We made it to Episode 10 of Not Fully Qualified! 🎉 Hitting double digits feels huge—this is when most podcasts “pod fade”… but not us! It’s wedding week, and Sara & Taylor are sharing all the excitement, nerves, and chaos leading up to saying “I do.”

In this episode, we chat about:

• Wedding week prep and packing stresses

• What we’re most excited (and nervous) about for the big day

• Last‑minute details and staying organized before takeoff

• Tay’s MRI headache and a mini rant on the broken healthcare system

• Sara’s solo podcast episodes, yoga teaching wins, and #FailForward moments

• Self‑defense simulation training at United Defense Tactical

• Big news—meeting puppy #2 right after the wedding! 🐾

If you’re planning a wedding, surviving adulthood, or just trying to keep it together through life’s chaos, you’ll relate to this episode.

💬 Question of the Week: What’s one thing you learned (or wish you’d known) before your wedding or big life milestone?

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Ep. 9: Inside Wedding Planning with Jess Alexander, Sweet Blossom Weddings

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Not Fully Qualified Podcast! 🎧 This week Sara interviews Jess Alexander, our amazing wedding planner from Sweet Blossom Weddings, about the ups and downs of planning weddings while parenting two little boys.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Jess got her start and what a wedding planner really does

• Common misconceptions and planning challenges for couples

• Jess’s favorite funny and memorable wedding stories

• Top tips to prepare for your big day and keep stress low

• What couples often forget after saying “I do”

If you're engaged, planning a wedding, or just curious about what goes into creating those unforgettable moments, this episode is packed with real talk, laughter, and expert advice.

💬 Join the conversation! What’s one wedding planning tip you wish you’d known earlier? Share with us on Instagram or email at [email protected]!

Connect with Jess Alexander (Sweet Blossom Weddings):
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Instagram: @sweetblossomweddings
TikTok: @sweetblossomweddings

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Welcome to Episode 8 of the Not Fully Qualified Podcast! 🎧 This week it’s a solo episode with Sara sharing honest updates on wedding planning, yoga teacher training, and the joys and fails of navigating adulting.

In this episode, we cover:

• Officially less than 3 weeks until the wedding (!!) + finalizing bridal party attire and décor

• An adorable doodle puppy playdate with Nala & Miso

• Wins & fails of the week: Hardwell highlight vs. microphone struggles

• Yoga teacher training progress (84% complete!) and practicing teaching with friends

• Podcast program homework: shocking questions and surprising advice from Quora

• Prepping for our very first guest interview with wedding planner Jess Alexander

If you’re balancing wedding planning, pets, personal goals, or the chaos of adulting, you’ll relate to our unfiltered stories, laughs, and “not fully qualified” moments.

💬 Join the conversation! Do you prefer podcasts with polished intros or organic, straight-into-the-conversation vibes? Let us know!

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Not Fully Qualified Podcast! 🎧 Sara & Taylor share honest wedding planning updates, family moments, and exciting reactions to their puppy reveal.

In this episode, we cover:

• Wedding budget realities and final payments with less than 1 month to go

• Replacing damaged signs and updates from recent family gatherings

• Reactions to the big news: adding a second dog to the family!

• Sara’s progress on podcast goals and yoga teacher training updates

If you’re navigating wedding planning, life changes, or the chaos of adulting, you’ll relate to our unfiltered stories, laughs, and “not fully qualified” moments.

💬 Join the conversation! Which wedding planning challenge do you relate to most? Share your story with us!

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Welcome to Episode 6 of the Not Fully Qualified Podcast! 🎧 Sara & Taylor share highlights from their anniversary celebration, real talk on wedding planning as the big day nears, and a surprise announcement you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we cover:

• Celebrating 6 years with a delicious Italian-themed home-cooked anniversary dinner

• Pickleball highs and lows

• Wedding countdown updates — just 1 month away! Including honest wins and challenges

• Progress on Sara’s yoga teacher training goals

• Plus a surprise announcement that will brighten your day!

If you’re navigating love, wedding planning, or the chaos of adulting, you’ll relate to our unfiltered stories, laughs, and “not fully qualified” moments.

💬 Join the conversation! What’s your biggest wedding planning challenge? Share your story with us!

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Episode 5: Fail Forward, Sunsoaked and Wedding Planning
Sara & Taylor share a lively mix of Fantasy Football draft day antics, memorable moments from the Sunsoaked concert, and updates as they approach the 5-week wedding countdown. They get honest about wedding planning challenges and wins, failing forward with a cooking scare, and yoga teacher training progress.

• Weekly wins and fails: Fantasy Football rating, a scary grease fire, and finishing the wedding seating chart
• Yoga teacher training updates: Learning about the chakras and submitting the first class script for feedback
• Entertainment highlights: Sunsoaked concert experiences and how music has influenced their wedding plans
• Coaching & growth: Sara’s podcast coaching kickoff and a somatic session

If you’re juggling life’s chaos while chasing growth and connection, you’ll find relatable stories, laughs, and encouragement here.

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Episode 4: Honest Conversation on Health & Fitness — Motivation, Routines & Mindset

Ever tried to build healthier habits or felt stuck in your fitness journey? Us too. In this episode, Sara & Taylor get real about health, fitness, and figuring it out as you go—celebrating wins, sharing fails, and focusing on progress over perfection.

• Weekly wins and fails: YouTube shorts and wedding shower stories

• Yoga teacher training updates: Meditation training and revising the script for the first class assignment

• Entertainment & learning: What we’re watching and an podcasting program

• Health & fitness stories: How our routines, motivations, and struggles have shifted over time

• Mindset & mental health: Measuring progress beyond the scale, balancing wellness and real life, and showing self-compassion

If you’re on your own journey and want honest conversation, relatable laughs, and real takeaways, you’ll feel right at home.

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Episode 3: Unfiltered Real Talk — Career Pivots & Wedding Planning

Sara and Taylor dive into life’s big (and messy) transitions: career changes, wedding planning, and personal growth. This episode features our weekly wins & fails, yoga teacher training insights, and what we’re watching and listening to lately.

• Learn why Sara swapped corporate for blazing her own path, with honest talk on self-development, fears, breakthroughs, and finding support.

• Join the fun—wedding updates, meat-buying adventures, and blondie fails included.

• Get tips and inspiration for navigating adulthood, changing paths, and handling unpredictable challenges.

For anyone thinking about leaving “safe” careers, tackling new chapters, or just figuring life out—this is for you.

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Episode 2: Navigating Adulthood & Wedding Plans

Sara & Taylor share the unpredictable, relatable journey of building a life together—complete with weekly wins/fails, wedding dress shopping, pickleball moments, and sticking to workout goals. This episode mixes laughs and honest talk about tackling new traditions and staying connected through chaos.

• Hear highlights from a baking class, morning routines, and our thoughts on starting a podcast versus planning a wedding.

• Perfect for anyone juggling adult life, relationships, or just needing a reminder: no one’s fully qualified for adulting.

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Episode 1: Winging It & Party Stories

Ever feel like you’re just making it up as you go? So do we! In our debut episode, Sara & Taylor share real, unfiltered stories about navigating adulthood—and surviving an epic joint bachelor-bachelorette party. Expect plenty of funny moments, honest takes on building a life together, and reminders that nobody’s got it all figured out.

• Relatable stories and laughs about being “not fully qualified” for grown-up life

• Insights on party planning, life transitions, and giving yourself grace along the way

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