Sarah Rhoads is one half of the creative duo behind We Are the Rhoads, a successful commercial photography team she runs with her husband, Chris. They’re also parents to three boys, building both a business and a family with intention. In this episode, Kara and Sarah talk about choosing your own path, navigating the demands of creative work in Los Angeles, and what it takes to build a life that feels both full and free. They explore joy, ambition, and how partnership—both in love and work—can be a source of strength and clarity.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – Losing Her Dad and Finding Photography Through Grief

(00:05:00) – How Sarah and Chris Built We Are The Rhoads Together

(00:09:15) – Moving to LA, Creative Growth, and the Sony Breakthrough

(00:16:30) – Why No One Is Coming to Save You as a Creative

(00:20:15) – Choosing Risk Over the Illusion of Safety

(00:26:00) – Building Commbi: From Orthotics to Original Design

(00:33:10) – Feminism, Motherhood, and Redefining Power

(00:39:45) – Daily Habits, Reading Rituals, and How She Stays Grounded

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices