BrighterDaze with Sara
BrighterDaze with Sara is a space where we get lost in gratitude instead of drowning in despair. We talk to real people. We celebrate victories. We have honest conversations about gratitude, resilience, and the motivation it takes to keep showing up every day.
Episodes
In this episode, Sara reconnects with an old college friend, Carmen Carnage, a former social worker, for a heartfelt conversation about gratitude, boundaries, and choosing to see the light — even in life's hardest seasons.
Carmen opens up about caring for a parent through illness, catching her own early signs of caregiver burnout, and the "car window" metaphor she learned in therapy for protecting her energy &m...
In this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, I sit down with Dustin Ripkens — fitness and wellness coach, husband, soon-to-be dad of twins, and someone who's been consistently one of the most joyful people I know. We talk about what it means to be seen as human first, how he built real boundaries after being bullied as a teen, and why he believes purpose is what keeps us going at every stage of life.
Dustin opens...
In this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, host Sara Dorris reconnects with longtime friend Sarah Mary — a dog mom of six (three permanent, three fosters), a manifestation practitioner, and a self-described optimist who says she feels "blessed" and good roughly 90% of the time.
Sarah Mary opens up about how a difficult breakup led her into spirituality and manifestation, and shares the daily practices that keep...
On this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, Sara catches up with college mate Shelby Funk for a candid conversation about resilience, friendship, gratitude, and choosing to stay through life’s darkest moments.
⚠️ Content note: This episode includes honest conversation about suicide, self-harm, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.
Shelby opens up about three moments when she wanted to give up ...
✨ In this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, Sara sits down with her cousin James Haley for a heartfelt conversation about faith, obedience, identity, and finding yourself again after life changes in ways you never expected.
James opens up about walking through a season of obedience with his wife after leaving their church to help plant a new one — trusting God without having the full plan and watching doors op...
What does it really look like to build a life — not just a business? In this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, Sara sits down with Bryant Sells, a business broker, entrepreneur, husband, and father, for a raw and refreshing conversation about ambition, balance, and what it means to succeed on your own terms.
Bryant gets honest about the season he's in — one defined by intentional building across every ar...
In this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, I sit down with James “The Dream Builder” Hernandez for a conversation about faith, resilience, gratitude, and what it really looks like to fight for the life you imagined.
James opens up about leaving his accounting career to pursue self-employment, video production, and his dream of becoming a filmmaker. He shares the honest reality of chasing a dream whi...
Content Note: This episode includes a brief mention of losing a parent at a young age.
This week on BrighterDaze with Sara, I sit down with Elom “The Peaceful Believer” Jackie, owner of Elom African Braids, for a peaceful and faith filled conversation about growth, gratitude, balance, and becoming.
Elom shares how her faith was strengthened through early loss, life challenges, and learning that God is her ...
What does it look like to keep choosing yourself, even when life feels uncertain?
In this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, I sit down with Jay Collier — photographer, creative, and self-described “awkward but cool guy” — for a real conversation about change, therapy, depression, self-worth, and learning how to show up for yourself.
Jay opens up about being in a season of transition, embracing...
In this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, Sara sits down with Xavier Ezra for a powerful conversation about gratitude, service, hardship, and learning how to take control of your world when life feels chaotic.
Xavier opens up about his work in the nonprofit space, including housing support, transitional living, community initiatives, and violence prevention. He shares the reality of helping people through unstable s...
In this episode of BrighterDaze with Sara, Sara sits down with Adeeba Spann for a thoughtful conversation about health, gratitude, transition, and learning how to find peace while life is still unfolding.
Adeeba opens up about being in a transitional and evolutionary season of life, exploring new possibilities, and learning to move beyond comfort. She shares how a personal health experience changed her perspective, s...
What happens when everyone assumes someone else will step up?
In this episode, Chinna Montoya and I break down the idea of the “ghost of somebody”—that quiet assumption that someone else will take action… and how it can leave important things undone.
We talk about taking responsibility for your emotional well-being while still showing up for your children, and why creating meaningful memories ...
In this episode of Brighter Daze with Sara, I sit down with my wife, Anita Frierson, for a real and meaningful conversation about gratitude, growth, and choosing yourself.
We talk about what it looks like to unlearn people-pleasing, the quiet strength it takes to stand in your truth, and how gratitude can shift the way you experience everyday life. We also dive into the finer things that truly matter—li...
Welcome to BrighterDaze with Sara. This is the space where we get lost in gratitude instead of drowning in despair. I’m Sara. Here we talk to people. We celebrate their victories we talk about resilience, gratitude and daily life motivators.
There are powerful conversations ahead, and I’d love for you to be part of them. This podcast is all about real stories, honest moments, and the small shifts that hel...
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