Have you ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and starting fresh in a new country? In the Beyonding Podcast live season finale, co-hosts Kailei Carr and Myra Capri are joined by dear friend Sarah Foster-Davis, who took a leap of faith and did just that.

One year ago, Sarah and her teenage daughter packed up their lives in Atlanta and moved to Portugal in pursuit of freedom, adventure, and cultural exploration. She shares her journey of trading in the grind she’s known since age 14 for a life centered on family, growth, and presence. From navigating the challenges of letting go of control to discovering joy in simple, everyday moments, Sarah’s story is both inspiring and deeply human.

After this rich conversation, Kailei and Myra reflect on the highlights from this past season—themes of self-awareness, creativity, and living life on your own terms—while also offering a glimpse into what’s ahead in Season Two.

This is beyonding.

Watch the live video version of this episode on the Beyonding Podcast YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbeyonding.

ABOUT SARAH FOSTER DAVIS:

Sarah Foster Davis is a culture enthusiast, change agent, and relationship builder with more than 20 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company. Known as an idea connector and “gray space player,” she thrives at turning strategic concepts into tangible results across technology, diversity and inclusion, and operations.

Sarah is passionate about fostering environments where people feel seen and valued. As an inclusion strategist, she believes that meaningful change begins with people, and she is committed to bringing the heart of the organization along every step of the journey. Energized by curiosity and driven by authenticity, Sarah leads with purpose, empowering others and building cultures of belonging that fuel both individual growth and organizational success.

In this inspiring episode of the Beyonding Podcast, co-hosts Kailei Carr and Myra Capri sit down with entrepreneur, yogi, and visionary leader, Danika Leaks, to explore what it truly means to prioritize peace while building a purpose-driven life.

Danika opens up about her 25-year journey as a business owner, founder of Danika and Co., and her recent leap of faith of purchasing her dream property in Costa Rica. She shares candid reflections on balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care, and how investing in herself through coaching and retreats has transformed her path.

From ending relationships that no longer serve her peace, seeing her biggest dreams come to fruition, and to helping others purchase property abroad, Danika’s story of endless possibilities and choosing herself is a masterclass in listening to your intuition and choosing growth, even when it’s uncomfortable. If you're craving permission to slow down, take bold steps, or dream a little bigger—this episode is for you.

This is beyonding.

Watch the video version of this episode on the Beyonding Podcast YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbeyonding.

ABOUT DANIKA LEEKS:

Danika Leeks is the founder of Danika & Company, an independent contract furniture rep firm she launched in 2001 to deliver high‑quality design solutions with personalized attention. Representing ancillary furniture, acoustical lighting, wall and ceiling solutions, textiles, and demountable glass walls, Danika partners closely with the architectural and design community to create spaces people love to be in.

Her career in the contract furniture industry began in her 20s as a receptionist at a California furniture dealership, where she quickly discovered her passion for design, sales, and client relationships. After relocating to Texas in 1994, she gained experience at two dealerships and two rep firms before establishing her own. Guided by a “can‑do” attitude and deep commitment to her clients, Danika treats every customer the way she would want to be treated.

Family, relationships, trust, and connection are central to her life and work. In addition to running her firm, she is a certified yoga teacher and received her certification through the award‑winning Dallas Yoga Center. She brings the same care and presence to her yoga classes as she does to her design clients.

Danika’s personal life is filled with the things she loves most—being a mom, enjoying great food with family and friends, traveling, and practicing yoga. Future plans for Danika include finding her soulmate and traveling the world while teaching yoga.

To stay connected to Danika Leeks

• Website: Danikaandco.com
• LinkedIn: Danika Leeks
• Instagram: @danikacompany | @yoga_with_danika

In this powerful episode host Kailei Carr and Myra Capri sit down with the incomparable four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Book Academy, Luvvie Ajayi Jones for an intimate conversation about leadership, burnout, joy, and bold transitions.

Luvvie shares why she recently hired a CEO and stepped fully into her role as Founder and Chief Visionary Officer—a move that allowed her to release the operational weight of entrepreneurship and reclaim her time, creativity, and purpose. She opens up about navigating burnout, the sacredness of sabbaticals, and what it really means to trust your team and divine timing.

The conversation also dives into the healing power of Luvvie’s latest children’s book, Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name, and the deeply personal mission behind her Keychain Initiative—empowering kids and adults alike to honor the beauty and dignity of their names.

From reclaiming joy and play to redefining success and going deeper than the surface, this episode is a love note to every visionary who is ready to lead with heart, rest with intention, and beyond with courage.

This is beyonding.

Watch the video version of this episode on the Beyonding Podcast YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbeyonding.

ABOUT LUVVIE AJAYI JONES:

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker and book coach who thrives at the intersection of culture, business and leadership.

She has written 4 critically acclaimed bestselling books (including her banner book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual and her children’s book Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess), establishing her as a literary force with a powerful pen. Her expertise as a marketer and a successful published author drove her to create The Book Academy, a masterclass and coaching platform for aspiring and established authors.

Her renowned TED talk “Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable” has over 9 million views, has been transcribed into 23 languages, and has placed her in the Top 1% of TED Talks of all time. Luvvie has taken the stage at some of the world’s most innovative and disruptive brands, such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, Spotify, Nike, Bank of America, Salesforce, Deloitte, and Clif Bar. She’s been a featured speaker at noted conferences such as: Cannes Lions, SXSW, Leadercast, 3% Conference, and MAKERS Conference.

To stay connected to Luvvie Ajayi Jones:

• Website: Luvvie.org/
• LinkedIn: Luvvie Ajayi Jones
• Instagram: @luvvie
• Purchase Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name here