LIFT With Sarah

The LIFT Podcast is where real leadership meets a purpose-driven life. Every week, Sarah brings honest conversations, practical wisdom, and faith-rooted perspective to help you grow into the leader you’re called to be. These episodes are designed to steady you, stretch you, and strengthen you as you lead at home, at work, and in your community. You’ll hear stories of resilience, lessons learned in the trenches, and insights that turn complex challenges into walkable steps forward. This is leadership for people who want to build something that lasts. It’s a place for those who care about culture, believe in the power of service, and want to rise with clarity, courage, and conviction. Whether Sarah is teaching, reflecting, or talking with leaders who are changing their corners of the world, every episode gives you the tools to lead with purpose and lift the lives around you. Tune in, lean in, and grow with us.

LIFT With Sarah is a business podcast hosted by Sarah Layson Marketing, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sarah Layson Marketing hosts LIFT With Sarah, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Lessons in Leadership: Life Beyond the Scoreboard with Coach Ron Crawford

  Sep 22, 202645 minS1

  Some leaders shape lives in ways that can’t be measured by a scoreboard. In this conversation, Sarah Layson sits down with longtime family friend and high school football coach Ron Crawford to reflect on 42 years of leadership, mentorship, faith, and service. His story carries the weight of decades spent investing in young athletes, not just to help them play better, but to help them become stronger people. At the center of this conversation is the belief that leadership is built through relationships. Coach Crawford’s journey began as the son of a coach, where he learned the value of work ethic, resilience, and showing up with consistency. Those early lessons became the foundation for the way he leads today, with purpose, discipline, and a deep respect for the people entrusted to his care. As the conversation unfolds, listeners will hear how mentors shaped Coach Crawford’s life and how he now carries that same responsibility for others. He shares what it means to look beyond wins and losses, to see the individual gifts inside each player, and to lead in a way that captures hearts before asking for performance. His approach reminds us that true influence starts with trust. There is a grounded honesty in the way Coach Crawford talks about difficult seasons, failure, and growth. He doesn’t present leadership as easy or polished. Instead, he reflects on the moments that require courage, prayer, humility, and a willingness to keep learning. His story shows that the best leaders don’t stop growing. They keep reflecting, keep serving, and keep allowing their calling to shape them. If you’re a coach, parent, mentor, leader, or someone walking with others through hard seasons, this conversation will speak to you. It will remind you that people need more than instruction. They need encouragement, accountability, belief, and someone willing to help them rise when they fall. This episode points toward a bigger vision of leadership rooted in character, faith, and lasting impact. A vision where success is measured not only by what’s won, but by who is strengthened along the way. Coach Crawford’s life reminds us that when leaders serve with intention, they help build people who carry those lessons far beyond the field. To grow. To reflect. To lead with intention. Welcome to LIFT. Subscribe and follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftwithsarahlayson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583340696839 Website: sarahlayson.com And Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lift-with-sarah/id1886005274

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  Episode #20

  Pursuit of Excellence: Startup Realities & Mindset with Eric Alsobrook

  Sep 15, 202639 minS1

  Leadership isn’t built in the moments when everything is going well. It’s shaped by the standards you keep, the choices you make under pressure, and the character you bring to the people counting on you. In this conversation, Sarah Layson sits down with Bartlett native, attorney, and business owner Eric Alsobrook to explore the experiences and values that shaped their shared drive for leadership, excellence, and meaningful impact. For Eric, pursuing excellence has always been connected to his upbringing and his competitive nature. But over time, he’s learned that leadership isn’t simply about being competitive. It’s about building a culture where people care about the standard, continue growing, and refuse to become complacent. Inspired by the leadership principles of Nick Saban, Eric reflects on what it takes to establish culture, maintain discipline, and lead with intention. That perspective becomes especially real when the conversation turns to business. Eric shares the early realities of co-founding Poplar Title and Escrow, including the financial discipline and difficult choices required to build something from the ground up. When circumstances are outside your control, the question becomes what you can control, and how you choose to respond. There’s also a deeper lesson in Eric’s approach to partnership and team-building. Strong leadership doesn’t mean everyone thinks or operates the same way. Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when different strengths, personalities, and perspectives come together. The right partnership can create balance, build trust, and help each person become their best self. If you’re building a business, leading a team, or simply trying to grow with intention, there’s something here for you. What standards are you unwilling to compromise? Where have you allowed comfort to replace growth? And are you surrounding yourself with people who challenge, support, and encourage you to keep becoming? This conversation points toward a bigger vision of leadership. Excellence isn’t just about achievement. It’s about character, influence, service, and the people you lift along the way. It’s about using your gifts well, leading with purpose, and creating lasting impact through meaningful relationships. To grow. To reflect. To pursue excellence. To lead with intention. To serve others well. Welcome to LIFT. Subscribe and follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftwithsarahlayson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583340696839 Website: sarahlayson.com And Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lift-with-sarah/id1886005274

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  Episode #19

  From Society’s Box to Creative Genius: Navigating Careers, Motherhood, and ADHD with Kim Flournoy

  Sep 8, 202648 minS1

  In this episode of LIFT with Sarah Layson, Sarah sits down with Kim Flournoy for a thoughtful conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the power of seeing difference through a new lens. Kim brings honesty, experience, and a deep love for people into a conversation that challenges how we define strength, success, and potential. At the center of this conversation is the belief that what the world often labels as a limitation may actually carry a unique kind of genius. Kim shares how her journey with ADD and ADHD helped her understand the way her mind works, the way she processes information, and the strategies she needed to lead and grow with intention. Her story reminds listeners that leadership begins with self-awareness. As the conversation unfolds, Kim reflects on the traits that have remained steady throughout her life: drive, creativity, and a genuine love for people. She shares how motherhood continues to shape her priorities and how building a career while raising children has required courage, discipline, and support. The conversation also explores the practical tools that helped her succeed, including writing things down by hand, creating systems, and learning how to work with her mind instead of against it. There is a deeply human thread running through Kim’s story. She speaks to the pressure parents often feel when their child learns differently, struggles to focus, or doesn’t fit neatly inside a traditional classroom setting. Instead of shame or fear, Kim offers a different perspective: curiosity, testing, understanding, and the right environment can help children see their gifts more clearly. If you’re a parent, leader, teacher, entrepreneur, or someone who has ever felt misunderstood because your mind works differently, this conversation will meet you there. It will remind you that development is not about forcing people into one mold. It’s about helping them discover how they learn, where they thrive, and what kind of support allows them to become their best self. This episode points toward a bigger vision of leadership rooted in empowerment, patience, and purpose. A future where parents feel equipped, children feel seen, and leaders create environments where different minds are not dismissed, but developed. Kim’s story reminds us that when we understand how people are wired, we can help them grow with confidence and live with impact. To grow. To reflect. To lead with intention. Welcome to LIFT. Subscribe and follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftwithsarahlayson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583340696839 Website: sarahlayson.com And Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lift-with-sarah/id1886005274

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  Episode #18

  Leading with Faith and Service: A Conversation with Stacy Bramlett

  Sep 1, 202641 minS1

  Faith has a way of shaping leadership long before anyone sees the title. In this episode of LIFT with Sarah Layson, Sarah sits down with Stacy Bramlett, Senior Vice President at Independent Bank and a mother of two, for a conversation about servant leadership, prayer, relationships, and the kind of strength that comes from staying rooted in what matters most. Stacy brings a calm, steady wisdom shaped by faith, family, and years of leading people through both business and life. At the center of this conversation is the belief that leadership begins with service. Stacy shares how her Christian faith forms the foundation of the way she leads, works, and cares for others. For her, leadership is not about status or control. It’s about integrity, humility, and being willing to put others first, even when it requires dying to self. As the conversation unfolds, listeners will hear how Stacy’s career in mortgage lending became more than a profession. It became a place to encourage people, pray with people, and create a supportive environment for those walking through personal and professional challenges. She reflects on the importance of bringing faith into the workplace with sincerity, not performance, and allowing purpose to guide the way you serve. There is deep emotion in Stacy’s story as she shares how God used her own difficult seasons to help others find healing. Through leading a divorce recovery class, she learned that pain can become a place of ministry when it’s surrendered with honesty and grace. Her story reminds us that suffering does not have to be wasted. It can become wisdom, comfort, and direction for someone else who needs hope. If you’re leading a team, raising a family, navigating change, or trying to stay grounded in a fast-paced season, this conversation will speak to you. Stacy’s words are a reminder that relationships are everything, time moves quickly, and the people closest to us need our focused presence. Prayer, scripture, and intentional connection are not extras. They are anchors. This episode points toward a bigger vision of leadership rooted in faith in action. A vision where leaders serve with integrity, families are strengthened through prayer, and difficult stories become places where others can find courage. Stacy’s life reminds us that when we lead with faith, we don’t just build careers. We make an impact. To grow. To reflect. To lead with intention. Welcome to LIFT. Subscribe and follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftwithsarahlayson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583340696839 Website: sarahlayson.com And Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lift-with-sarah/id1886005274

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  Episode #17

  Borrowing the Experience of Others: Accelerating Leadership Growth with Don Hall

  Aug 18, 202640 minS1

  Leadership rarely follows a straight line, and Don Hall’s story is a powerful reminder of that truth. In this episode of LIFT with Sarah Layson, Sarah sits down with Don Hall, CEO of Kingdom Homebuilders and broker for Keller Williams Midsouth in Mississippi, for a conversation about faith, resilience, family, and the courage to keep rebuilding when the path changes. His journey is grounded, honest, and full of wisdom for anyone leading through uncertainty. At the center of this conversation is the belief that leadership grows through humility, stewardship, and a willingness to learn from others. Don’s life reflects a deep commitment to faith first, family second, and business as a place of purpose and service. Whether he’s leading in real estate, construction, or at home with his five sons, his leadership is shaped by character more than position. As the conversation unfolds, listeners will hear how Don moved through real estate, banking, public service, and entrepreneurship with a steady willingness to grow. He shares how the 2006 recession led him into corporate banking, where he rose from a part-time teller to a regional vice president. He also reflects on leaving that security to run for mayor during a season when he felt called to lead with empathy, even though the outcome wasn’t what he hoped. There is real depth in Don’s story because he doesn’t hide the hard parts. After the election, he found himself unemployed and had to rebuild again. He leaned into a contractor’s license, drained his 401k during rising supply costs, practiced forgiveness through painful setbacks, and kept moving with faith. His story reveals the kind of resilience that’s formed when leaders choose responsibility over bitterness. If you’ve ever faced a closed door, a failed plan, or a season that forced you to start over, this conversation will meet you there. Don’s story reminds leaders that growth often comes through borrowed wisdom, hard lessons, and the humility to ask for help. It also challenges us to see people not only as they are today, but as who they can become. This episode points toward a vision of leadership that builds beyond one generation. Through Kingdom Homebuilders, Don is creating housing, opportunity, and a legacy he hopes to one day pass to his sons. It’s a picture of leadership rooted in faith, family, service, and the belief that every experience can become preparation for greater impact. To grow. To reflect. To lead with intention. Welcome to LIFT. Subscribe and follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftwithsarahlayson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583340696839 Website: sarahlayson.com And Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lift-with-sarah/id1886005274

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