🎙️ EP67: Break the Pattern—How to Transform Generational Trauma into Power
with Noelle McWard, Transformational Therapist & Founder of Lotus Holistic Therapy

What if your deepest pain held the key to your greatest breakthrough?

In this episode, I sit down with the extraordinary Noelle McWard—licensed therapist, generational healer, and founder of Lotus Holistic Therapy—for a raw and illuminating conversation on what it really takes to break the cycles that no longer serve us.

Together, we explore:
✨ How childhood patterns shape your confidence, leadership, and visibility
✨ What somatic healing + mindset work look like in real life
✨ The moment Noelle turned personal pain into a powerful mission
✨ Why your story isn’t just part of your brand—it’s the foundation of your legacy

Whether you're an author, entrepreneur, or coach—this episode is a must for anyone ready to reclaim their power and use their story as a force for change.

Your story is your superpower—and when paired with strategy, it becomes your business.

That’s why I’m inviting you to join us at the Monetize Your Book Summit – happening Wednesday, August 6. A free virtual event for authors, experts & thought leaders ready to:
✔️ Sell more books daily
✔️ Get booked in media + on stages
✔️ Turn your book into a coaching, speaking, or consulting business
✔️ Build income, visibility, and lasting impact

📚 If you're ready to stop hiding and start leading, this summit was made for you.

🎟️ It’s free. Replay included. Save your seat: www.saraconnell.com/monetize-your-book-summit

🎧 Subscribe & listen to this episode now—your future self will thank you.
👇 And if it resonated, drop us a review!

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In this empowering episode, Sara Connell is joined by Stacey Brass-Russell, a former Broadway performer turned coach for thought leaders to talk about why you don’t have to start over to rise. They explore what it means to evolve your identity and message without erasing your past, and how to claim your space as a bold, visible, soul-led leader.

Why listen: If you’ve ever felt like you’ve outgrown parts of your brand, business, or identity but don’t want to throw it all away. This conversation will remind you that every version of you is still worthy. It’s not about reinvention. It’s about integration.

Who it’s for:
Coaches, creatives, speakers, and authors navigating a personal or professional evolution.

What you’ll gain:

• Tools for visibility
• Mindset breakthroughs
• Practical steps for turning your past into your power.

🎟️ Join us August 6 for the Monetize Your Book Summit!
For authors, coaches & entrepreneurs ready to amplify their impact through a bestselling book.
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What if your book wasn’t the end of your message—but the beginning of a business?

In this powerful episode, Sara Connell sits down with Melissa Pharr—coach, spiritual medium, and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur—for a candid conversation about the future of publishing, soul-aligned marketing, and how to build a business that transforms lives.

Melissa shares her unique path from money strategist to medium, what it really takes to write and launch a book in today’s world, and why 2025 is calling us to be more multidimensional in our businesses and our leadership.

You’ll hear:
✨ How to align your book with transformational offers
✨ The truth about energetics + identity shifts while writing
✨ Why your book isn’t your business—but your invitation
✨ How mediumship and entrepreneurship intersect in healing work
✨ What every heart-led creator needs to know right now

Whether you’re writing your first book or building a brand that blends service, soul, and success—this episode is your permission slip to do it your way.

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Thinking about launching a book? Don’t hit publish until you hear this!

In this week’s episode of Thought Leader Launch, Sara Connell sits down with bestselling author and strategist Christina Nylese, who breaks down how she used a paid community not only to support her launch—but to fund it. Plus, they dive deep into Author Central, Amazon A+ content, and what it really takes to stand out on Amazon and beyond.

You’ll learn:

• How Christina structured her paid group to generate revenue before her book even dropped

• Why most authors overlook the power of their Amazon Author Central page—and how to fix that

• A+ Content 101: what it is, why it matters, and how to use it to boost your credibility

• Tactical, low-cost steps to make your book launch more powerful and profitable

If you’re an aspiring author, coach, or thought leader—this episode is a masterclass in launching smart.

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