Sarah Swain’s Path to Entrepreneurial Success through Authenticity and Intuition
Welcome back to Can’t Be Contained, where this week, we’re diving deep into a transformative conversation with Sarah Sherwood, an inspiring entrepreneur and advocate for authentic living.
For those of you curious about the reflection process I mentioned in the intro of the episode, the one I go through every year with Eric,
here is the link to the 2025 Reflection and Creation Planner
In today’s episode, Sarah Sherwood shares her journey from the hustle culture to embracing a more holistic, energy-driven approach to life and business. We delve into the nuances of true manifestation, shedding light on the significance of aligning one’s actions with authentic desires rather than societal pressures.
Together, Sarah and I explore the profound shift from seeking external validation to embracing a sense of “enoughness” and personal completeness. They emphasize the power of community support and the necessity of redefining success according to one’s soul, free from the constraints of societal expectations.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the hustle culture or pressured to measure your worth by traditional success metrics, this episode will resonate deeply. Sarah’s experience and insights into a balanced, intuitive way of living offer a fresh perspective on business and personal fulfillment.
But wait, there’s a BONUS! In this episode, you’ll also hear from the amazing Sarah Sherwood as she and I recount her time in the LIFE Mastermind and go DEEP into the amazing and transformative ways it benefitted her life and business — and make no mistake, it can benefit YOU the same way! Find out more about the LIFE Mastermind HERE!
So, find a comfortable spot, put on your headphones, and get ready for a thought-provoking episode of CBC. Let’s embark on this journey towards a more authentic and fulfilling way of life together.
Tune in now!
Show Notes:
00:00 Successful business empowers through entrepreneurship and development.
07:39 Early hardships led me to entrepreneurship unexpectedly.
11:58 Painful experiences teach us to help others.
18:09 Embracing growth and support without striving.
25:44 Focus on inner guidance, avoid comparison and distractions.
27:24 Challenging experience fostered growth and supportive community.
35:26 Left corporate life for self-discovery and freedom.
38:27 Setting boundaries to protect energy and time.
42:58 Unintentional entrepreneurship led to eventual self-realization.
50:04 Focused on efficient, liberating business processes.
57:07 Being authentic reduces workload and stress significantly.
58:14 Corporate mask hinders authentic business connections.
01:07:02 Protected by faith, trusting in self-preservation.
01:08:53 Events emphasize authenticity, safety, and valuing individuality.
01:16:49 The Sarah Swain Show: business, politics, freedom.
About Sarah Swain:
Sarah Swain experienced a profound awakening in late 2017, prompting her to leave behind her corporate career. Reflecting on the restrictive nature of the 40-hour work week and societal conditioning, she questioned the established systems and expectations she had been taught. This pivotal realization led her to challenge conventional norms and seek a more fulfilling and autonomous way of living. Through introspection, Sarah began advocating for a lifestyle that values individual needs and personal growth over rigid corporate structures. Her journey underscores the importance of self-awareness and the courage to redefine one’s path.
Links:
Website: https://www.sarahswain.ca
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamsarahswain/
WEALTHSTOCK Tickets: https://www.monetizeyourmind.ca/wealthstock
The Sarah Swain Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sarah-swain-show/id1567103739
About the host, Samantha Skelly
Samantha Skelly is a breathwork pioneer, serial entrepreneur, and #1 Best Selling Author who has spent the last decade revolutionizing the personal and spiritual development industries. She founded one of the largest breathwork companies worldwide. Pause Breathwork has a mission to help 1,000,000 people worldwide tap into their infinite potential using breathwork. It has grown into a multi-million dollar wellness company that has certified nearly 1,500 people in 27 countries, and thousands more use the Pause Breathwork Mobile App every day. She’s also a passionate speaker who has shared her message on over 400 stages, appearing on networks and in publications worldwide.
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