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We Are Meant for More
Hosted by Karen Sarmento · EN
If you have felt like you are meant for more but sometimes trip on what that might look like — you are in the right place. You hold an incredible power inside, and that potent power is the Creator within you ready to write your own story. Join me, Karen Sarmento, to be surrounded by extraordinary, uplifting stories that spotlight the incredible life of real people, and how they took their challenging circumstances to another level.
We are meant for more.
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From Adversities to Achievements: Reflecting on Season 1
Jul 2200:10:02Tap to summarizeIn this final episode of Season 1 of "We Are Meant for More," I reflect on the incredible journey we've shared. Together, we've explored empowering concepts and heard from extraordinary individuals who have overcome adversity to achieve remarkable success. I believe we all have the power within us to change our lives and pursue our dreams. Join me as we embrace the whispers of possibility and continue to rise together. Thank you for being part of this journey, and I look forward to bringing you more inspiring stories in Season 2. Remember, you are worthy, capable, and destined for greatness.This episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →You Don’t Let Go of Your Past—You Add To It | Life Transitions with Carole Podell
Jul 800:40:38Tap to summarizeHave you ever reached a crossroads in life and realized you've been making decisions based on everyone else's expectations but your own? Carole Podell's powerful journey illuminates how one authentic choice can transform everything.Carole takes us through her remarkable career evolution from Emmy Award-winning broadcast producer to Vice President in financial services, and now as a life transition strategist helping women write their next chapters. She reveals how her neurodiversity—dyslexia and ADHD—became her superpower rather than a limitation, allowing her to approach challenges with unique perspective and creativity.Carole introduces her Clarity Concept—a framework for identifying core values without judgment. She challenges the conventional notion that transitions require letting go of our past identities and instead, offers a liberating reframe that you're not letting it go, you're adding to it. This perspective honors all parts of our journey while creating space for growth and new possibilities.Guest Bio:Carole Podell is a Life Transition Strategist, Storyteller, and host of the podcast She Takes the Lead. She is also a Fertility Warrior and a very proud Single Mom by Choice. Carole helps ambitious working moms navigate major life transitions, showing them how to confidently write their next chapter with intention, joy, and in a way that honors who they truly are.Her diverse 25-year career has taken her from Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Broadcast Producer to Vice President in the multi-billion-dollar financial services industry. With a Twice-Neurodiverse brain, she learned early on that if she wanted to succeed at anything, her process to get there would need to be of her own design. She nurtured what she now calls, her “Creatively Linear” thinking to successfully carve out a unique personal and professional path. These hurdles taught her that although we must live life on its terms, we do not need to be victims of someone else’s circumstance, diagnosis, or bad choices. Our path need not be straight, but it should be of our own making.Find Carole:Website, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, Tiktok, Free GiftThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →Write First, Perfect Later: Expert Book Writing Tips from a Professional Coach
Jun 2400:27:58Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to write a book? In my conversation with book writing coach Gail Tagarro, we uncover the truth that might surprise aspiring writers everywhere. With the right guidance, framework, and determination, anyone can successfully write and publish a book.Gail's fascinating journey from corporate technical writer to published author and book coach reveals how finding your true calling often involves unexpected detours. After fifteen years translating corporate jargon into user-friendly documentation for major companies, she followed her passion for language by qualifying as an editor before discovering her gift for coaching writers. Now through her signature six-month Book Writing Academy program, she guides, serious, aspiring writers from initial concept to completed manuscript.Whether you've been nurturing a book idea for years or simply feel drawn to sharing your story or knowledge, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiration.Guest Bio:Gail Tagarro The Book Writing Coach is a book writing coach and published author of fiction and nonfiction books, Accredited Editor (AE), and former journalist with a Master of Arts in English and Spanish. Gail has been coaching and supporting writers and aspiring writers since the early 2000s. In her signature book coaching program, The Book Writing Academy, she works with aspiring writers to write and complete polished, publishing-ready fiction and nonfiction books to communicate their knowledge and stories.Find Gail:Website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedinThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →Beyond the Flatline: Finding Your True Self After Death with Andi Byers
Jun 1000:42:21Tap to summarizeAndi Byers was dead for 38 minutes. When her heart stopped mid-sentence at work, she left behind a life of chronic illness, hidden suffering, and the exhaustion of constantly pretending to be "fine." What she found on the other side forever transformed her understanding of life's purpose.Andi shares her story in this profound conversation about second chances. As a registered nurse, decorated Air Force veteran, and now founder of Chronic & Iconic Coaching, she brings unique insight into the physical and emotional warning signs we often ignore. For Andi, these included poor sleep, increasing anxiety, and a desperate need for external validation that no amount of achievement could satisfy.Through her holistic approach to wellness, Andi helps clients achieve balance across all dimensions of their lives – physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental. Her work particularly focuses on helping chronic illness sufferers navigate their diagnoses and breaking free from the "comparison trap" that steals our joy and authenticity.Guest Bio:Andrea 'Andi' Byers is a transformative leader in holistic wellness, committed to helping individuals reclaim their health and inner peace. As Founder and CEO of Chronic & Iconic Coaching, Andi brings over two decades of expertise in crafting personalized wellness strategies that nurture harmony of mind, body, and soul. A decorated Air Force veteran and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Andi draws from her personal health journey and extensive education to guide others toward well-being.She is the author of several self-help books, including Redefining Fine, Finding Peace, and Trauma Bonded, along with a series of stress wellness, holistic health, and self-care journals and workbooks. Through her writing, Andi provides actionable tools for managing stress, healing trauma, and practicing sustainable self-care. Her deep dedication to inspiring holistic change continues to impact countless lives, helping people find balance, resilience, and purpose.Find Andi:Website, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, FreebieThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →From Near-Death to Spiritual Rebirth: Nada Harb's Journey of Faith
May 2700:32:32Tap to summarizeWhat if the key to unlocking your divine potential already exists within you? In this soul-stirring conversation, spiritual coach Nada Harb reveals how a near-death experience at 14 transformed her understanding of existence and launched her on a path of spiritual awakening.Our discussion explores the fascinating concept that heaven and hell aren't distant afterlife locations but realities we can experience right here on Earth, determined by our relationship with the divine.Throughout our conversation, Nada offers practical wisdom for those seeking deeper connection, including a powerful guided meditation and the transformative challenge of detoxing from external validation. Whether you're beginning your spiritual journey or seeking to deepen your practice, this episode provides both inspiration and actionable techniques to help you recognize your inherent worth and divine nature. Guest Bio:Nada Harb is a renowned spiritual coach and founder of the Divine Great Spirit Ascension Academy. She helps individuals deepen their spiritual embodiment, develop their unique powers, and master their ascension journey. With over 15 years of experience, Nada guides people along the path of enlightenment, helping them awaken to their true potential and live in alignment with divine energies. She's also the creator of Conscious Couples, a program designed to foster soulful intimacy and deeper love connections.Nada's personal journey into spirituality began after a near-death experience, which ignited her passion for metaphysical exploration. As a healer, coach, therapist, and international speaker, she is well-versed in spiritual practices including psychic development, starseed activations, quantum healing, womb wellness, and dark clearings. Her work focuses on empowering those already on their spiritual path, offering advanced insights into energy mastery, divine union, and embodiment of divinity.As a podcast guest, Nada offers transformative discussions about spiritual growth, healing, and the practical application of metaphysical wisdom in everyday life, inspiring listeners to explore deeper levels of consciousness.Find Nada:Website, Instagram, Podcast, Youtube, FreebieThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →From Self-Betrayal to Self-Made Millionaire: Amy Sanders' Transformation
May 13, 202500:35:34Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you finally stop betraying yourself and start listening to your intuition? Amy Sanders reveals how she transformed from a self-described "professional self-betrayer" trapped in an unhealthy marriage to a serial entrepreneur with five successful businesses.Amy shares her early conditioning in a large religious family where she learned her voice didn't matter. This programming led to saying "sure" to a marriage proposal after just three weeks and subsequently enduring years of financial struggle and abuse. What makes this conversation truly valuable are the practical strategies Amy shares for breaking free from limiting beliefs—especially around money. Her morning routine combining gratitude journaling, visualization, physical movement, and reading creates the energetic foundation that supports her continued growth.Through her Thrive Her Academy, Amy now helps women discover their own paths to awareness, alignment, and abundance.Guest Bio:Amy Sanders is a serial entrepreneur and master-certified business & life coach. Amy has overcome many traumatic events in her life that have shaped her into who she is today. This includes losing a sister to suicide, abuse, divorce, being a broke single mom, and deep betrayal trauma recovery. After hitting rock bottom Amy decided to change her stars. She learned to speak her voice, take her power back, and move from self-trust, which changed the trajectory of her life. She has since created five successful businesses and is now a self-made millionaire. With her unique skills, she has taught and inspired thousands of women through her Awareness - Alignment - Abundance methodology. From her experiences, Amy has made it her life mission to help women uncover their purpose, move from self-trust & expose their strengths so they can create a thriving life they love.Find Amy:Website, Instagram, Podcast, Facebook, Linkedin, Money Magnet Free GiftThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →Turning Trauma into Triumph with Dani Rosenblad James
Apr 29, 202500:31:14Tap to summarizeWhat if your greatest trauma became your most profound gift? That's exactly what happened to Dani Rosenblad James, whose life completely transformed after a catastrophic car accident left her with a traumatic brain injury ten years ago.Dani takes us through the harrowing experience of her accident on black ice in Wyoming—an accident so severe the sheriff called it the worst he'd seen in his career. After being airlifted to Salt Lake City and placed in an induced coma, Dani awoke to an inner voice whispering, "This is but a moment." That simple phrase became her north star, guiding her from being a self-described "party girl" and weed farmer to becoming an international bestselling author, mind-body coach, and founder of Misfit Wanderers.Dani made the remarkable choice to refuse pain medication during recovery so she could truly listen to her body—a decision that helped her develop the deep mind-body connection she now teaches others. Even today, she occasionally experiences cognitive challenges that remind her of her ongoing healing journey.Her international bestselling book offers readers an intimate, raw look at her transformation, alternating between past and present to reveal both her pre-accident life and her path to healing.Guest Bio:Dani Rosenblad James is a dynamic force, inspiring through sustainable travel, writing, and mind-body coaching. As the founder of Misfit Wanders, she shares the transformative power of nature. Alongside her roles as an author and sustainable travel expert, Dani guides others on a journey of holistic well-being, drawing from her own experiences and resilience overcoming her traumatic brain injury. Her mission is to empower individuals to cultivate strength, vitality, and purpose in their lives.Find Dani:Website, Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, LinkedinThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →Energetic Vibrations: How Your Mindset Shapes Reality with Beth Iaciofano
Apr 15, 202500:45:37Tap to summarizeThis episode I have an eye-opening conversation with Beth Iaciofano. We dive deep into the physics of energy, vibration, and how our mindset literally shapes the world we experience. Beth shares her remarkable journey from a 17-year middle school teaching career to becoming a certified master neuro-transformational mindset coach and intuitive medium. When faced with growing unhappiness despite a stable career, Beth courageously listened to her intuition and made the leap toward alignment with her true purpose.Our conversation explores how emotions create specific energetic frequencies in our bodies. Low-vibration states like fear, anger, and shame can physically damage our bodies over time, while high-vibration states attract more positive experiences.Ready to transform your understanding of energy, mindset, and personal power? This conversation will shift how you perceive your thoughts and emotions, and equip you with practical tools for creating the life you're truly meant for.Guest Bio:After stepping away from a 17-year career as a middle school science teacher, Beth found passion as a certified master neuro-transformational life coach and intuitive psychic & medium. These paths are intertwined as they both give her clients a sense of peace. As a life coach, Beth helps her clients transform their lives through identifying and clearing beliefs, patterns, and programming that no longer serve them. Beth guides them to the understanding that their thoughts, words, and emotions are what create their future, and she teaches them how to harness that power to create all that they desire. As a medium, Beth connects her clients with their loved ones that have passed, and/or their spirit guides, in order to give them messages that will help them navigate their lives and feel a sense of peace and connection.Find Beth:Website, Podcast, Tik Tok, FreebieThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →Embracing Your Self-Worth: The Journey to Inner Empowerment with Ana Salido
Apr 1, 202500:28:39Tap to summarizeJoin me and my guest, Ana Salido, a self-care and women's empowerment coach, as we reveal how true transformation begins with our relationship to ourselves.Ana's journey began with a painful realization that she had spent years giving to others without knowing how to give to herself. This awakening launched her into a deep exploration of the internal work that now forms the foundation of her coaching practice.Our conversation ventures into a territory many women will find painfully familiar—the harsh inner critic. Ana brilliantly distinguishes between "being nice" (self-sacrificing) and "being kind" (honoring both yourself and others), challenging listeners to examine where they might be abandoning themselves in the name of people-pleasing.Whether you're just beginning to question the people-pleasing patterns in your life or you're already on a journey of self-discovery, Ana's compassionate wisdom offers a roadmap for moving forward.Guest Bio:Ana is a Self-Care and Women's Empowerment Coach. She is dedicated to helping women prioritize their own needs by creating sustainable self-care habits that allow them to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. With a background in Psychology, coaching and personal transformation, she has developed a unique approach that blends mindfulness, self-love, and practical strategies to empower women to regain control of their time, energy, and sense of self.Her journey led her to discover powerful tools for setting boundaries, fostering self-respect, and ultimately, creating a life that reflects her true desires. Ana is offering insights on personal growth, empowerment, and the necessity of self-care in today’s demanding world. Her passion for helping women reconnect with their power and purpose makes her a sought-after voice in the field of women's well-being.Free gift: The art of putting yourself first provides access to Ana’s masterclass packed with valuable insights, strategies, and practices to help you reclaim your vitality, passion, and joy. From simple daily rituals to profound mindset shifts, these tools are designed to empower you to live a life that aligns with your truest desires and aspirations.Find Ana:Website, Instagram, The Art of putting Yourself First Free GiftThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
Transcribe →Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses: A Journey into Emotional Intelligence with Pia Ault
Mar 18, 202500:31:11Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you bring horses into the coaching experience? My guest today, Pia Ault, reveals the profound wisdom these magnificent creatures offer as she shares her remarkable journey from corporate burnout to transformational coach.After experiencing postpartum depression and carrying emotional baggage from childhood, Pia found herself trapped in a work environment that demanded she leave her authentic self at the door. This disconnection ultimately led to a bold career shift and the manifestation of a dream—coaching with horses.As Pia beautifully demonstrates through client stories, these animals respond not to our words or intentions, but to our genuine alignment. Whether you're struggling with emotional regulation, authentic self-expression, or healing from past conditioning, this episode offers powerful insights for reconnecting with your true self. Ready to discover the language of your emotions? Connect with Pia for a free 30-minute discovery session and receive her guide to understanding emotional wisdom here.Guest Bio:Pia is a highly skilled and sought after Transformation and Empowerment Coach. She focuses on personal development, social and emotional intelligence, and empowering individuals through the language of emotions and wisdom from horses. She has a passion for helping women who desire a stronger confidence, presence, and identity. Women who have been made to feel small and now want to be seen and heard.Find Pia:Website, Linkedin, Instagram, FacebookHorse Assisted Coaching FreebieThis episode was produced by six-two.studio______Karen Sarmento is a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner for more than 18 years, CEO at Sarmento Mentoring Services LLC, and a Proctor Gallagher Certified Mindset Mentor. She specializes in empowering women to tap into their true potential. She understands the unique challenges faced by women because she too has battled some major challenges in her life. Karen does not let that define her; she believes it’s the challenges that have made her the limitless woman she is today. She whole-heartedly believes we hold all the power within and that we should stand tall together in the pursuit of greatness.Karen has served thousands over the course of her career and has spent many years studying directly with world class mentors to gain a deep understanding of the science behind human behaviour and learning about the success principals that create lasting change and transformation. She will share her insights with you so you can feel unstoppable and limitless too. Find Karen:Website Instagram Facebook
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