The Sha Sparks Show

What would be possible if you stopped waiting to feel ready before pursuing your next chapter? Jay Menez shares how curiosity, courage, and a growth mindset helped him navigate major career transitions—from public service to entrepreneurship, Wall Street, Hollywood, and beyond. This conversation is for anyone considering a career change, stepping into entrepreneurship, rebuilding after a transition, or wondering whether they have what it takes to begin before they feel fully prepared. You’ll hea

What if the way we influence others begins with how intentionally we live, love, forgive, and lead? In this heartfelt episode, our special guest, Brian Ahearn, shares how faith, forgiveness, and intentional choices can reshape family relationships, marriage, and legacy. Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and a faculty member at the Cialdini Institute . An international speaker, TEDx Talk speaker, coach, and consultant, Brian helps clients apply research-based approac

We’ve turned exhaustion into a badge of honor. Sleep is not weakness. Sleep is wisdom. And if you want to lead, heal, create, and show up fully, your nervous system cannot run on fumes forever. In this episode our special guest, Dr. Leah Kaylor shares her expert research on sleep and what she has learned about the quality of our sleep. Dr. Leah Kaylor is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist who has served as the FBI’s Sleep Expert for over six years. She specializes in optimizing hum

Have you ever noticed that the storms we walk through often prepare us for something bigger than we could imagine? In this episode, our special guest, Ashley Booker, shares how the storms she’s faced, including a literal hurricane, helped shape her generosity muscle. Proud military veteran and devoted mother who’s lived a life of service, sacrifice, and love. She is a beacon of light. From boots-on-the-ground to holding it down at home, her journey is rooted in resilience. Her dedication to the

Have you ever wanted to attend an event and felt a little shy about going by yourself? Maybe you’re an introvert, or maybe your personality isn’t as outgoing as others. In this episode, our special guest, Julie Deem, shares how she went from just wanting to go to the event to now speaking on stage at this podcasting event. Also, Julie and Shā share how fun it is to acknowledge those full-circle moments in life. Julie Deem is a podcaster, podcast manager, and the founder of The Business Podcast E

In this episode, our special guest, Trevor Greenberg, shares his journey of failing his PMP certification exam multiple times, all while making genuine connections on LinkedIn. Trevor Greenburg is the creator of the popular "PM Monday" series on LinkedIn and the host of The Disgruntled PM podcast, where he shares practical strategies from his own experience and that of his expert guests. And he’s a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served as an Airborne Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division befo