In this episode, I share the story of an unexpected career move I made—hesitantly—during a challenging season of life.

What I thought was a temporary thing ended up being the most beneficial move of my career.

In this short bonus episode, I share the mindset and perspective that got me through it and propelled my career for the next decade to places I could not have ever imagined.

If there's one thing I hope to inspire people to do more of, it's this:

Lean into the uncomfortable, surprising, even disorienting life moments. Know that everything that is happening to you is actually happening for you.

Dave Doetsch is a partner with the Wizard of Ads; also C.O.O. of Mid-West Family of Companies.

One of my podcast invitations landed in Dave's hands via Jeff Nixa - a Shamanic Practitioner we met on episode 7.

In this episode, Dave talks about a frame through which he's learned to see life and work - the survival dance and the spirit dance.

We talk about what each of these are, what it means to trade one for the other, and how Dave has found a way to balance both.

He gives us practical tools and strategies to deepen our connection to the spirit dance and find the right balance to support both our inner world and our outer world.

Connect with Dave:

LinkedIn: in/david-doetsch-a860091

Instagram: @shark0423

Website: https://wizardofads.org/partner/dave-doetsch/

In this episode, I share a practice that gives you a sense of some of the work I do with clients that weaves together energetic practices with practical tools we use to design our lives.

I ask you to hold this question as you listen to this short bonus episode:

What if there's a version of you designing your life looking back?

Through this activity, we play in our imaginations using our creativity to rethink not only possibilities for the future but the path that led us to this very moment.

I hope you enjoy it!

❤️ Sara

Devon M. Pasha, CMP, CED, is an Experience Engineer, event emcee, storyteller, and adjunct professor whose work sits at the intersection of creativity, confidence, and connection.

After a transformative experience at the College of Extraordinary Experiences in Poland, Devon stepped into her calling — helping people feel seen, energized, and inspired through the power of story and intentional experience design.

A Certified Event Designer and recognized Eventex Top 100 Influential Leader, Devon has become known as the "Lady in Red," bringing presence, warmth, and strategic insight to stages across the industry. She is the creator of the SPARK Method, a transformative approach that empowers audiences to harness storytelling, presence, and resonance in their own lives and organizations.

Devon teaches Event Design and Strategic Thinking at UTRGV and runs DMP Creative, where she designs experiences that spark change and create lasting impact.

In this conversation, we talk about:

- Transformative experiences that led Devon to finding her own voice

- Reframing fear

- The importance of mentorship

- Building a career rooted in joy and authenticity

- Parenting and role modeling career wellbeing for children You can learn more about Devon and her work at:

https://www.dmpcreative.llc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-montgomery-pasha-cmp-ced/

Instagram: @dmpcreativellc

Here's a simple framework for how to handle feedback at work. If you need more support: book time with me at avra.as.me

From producing award-winning short films and fashion editorials to concert series and marketing campaigns, Bryan has been blessed to work with artists of every talent.

As an opera singer, photographer and writer he understands where talent and creativity meet practicality and purpose.

His work has featured performances at Carnegie Hall, the American Cathedral in Paris, and Chicago's Athenaeum Theatre.

He currently shoots for Discover Magazines and writes for the Epoch Times. You can learn more about Bryan and his work by following him on IG @dahl.memoirs

From producing award-winning short films and fashion editorials to concert series and marketing campaigns, Bryan has been blessed to work with artists of every talent.

As an opera singer, photographer and writer he understands where talent and creativity meet practicality and purpose.

His work has featured performances at Carnegie Hall, the American Cathedral in Paris, and Chicago's Athenaeum Theatre.

He currently shoots for Discover Magazines and writes for the Epoch Times. You can learn more about Bryan and his work by following him on IG @dahl.memoirs

In this episode, I share another client story story, with the client's permission & partnership on the script.

In this short bonus episode, we explore how hypnotherapy works and I share the story of a client who came to see me for an issue with hoarding.

What we ended up discovering and working through was an unconscious limiting belief she held about her self worth. The story at the heart of the hoarding issue was also impacting her personal life and her career.

If you'd like to work with me or learn more about hypnotherapy, visit: avra.as.me or saramirza.com

In this conversation, Menel Raach, Founder of Azul The Label, a San Francisco-based lifestyle brand creating contemporary clothing using handwoven Tunisian silk sourced directly from artisans in Tunisia, discusses the duality of fear and control in life, emphasizing the importance of awareness in managing emotions.

She reflects on life's ups and downs as essential teachers that can lead to greater freedom if embraced. Menel shares her story from being a journalist to weaving together her love of story-telling, art, entrepreneurship, and heritage preservation into one mission.

Support Menel's work here:

https://www.azulthelabel.com/

Follow Azul on Instagram: @azulwear

n this episode, a short bonus episode, I share some tips on navigating feedback at work.

I talk about:

• how to reframe
• how to respond and not react to feedback
• when and how to get curious
• and how to help your manager shift their perspective on your performance.

I hope this is helpful as you integrate feedback at work (and maybe even in life)!

If you'd like extra support: avra.as.me