ICONIC Leader

September 12, 2025

My Traumatic - and Transformational - Trip to Mexico

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I knew my recent trip to Mexico with my dance partner would be transformational.&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I was right, but not at all in the way I expected.&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Buckle up for one hell of a dramatic story of how my trip turned into a portal for deeper self-trust and love than I even thought possible.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I'll share the process I took myself through of burning down the trip, my relationship, and even parts of my business to rise like a phoenix from the ashes.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">This story will leave you fired up to bring your life and business into total alignment with who you are today, and I'm going to help you.&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Join my Burn It Down workshop </strong><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">where I'll guide you through the process and share for the first time publicly the exciting changes coming to Sarah Plowman Coaching.</span></p><p><a href="https://sarahplowmancoaching.com/burn-it-down/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://sarahplowmancoaching.com/burn-it-down/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">📲 Connect with Sarah:</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahplowmancoaching/</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013567984438</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://sarahplowmancoaching.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://sarahplowmancoaching.com/about/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">About Me</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Single mom/waitress turned million dollar mentor. I built a 7-figure online coaching brand by focusing on doing things my way rather than the right way. Let's get you attracting and signing high ticket clients, doubling the white space on your calendar (and in your brain), and stop worrying about what people think of you so you can be boldly &amp; unapologetically YOU.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join the Magnetic Membership at</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: </span><a href="https://sarahplowmancoaching.com/magneticmembership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://sarahplowmancoaching.com/magneticmembership/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">00:00 Dramatic Experiences and Personal Growth</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sarah recounts the shocking start of her Mexico trip and how it became a portal for transformation.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">01:49 Falling in Love Through Dance</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The backstory of how Sarah met her partner, their shared passion for dancing, and why she was so invested in making the relationship work.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">05:45 The Anticipation of the Mexico Trip</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Planning the trip, the excitement of meeting his family, and the dream of dancing in Mexico.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">08:58 First Signs of Trouble</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Early red flags, boundaries being tested, and the first moments of unease.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">14:03 The Black Look &amp; Realizing the Danger</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The chilling moment Sarah saw hatred in his eyes, followed by an escalating confrontation on the street.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">15:43 Choosing Safety Over Control</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> An angelic intervention, escaping into the hotel, and realizing she needed to leave Mexico.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">18:41 The Passport Shock</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Discovering her stolen passport and navigating fear, gaslighting, and regaining control.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">21:25 Aftermath &amp; Emotional Whiplash</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Returning home, recovering from exhaustion, and adjusting to a new routine without him.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">24:21 Emotional Recovery and New Routines</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Creating healthy routines, grieving deeply, and finding strength in ballet, parenting, and self-care.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">26:39 Lessons from Red Flags and Acceptance</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Acknowledging why she ignored warning signs and how self-compassion reframes past choices.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">28:16 The Body Knows the Answer</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Learning to trust embodied wisdom and the clarity that comes from listening to your body.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">30:00 Radical Self-Trust and Self-Compassion</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Why she never second-guesses past versions of herself and how that creates confidence today.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">32:35 Navigating Grief and Embracing Change</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Holding space for grief and growth simultaneously, while birthing the next version of herself.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">35:00 Making Money Through Authenticity</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> How magnetizing clients and showing up authentically created major business results—even during crisis.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">38:38 Embodiment and Imposter Syndrome</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Why going through challenges makes you a more valuable mentor and how to release shame.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">41:21 Turning Pain Into Portals</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Transforming challenges into divine curriculum and quantum leaps for life and business.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">42:53 Burning It Down &amp; Rebuilding</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Announcing her new masterclass “Burn It Down,” teaching how to evolve your business and align with your next chapter.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">45:00 Courage, Confidence, and Next Steps</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Closing reflections on taking bold action, trusting yourself, and why it’s always worth it.</span></p>

August 17, 2025

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July 31, 2025

Being Bored Makes You Brilliant

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">If it was good enough for Einstein, it's good enough for you. In this week's episode I explain the importance of being bored to access your creativity. It's not hard, but in today's world of relentless stimulation, it takes prioritization and practice. But when you see what being bored unlocks for you - and how good it feels - you won't be able to go back.&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">👇</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">00:00 Embracing the Spotlight: A Personal Journey</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">03:25 Creativity in Business: Reframing Resistance</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">06:08 Accessing Your Creative Field: The Power of Expression</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">11:09 Nervous System and Creativity: Finding Calm in Chaos</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">16:03 The Art of Boredom: Unlocking Creative Potential</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">21:18 Living Audaciously: Permission to Thrive</span></p><p><br></p>