In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Kalmeta, a former figure skater, aviation executive, expat, and now a transformation coach and keynote speaker. From Olympic dreams at age 3 to living in Asia for 13 years and navigating deep personal loss, Sarah’s story is about what it really takes to pivot your life, reconnect with your truth, and find sustainable success.
Guest: Sarah Kalmeta
We talk about:
Letting go of childhood dreams
Mental health and healing from trauma
Why quitting is sometimes the bravest choice
Emotional resilience and identity shifts
The truth about manifestation, burnout, and boundaries
How to live with intention instead of expectation
This isn’t your average success story — it’s raw, honest, and deeply inspiring.
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⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Olympic Dreams from Age 3
4:36 – Quitting Figure Skating: The Breaking Point
10:07 – Why You Don’t Have to Stay the Same Forever
13:06 – Finding Your Spark Again
19:00 – Pivot to Aviation and Life in Asia
26:00 – Coming Back to America After 13 Years
33:00 – What Is Manifestation *Really*?
40:00 – The Power of Writing, Journaling, and Poetry
46:04 – Healing After Suicide and Family Trauma
54:00 – From People-Pleasing to Speaking Her Truth
1:01:00 – Rebuilding Her Life on Her Own Terms
1:05:44 – Living the Dream, Step by Step
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