In this inspiring episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and gratitude mentor Kim Angeli for a deep conversation about gratitude, mindset, business growth, resilience, relationships, and living intentionally.

Kim shares her journey from corporate sales leadership at Cisco Systems, Sprint Wireless, and Campbell Soup to launching her own insurance agency from a bedroom closet just days after 9/11 — eventually selling the company for 600% profit.

The conversation dives into:
• gratitude as a business strategy
• victimhood vs victory mindset
• discernment and alignment
• avoiding chaos and burnout
• building unforgettable client relationships
• entrepreneurship without hustle culture
• coaching and mentorship
• creating abundance through intentional living
• the power of handwritten notes and authentic connection
• how gratitude rewires the brain

Kim also discusses her programs Grow With Gratitude™ and Grumpy to Grateful™, along with her bestselling My Daily Gratitude Journal.

This episode is full of practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, sales professionals, and anyone seeking more purpose, peace, and fulfillment in life and business.

Connect with Kim Angeli:
🌐 www.kimangeli.com
📸 Instagram: @kimberleyangeli

Hosted by Sarah Stokes
Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor
Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending
NMLS #1743154 | 376205

📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com
📱 704-301-6040
🔗 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes

Podcast Disclaimer:
Guest opinions are their own and shared for inspiration, education, and conversation.

What if a child had to walk 5–7 miles to school every day — sometimes crossing dangerous terrain — just for the opportunity to learn?

In this inspiring and emotional episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with Mercy Bediako Crawford and Susan Frances Sganga of Charismata Steward Ministries to discuss Mercy’s incredible journey from growing up in poverty in rural Ghana to helping build a school for children who desperately need access to education.

Mercy shares her powerful testimony of perseverance, entrepreneurship, faith, and resilience — including how she sold mangoes and firewood as a child to pay school fees, overcame immense hardship, and eventually founded a ministry focused on helping vulnerable communities in both Ghana and Union County, North Carolina.

Together, Mercy and Susan explain the mission behind Charismata Steward Ministries and the Atuna School Project, where children currently walk miles for education and families struggle with poverty and limited resources. They discuss the importance of education in breaking generational poverty, how communities can help, and what it means to truly serve others.

• Growing up in rural Ghana
• Walking miles to school and educational inequality
• Overcoming poverty through entrepreneurship and faith
• Mercy’s personal story of resilience and loss
• The mission of Charismata Steward Ministries
• Building a school in Ghana to empower children through education
• Helping vulnerable communities in Ghana and Union County, NC
• How listeners can support the mission

Connect with Charismata Steward Ministries:
🌍 Website: charismatastewardministries.org
📧 Email: crawfordmercy2@gmail.com
📱 Phone / Zelle Donations: 704-441-3146

If this episode moved or inspired you, please consider supporting the mission, sharing the episode, or reaching out to learn more.

🎙️ Hosted by Sarah Stokes
Senior Mortgage Loan Advisor
Sarah Stokes Home Loans | Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending
NMLS 1743154 | 376205

📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com
📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638

Podcast Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Fully Stoked Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or affiliated organizations. While we welcome meaningful conversations and a variety of perspectives, Sarah Stokes personally believes in Yeshua HaMashiach, the Messiah, and approaches life, business, and relationships through that faith. The goal of every episode is to inspire, encourage growth, and uplift others through authentic conversation.

In this powerful episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes sits down with Jasmine Walker — entrepreneur, author of “Rise Up,” insurance broker, speaker, and owner of Brightway Insurance – The Walker Agency.

Jasmine shares how she built a million-dollar insurance agency from scratch, overcame fear and self-doubt, established strong business boundaries, and stepped confidently into leadership as a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry.

This episode covers:
• Entrepreneurship & taking the leap of faith
• Building confidence in business
• Leadership & women supporting women
• Networking & business development
• Boundaries & personal growth
• Sales, cold calling & mindset
• Investing in yourself
• Writing your own narrative

Jasmine also discusses the importance of “walking by faith and not by sight,” taking control of your future, and learning the art of detachment in business and life.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:
“Don’t let anyone write your narrative about you.”

CONNECT WITH JASMINE WALKER:
🌐 www.brightwaywalker.com
📧 jasmine.walker@brightway.com
📱 980-255-5088
Instagram: @the_brightwayinsurance
TikTok: @jasminetheinsurancediva

Buy Jasmine's Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hCo8XyG

HOSTED BY SARAH STOKES:
🌐 https://fullystokedhomeloans.com
📧 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com
📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638

🎙️ DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and are intended for educational and inspirational purposes only. This podcast does not provide legal, financial, tax, mortgage, or insurance advice.

#WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurPodcast #Leadership #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #Mindset #InsuranceIndustry #Motivation #Podcast #FullyStokedPodcast

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes speaks with Dr. Kayla Huntington, chiropractor and founder of Common Ground Chiropractic in Indian Trail, North Carolina, about how the nervous system influences stress, creativity, healing, and overall health.

Dr. Kayla explains how many people unknowingly live in chronic survival mode, which can contribute to burnout, anxiety, digestive problems, migraines, and other health issues. Through nervous system–based chiropractic care, she helps patients unwind these patterns so their bodies can regulate, adapt, and function more naturally.

Together they discuss:

• Why the nervous system controls the body’s healing process
• The connection between stress, trauma, and physical symptoms
• Why entrepreneurs and high achievers often struggle with burnout
• How regulating the body can restore creativity and innovation
• The role of community, connection, and healing touch in improving health

If you’re interested in holistic health, chiropractic care, nervous system regulation, or managing stress more effectively, this episode offers a powerful new perspective on how the body heals.

Common Ground Chiropractic
Indian Trail, North Carolina

Website
https://indiantrailchiropractor.com

Email
info@indiantrailchiropractor.com

Phone
704-275-2888

Instagram
@commongroundchiro

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575251579590&sk=about

Sarah Stokes
Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor
Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending

NMLS #1743154 | Company NMLS #376205

📧 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com
📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638

Guest opinions expressed on the Fully Stoked Podcast are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Sarah Stokes or her businesses.

Sarah believes in Yeshua HaMashiach and seeks to create respectful conversations that encourage growth, understanding, and inspiration for listeners.

What does it really take to hire the right employee and build a strong team?

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews Courtney Steele Lucas, founder of Steele Talent Solutions, about the real challenges businesses face when hiring—and how to avoid costly mistakes.

With more than 13 years of recruiting experience, Courtney shares practical strategies for small and mid-sized companies that want to grow through smarter hiring decisions.

From understanding the true cost of a bad hire to identifying employees who bring adaptability and culture fit, this conversation breaks down how businesses can approach recruiting more strategically.

You’ll also hear about Courtney’s journey into entrepreneurship, the importance of networking, and how leadership can show up even when you're building a company of one.

• Recruiting strategy for small businesses
• How hiring impacts company growth and culture
• Why adaptability is the most valuable employee trait
• Human-centered recruiting vs AI hiring systems
• Leadership lessons from entrepreneurship
• Career transitions and professional growth
• Networking and relationship-based business development

Courtney Steele Lucas
Founder & CEO — Steele Talent Solutions

🌐 SteelTalent.com
📧 Courtney@SteelTalent.com

Sarah Stokes
Senior Mortgage Loan Advisor
Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending

📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com
📱 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638

🔗 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes

The views expressed by guests on the Fully Stoked Podcast are their own. This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes and reflects Sarah Stokes’ commitment to honest conversation, community connection, and personal growth.--

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes interviews Jolin Collins, founder of Soirée Tables Charlotte, about hosting beautiful dinner parties at home without stress.

They discuss renting vs buying tablescape décor, intimate gatherings of 12 guests or fewer, restaurant family meal options, and starting a business later in life without formal training.

Connect with Jolin Collins – Soirée Tables Charlotte

🌐 Website: www.soireetablescharlotte.com📧 Email: jolin@soireetablescharlotte.com📞 Phone: 704-953-0974📸 Instagram: @soireetablescharlotte📘 Facebook: Soirée Tables Charlotte

Sarah StokesSr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorCoast2Coast Mortgage Lending

📸 Instagram: @sarahwhitleystokes🎥 YouTube: @FullyStokedPodcast🎥 YouTube: @SarahWhitleyStokes🎵 TikTok: @lendersarahstokes📘 Facebook: Sarah Stokes Home Loans🔗 www.fullystokedhomeloans.com

If you are buying, refinancing, or investing in real estate in North Carolina or South Carolina, Sarah would love to be a resource for you.

The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. While perspectives may differ, this podcast exists to inspire, uplift, and encourage growth through respectful conversation.

As a follower of Yeshua HaMashiach — the Messiah — Sarah approaches these discussions with faith, curiosity, and a desire to build connection and understanding. Her hope is that each episode leaves you encouraged and empowered.

Today, on Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes hosts Sylvie Brockman, a Charlotte-based health coach specializing in women 40+ navigating perimenopause and menopause. Sylvie shares her journey from the Czech Republic to the U.S., how nutrition helped her overcome fatigue, migraines, digestive issues, and skin flare-ups, and why she believes gut health and inflammation are at the root of many modern symptoms.

We cover simple, realistic steps for feeling better—including protein needs in midlife, stress/cortisol support, strength training for long-term health, and how food quality (including toxin exposure like glyphosate) can impact the body over time. If you want a simpler, calmer approach to health that starts in the kitchen, this one’s for you.

South Charlotte Women in Business: 3rd Wednesday monthly at 9:00 a.m. (Waxhaw, NC) at JABENA Café. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HCABygKfq/

• www.sylviebrockman.com

• Instagram: @sylvie.brockman

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-brockman-2692015a/

• Email: sylvie.brockman@gmail.com

Sarah Stokes, Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor
NMLS #1743154 | 376205 — Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending
sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | 704-301-6040 & 828-772-4638
https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes | https://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy | www.fullystokedhomeloans.com

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements, exercise routine, or health plan.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and may not necessarily reflect my personal beliefs or perspectives. I believe in Yeshua HaMashiach — the Messiah — and this podcast exists to encourage thoughtful, respectful conversation rooted in growth, truth, and grace. Each episode is intended to inspire, uplift, and empower listeners through genuine dialogue and shared experience.