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Hi, I’m Sara

I created Second Bloom to help women over 50 feel their best, live with purpose, and embrace this season with confidence and joy.

Your second bloom is just beginning.

My Story

Life hasn’t unfolded exactly the way I imagined it would. I’ve known beautiful seasons and really hard ones—love and loss, mistakes and second chances, finding my way back to God, building a family, and learning (sometimes the hard way) what really matters. One of the things I’m proudest of is raising my two sons, who are grown men now. Watching them become strong, kind, loving, tender-hearted, responsible men is, without question, one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. I’m also blessed with two older stepchildren, who are grown and building lives of their own, and I’m so proud of the adults they’ve become. Our family has grown and changed through the years, and being a mom will always be one of the most important parts of who I am. Now, in my 50s, I’m discovering that there is still so much ahead. I’m taking better care of my body, paying closer attention to the people I spend my time with, traveling and experiencing more of the world, deepening my faith, and asking myself what I want these next decades of my life to look like.

God writes beauty in every season.

I’ve also come back to something I’ve loved for as long as I can remember: writing. I’ve journaled my way through just about every season of my life—the good, the hard, the confusing, and everything in between. Writing has always been one of the ways I make sense of what’s happening in my life and what God may be teaching me through it. Now I’m excited to share some of what’s on my heart with the Second Bloom community, too. That’s really where Second Bloom began. It’s a place to share what I’m learning, what I’m loving, and the things that are helping me live this season more fully—and hopefully encourage you to do the same.

A Little More About Me

My people mean everything to me.

I'm incredibly grateful for my family and for a small circle of dear friends who have walked through life with me. The older I get, the more I realize what a gift it is to have people who truly know you, love you, laugh with you, pray with you, and show up when life gets hard.

Our house includes four furry family members.

Two dogs and two cats—and I'm pretty convinced there are few things in life better than the unconditional love of an animal.

Give me a plane ticket and I'm happy.

I love to travel, experience different cultures, try new foods, figure out where the locals actually eat and what they do, wander off the usual tourist path, and make new friends along the way.

I want to be strong for the life I still want to live.

Weight lifting has become an important part of my life, and I love Pilates too. For me, movement isn't about trying to look 30 again. It's about being strong, capable and healthy enough to keep doing the things I love for decades to come.

I absolutely love a good book.

Give me a quiet afternoon, something to drink, and a book I can't put down and I'm perfectly happy. I love learning, but I also just love disappearing into a really good story.

Writing has always been part of me.

I've journaled for years and have filled pages with whatever was happening in my life—questions, prayers, struggles, dreams, ordinary days and big moments. Now I get to write for Second Bloom, too, and I'm looking forward to sharing more of what's on my heart with the women who gather here.

I'm still curious.

About God. About people. About health. About places I haven't been yet. About what I might learn next. I think curiosity is one of the things that keeps life interesting—and makes this season so much fun.

What I Believe

Begin With God

My faith is the foundation of everything.

Stay Strong

I want a body that's strong enough for the life I still want to live.

Choose Your People

Deep friendships, family, and genuine connection are some of life's greatest gifts.

Stay Curious

There are still places to go, books to read, people to meet, and things to discover.

Live With Purpose

We're not done growing, contributing, dreaming—or becoming.

Let’s Stay in Touch

I’d love to have you be part of the Second Bloom community. When I have a new story, something on my heart, or a new blog post I think you’ll enjoy, I’ll send it your way.

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