Known for her energetic and interactive style, Sara is a trusted voice in emotional resilience whose work has reached more than half a million people across North America. She has presented to schools, organizations, and communities through keynotes, professional development sessions, podcasts, media appearances, and workplace training events—earning a reputation for honesty, relatability, and lasting impact.
Drawing on 18 years of experience, Sara blends research with lived insights to explore how emotions shape choices, mindset, and well-being. She emphasizes resilience—the ability to navigate emotions and rebound from challenges—as essential for strong communication, sustained performance, and meaningful connection.
Beyond her work with adults, Sara is committed to helping youth build emotional awareness and confidence. She is the author of The UPower Journal 2.0, a guided resource that supports young people in expressing their thoughts, strengthening self-belief, and making character-based choices.
A mom, wife, and entrepreneur, Sara understands the real-life challenges of managing emotions at work and at home. Before becoming a full-time speaker, she was an award-winning singer-songwriter. Today, when she’s not presenting, writing, or singing, she can often be found at a rink or baseball diamond cheering for her son.