Sarah Only Better

16/11/2021

🎥🎬 Tune in at 11!

We’re in the kitchen with Sarah Only Better today at 11!

She shows us how to make fry bread during Native American Heritage Month.

08/11/2021

Our ancestors prayed too much for us to be afraid to shine and show up in the world. Walk in to EVERY room like your ancestors sent you there.

My baby sister created this ribbon skirt for me for an event I have coming up. How did she do? Real deadly right?

01/11/2021

Boozhoo!! (Hello!!)
Happy Native American Heritage Month!!!
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I couldn’t think of a better time than now to tell you all I’ve been working on rebranding my social media!

I’ve spent the last 12 months reconnecting to my tribe, my culture and our traditions. A fire has been lit inside me to use my platform to bring awareness to Indigenous issues, lift Indigenous voices, and share my experience as a reconnecting native.

Are you ready for it?

Check out my blog for more information on how I came to this decision.
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Gigawabamin Menawah! (See you again!)

01/06/2021

Public Speaking is _______.
(Fill in the blank)
👻 scary as hell?
🤢 not fun at all?
😈the devil?

Yes! I feel that!

My voice shakes sometimes when I speak. I forget to breathe and run out of air mid-sentence. I speak real fast to get it over with. My mind misplaces my thoughts and I lose track of where I’m going. 😬

Public speaking is how we share our stories and I’m in the story-sharing business so it is important to me to turn that weakness into a strength.

I had the opportunity to work with Erik Dominguez .up.stories to help me improve my confidence when it comes to speaking.

Erik challenged me to focus on my message and be mindful of the words I use. He helped me eliminate the limiting belief that I wasn’t prepared or qualified to speak. He made it way less scary and just a little bit of fun to put together a message.

I left my first coaching session more confident in my ability to share my stories and I am looking forward to joining the community to continue to improve.

Im not great yet but I’m getting better.

Follow .up.stories to get yourself a feedback loop and learn more about new programs to help you improve your speaking skills so you can show up powerfully and with confidence.

11/05/2021

💙 🚙 There is a big blue sky waiting just behind the clouds. -unknown

I’m still dreaming of my partnership with !!!

Normally I’d tell you about the cool features and benefits of driving this car.

It’s a no-brainer tho.
This car is classy.
Period.

You’ll break necks in the coffee shop drive thru every morning (and sometimes afternoon too). It is worth all the dollars.

One thing I’ve been doing as I determine which brands I want to work with tho is to look for their commitments to diversity.👀

What does their supply chain look like? Is their advertising inclusive? Who are their leaders? Are they genuine? Is this something I really want to support?

With Lexus, the answer is YES!!
I can go to the Instagram feed and see an in*******al family, women, men, different ethnicities and even a dog.

I am so proud to be a

Give Lexus a round of applause in the comments and tell me how pretty you think this Celestial Blue color is!

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29/04/2021

When reached out to me to talk about my trip to Toronto last year for the RISE conference, my stomach flipped.

Those of you who have followed me for long know that Rachel Hollis and her content played a huge role in my progress toward success. She was a role model and mentor to me.

Those of you who follow Rachel Hollis probably know how problematic she has become recently. If you don’t, read the NYT article in my bio to catch up.

While I no longer follow Rachel, I can’t help but root for her to get this right. Of all the things she could improve, this is one that matters.

Rachel has captivated MILLIONS of women around the world. Many of these women, including Rachel, must learn how to check their privilege. Their white privilege. Their socio-economic privilege. Their able-bodied privilege. All of the privileges.

Our world has to do better at seeing things from someone else’s perspective. This is important.

Rachel climbed up a mountain a billion times a day for like a week straight once. That’s the same effort she needs to give to overcome the blockages preventing her from seeing things through other people’s perspective. She has the opportunity to do the work, figure it out, find a way and then shine the light for others to follow.

That’s what we all must do. Do the work. Figure it out. Lead the way for others. Keep going.

22/04/2021

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Life gets so good when you start believing in miracles.

01/03/2021

☀️It’s Monday. ☘️It’s March.
The energy of this day is so powerful. Use it to set your intentions and rise to the next level.

Tweak your habits just enough to make you a little uncomfortable and then grow through that stretch this month.

I posted a new blog today to help you start your month strong.

Link in bio!

16/11/2020

Native & Proud
I dig into my Native heritage in the blog today.
Swipe for a little sneak peek where I go into the removal of Native children from their land.
Read the blog to learn about how this directly impacted my life.

www.onlybetter.life

Happy American History Month!

11/11/2020

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To all the brave people who have served in our Armed Forces and sacrificed so much to protect this nation I am taking the time to say, Happy Veterans Day.

Today we honor your, your family, and your service. While “thank you” is never quite enough…. Thank you!!!

We owe you so much, and we as a country need to do better for our Veterans.

Know a Veteran? Tag them below to say thanks and let’s honor their service!

09/11/2020

After a week like that, I’m ready for another vacation. 🌴☀️

Nick and I just got back from a weekend getaway right before Election Day. Read about our trip to Vegas and what social distancing is like in Sin City- New on the blog today!

www.onlybetter.life

Link in Bio

Thank you to for hooking us up with great accommodations and everlasting memories!

05/11/2020

“Something Else”

It is Indigenous Heritage Month, not Something Else Heritage Month, CNN.

I’m an Ojibwe native from Minnesota.

I know there’s a lot of different tribes to keep track of, but let’s use Indigenous or Native from now on.

24/10/2020

Some shots from this years Halloween Party I hosted at

I worried about not being able to have a party this year but Selfie Station made it easy to keep my guests socially distant. Thankfully nobody caught the Rona and we all had a great time!

Selfie Station has their Halloween stations up for another week before they transform to a Christmas wonderland!!! Put on your costumes and go have some fun this weekend.

Can you guess who me and my husband dressed up as?

23/10/2020

I either win or learn.
Say it with me.
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21/10/2020

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We entered a new season here in Iowa. The sun wakes up slowly and goes to bed early. Our bodies and our wardrobes are transitioning. It can get tough.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Remember to unplug. You are better when you are rested. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This year could be different though. My office has a window now. There's dogs here. Snacks. Then at night a real cute repairman comes to fix all the things. 😉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Who knows.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

16/10/2020

🍷 We have entered the 4th Quarter of 2020.
May the odds be ever in your favor.

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It’s time to take care of yourself, pals. Let’s face it. Life is hectic enough, but with everything going on right now there’s never been more of a need to take time for ourselves to unwind.

That’s why I’m excited to partner with Risata Wines, the perfect self-care companion.

Sourced from the finest vineyards in Italy, Risata Wines offer a variety of premium wine that are easy-to-drink, versatile and delicious.

The Moscato d’Asti is my classic go to moscato but the new Scarlet (red berry flavor semi-sweet) and Raven (dark fruit flavor semi-sweet) are so fun yummy and definitely get me in the Halloween spirit.👻🦇

Ready to treat yourself with the taste you deserve?

Follow for recipes and inspiration and click my link in bio to find a bottle near you!

07/10/2020

They say when you move your body, you change your mind.
And they did not tell a lie.

I have been in a FUNK y’all. This year has been CHA👏🏾LLEN👏🏾GING!👏🏾

But once I came up for air and saw that I hadn’t been moving my body (or drinking the water) I knew exactly what would lead me back to where I wanted to be.

I’m not out here doing CrossFit or running marathons or anything. I’m just moving enough to close the rings on my watch. And already, I feel better.

If you’re in a funk, try moving your body a little. Dance it out for a few minutes. Do a quick vinyasa. Then come back and thank me for your better mood. 🙂

05/10/2020

How ARE you?

I’ve been thinking about how I answer this question lately and how I could be self-sabotaging my inner baddie into believing I am some of the negative things I say about myself.

I FEEL tired. I am not tired. Tired is an adjective. That’s only an attribute.

How ARE you? The third person plural present of BE.

When I’m asked how am I, from now on I’m going to respond with how I am:

☀️I am positive energy.
🙂I am happiness and light.
💪🏾I am bravery and courage.
😚I am amazing.

Tell me friend, how are you?

01/10/2020

It’s October 1 and I am STILL working from home!
But you won’t find any complaints here.

I’ve found so many benefits from working from home over the last 7 months. I’ve also had a lot of things happen while working from home happen so I was excited when invited me for an interview to share my perspective.

Check my recent blog to learn how I make working from home better and for a link to the Today Show article I am featured in.

Are you still working from home?

www.onlybetter.life
Link In Bio

25/09/2020

Now that we are all the way in to fall and we’ve gotten our pumpkin spice lattes, it’s time to talk about what we are doing with our hair!! 💁🏾‍♀️

I teamed up with to add these highlights to my hair this season. I can add as much or as little as I want so each look is custom day-to-day. Swipe to see my transformation.

BONUS: I didn’t have to spend hours and hours in the salon lightening my own hair.

These are the classic extensions, made of 100% human hair. With normal wear and care, this collection will last BEYOND 6 months.

26/08/2020

Here’s the thing: if you stay positive in a negative situation, you win. There’s always going to be awful people and situations cropping up to test you; trying to drag you down or highlight the worst in yourself and society.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You win. Pure and simple. And if you’re actively choosing to make that choice today? I’m proud of you, I see you, and I support you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Kill them with kindness, and watch yourself grow in the face of adversity.

25/08/2020

This might be silly…. But sometimes I like to imagine myself as the heroine of an epic story; my story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It helps, sometimes, to put things into perspective and see the hard times as just the climax before the inevitable success, growth, and happily ever after.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What you’re feeling right now – all the hard moments, the mistakes, and confusing nights – it’s just a chapter in your story, not the whole book. It’s just the part where the hero learns they’re a friggin’ superhero! Don’t give up before you reach the rewards of all your hard work! We got this.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If your life was a book, what genre would it be? Mine would definitely be a romantic comedy.

21/08/2020

There’s a new skincare guru in town and has all the skills to keep the crown.

This is next level self-care.

The Classically Yours Facial I had last week was magic. My face has never been more smooth. Destinee is a wizard for real. I’m excited for my next appointment.

I wrote about my experience in my latest blog. You can find it at
www.onlybetter.life @ West Des Moines, Iowa

16/08/2020

I don’t know about you but we’ve been LONG overdue for a date night. Like. Way too long.

We made a trip over to Orient, Iowa on Friday to enjoy Pizza on the Prairie

What can I say?

We had an amazing time. We ate amazing food. We listened to amazing music. We took an amazing walk and looked at some amazing art.

I go into a little more detail on the blog (link in bio).

COVID has been putting a lot of strain on relationships. It’s important to prioritize date nights and allow yourself the opportunity to remain connected to your partner. Pizza on the Prairie allows you the space to be socially distant from others while leaning in closer to your significant other.

When’s the last time you went on a date?


@ The Wallace Centers of Iowa

14/08/2020

Everyone talks about rock bottom like it’s a bad thing – like it’s something to avoid at all costs. You know what “rock bottom” translates to in my head? “A strong foundation”. A foundation to build off of. A foundation to grow from, where the only direction is up.

So, if today finds you at rock bottom? For one, I’m here for you, I believe in you, and my DMs are always open. But secondly, and arguably more important, be thankful. I know, I know, that’s a hard thing to ask for; believe me, I get it.

My rock bottom came in 2006, living in a homeless shelter after attempting su***de, looking at each of the relationships I had destroyed and every bridge I had burned. But you know what happened once I decided to stand up, own my story, and grow from that?

Impact. Influence. Change and soooooo much personal growth. I took ownership of that mess and made it into an incredible success story that has no end.

I know you can grow from your rock bottom. I know you can change lives with your experience. All that’s left for you to do right now is pick yourself up off the floor, take a stand, and start building. Are you ready to own your story?

06/08/2020

I don’t have a happy high vibe caption for you today. I’ve been going through some things and it’s been REALLY hard.

COVID quarantine wasn’t enough.
Working from home with 2 kids wasn’t enough.
No. For some reason the world seems to think that I can handle all of this PLUS caring for 2 extra children with special needs unexpectedly during a pandemic, with school starting soon whether I like it or not.

I’m overwhelmed and not feeling strong enough despite being told “if anyone can do it, it’s you.”

Thank you to my close friends who believe in me when I don’t always believe in myself. ❤️

I wrote about my self-doubt in my most recent blog along with how I plan to overcome this extremely challenging chapter in my life.

www.onlybetter.life

Check it out. Link in bio.

30/07/2020

I went to my first yoga class after quarantine last night and I. FEEL. GREAT!!

Dang I needed that.

I love how yoga covers so many aspects of your health.
Physical. Mental. Spiritual.
It’s amazing what a good session can do for your soul.

Daly Zen is a great new yoga studio in Des Moines. The owner and instructor, Shannon, has done a lot of research and taken every precaution to ensure you are safe in her studio.
Social distancing. Masks in common areas. Sanitization. Temp checks. She likes to keep her class size low to help maintain a great energy level.

Visit Daly Zen for more info.

Take care of yourselves.

Namaste. 🙏🏾

dsm hummingbirds

29/07/2020

👜Let’s talk handbag essentials.
Phone. Keys. Wallet. Mask. Hand Sanitizer.

To slow the spread of COVID, it is imperative to carry hand sanitizer with you wherever you go.

me their newest product to share with you. They have developed an incredible hand sanitizer that keeps your hands soft while fighting germs. It smells like you’ve just had a spa treatment too with it’s Fresh Eucalyptus and Spice scent.

Head over to www.typeadeodorant.com to order yours. New customers can receive 15% off their first order by signing up for their email list!!

Swipe to see some of the other things I keep in my bag.

Stay safe, my friends! @ Des Moines, Iowa

28/07/2020

My mission is to inspire and empower women to reach for their highest dreams and aspirations for success through fear, self-doubt, and anything else that might stand in the way.
Ladies, you are worthy. Let’s rise!

22/07/2020

Visualize your highest self and then show up as her.
This quote by someone else was my inspiration to go get HAIR EXTENSIONS!!
Look at me! I’m a baby Beyoncé!

Future me has long beautiful hair that will hold all my wisdom. She’s quite lovely. ❤️

I wrote about my experience getting extensions in my latest blog supporting local black-owned business. Link in Bio.

Let’s do something fun in the comments. You tell me what your future self is like and I’ll reply with my favorite part of who you are right now.

15/07/2020

Repeat after me:⁣
I will love myself. I will respect my boundaries. I will value my worth and I will be gentle when mistakes are made.⁣
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I cannot stress enough how important self-love and self-care is for EVERYONE but especially mothers, entrepreneurs and business owners like you! After all, the more you love yourself, the easier it is to show up for others and be visible.⁣
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So go ahead. Take that time off. Drop that problematic client that doesn’t respect you, your time, or your worth. Post that selfie!!! Dance it out.⁣
Ask for more. Dream for more.⁣
YOU ✨ARE✨WORTH✨IT⁣
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And I’m going to be right here championing you all the way. ❤️⁣
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11/07/2020

Wear a mask but make it fashion. 😷
My mask collection continues to grow but this is my all time FAVORITE mask from

It’s feminine, fashionable and versatile. I need it in every color and print!

Wearing masks is more fun when you look good in them.

07/07/2020

Burn out is real! I’ve been trapped in my home office while my kids and neighbor kids work hard at covering every inch of my home in snack wrappers and Gatorade bottles.

Quarantine is challenging.

I have a new tool I’ve been using to reset my mindset and I think it’ll help you too.

It’s called the 3-to-1 method. For every 1 negative thing around you, identify 3 positive things also around you. Sometimes this is easy and others not but the more you work at it, the better you’ll get.

Here’s what it looks like for me:

My home office is a disaster.

BUT

(1)My dog is snoring at my feet and she’s so warm and adorable and I love her so much.

(2)I can see my new handbag and it reminds me that my husband cares so much about the things I like so he buys them for me.

(3) An email just dinged thanking me for drafting a well-written proposal that will be used to transform the way our company engages with my department.

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This practice has caused me to become more attuned to the positive things around me.

Try it out. Can you tell me 3 positive things you see right now?

30/06/2020

Look, Ma! I made it! 😆

Someone asked earlier today what things from your childhood made you think someone’s family was successful. Among so many other things like lunchables in lunch boxes or annual vacations out of state, a housekeeper was on my list.

While I’m not quite there yet, I’m at a point where I can at least afford laundry service!

I’m so excited to not have to forget this laundry in the washing machine for a day or two and then forget it again. 🧺🥴

When it comes back it will be in a fancier bags because I deserve it.

Maybe I’ll have watered and pruned this tree by then?

What about you? When you were a kid, what did you think successful people could afford?

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29/06/2020

Don’t let this cute face fool you. I am far from perfect. These aren’t actual angel wings. 😉

I choose to constantly work on my imperfections knowing full well that I’ll never be perfect- I’ll only become better than how I was before.

Development and growth are part of my core values. I’ll never stop. Will you?

23/06/2020

🚤We packed up the boys and some of their friends for a trip to the Ozarks this week and I am so grateful for my cargo bag!⁣
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⛱There are 7 of us and all our beach and lake gear. The Palisade is big but not THAT big.⁣
My cargo bag was easy to install and it is so durable. We can be road tripping all summer long with this.⁣
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Summer is here and waiting!⁣
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16/06/2020

💕Proud moment. I haven’t been able to wear these shorts for YEARS.

Some might focus on my smooshy belly. Others might point out my flappy arms. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Those are easy observations.

But I’m going to go ahead and draw attention to the fact that not long ago, I was debating whether or not to buy size 22 jeans. 😬 Growth is great but that’s not the kind of growth I wanted.

I decided to get a gym membership instead and even with the COVID quarantine, I’m down 6 sizes!💃🏾

Love 👏🏾 your 👏🏾 self👏🏾
Care enough to be kind to yourself. Recognize small wins and celebrate them. You’re worth it. ❤️

15/06/2020

it’s a cereal for dinner kind of night. Don’t feel guilty at all. Probiotics for the win!

13/06/2020

Iowa went and got an INSTAGRAM POP UP, Y’ALL!!

Selfie Station Iowa opens TODAY!!

Swipe for some fun shots from the VIP event last night where we got to preview all the fun stations.

Ashley and Austin did an amazing job putting this together. It was an incredible experience and I can’t wait to go back.

How cute is this pink room?!

opens today at noon. It is located in Merle Hay Mall under Flix!

12/06/2020

Today is National Loving Day. I bet you didn’t know that. It’s cool. Neither did I.

It doesn’t mean what you think tho!
June 12 marks the landmark Supreme Court decision allowing in*******al marriage. Loving v. Virginia.

Before 1967 it was illegal to be in an in*******al marriage. Not too long ago!

The case is a fascinating love story of Mildred and Richard Loving. We can reflect on this case’s relevance today amid the world wide protests against racism and inequalities. We still have work to do.

I’m going to celebrate today by loving and living in my own in*******al marriage.