In this episode, Sarah Johnston interviews Dara Erck, the founder of Sam and Leo, a company creating clean teen products with a focus on mental health.

What do we chat about?

Dara's previous career in global health
Transition to entrepreneurship during the pandemic
Identifying a gap in the market for clean teen products.

The Incredible Suite of Products at Sam and Leo
Focus on clean, teen-friendly vitamins and supplements
Addressing mental health needs
Product line includes energy, sleep, immunity, and eye health gummies.
Challenges of educating consumers about a new product category.

Dara’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Challenges of creating a new product category
Navigating manufacturing and distribution.

The Mental Health Focus of the Business
Importance of supporting rather than "fixing" mental health issues
Incorporating mental health awareness into product mission.
Importance of school environment and movement for mental well-being

Business Insights from Launching Sam and Leo
Unique challenges of the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry
Importance of community and collaboration in entrepreneurship.

The Future Vision for Sam and Leo
Expanding product line to include more mental health support
Building a platform for parent and teen education.

Join us for a fun conversation about business, motherhood, and being an entrepreneur!

Visit the Sam and Leo Website HERE
Find Dara and Sam and Leo on Instagram HERE

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Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski
Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski

In this solo episode, Sarah discusses her journey as a business owner, reflecting on her first year of entrepreneurship and the recent evolution of her brand and services.

What do we chat about?

The transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. Leaving 12+ years in a corporate career in media marketing and advertising.
Starting the Business. Leveraging a business as a health coach and spurring that into part time operational and marketing work.
The business evolution. Rebranding from Sarah Johnston Wellness to Sarah Johnston LLC. Shifting focus from wellness coaching to broader consulting approaches.
New service offerings. Chatting about individual consulting for personal development and self improvement. Chatting about business consulting in data, marketing, media analytics and operations. Discussing the NEW group program (!!!).
Business challenges and learnings. Sarah reflects on the "building the plane while flying it" feelings. Discussing all of the hiccups and "failures" that required resilience and adaptability.
The rebranding rationale. Why moving away from the word "wellness" made sense, How scaling out this evolution aims for a more holistic approach to success.

The future looks bright as Sarah embraces change.

To quote SJ: "I have never learned more in a job in such a short time, not only about the business world and the industry, but about myself and my ability to persevere."

Visit the new website! www.sarah-johnston.com

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Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski
Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Kayla Crane from South Denver Therapy, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Kayla shares her expertise on couples therapy, trauma healing, and effective communication strategies for healthier relationships.

What do we chat about?

• Kayla's background and specialties as a licensed marriage and family therapist, her work with couples therapy and trauma, and some of her work in EDMR.
• Common relationship dynanics such as the pursuer-distancer cycle and how childhood experiences influence adult relationships.\
• Effective communication strategies, the importance of "timeouts" and leaning into vulnerability.
• Navigating differences in emotional expression.
• Rebuilding connection after having children.
• Trauma-informed couples therapy and the benefits of processing trauma as a couple.

To learn more about Kayla Crane's services, including couples coaching intensives and trauma-informed therapy, visit her website and social media pages.

WEBSITE HERE
INSTAGRAM HERE

Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE.

Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski
Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski