We Got Married Over a Weekend and then Said Good-bye for Three Weeks

Drawing from Ayurveda's Tool Box and Connecting to Nature for Balance

I had the incredible opportunity to interview my amazing friend Justine Tregloan about her journey through studying Ayurveda and healing modalities. Her journey is beautiful, full of passion, and one that needs to be shared. Justine Tregloan is a communications project manager by day and an Ayurveda lifestyle guide, Reiki healer, and yoga teacher outside of work. She's dedicated to making ancient wellness practices feel practical and accessible for modern living, especially for busy people navigating stress, overwhelm, and disconnection In our conversation, we talked about using Ayurveda as a tool box to take what you need when you need it, some fundamental knowledge of Ayurveda (if you're new to the concept), and finding balance through this healing modality that uses nature as a guide. You can follow Justine's work and everyday Ayurveda-inspired living on Instagram at @working_ayurveda.

The "But I'm Not Creative" Lie

Creativity is more than the arts. It's in how we live our lives, how we play, how we gather and increase in knowledge. Creativity is in the science and math skills, its in analytical and logical thinking, its in solving problems. It's in the arts, yes--dancing, drawing, writing, music. You don't have to be perfect to be creative. You just need to create and have joy. You need to have curiosity and take action. AND, more importantly, your ability and skill to be creative, comes from God. He created you to create. Find more by me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @SaraAnnComte, and on my website at SaraAnnComte.com [http://saraanncomte.com/].

"Someone's Making These, and Someone's Making Money." - Interview with Samantha Comte

It was so fun to sit down with Samantha Comte (Samantha Dara), surface pattern designer, mom of four, and my sister-in-law (our husbands are brothers). Samantha and I talk all about her creative journey from getting a Bachelor's degree in digital media with an emphasis in web design, to discovering her passion for graphic design and branding, to pursuing her dream to become a surface pattern designer. Samantha shares her experiences and struggles, how she finds joy working with clients, her thoughts on why creativity and pursuing your dream is so important, and so much more. You can see and purchase some of Samantha's beautiful designs on Loomwell and Spoonflower. She also creates fun printables that you can get from her Etsy shop. Find her at samanthadara.com and on instagram @samanthadara_.

How to Move on When Life Doesn't Go as Planned

I don't know that any part of my life has gone as planned. I've always been a dreamer, imagining what the future holds. And I've always been wrong. But I've dealt with it. I've overcome, learned, accepted, and moved on. In this episode of Life by Sara, I share a litte of what I pictured my life to be, yes, but more importantly, what I've learned as I've experienced change, pivioting, disapointment, and more. Life hasn't gone as planned, it still isn't, but I've happy with the journey and what it has brought me. Find more by me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @SaraAnnComte, and on my website at SaraAnnComte.com [http://saraanncomte.com/].

The Only Thing that Would Help Slow the Shaking Was Drawing - Interview with Sydney Christensen

Sydney Christensen is a graphic designer, actress, and mom of two. Having worked in the arts for years, Sydney remains dedicated to her creative passions, juggling family life, health, and the everyday. Join me in this episode and get to know Sydney. She shares her story, reasons for creating, personal solutions for overcoming chaos and trials, and more. I've known Sydney for years and this was so fun to interview her and get to know her in a new way. Find Sydney on Facebook and Instagram @SydneyChristensenCreations. Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @SaraAnnComte, and on my website at SaraAnnComte.com.