In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jen Fox—an entrepreneur, a community builder, and honestly, the kind of woman who doesn’t just talk about it, she shows up. We get real about what it takes to lead from the heart, to stay grounded in your values, and to keep pushing forward when the outcome isn’t what you prayed for. Jen opens up about the firecracker grandmother who lit her up with a passion for advocacy and inclusion—and how that legacy now lives on in her family’s brewery, Spiral, where they’re not just pouring beer, they’re pouring community. This conversation is about heart, grit, and the messy, beautiful work of showing up anyway.
#36 When Girls Believe They Belong: A Conversation with Sarah Jakle
In this episode, I’m joined by social worker, policy advocate, and founder of DemocraShe, Sarah Jakle, for a conversation that feels both deeply grounding and powerfully activating. From her early work supporting unhoused communities and studying trauma, to navigating her own life-altering autoimmune diagnosis, Sarah shares the personal and professional experiences that led her to reimagine what leadership development could look like for young women. What began as a passion for advocacy evolved into a bold, necessary mission: equipping high school girls with both the practical skills and emotional resilience to step into civic spaces with confidence, compassion, and a deep sense of belonging. Through DemocraShe, Sarah is not just preparing girls to lead, she’s helping them believe they deserve to. Together, we explore what it means to nurture the nervous system, reclaim your voice, and create environments where young women are seen, heard, and truly valued.
