In this episode of Life in Full Colour, Lauren Lepley, welcomes Sarah Oakley, a resilient and inspiring woman who shares her life story, from dealing with her husband's chronic illness to making the life-changing decision to move to Mallorca. Sarah delves into how the move transformed their lives, the challenges her children faced integrating into a Spanish-speaking school, and the importance of building a supportive community.

She also discusses her business ventures like Brave Bird Lab, which fundraises for domestic abuse survivors and promotes positivity. Sarah shares the benefits of martial arts, her methods for staying organised, and the importance of friendships and community. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about finding purpose, embracing change, and the power of hope.

 

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Connect with Sarah on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bravebirdlab?igsh=eXdrbXliYjB1ZXZ5 

 

Work with Sarah:

https://bravebirdlab.xyz/pages/create-your-merch 

 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:58 Sarah's Move to Majorca

02:59 Children's Adaptation to Spanish Life

07:13 Starting Brave Bird Pants

10:40 Helping Others with Print on Demand

17:03 Balancing Work and Personal Life

18:30 Passion for Martial Arts

21:05 Overcoming Self-Doubt

22:17 Balancing Life and Mental Health

26:00 Reflecting on Past Joys

28:48 Navigating Adult Friendships

36:06 Coping with a Partner's Illness

39:20 The Power of Hope

40:07 Connecting Through Merchandise