Ep. 14 | Astrology and Your Personal Blueprint with Katie Sweetman
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What if life does come with a map? In this episode, Katie Sweetman, a New York-based astrologer shares how astrology can deepen our understanding of our purpose, talents, and the work that truly brings us joy and wellbeing. Katie began her consultancy, Empowering Astrology, in 2010 to help people use astrology as a tool for uncovering purpose and meaning in their lives. According to Katie, each of us comes into this world with a unique map—a blueprint for our life. Sara found Katie last year and set up a consultation with her. Sara was drawn to her approach because Katie doesn’t treat...
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Ep. 13 | Hypnotherapy with Dorthy Tyo
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In this episode, Sara sits down with Dorthy Tyo, a certified Master Hypnotist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Dorthy is the owner and lead instructor of the Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy in Palo Alto, California, where Sara earned her own hypnotherapy certification. She was also Sara's mentor and instructor during her LIGHT Practitioner certification at UC San Diego. Sara and Dorthy dive into how hypnotherapy can help reframe limiting beliefs, addressing common misconceptions about the practice, and exploring how and when people choose hypnosis as a tool for wellness. They also discuss its...
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Ep. 12 | Designing Your Life with Bill Burnett
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In this episode, Sara sits down with Bill Burnett, co-founder and Executive Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford University. Bill has co-authored three influential books that Sara regularly uses for herself and with her clients: Designing Your Life, Designing Your Work Life, and Designing Your New Work Life. Together, Bill and Sara delve into his career journey, explore the Designing Your Life framework and its tools, and discuss how these tools can help shape a fulfilling and purpose-driven career. Bill also offers valuable insights on how companies and leaders can foster better...
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Ep. 11 | Finding Your Voice with Kelsey Brennan
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In this episode, Sara welcomes Kelsey Brennan, a certified Executive and Performance Coach, for an enlightening conversation on the power of our voices in shaping our careers and workplace experiences. Together, Sara and Kelsey explore the importance of authenticity, effective communication, and strong presentation skills. Kelsey shares expert advice on how individuals and organizations can cultivate inclusive cultures that champion diversity in leadership, foster psychological safety, and empower women to use their voices with confidence in the workplace. About...
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Ep. 10 | Accessing our Psychic Abilities with Natalie LoBue
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In this episode, Sara sits down with trance medium healer and psychic reader Natalie LoBue for an enlightening conversation about energy healing and accessing our psychic abilities. Together, they explore how emotions can become trapped in our bodies, the power of awareness in deepening our connection to intuition, and the role of emotional contagion in our daily lives. Natalie shares how trance medium healing techniques can be especially beneficial in high-stress environments and careers, offering tools to enhance overall well-being. They also discuss the value of bringing...
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Ep. 9 | Unlocking Your Creativity with Victor van Doorn
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In this episode, Sara and Victor have an engaging conversation about Victor's journey as both a creative professional and entrepreneur. He shares the evolution of his career, touching on how he's learned to balance his creative pursuits with the demands of running a business. One of the key themes of their chat is managing bandwidth—understanding when to delegate tasks, when to test new ideas quickly, and knowing when it's time to hand off projects. Sara and Victor also reflect on their shared experience at the College of Extraordinary Experiences, a unique space that has fostered both...
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Ep. 8 | Turning our Struggles into our Strengths with Daniela -Nani- Ruiz
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Daniela Ruiz or as some know her, Nani, is a Creative Coach, Facilitator, and Education & Inclusion Advocate. In this episode: Sara and Nani and I talk about the gifts and challenges of being a multipotentialite. Nani shares the story of how a difficult situation at work inspired her to explore stand up comedy as a creative outlet and how she has used it to create a unique offering as a facilitator that helps companies reimagine inclusion and collaboration. They also discuss their perspectives on access to professional development opportunities. About Daniela: Driven by a...
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Ep.7 | Rediscovering the Shamanic Art of Heart Navigation with Jeff Nixa
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On this episode of Ace of Pentacles, Sara chats with Jeff Nixa about using shamanic practices to gain more clarity on our career and purpose. Jeff shares his knowledge of shamanic healing and vision quests, which he also shares in his book; The Lost Art of Heart Navigation: A Modern Shaman's Field Manual. Sara and Jeff also reflect on the shamanic counseling session that Sara had with him last year and how we might all use some of the practices that Jeff shares in his book to gain more clarity on our life’s purpose, overcome fears, and develop a deeper connection with our intuition. About...
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Ep. 6 | Education, Success, and Eudaimonia with Michael Escobar
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In this episode of Ace of Pentacles, Sara sits down with Michael Escobar. Sara and Michael used to volunteer together for an educational non-profit. In this episode, they dive deep into a thought-provoking discussion about the American education system. They explore how well—or poorly—we're equipped for the real world, the pivotal decisions behind choosing our majors, careers, and jobs, and how those choices shape our life stories as well as our perception of success. Michael shares the story of how he made the decisions that guided his education and career journey and Sara and...
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Ep. 5 | Building Authentic Connections with Shaena Harrison
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Welcome back to Ace of Pentacles. Today we chat with Shaena Harrison about the power of networking. Shaena is a Professional Wing Woman, Networking Expert, and Superconnector—and as she puts it, a “recovering” event producer who lost four jobs in three years. Through the power of networking, Shaena landed new opportunities and used AI to launch her own business. Now, she helps leaders, teams, and event producers build meaningful connections that last, transforming awkward introductions into game-changing opportunities. If you’re looking to build your...
info_outlineIn this episode, Sara and Victor have an engaging conversation about Victor's journey as both a creative professional and entrepreneur. He shares the evolution of his career, touching on how he's learned to balance his creative pursuits with the demands of running a business. One of the key themes of their chat is managing bandwidth—understanding when to delegate tasks, when to test new ideas quickly, and knowing when it's time to hand off projects.
Sara and Victor also reflect on their shared experience at the College of Extraordinary Experiences, a unique space that has fostered both their imaginations. They discuss how attending this experience reignites one's sense of adventure and curiosity, and how vital it is to revive that spark of creativity when life starts to feel predictable or mundane.
Throughout the episode, Sara and Victor emphasize the importance of maintaining a sense of wonder, both in life and in work, and the value of staying open to new ideas and experiences—especially when it comes to unlocking your full creative potential.
About Victor:
Victor van Doorn is the founder of Sherlocked - a world renowned experience design studio based in Amsterdam. Sherlocked is most known for elevating the medium of escape rooms from entertainment to meaningful, immersive experiences and through each of them, Victor’s playful nature and cinematic imagination shine through.
If you’re in Amsterdam, be sure to check out: https://www.sherlocked.nl/