Perimenopause, Gut Health & Simple Nutrition for Women 40+ (Inflammation, Protein, Stress) — with Sylvie Brockman

What does it really take to hire the right employee and build a strong team? | Recruiting Strategy for Small Businesses | Courtney Steele Lucas

What does it really take to hire the right employee and build a strong team? In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews Courtney Steele Lucas, founder of Steele Talent Solutions, about the real challenges businesses face when hiring—and how to avoid costly mistakes. With more than 13 years of recruiting experience, Courtney shares practical strategies for small and mid-sized companies that want to grow through smarter hiring decisions. From understanding the true cost of a bad hire to identifying employees who bring adaptability and culture fit, this conversation breaks down how businesses can approach recruiting more strategically. You’ll also hear about Courtney’s journey into entrepreneurship, the importance of networking, and how leadership can show up even when you're building a company of one. • Recruiting strategy for small businesses • How hiring impacts company growth and culture • Why adaptability is the most valuable employee trait • Human-centered recruiting vs AI hiring systems • Leadership lessons from entrepreneurship • Career transitions and professional growth • Networking and relationship-based business development Courtney Steele Lucas Founder & CEO — Steele Talent Solutions 🌐 SteelTalent.com 📧 Courtney@SteelTalent.com Sarah Stokes Senior Mortgage Loan Advisor Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending 📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com [sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com] 📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638 🔗 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes The views expressed by guests on the Fully Stoked Podcast are their own. This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes and reflects Sarah Stokes’ commitment to honest conversation, community connection, and personal growth.--

Mindset, Confidence & Entrepreneurship | How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Burnout | Fully Stoked Podcast with Lou Tandazo

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with mindset coach and entrepreneur Lu Tandazo, founder of Dream Into Success, to talk about the powerful role mindset plays in entrepreneurship, leadership, confidence, and personal growth. Lu shares her inspiring journey, from teaching French after moving to the United States from France, to transitioning into HR leadership, and ultimately launching her own mindset coaching business after working with legendary personal development mentor Bob Proctor. Together, Sarah and Lu dive deep into topics that affect nearly every entrepreneur and professional today, including imposter syndrome, burnout, self-doubt, confidence, identity, and the pressure of hustle culture. Lu explains why mindset is far more than “thinking positively.” It’s about embodying a new identity, shifting the internal narrative we tell ourselves, and learning to make decisions from the perspective of the person we want to become. This episode also explores: • Why even highly successful people experience imposter syndrome • How identity shapes productivity and success • Why burnout often comes from mental overwhelm—not workload • The myth of hustle culture and why doing less can produce better results • How to sell your services without feeling pushy or salesy • How failure can become the most powerful growth tool in business • Practical mindset exercises for overcoming self-judgment and moving forward Lu also shares how entrepreneurs can choose the right coach and why intuition plays a major role in that decision. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or professional looking to grow your confidence, increase productivity, and build a more fulfilling life and business, this conversation will leave you with practical insights you can start applying today. Website: https://www.dreamintosuccessnow.com [https://www.dreamintosuccessnow.com] Email: lu@dreamintosuccessnow.com Phone: 862-222-6392 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludivinetandazo/ [https://www.instagram.com/ludivinetandazo/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreamIntoSuccess [https://www.facebook.com/DreamIntoSuccess] Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ludivine.bouhier.7 [https://www.facebook.com/ludivine.bouhier.7] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludivinetandazo/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludivinetandazo/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazRXCoNRuct2w-w0d9VDGQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazRXCoNRuct2w-w0d9VDGQ] Sarah StokesSr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorCoast2Coast Mortgage Lending NMLS #1743154 | 376205 Email: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com [sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com] Phone:704-301-6040828-772-4638 Website: https://www.fullystokedhomeloans.com [https://www.fullystokedhomeloans.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwhitleystokes/ [https://www.instagram.com/sarahwhitleystokes/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lendersarahstokes [https://www.tiktok.com/@lendersarahstokes] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahwhitleystokes [https://www.facebook.com/sarahwhitleystokes] Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahStokesHomeLoans/ [https://www.facebook.com/SarahStokesHomeLoans/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stokes-85096b16a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stokes-85096b16a/] Fully Stoked Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fullystokedpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@fullystokedpodcast] Sarah Stokes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahWhitleyStokes [https://www.youtube.com/@SarahWhitleyStokes] The Fully Stoked Podcast is a space for honest, respectful, and diverse conversations. While we may not always agree on every viewpoint shared by our guests, we believe there is value in learning from one another. Faith is an important part of my life and I personally believe in Yeshua HaMashiach, the Messiah. Our goal with each episode is to inspire, encourage, and equip listeners to grow in strength, wisdom, connection, and purpose—both personally and professionally. Stay fully stoked. Connect with Lu Tandazo – Dream Into SuccessConnect with Sarah Stokes | Fully Stoked Podcast

Host a Dinner Party Without the Stress | Tablescape Rental in Charlotte | Jolin Collins Interview

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews Jolin Collins, founder of Soirée Tables Charlotte, about hosting beautiful dinner parties at home without stress. They discuss renting vs buying tablescape décor, intimate gatherings of 12 guests or fewer, restaurant family meal options, and starting a business later in life without formal training. Connect with Jolin Collins – Soirée Tables Charlotte 🌐 Website: www.soireetablescharlotte.com [http://www.soireetablescharlotte.com]📧 Email: jolin@soireetablescharlotte.com📞 Phone: 704-953-0974📸 Instagram: @soireetablescharlotte📘 Facebook: Soirée Tables Charlotte Sarah StokesSr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorCoast2Coast Mortgage Lending 📸 Instagram: @sarahwhitleystokes🎥 YouTube: @FullyStokedPodcast🎥 YouTube: @SarahWhitleyStokes🎵 TikTok: @lendersarahstokes📘 Facebook: Sarah Stokes Home Loans🔗 www.fullystokedhomeloans.com If you are buying, refinancing, or investing in real estate in North Carolina or South Carolina, Sarah would love to be a resource for you. The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. While perspectives may differ, this podcast exists to inspire, uplift, and encourage growth through respectful conversation. As a follower of Yeshua HaMashiach — the Messiah — Sarah approaches these discussions with faith, curiosity, and a desire to build connection and understanding. Her hope is that each episode leaves you encouraged and empowered.

Perimenopause, Gut Health & Simple Nutrition for Women 40+ (Inflammation, Protein, Stress) — with Sylvie Brockman

Today, on Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes hosts Sylvie Brockman, a Charlotte-based health coach specializing in women 40+ navigating perimenopause and menopause. Sylvie shares her journey from the Czech Republic to the U.S., how nutrition helped her overcome fatigue, migraines, digestive issues, and skin flare-ups, and why she believes gut health and inflammation are at the root of many modern symptoms. We cover simple, realistic steps for feeling better—including protein needs in midlife, stress/cortisol support, strength training for long-term health, and how food quality (including toxin exposure like glyphosate) can impact the body over time. If you want a simpler, calmer approach to health that starts in the kitchen, this one’s for you. South Charlotte Women in Business: 3rd Wednesday monthly at 9:00 a.m. (Waxhaw, NC) at JABENA Café. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HCABygKfq/ * www.sylviebrockman.com [http://www.sylviebrockman.com] * Instagram: @sylvie.brockman * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-brockman-2692015a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-brockman-2692015a/] * Email: sylvie.brockman@gmail.com Sarah Stokes, Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor NMLS #1743154 | 376205 — Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | 704-301-6040 & 828-772-4638 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes [https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes] | https://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy | www.fullystokedhomeloans.com This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements, exercise routine, or health plan. Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and may not necessarily reflect my personal beliefs or perspectives. I believe in Yeshua HaMashiach — the Messiah — and this podcast exists to encourage thoughtful, respectful conversation rooted in growth, truth, and grace. Each episode is intended to inspire, uplift, and empower listeners through genuine dialogue and shared experience.

From Welfare to the White House: Reclaiming Your Story, Courage, and Self-Worth | Cosette Leary

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes welcomes Cosette Leary, founder of Reclaim Your Stories, LLC and author of From Welfare to the White House: How I Reclaimed Myself and You Can Too. Cosette shares her journey from childhood abuse, foster care, and teen motherhood to rebuilding her life through courage, faith, and purpose. She explains why acknowledging our “cracked spots” creates connection, how self-love becomes responsibility, and what it truly means to reclaim the chapters women often postpone. This episode is a powerful reminder that even when life says “no,” that no can be protection—and a pivot. Want to buy Cosette's book? https://a.co/d/0iZFmrLW Want to learn more about Cosette's Women's Empowerment Coaching? https://reclaimyourstories.com 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Cosette Leary: https://reclaimyourstories.com [https://reclaimyourstories.com] | cosette@reclaimyourstories.com Host: Sarah Stokes | Podcaster | Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor NMLS #1743154 | 376205 📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com 📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638 🔗 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes #FullyStokedPodcast #ReclaimYourStory #Resilience #WomenEmpowerment #PersonalDevelopment #FaithAndPurpose