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- From Mom Life to Modeling & Bodybuilding Competition Winner: How Sarah Silvera Redefined Her 40s
What if the strongest version of you is still ahead? In this inspiring episode, host Megan Thompson sits down with Sarah Silvera, a woman who went from running a successful hair salon to Miami mom life, to sculpting a whole new life—literally. Once an admirer of fitness competitions from the sidelines, Sarah took small steps that led to a major transformation, stepping onto the stage, and winning, as a bodybuilder and fitness model in her 40s.
She shares how a simple nutrition class and experimenting with new workouts unlocked a passion she never expected, proving that it's never too late to rewrite your story. Sarah’s mindset of “start with one thing” is a testament to the power of reinvention, adventure, and saying yes to new possibilities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ How taking small steps led to a complete life transformation
✨ The unexpected joy of trying new things at any age, like joining a soccer team for Sarah
✨ Why fear of what others will think of you should never hold you backResources mentioned in this episode:
Sarah Silvera on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_staywild/
Connect With Me:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrsmeganthompson
Website: https://mrsmeganthompson.comNewsletter: Sign up for the I Can Do That Newsletter: https://mrsmeganthompson.com/newsletter
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Can you build a business while raising a family? Julie Cole says YES.
In this episode, host Megan Thompson sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels, who started her career as an attorney, to discuss how she transformed a simple idea into a multimillion-dollar brand with her co-founders—all while raising six kids. Julie shares the raw truth about juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship, how to know you’ve got a good product idea, and the power of working with a great team for even better outcomes.
Topics covered:
-Why you have power to solve simple everyday problems for others with big ideas
-Trading doubt for confidence in your product idea
-The power of co-founders in entrepreneurship
-The payoff of embracing discomfort
-Why delegation and asking for help to grow your business are superpowersResources mentioned in this episode:
Julie Cole on IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliecoleinc/
Julie Cole website: http://mabelslabels.com/juliecole
Mabel’s Labels: https://mabelslabels.com/Connect With Me:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrsmeganthompson
Website: https://mrsmeganthompson.comNewsletter: Sign up for the I Can Do That Newsletter: https://mrsmeganthompson.com/newsletter
Planner: Download my 5-Minute Refocus Planner: https://mrsmeganthompson.com
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Have you ever dreamed of living abroad with your family? Ever wonder what it’s like to navigate different school systems, cultural differences and build a village from scratch? Alicia Fernandez Miranda is living it.
In this episode, Alicia shares her experience as an expat, her perspective on where home is and raising kids in Scotland.
She also shares about going for it as an author, with her book, My What If Year and her debut novel, Someone’s Gotta Give.
3 Takeaways:
✅ One family’s journey of visas, citizenship, and raising American kids in Europe
✅ How cultural differences inform and shape parenting styles
✅ The funny- and sometimes awkward- side of making friends abroadResources mentioned in this episode:
Alisha Fernandez Miranda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishafmiranda/
Alisha’s website: https://www.alishafmiranda.com/
Order Someone’s Gotta Give, My What If Year books https://www.alishafmiranda.com/
LIsten to Alisha’s podcasts: https://www.alishafmiranda.com/Connect With Me:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrsmeganthompson
Website: https://mrsmeganthompson.comNewsletter: Sign up for the I Can Do That Newsletter: https://mrsmeganthompson.com/newsletter
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What if you hit the pause button on your daily routine to go after dreams of your childhood? Sounds scary, right? Alisha Fernandez, author of “My What If Year,” did just that and took internships on Broadway, in the fine art world and the fitness and hospitality industries. She shares the highs, lows and unexpected joy of just going for it. If you’ve ever wondered, What If?—this episode is for you.
3 Key Takeaways:
-Fear of failure can keep us from creating a life we love
-The lessons we teach children by trying new things ourselves
-Why creativity is essential, not indulgent, for our well-beingResources mentioned in this episode:
Alisha Fernandez Miranda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishafmiranda/
Alisha’s website: https://www.alishafmiranda.com/
Order Someone’s Gotta Give, My What If Year: https://www.alishafmiranda.com/
LIsten to Alisha’s podcasts: https://www.alishafmiranda.com/Connect With Me:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrsmeganthompson
Website: https://mrsmeganthompson.comNewsletter: Sign up for the I Can Do That Newsletter: https://mrsmeganthompson.com/newsletter
Planner: Download my 5-Minute Refocus Planner: https://mrsmeganthompson.com
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Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of modern motherhood? Join Megan Thompson as she sits down with Tara Clark, creator of Modern Mom Probs, to tackle the challenges many moms face today. From resisting competitive parenting and getting unstuck from the comparison trap to building genuine community. We’ll dive into it all with Tara, who engages with thousands of moms around the country on what moms care about right now.
Topics Covered:
- Maintaining humor in motherhood
- The power of community for moms
- Saying no to the trend of competitive parenting
- Trusting your parental instincts
- Ensuring children's online safety
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Modern Mom Probs Website: https://modernmomproblems.com/
Modern Mom Probs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/modernmomprobConnect With Me:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrsmeganthompson
Website: https://mrsmeganthompson.comNewsletter: Sign up for the I Can Do That Newsletter: https://mrsmeganthompson.com/newsletter
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Welcome to I Can Do That!
Connect With Me:
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Website: https://mrsmeganthompson.comNewsletter: Sign up for the I Can Do That Newsletter: https://mrsmeganthompson.com/newsletter
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About I Can Do That
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I CAN DO THAT is a podcast for moms ready to rediscover, reimagine and renew their dreams after getting through the early years of motherhood. Hosted by Megan Thompson- a Silicon Valley mom of…
five, Columbia University grad, and lifestyler writer- every episode feels like a FaceTime with a friend who gets the struggle of finding space for your gifts and goals as a modern mom. Whatever your “thing” is, this is your place to be inspired, take charge and remind yourself: I can do this.