"Mine your joy. Not in this toxic positivity way, but mine your joy. Life is gonna keep lifeing. But there always is, I promise you, joy through those times." — Sarrah Strimel Bentley

Sarrah Strimel-Bentley is a former Broadway performer, women's health advocate, yoga entrepreneur, and founder of A Chance for Life, a nonprofit that funds the full surrogacy journey for breast cancer survivors. Diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at 38, Sarah navigated chemo, a double mastectomy, ovarian removal, and two rounds of IVF before ultimately welcoming her son Chance via surrogate. Known for her trademark concept of "joy mining," Sarah has built a life around turning toward pain rather than away from it and helping others do the same.

In this raw, joyful, and deeply moving conversation, Sarah bares all: growing up as a self-described perfectionist who secretly battled anorexia, building and closing yoga studios, finding the love of her life at 38, and discovering a walnut-sized lump in her breast while walking her  dog nine  months later. Sarah shares how the muscle she built on Broadway, tenacity, resilience, the ability to pivot, is the same muscle that carried her through breast cancer treatment, the IVF journey, and her surrogacy journey. She also opens up about 120 days of sobriety, writing her memoir-in-progress, and why right now, in this season of life with a two-year-old, that is more than enough.

What we explore in this episode:

(00:48) How Sarah wants people to feel after spending 10 minutes with her and the origin of "joy mining"

(07:47) The yoga practice that saved her body, healed her eating disorder, and prepared her for the fight of her life

(17:21) Confronting a changing body after breast cancer — and not forecasting the worst

(24:47) The dog walk that changed everything: finding   a ump and advocating for her health 

(30:44) Life after diagnosis: why she'd tell her former self, "You did it right, sister"

(45:38) A Chance for Life: the nonprofit born from her $150K IVF and surrogacy journey

(48:48) Sobriety, survivorship, and what it really means to start all over again

(54:07) Parting words: mine your joy, build your community, and keep going

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"We don't have control of the number of days we are on this planet. We should embrace it, love it, and live it the way we want to be remembered." — Kiley Durham - Castricone

Kiley Durham is an artist and designer turned breast cancer advocate whose story is nothing short of extraordinary. At 21, Kiley moved to New York City for a fashion internship and never left — going on to work with renowned designer Kay Unger, heading the evening design department, and building a career in fashion design and jewelry consulting. In 2017, three months after the birth of her second child, a lump that doctors initially attributed to mastitis turned out to be stage three triple negative breast cancer. What followed was a years-long battle that included a bilateral mastectomy, brain surgery, a rare and often times fatal cancer complication called leptomeningeal disease, a breast cancer recurrence, and a total of six years on treatment. Today, Kiley dubbed by her physicians as “a unicorn,” is two and a half years cancer free, enjoying motherhood, and channeling her experience into advocacy work with the Breast Cancer Alliance and the YWCA.

In this deeply moving episode, Kiley shares the full arc of her cancer journey, from the discovery of breast cancer, to the moment she blacked out in her New York City apartment and woke up to the news of a brain tumor diagnosis, to the devastating conversation with a doctor who had tears in his eyes as he gave her  the prognosis of LMD. Kiley also reflects on how to support others with a cancer diagnosis, and the collateral damage of cancer — surgical menopause at 37, osteoporosis, brain fog, and the emotional toll on her family — and why, despite everything, she would do it all over again.

What we explore in this episode:

(08:35) The breast cancer diagnosis that came three months after her daughter was born

(10:03) Emergency brain surgery: waking up with 30 staples and a walnut-sized tumor

(27:32) The rare diagnosis Kiley received with a three-month prognosis

(35:07) The immunotherapy that changed everything and has given Kiley two and a half years cancer free

(40:11) A second breast cancer diagnosis in 2021 and six years of continuous treatment

(52:12) How Kiley grieves the person she was before cancer

Connect with Kiley: 

@kdurham_artanddesign on Instagram 

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"When you're going through something really hard, it's so easy to feel like that is just going to be the way it is for the rest of your life, forever and ever. Being on the other side of that — just knowing that I can get out of bed — is a gift." - Laura Behnke

Laura Behnke is an advocate, speaker, journalist, and the creator of Life Actually — a community built around the life you actually have, not the one you planned. After 16 years in TV as a sports reporter, Laura left the industry carrying a secret: she had never been in a relationship. At 35, she met her now-husband, and assumed the hard part was finally over…

Amid the pandemic and at 40 years old, Laura and her husband began IVF — navigating three failed rounds before their one embryo became their daughter. Seven months into motherhood, Laura went to a surgeon's office expecting to remove a hemorrhoid. Instead, she was diagnosed with Stage 3B rectal cancer.

In this deeply honest conversation, Laura shares what it means to survive layered loss, how she ignored rectal bleeding for over a year while pregnant and postpartum, and why she is now one of the most important voices in colorectal cancer awareness for young women. 

What we explore in this episode:

(01:02) Why a "boring" day is now Laura's greatest gift 

(06:58) Her first relationship at 35 and the shame she carried for years 

(15:52) Layered grief: losing both fathers within months of each other 

(20:34) The one and only embryo that became their daughter 

(24:53) The rectal bleeding she ignored — and what it turned out to be 

(31:03) The colonoscopy that changed everything 

(37:41) Stage 3B rectal cancer with a seven-month-old at home 

(41:44) Radiation, chemo, surgery, and her husband's unforgettable words 

(49:50) What every woman needs to know about colorectal cancer right now 

(54:39) Why colonoscopies are life-saving and what to do before your next bathroom visit 

(58:11) How a cancer diagnosis redefined success, work, and being present 

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@LauraBBehnke on IG

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"Do not be afraid to invest in yourself, whether that is investing time or money, because you have an idea, or because you want to grow."

- Dr. Flora Sinha

Dr. Flora Sinha is an LA-based board-certified internal medicine physician, and mindset coach. She is known for integrating her clinical expertise with motivational speaking and coaching, as well as her advocacy for infertility awareness. As a first-generation American raised in a traditional Southeast Asian household, Flora navigated the cultural pressures of checking every box: getting good grades, becoming successful, getting married, having kids, and living happily ever after… only to discover that life doesn't work that way and it was a recipe for burnout.

In this deeply personal conversation, Flora opens up about her journey through secondary infertility, the shame and self-blame that came with it, and how mindset coaching transformed not just her approach to fertility treatments but her entire life philosophy. After multiple IVF rounds, transfers, and pregnancy losses, Flora and her husband made the difficult decision to remain a family of three, not out of defeat, but from a place of clarity and peace. Flora shares how approaching this heartbreaking decision logically rather than emotionally gave her the freedom to move forward, and how it inspired her to support other women navigating burnout and perfectionism. This episode will remind you why investing in yourself is the most important work you'll ever do.

What we explore in this episode:

(03:20) Growing up as a first-generation American with immigrant parents

(07:32) The shame of secondary infertility: When your body doesn't follow the rules

(10:03) When the doctor becomes the patient

(47:26) Envying the emotional intelligence we're giving our kids

(49:25) Taking a logistical approach to an emotional decision

(51:03) Leading with compassion and investing in yourself

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@DrFloraSinha on IG

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"Anyone who's embarking on entrepreneurship sets themselves up for a lot of fires, a lot of fear, [and] a lot of anxiety. But if you're really a true entrepreneur, then the ability to bounce back from those fires or situations is ingrained in you." - Alexa Curtis

Alexa Curtis is a serial entrepreneur, former Radio Disney host, and the founder of Chief Swag, the number one customized microphone pop cover brand. Starting her journey at age 12 with a fashion blog while being relentlessly bullied in her small Connecticut hometown, Alexa made the daring  decision to move to New York City alone as a teen.

Through cold emails, fearless pitching, and what she calls "productive naivete," Alexa built a career in media and entrepreneurship that included launching "Fearless Every Day" on Radio Disney, speaking at corporate events, and building multiple businesses. In April of 2025, Alexa experienced one of the internet's most brutal cancel culture moments when a tweet about running a half marathon went viral for all the wrong reasons, garnering 9 million impressions and even death threats. Rising from those ashes, and focusing on her “be fearless” mantra, Aleexa launched Chief Swag Officer from an Etsy shop while in an airport in Zurich, turning her lowest moment into her greatest comeback.

What we explore in this episode: 

(04:00) Navigating bullying (08:05) Body image, social media toxicity, and advice for parents navigating digital pressures

(15:53) How a cold email changed everything: Landing Radio Disney with a BCC pitch

(20:06) The viral tweet that became a nightmare

(34:04) When and why  every entrepreneur needs a lawyer 

(42:16) The aha moment: From canceled influencer to e-commerce founder

(45:21) Alexa’s daily fearlessness practice: Small steps outside your comfort zone

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"People at the top are collaborating. People at the bottom are trying to punch each other out from underneath you." - Laura Sabia

In this episode, serial entrepreneur Laura Sabia opens up about the grind of building a business from scratch—moving from Florida to Connecticut without knowing a single soul, bootstrapping her first venture with zero funding, and learning the hard way what it takes to succeed. Laura shares how trusting her gut has become her most reliable business tool, and  and gets refreshingly transparent  about the unsexy parts of entrepreneurship that no one talks about. Laura also shares why she'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. (Spoiler alert: love was part of the ROI!).

Laura Sabia is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses including Pure Barre studios and several regional lifestyle magazines including Greenwich Lifestyle, Darien & New Canaan Lifestyle, and Upper Westchester Lifestyle magazines. Known for her no-nonsense approach to leadership and her ability to pivot on a dime, Laura recently published her book You Can Thank Me Later, which combines personal storytelling with actionable business advice for female entrepreneurs. Laura is  also a master delegator who learned the importance and value of asking for help, and how letting go, among other learnings  have helped her grow and scale her businesses. 

What we explore in this episode:

(03:20) Why Laura wouldn't want to start her first business again—but would in a heartbeat

(04:54) What you don't know until you see "how the sausage is made"

(07:58) The one thing Laura would have done  differently when it comes to hiring

(15:42) How moving to Connecticut with zero contacts became 

Laura’s  origin story

(42:30) Why being a "details person" isn't always necessary for success

(56:44) How Laura’s  husband saved her  book deal(01:00:36) Lean into change and innovation—or get left behind

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@LauraLabs on IG

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"I don't believe in regrets. I'm big on learning... Sometimes there's an easy, obvious path, and other times it's worth waiting for the hard thing and then doing the hard thing." - Sara Happ

Sara Happ built one of the beauty industry's most beloved brands from her own kitchen in 2004, creating the first-ever lip scrub that became a viral sensation after Reese Witherspoon discovered it in a Brentwood, CA boutique. For 20 years, her namesake brand defined modern lip care. And t in one of the most courageous decisions of her life, Sara just walked away from the company bearing her own name and she's only looking forward. 

In this conversation, Sara shares the pivotal moments that led to her departure, the red flags she ignored in pursuit of brand growth, and what it really means to rebuild when your identity has been tied to a brand. We explore her journey from ESPN journalist to beauty entrepreneur, her battle with endometriosis that nearly made her daughter Julia a "medical anomaly," and the community of female founders who became her lifeline.

Sara's story is a masterclass in listening to your gut, choosing the right kind of hard, and knowing that as long as you have breath in your lungs, you can start all over again.

What we explore in this episode: 

(02:37) The deal Sara wishes she'd never taken

(12:11) How Sara knew it was time to leave behind her namesake

(16:35) Finding community in the rebuild

(34:28) Working smarter, not harder as a working mom

(54:02) The endometriosis community that changed everything for Sara

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"Probably the only difference between you and the person that you admire and the person who has done everything that you could ever want to do... is belief." Gavin McHale

After abandoning his hockey dreams at 18 because he was afraid to fail, Gavin McHale spent years as a personal trainer before discovering that tactics and strategies alone weren't enough to help him level up in both his career, and financially. 

This realization created a launchpad for Gavin’s dreams, and launched him into the world of mindset coaching. As a result, Gavin now helps seven-figure entrepreneurs, coaches, and high performers break through their limiting beliefs which holds them back.

In this episode, Gavin explores the power of making the unconscious conscious, why 95% of your brain is working against your goals, and how to identify the hidden beliefs that are limiting your success. Having worked inside multiple seven-figure coaching businesses, Gavin also expands on his work licensing his coaching framework to help other coaches add transformational mindset work to their programs.

What we explore in this episode: 

(00:35) Gavin’s incredible NHL experience 

(06:42) The power of manifestation

(10:03) How fatherhood changed everything

(16:28)  Making the unconscious conscious

(18:30) The money mindset that kept Gavin broke

(23:29) Fear of failure and limiting beliefs

(39:32) Turning pain into purpose

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@GavinMcHale1 on IG

Consciouspreneur: What to Do When the Hard Work Stops Working by Gavin McHale

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It's either a win or a learning experience. There are no losses. I take that to heart and practice that daily. Everything can't be a win. Not even close. -Samantha Yanks

Meet Samantha Yanks - marketing maven, branding strategist, and editorial tastemaker. With over two decades of experience (think Vogue, Oprah, and Editor in Chief of Hamptons and Gotham magazines), she now serves as Editor in Chief of Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazines, and the founder of Connecticut Edit. Samantha is your go to source for brand storytelling, content creation, and mastering modern media.

In this episode, Samantha Yanks takes us inside her remarkable journey through the media world. She shares what she learned from working with media moguls Anna Wintour and Oprah, and why authenticity is the real career superpower, and shapes meaningful growth. 

Samantha also opens up about unexpected passions (didn’t see dinosaurs coming!), the necessary only child rebrand, building resilience, and finding clarity in the empty nest season. Her philosophy? It’s either a win or a learning experience, because failure isn’t the opporsite of success; it’s where the wisdom lives.

Smart, refreshing, and deeply human, this conversation is a guide for anyone building a creative career or reshaping their next chapter. 

What we explore in this episode: 

(05:59) Samantha’s career beginnings in media

(11:55) Lessons learned working with Oprah

(15:14) Her experiences at Vogue and meeting with Anna Wintour

(33:41) The work ethic dilemma

(35:00) Rethinking “only child” dynamics

(40:53) Navigating the empty nest

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@SamanthaYanks on IG

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"I want to fail every single day. I want to fail forward every single day." -Jason McClain

Jason McClain is a mentor, motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur of more than 30 years who has made it his mission to help people find their true passion in both business and life. Jason made a name for himself   during the dot com boom and established himself early on as an authority in the digital  space. 

In this episode, Jason shares his inspiring personal journey of love, loss, and resilience, and explains his “Compass System,” a decision-making framework he designed to empower his decisions and how he uses it to support other individuals with navigating  life's challenges and making informed choices. He emphasizes the value of community, the importance of trusting the experience, and the need for vulnerability in relationships to ensure their ultimate success. Jason  also discusses the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, as well as leveraging  the impact of emotional life events for personal growth.

What we explore in this episode: 

(07:00) Embracing failure as a path to success

(15:20) Jason’s Compass System for making better decisions

(22:17) Understanding and acknowledging fears

(30:04) Turning failure into fuel

(38:34) Executing plans and overcoming legal challenges

(45:55) The importance of vulnerability in relationships

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@jasoncmcclain on IG

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