission in this lifetime. Sarah is the founder of the online course + community, Whole Woman, and the upcoming program, Modern Marriage.
In this episode, we talk about how to transform you...
2022-01-2153 min
Life Beyond The Numbers#62 Acceptance - Sarah Wells"And I think acceptance, real acceptance, for me is like: today, where am I? In a week or a month it may be better or worse, but today, how am I am?" Sarah Wells.
Sarah Wells became a master at putting her head down, getting on with things and assuming everything would be ok. This worked until it didn't. After her first child was born Sarah received a diagnosis of a rare and chronic condition. On her return to work her coping mechanisms no longer served her. She left work, had another child and applied h...
2021-10-2639 min
Conversations With a Wounded HealerCourtney Wells - Destroying the Patriarchy and Non-Hierarchical Trauma HealingGrab your fave beverage because my guest Courtney Wells, PhD, and I are about to spill the kombucha on taking down the patriarchy. Courtney is many things, including a licensed clinical psychologist and executive director at Pivot Psychological Services in Chicago, and tamer of two Pekinese. Additionally, they're simply an amazing human with profound insights into dismantling the systemic oppression that leads to self-doubt and wayward searches for validation. Courtney's path towards genuine self-expression informs their approach to trauma work offers a model for societal healing as well as the creation of non-hierarchical, inclusive systems in therapy...
2021-10-2050 minLove Sex & Magic68. How To Read The Stars: Intuitive Astrology with Sarah ThomasSarah Thomas (She Sees The Stars) is an astrologer born in New Zealand yet currently based in Bali, who has read the natal charts for hundreds of people - from successful book authors, famous DJs, mums, students and people from multiple cultures and all walks of life.
Always being spiritually inclined and highly intuitive, Sarah utilises her intuition to read your astrological chart, providing a more than an average reading and resonating with her clients in a profound way, giving deep Clarity, insight and guidance around your soul's path in this lifetime.
In this episode...
2021-10-0843 min
Pouring Into Your Business with April ShprintzSarah Wells – Solopreneur to Exponential GrowthCOVID and 2020 brought the term “Pivot” to the forefront for many of us…it changed the way we looked at work and life. Long before the pandemic, something as simple as a move for her husband’s job changed Sarah Wells’ career. Overnight, she went from a recent college grad and graphic artist to a business owner.Sarah’s business has grown larger and faster than she imagined and proved that when we’re following our passion, amazing things can happen. Have a listen to her journey, her success, and her learnings, and take heart…she’s proof...
2021-08-2630 min
Deconstruct-EdSarah WellsBelieve Initiative Founder, Olympian Sarah Wells is an Olympic semi-finalist and Pan Am Games silver medallist in the 400m hurdles. Sarah’s reputation was built through overcoming challenges and achieving the “impossible”. Before finding the sport of track and field, Sarah was cut from every high school team she tried out for. It was thanks to a teacher who suggested she try running – that teacher believed in her before Sarah ever did. Together that teacher and her became coach and athlete and made the Olympics together just a decade later.
Sarah recognizes not everyone is going to have tha...
2021-08-0153 min
The Experts powered by Media StableSarah WellsIt has never been easier to access credit and money. Debt is cheap now, and that doesn’t mean it's a good thing. There are so many products and services that want our money. Technology is making it so simple to make purchases that you probably don't need. The very simple rule of financial advice is one in one out. What am I prepared to give up having later in life? Very simple but very effective.
Our expert this week is money and business expert Sarah Wells. A very easy to listen to episode about a topic that people tend to...
2021-07-1333 min
You Turn Podcast w/ Ashley StahlEp. 186 [MINDSET] How to Be Resilient and Make a Come Back w/ Sarah WellsGet your own copy of Ashley's new book You Turn at youturnbook.com! Do you believe in yourself? This week Ash brings onto the show Sarah Wells, an Amazing Race Finalist, Olympian, Speaker, and Founder of The Belief Initiative. Sarah shares the 3 steps to making a comeback and being resilient in your life. When you hit a rock bottom or face a daunting new struggle, finding a way to never give up can feel impossible. Sarah walks through the power of your internal thoughts and an exercise you...
2021-06-3044 min
The Special Family Connection PodcastSarah McGeough: Journey to being a Mummy, Adopting her Son, and Becoming an AuthorInterview with Author of, "Eddy Finds a Family"Debby Wells with Sarah McGeoughPlease listen in on Sarah McGeough and me as we talk about her very personal journey to have a baby. After losing her ability to have a child, waiting to adopt, the arrival of their adopted baby son. Sarah openly discusses the feelings and issues she and her husband dealt with while waiting for the adoption to be final and the changes in their lives after he arrives home.We tried for a child for 8 years. It was an...
2021-05-2744 min
Pursuit of Gold with Laura WilkinsonRedefining Success with Olympic Hurdler Sarah Wells
This week, Laura welcomes Olympic hurdler, Sarah Wells, to the podcast. Once an athlete who was cut from every high school team she tried out for, Sarah discovered track and field and went on to become an Olympic semi-finalist and Pan Am Games silver medallist in the 400m hurdles, building a reputation for overcoming challenges and achieving the ‘impossible’ along the way. She is also the Founder of the Believe Initiative, where she now uses her story to help youth understand the importance of being resilient and the power of believing in themselves, and to help corporations build more resil...
2021-04-2747 min
Obstacles & OpportunitiesSarah WellsSarah Wells is an Olympic hurdler, Amazing Race Canada Sister, and Founder of the Believe Initiative!
Sarah is very familiar with obstacles—literally and figuratively—and she has become an expert at getting over them. As a hurdler, she competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and won the silver medal at the 2015 Pan Am Games. Her athletic career didn’t play out quite as she expected after that, and she used her story to help over 12,000 youth in North America understand the importance of being resilient and the power of being yourself.
Sarah has worked...
2021-04-251h 09
Brainstorming: The Podcast4 - Self-Deprecation Nation with Sarah BallWe reconnect with our former classmate and friend Sarah Ball and discuss the importance of 3D Doritos and Sarah's relationship with social justice work through arts leadership. Plus, we have our largest MASH spiral to date! Sarah also reads an excerpt from the book “Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating” by Christy Harrison and shares her experiences as the Board President of the Renton Civic Theatre, a non-profit organization in Renton, Washington. If you are interested in making a donation to support the theatre and ensure they have a space to create art post-pandemic, visit re...
2021-03-231h 16
The High Performing Student PodcastSarah Wells - Olympic Athlete, Speaker and Founder of the Believe InitiativeObstacles don't scare Sarah Wells. As a 400m hurdler, this Olympian's reputation was forged through overcoming challenges and achieving the incredible. Take her debut at the London Olympics in 2012, which came despite an injury that had her sidelined her for months just the year before. Outside of competitive sports, this athlete is coaching people to pursue excellence through the Believe Initiative, an organization founded on—fittingly—a message of resilience. Most recently you would have seen Sarah pushing her limits on the latest season of The Amazing Race Canada. Evidently someone who understands the importance of bu...
2021-03-1640 min
The I Love Success Podcast233. Overcoming Hurdles with Olympian Sarah Wells, OriginalAs a Silver Medallist and Olympic hurdler, Sarah Wells was taught how to become an expert in overcoming hurdles both literally and figuratively. Take her debut at the London Olympics where she was side-lined for months just before, only to make a comeback and finish as an Olympic semi-finalist and one of the youngest racers in the field. Founder of the Believe Initiative, Sarah has used her story to help over 120,000 youth in North America understand the importance of being resilient and the power of believing in yourself. In the corporate world, Sarah has worked with organizations such as S...
2021-03-1550 min
The I Love Success Podcast233. Overcoming Hurdles with Olympian Sarah Wells, ShortAs a Silver Medallist and Olympic hurdler, Sarah Wells was taught how to become an expert in overcoming hurdles both literally and figuratively. Take her debut at the London Olympics where she was side-lined for months just before, only to make a comeback and finish as an Olympic semi-finalist and one of the youngest racers in the field. Founder of the Believe Initiative, Sarah has used her story to help over 120,000 youth in North America understand the importance of being resilient and the power of believing in yourself. In the corporate world, Sarah has worked with organizations such as S...
2021-03-1419 min
The Successful Adviser by James McCrackenHow Sarah Wells became the Financial Psychologist for MedicosStraight up, that headline is definitely correct, though it’s one of a few titles Sarah Wells uses to describe how she delivers service. With a large portion of her clientele being medical professionals, Sarah has become their trusted advisor to give them the clarity, advice and confidence to achieve their goals. Or, as Sarah calls them, to get the Unicorn or at the Zebra. Moreover, in the conversation with Sarah, topics we touch on include: How she frames up a consultation to put her clients comple...
2021-03-1236 min
Mind Over Matter03 | building resilience & taking risks with Sarah Wells - The OlympianIn episode 3, I am accompanied by Canadian Olympian and resilience speaker, Sarah Wells! Sarah speaks about how she overcame obstacles in her athletic career and how she dealt with her setbacks. You might have seen her compete in the 2012 London Olympics, 2015 Pan Am Games Toronto, and The Amazing Race Canada. In this episode, Sarah offers 3 pieces of advice to anyone who wants to build their resilience; we also talk about taking risks, how challenges have made us grow, and a fun rapid fire round of questions!
The book Sarah spoke about: Grit: The Power of Passion and P...
2021-02-2239 min
All Saints' Woodford WellsSarah - Children's Service 31.01.21Sarah - Children's Service 31.01.21 by All Saints' Woodford Wells
2021-02-0913 min
Lifestyle EngineeringSarah Wells: Becoming an Olympic Athlete and Transitioning Into EntrepreneurshipSarah Wells is an Olympic 400m hurdler, Pan American Games Silver Medalist, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.
Sarah is the founder of the Believe Initiative, which inspires students to build resilience and recognize the power of self-belief.
2021-01-301h 40
In The Sack with Seth and Sarah#11. The Ballad of Lonna Wells: A Tale of Sex Worker DiscriminationThis week brace yourself as Seth and Sarah welcome Adult Film Star and Two Time AVN Nominee Lonna Wells into the Sack to discuss occupational discrimination against sex workers and her recent experience of being fired from her local Taco Bell. Learn about the widespread discrimination against sex workers in the United States, from earning a 'vanilla' paycheck to just trying to have a bank account, this week In the Sack with Seth and Sarah...and Lonna Wells, too.
2021-01-2643 min
The Adviser Podcast NetworkWhy Sarah Wells is a solutionistWA-broker Sarah Wells describes herself as a solutionist – finding solutions to her clients' money goals as a broker, finance coach and all-around support network for her clients. Her eponymous finance company, Sarah Wells, offers traditional finance services as well as tailored fee-for-service solutions for clients looking for that extra support with their wealth needs. In this episode of Elite Broker, we chat to Sarah about how she has built her business, why she's choosing longevity over growth, and her top tips for brokers looking to enter in this industry for the first time. Tune...
2020-11-2438 min
Sal-E-Boy's Podcast NetworkTop 3 With La Strada Law: Sarah Wells - Swell DesignStarting a new business? Turning your hobby into a side hustle?
One of the first steps for every new business is selecting a business name and laying the foundation for the brand you want to build.
This week, Sarah Wells of Swell Design joins Attorney Jeneva Vazquez on Top Three with La Strada Law. As a creative, Sarah shares her Top 3 tips to start developing your brand on a shoestring budget while in the early stages of your new business or side hustle.
Plus, hear how she developed the La Strada Law...
2020-09-0939 min
Okiki Podcast: Making Inspirational People Known- Finding Your Purpose and the turning points that Propel You to SuccessOkiki Podcast 29: How to become an Olympian with Sarah WellsI don’t know about you, but I happen to be a huge fan of the Olympic Games. I would go as far to say an Olympics junkie. I have not missed a single Olympic games, whether it is the Winter or Summer Olympics , since the age of five. I resonate with the journey, discipline and struggle that athletes go through to try an achieve massive goals. I’m always amazed when I see sports like track and field, and gymnastics where we see people push past previous levels of human limitations, breaking world records on LIVE TV. So you...
2020-07-1827 min
Studio 9STUdio 9 Episode 1: Sarah WellsIn the very first episode of STUdio 9, Stu chats with Olympian and Amazing Race Canada contestant; Sarah Wells.
Studio 9 Episode 1 Show Notes:
- Stu asks Sarah about the first time she felt the desire to compete. [1:16]
- Sarah talks about her transition from high school track into more elite levels. [6:10]
- Olympic successes and failures. [8:08]
- Stu and Sarah discuss the handwork involved in being an Olympic Athlete. Except luge. [13:50]
- The importance of believing in yourself and how to get there. [16:30]
- Mot...
2020-06-2231 min
Kubernetes Podcast from GoogleThe Financial Times, with Sarah Wells and Dimitar TerzievTwo years ago, Sarah Wells from the Financial Times gave a KubeCon EU keynote about how the company moved from monolith to microservices, and how her Content and Metadata platform team moved to Kubernetes specifically. She joins hosts Adam and Craig to recap that migration, and what life has been like since. As Sarah has moved to a broader role in charge of all observability for The FT, she also invited Dimitar Terziev, the current platform lead for the CM team, to the conversation. Do you have something cool to share? Some questions? Let us know:...
2020-06-1745 min
Thoughts That RockS2/Ep 49 - Sarah Wells | It's the 1/2 Second that Makes the DifferenceIn this episode, we talk with Believe Initiative Founder, SARAH WELLS. Who is also an Olympic semi-finalist and Pan Am Games silver medalist in the 400m hurdles.THOUGHT:It's the 1/2-Second that Makes the DifferenceCONNECT:
Website: SarahWells.ca
Website: BelieveInitiative.com
YouTube: Sarah Wells
Instagram: @SarahWells400mh
Twitter: @SarahWells400mh
LinkedIn: Sarah Wells
BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:
Sara Smile (Hall & Oats) - YouTube
Netflix - Netflix.com
Killa Thug Tooth Jeweler - KillaThug.com
London Olympics 2012 - Olympic.org
PanAm Games - Wikipedia
Amazing Race Canada - CTV.Ca
Seinfeld...
2020-03-1626 min