In this inspiring episode, host Demi-Lin sits down with Sarah Waller— an executive in the chemical industry —for a heartfelt conversation about navigating career transitions, showing up authentically, and embracing risk.

From humble beginnings in Southwest Virginia to executive leadership and entrepreneurship, Sarah shares the habits, mindset, and lessons that have shaped her personal and professional evolution.

In this episode, we explore:

• Sarah’s journey from mechanical engineer to executive and entrepreneur

• Why she believes authenticity is a cornerstone of leadership

• Her early struggles trying to fit into traditional leadership molds—and how she broke free

• The power of “daring assignments” to grow self-confidence and career momentum

• How mindfulness and self-leadership have become her secret weapons

• A refreshing mindset shift: why feeling stuck might be a good sign

• Why Sarah believes embodying the role you want is more powerful than chasing it

• Her take on failure, self-compassion, and the balance between ambition and peace

• The story behind her yoga certification—and how it symbolizes her love for growth

• The importance of building diverse and complementary teams

  
  

Connect with Sarah:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcupertino/

Executive Leader | Sales & Growth Strategist | Senior B2B Executive | Advisor

Sarah Waller is a global executive leader with a track record of driving revenue growth, leading large P&Ls, and transforming businesses. With a background spanning operations, sales, and innovation, she brings a unique perspective on how businesses can scale effectively while staying agile in competitive markets.

Sarah began her career in operations and engineering before transitioning into commercial leadership and strategy, where she led global teams through high-impact transformations. As a senior executive, she has successfully turned around operations, built high-performing sales organizations, led complex go-to-market strategies, and spearheaded innovation initiatives to drive sustainable growth.

She is passionate about turning great products into real, scalable revenue by aligning teams around a shared vision, strengthening customer relationships, and leading with authenticity and purpose. She believes the best strategies put the customer at the center, creating clarity, connection, and real value across the organization.

Connect with Demi:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/demi-lin/