Struggling to juggle it all? In this episode, Cooper Alexander and Mary Sullivan, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, dive into the art of balancing priorities—because let’s be real, there’s never enough time for everything, but there’s always time for what truly matters. We’ll break down how to identify what deserves your energy, set boundaries without guilt, and stay focused without burning out. Whether you're managing a career pivot, building a business, or just trying to have a life outside the hustle, this episode is your reminder that balance isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what counts.

Tune in and start prioritizing with purpose!

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sandy Saburn, Chief Strategic Alliances Officer at Gifted Travel Network, about the ever-evolving world of luxury travel. With a background as a career coach, marketing expert, and business consultant, Sandy made a bold leap into the travel industry—and now she’s helping others do the same. She shares insider insights on why more people are choosing to work with travel advisors, how the industry has shifted toward curated, experience-driven travel, and why today’s most sought-after trips go beyond what’s Googleable. If you’ve ever dreamed of working in travel, she also breaks down how to get started as an advisor or entrepreneur in the field.

Life is short—so why wait to book those dream experiences?

Sandy Saburn is the Chief Strategic Alliances Officer at Gifted Travel Network (GTN), a fast-growing, female-led company in the high-end travel industry and innovative host agency in the travel industry.

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Website: Gifted Travel Network

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Marley Majcher, CEO of the Party Goddess and bestselling author, about her journey into the world of party planning and how it led to a thriving entrepreneurial career. This episode is all about embracing change, trusting your instincts, and creating opportunities even when the path isn’t clear.

Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. From understated elegance to rock star fabulous, she is known for creating the most talked-about parties of the year for a client list ranging from top-tier businesses to A-list celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Sofia Vergara, and Britney Spears.

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LinkedIn: Marley Majcher
Website: The Profit Goddess
Podcast: Profit Goddess
Book: But Are You Making Any Money?

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sanam Naraghi Anderlini MBE, founder and CEO of ICAN, about her incredible 24-year journey in shaping strategies to tackle conflict, crises, and violent extremism. As a passionate and dynamic peace strategist, she’s worked with civil society, governments, and the UN to create real, meaningful change.

Sanam is the founder and CEO of the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN), where she leads the groundbreaking Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership (WASL)—a powerful coalition of independent, women-led organizations in 40 countries dedicated to preventing violence and advancing peace, rights, and pluralism.

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LinkedIn: Sanam Naraghi Anderlini
Website: ICAN – International Civil Society Action Network
Podcast: If You Were in Charge
Book: Women Building Peace: What They Do, Why it Matters

London School of Economics and Political Science, Director, Centre for Women, Peace, and Security

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kseniia Duplyakin, Sr. QA Analyst with Learnix Tree Center about opportunities as a Software Quality Assurance. From testing software for bugs to ensuring a seamless user experience, SQA professionals play a vital role in delivering high-quality products. Kseniia talks about the skills needed, tools used, and different career paths within QA, including manual testing, automation testing, and performance testing.

Kseniia Duplyakina is an expert in Automated Software Testing. She has a degree in Computer Science from Odessa Polytechnic University, Ukraine. Since moving to the USA, she quickly became an industry leader in designing and implementing Quality Assurance processes for software solutions for government and commercial projects as a QA Architect and Product Owner. Kseniia brings her years of experience to her students at Learnix Center, where she designed the “Automated Testing Tools” course for the Software Quality Assurance program.

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Website: Learnix Tree Center

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Marcy Clark, Founder and President of Marcy Clark PR & Events about the art of storytelling, sharing how she crafts compelling narratives that elevate brands and resonate with audiences. Marcy reveals how her success stems from creating opportunities where none existed and pushing boundaries in the PR world. As a key member of Visionary Mafia, a vibrant networking platform for entrepreneurs and startups, Marcy offers advice on building authentic connections and using storytelling to stand out in today’s competitive landscape. Don’t miss this inspiring masterclass in creativity and innovation!

Marcy is a dynamic and results driven PR professional who possesses the ability to cultivate long lasting client relationships and curate a brand’s reputation. A full-cycle transcontinental consultant with a proven track record in tier one media placement, newsworthy events, client retention and storytelling with a specialty of positioning clients as experts

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Website: Marcy Clark PR & Events
Website: Visionary Mafia

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kim Ades, President FOM Coaching, about emotional resilience and the mental strength needed to achieve anything you set your mind to. By distinguishing between failure and a failed experience, you can shift your focus to the lessons learned along the way instead of the failure itself. Kim also shares her belief in the transformative power of journaling in creating a sense of self-awareness and recognizing your habit of thought. Step into the driver’s seat of your life’s journey with Kim’s inspiring insights.

Kim is the Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mom of five, Kim’s claim to fame is teaching her powerful coaching process to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs worldwide. Kim has been a featured speaker for organizations including Microsoft, TEC, Vistage, PMI, WIT, SHRM and more.

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LinkedIn: Kim Ades
Website: Frame of Mind Coaching

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Rachelle Davis, a holistic health coach, as she shares her personal story and transformative insights on achieving wellness through a balanced approach to mind, body, and soul. Whether you're starting your wellness journey or looking for inspiration, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on holistic health.

Rachelle is a certified holistic health coach with a BS in Health Science and once suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She has always had an interest in healing through food and natural remedies.

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Website: Get Your Healthy Life

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