In this episode, Sarah launches the first of a new series: Walk & Talk, with yoga studio owner Laurie Donelson of Half Moon Yoga. As a busy mom she successfully turned her passion for yoga into a thriving home-based business.

Over the past six years, Laurie has grown the yoga community from scratch, without business ownership experience, overcoming challenges and showing up scared! Through all of this she has created a sustainable model that works for her family and her community.

Laurie reminds us of three main things:

1. Following our passion starts with small, manageable steps.

2. Personal priorities matter.

3. Zero requirement for having things all figured out!

This episode is for anyone wondering 'What it would be like to take the first step'.

In today’s workplace, your personal brand isn’t just a ‘nice to have’, it’s your currency defined by your personal credibility.

To unpack this, Sarah sits down with Tina Fernandez, MBA to explore how personal branding, authentic relationships and intentional mentorships shape the trajectory of our career.

Together, they break down:

· What personal branding means (and what it doesn’t).

· How your personal reputation works for you even when you’re not in the room.

· Why relationships are the true engine of personal growth.

· Words of wisdom and practical steps to cultivating meaningful mentorships.

No matter what season of your career you are in, from navigating corporate life to redefining your career, this conversation will help you understand why your personal brand is more than your title- it’s your story, and your ticket to success!

You know how sometimes one person, one moment completly changes your path? That is EXACTLY what happened to today's guest, Kalene Walsh of KW Fitness.

Since 2004, she has built an incredible career as a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, helping people transform not only how they look, but how they feel. Her journey through fitness and ultimately to launching KW Fitness- a brand that began in New York and New Jersey and no thrives in Florida, with a virtual reach that extends worldwide.

What's most inspiring is how it all began. While studying Public Relations in college, she met Rolando Amorim, a highly respected natural bodybuilder and trainer who convinced her to compete in a bodybuilding show. At the time, she was a typical college student - living on dinning hall food and sticking to cardio because the weight room felt intimidating. Fast forward a few months later as she stepped on stage at New England Naturals, placing 2nd overall and 1st as best poser. And just like that, she was hooked!

In this episode, we talk about what it means to pull your dreams into reality, how to bet on yourself, why wellness is one the truest forms of wealth and her simple, sustainable fitness tips to help YOU close out 2025 feeling strong and grounded, inside and out.

Please welcome Kalene, the powerhouse behind KW Fitness, and living proof that strength starts from within.

IG: @kwfitnessfl