In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, we sit down with the Founder of Seize the Yay, Sarah Davidson. She is prepared to seize the yay in life – a life that has not been without challenges. She started her career as a lawyer doing M & A deals and working 24/7 which, led her to suffer burnout. ‘I was gratified by how successful my life seemed on the outside and, most of the time I was in law, I thought I was really happy’ says Sarah. ‘But, when you are accepting good, you don’t go looking for great’ and this is the camp that Sarah sat in for many years. 
 
Sarah shares the catalyst for change which she refers to as the ‘great infamous accident of 2013’. After visiting Africa Sarah realised that happiness and success are not the same. She also, unknowingly, brought home a gut parasite which led to a point where was stuck in a bathroom for 6 hours and was then unable to get out of bed for 3 months. It took Sarah over 3 years for her body to become healthy and strong enough to work a full day again. ‘Previously, there was no part of my life dedicated to re-fulling my body or my mind.’ says Sarah. ‘But it is in the darkness that you grow your strength which will arm you for the next chapter.’
 
When you’re running a fast race you need your body to operate like a machine.  Coffee had been Sarah’s crutch during the early stages of her career however, once Sarah became unwell the addictive nature of coffee led her to take a powerful step. She left her law firm and become the CEO of her own destiny and started a business. Sarah says, ‘saying goodbye to one thing allowed me to discover something new which was Macha Powder.’ She built up - Matcha Maiden until one day, she was able to sell it. She shares her feelings from that time. ‘It brought out a side in me that I did not expect.’ 
 
So, now that Sarah has sold Matcha Maiden, started the ‘Seize the Yay’ podcast and written a book, what is next for Sarah? ‘I don’t really know what my next powerful step is – but I do know that I don’t need a step. I’ve learnt to surrender to the uncertainty. Maybe the world has something in store for me that I cannot plan.’  
 
So, sit back and enjoy this powerful story with the extraordinary Sarah Davidson.
 
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In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, we sit down with the Founder of Seize the Yay, Sarah Davidson. She is prepared to seize the yay in life &ndash; a life that has not been without challenges. She started her career as a lawyer doing M &amp; A deals and working 24/7 which, led her to suffer burnout. &lsquo;I was gratified by how successful my life seemed on the outside and, most of the time I was in law, I thought I was really happy&rsquo; says Sarah. &lsquo;But, when you are accepting good, you don&rsquo;t go looking for great&rsquo; and this is the camp that Sarah sat in for many years.&nbsp; &nbsp; Sarah shares the catalyst for change which she refers to as the &lsquo;great infamous accident of 2013&rsquo;. After visiting Africa Sarah realised that happiness and success are not the same. She also, unknowingly, brought home a gut parasite which led to a point where was stuck in a bathroom for 6 hours and was then unable to get out of bed for 3 months. It took Sarah over 3 years for her body to become healthy and strong enough to work a full day again. &lsquo;Previously, there was no part of my life dedicated to re-fulling my body or my mind.&rsquo; says Sarah. &lsquo;But it is in the darkness that you grow your strength which will arm you for the next chapter.&rsquo; &nbsp; When you&rsquo;re running a fast race you need your body to operate like a machine. &nbsp;Coffee had been Sarah&rsquo;s crutch during the early stages of her career however, once Sarah became unwell the addictive nature of coffee led her to take a powerful step. She left her law firm and become the CEO of her own destiny and started a business. Sarah says, &lsquo;saying goodbye to one thing allowed me to discover something new which was Macha Powder.&rsquo; She built up - Matcha Maiden until one day, she was able to sell it. She shares her feelings from that time. &lsquo;It brought out a side in me that I did not expect.&rsquo;&nbsp; &nbsp; So, now that Sarah has sold Matcha Maiden, started the &lsquo;Seize the Yay&rsquo; podcast and written a book, what is next for Sarah? &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t really know what my next powerful step is &ndash; but I do know that I don&rsquo;t need a step. I&rsquo;ve learnt to surrender to the uncertainty. Maybe the world has something in store for me that I cannot plan.&rsquo; &nbsp; &nbsp; So, sit back and enjoy this powerful story with the extraordinary Sarah Davidson. &nbsp; Links: &nbsp;Sign up to the Powerful Steps <a href="https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/&nbsp;">#coffeechallenge</a> to gain Tory&rsquo;s proven formula for building a global network, with three coffee dates a week. It&rsquo;s how she connected with the guests on this podcast. Each one is an authentic and trusted connection &nbsp; <a href="https://powerful-steps.com/&nbsp;">Powerful Steps</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/powerfulsteps/&nbsp;">Follow @powerfulsteps on Instagram&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerfulsteps/">Powerful Steps on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.spoonfulofsarah.com/seize-the-yay/">Spoonful of Sarah</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spoonful_of_sarah/">Follow @spoonful_of_sarah on Instagram</a>

Powerful Stories with Tory Archbold. One of Australia’s top female entrepreneurs and CEOs, Tory Archbold knows that just as our stories have the power to shape us, so we have the power to shape our stories. Having attained global recognition through her businesses Torstar and Powerful Steps, now Tory is stepping back to connect with the powerful stories of extraordinary women—their highs and lows, near misses and great wins. From entrepreneurs to CEOs to influencers and beyond, women open up to Tory about the powerful steps they’ve taken, and the sacrifices they’ve made, to achieve their business goals. These compelling stories aren’t just great listening. They invite listeners to step up and take hold of their own power. Find out more at www.powerful-steps.com

Powerful Stories with Tory Archbold. One of Australia&rsquo;s top female entrepreneurs and CEOs, Tory Archbold knows that just as our stories have the power to shape us, so we have the power to shape our stories. Having attained global recognition through her businesses Torstar and Powerful Steps, now Tory is stepping back to connect with the powerful stories of extraordinary women&mdash;their highs and lows, near misses and great wins. From entrepreneurs to CEOs to influencers and beyond, women open up to Tory about the powerful steps they&rsquo;ve taken, and the sacrifices they&rsquo;ve made, to achieve their business goals. These compelling stories aren&rsquo;t just great listening. They invite listeners to step up and take hold of their own power. Find out more at <a href="https://powerfulsteps.com.au/">www.powerful-steps.com</a>

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Powerful Stories with Tory Archbold

Powerful Stories with Tory Archbold. One of Australia&rsquo;s top female entrepreneurs and CEOs, Tory Archbold knows that just as our stories have the power to shape us, so we have the power to shape our stories. Having attained global recognition through her businesses Torstar and Powerful Steps, now Tory is stepping back to connect with the powerful stories of extraordinary women&mdash;their highs and lows, near misses and great wins. From entrepreneurs to CEOs to influencers and beyond, women open up to Tory about the powerful steps they&rsquo;ve taken, and the sacrifices they&rsquo;ve made, to achieve their business goals. These compelling stories aren&rsquo;t just great listening. They invite listeners to step up and take hold of their own power. Find out more at <a href="http://www.powerful-steps.com">www.powerful-steps.com</a>

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