Sarah was born in Hollywood, Florida, though she barely remembers it. Her family moved back to Worcester, Massachusetts, when she was just six weeks old.
Since 1987, Sarah has called Englewood home. Sarah is married to her husband, Derek, and they’ve raised four kids together. After years in education, Sarah shifted gears. Now, she pours her energy into wellness, entrepreneurship, faith, and being active in her community. She loves helping women improve their health, supporting local organizations, and serving at church. No matter what Sarah is doing, she wants to inspire others to live with more purpose, more joy, and more confidence.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I actually think that perfect happiness is unobtainable, and we were never meant to be happy all the time. I prefer JOY which is constant even in the midst of the trials of life. You might not always be happy, but you can have joy unspeakable when God and family are at the center of everything you do.
What is your greatest fear?
I believe that we ALL have a God-ordained purpose and gifts to use for the good of our family and community. One of my goals is for my ONLY fear to be a healthy fear of the Lord. However, if I am totally honest I am afraid of feeling disconnected from my purpose or failing to make the meaningful impact I have been called to make.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
The trait I most deplore about myself would be that I never feel like I do enough. I am critical of myself when it comes to work ethic. Even though I work very hard, I often focus on what I haven’t done as opposed to celebrating the accomplishments. This inner drive also pushes me to grow, evolve and keep showing up. In a way, that tension is what fuels my persistence. It is a double edged sword, but I use it to carve a meaningful path
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
One thing I deplore in others is when they are fake, insincere or don’t keep their word. I believe that contentment starts with being able to trust ourselves. Every time we show up and do what we say we will, we build that self-trust. But when we don’t follow through, it is like we are telling ourselves-and others-that we can’t be relied on.
Which living person do you most admire?
The living person I most admire is my Dad. Though he was injured before I was born and has been a paraplegic for almost 50 years, he never let that define his limits. He has accomplished more than many fully able-bodied people and what stands out is that he never gives up. His perseverance and his ability to give his best in every situation have always inspired me. I just love my sweet ol’ Dad!
What is your greatest extravagance?
Oh goodness, I am a bougie girl! I love high-end skin care, massages and spa days. My greatest extravagance, however, would have to be travel. I love cruising and exploring new places. There is something about the experience of being out on the water, discovering different cultures and making memories. My husband, Derek, is the best travel buddy and we have a bucket list of places we will go.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
I think being busy is the most overrated virtue. Constant hustle often disguises a lack of alignment or rest. I believe life’s richness comes when we’re purposeful, not just perpetually occupied. Most people waste the best of their lives in “the grind,” oftentimes building someone else’s dream. I think it should be the highest intention to discover:
1. What you love to do 2. What you are good at and 3. What serves others. The Japanese concept for this is “ikigai,” which translates roughly to life’s worth or value or your reason for being. That to me is so much more meaningful than just being busy all the time.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I have seen every episode of the tv show “New Girl” at least 10 times. So, you can often find me quoting this show even when I am not sure if the people I am with have seen a single episode. Another endearing quality of mine is that anytime someone says a song lyric, I am already singing the next lines. So, it is not as much about words or phrases that I overuse, I just sing a lot and quote tv shows and movies.
Every edition, Englewood REVIEW spotlights someone who stands out in the community. We ask each person to tackle The Proust Questionnaire; a classic set of questions created by Marcel Proust, the French writer.
