Ep 18: What happens when a quiet nudge from God turns into a full-blown mission to save a family on the other side of the world?

Andrea Befus thought she was just good at maps, spreadsheets, and hospitality. What she didn’t realize was that her unique combination of skills would one day lead her to orchestrate a covert rescue mission for a family in Afghanistan—and redefine her entire sense of purpose.

In this moving and wildly inspiring conversation, Andrea shares her unexpected journey from corporate mapping geek to entrepreneurial Airbnb maven, and the one headline that cracked her open and set her life on a different course. But this episode goes far beyond business—Andrea opens up about marriage, motherhood, faith, and how to know when it’s time to pivot, even if everything seems “fine.”

Whether you're a seeker, a mother, a builder, or someone in-between, this conversation will shake loose something in you. It's about divine discomfort, staying in motion, and the quiet courage to answer a call that doesn’t make logical sense—but makes a spiritual one.

🎧 Listen in for:

🔥 Why feeling “comfortable” might actually be your sign to move

🔥 Andrea’s wild story of helping a family escape the Taliban—with nothing but her laptop

🔥 The tension between ambition and motherhood—and how she reconciles both

🔥 What to do when God feels silent (and why it might be you, not Him)

🔥 The surprising way she uses ChatGPT for spiritual mindset breakthroughs

💡 This episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “There’s got to be more than this,” and is ready to trade comfort for calling. You will leave this episode more grounded in who you are and more clear on what you’re here to do.

🔗 Connect with Andrea Befus:

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Ep 17: In this gripping and vulnerable episode, host Sarah sits down with tax strategist and entrepreneur Preston Anderson, founder of Anderson Tax, who’s made it his mission to help business owners legally hold onto more of their money.

But this isn’t your typical finance episode.

Preston opens up about the near-death of his newborn son, whose life hung in the balance after a diagnosis of congenital heart defects. What followed was two years of hospital stays, emergency surgeries, a devastating call to "say goodbye," and a moment that shattered everything he thought he knew about work, purpose, and legacy.

Whether you're a business owner wanting to pay less in taxes legally, a parent facing unimaginable challenges, or simply someone hungry for a deeper sense of purpose, this episode delivers the raw truth. No fluff. Just one man’s journey from burnout and hustle to clarity and impact.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry—and you’ll definitely rethink what “winning” in business really means.

Why Listen:

You'll walk away with more than tips—you'll leave with perspective. The kind that sticks with you and shifts how you show up in work and life.

🔥Clarity on redefining success — beyond hustle culture and toxic productivity.

🔥Real talk on grief and burnout — and how to grow through it, not just go through it.

🔥Insight on building a life-giving business — one that aligns with your values.

🔥Encouragement to slow down — without feeling like you're falling behind.

🔥A reminder that you're not alone — especially if you’re tired of chasing “more.”

🎧 Tap in to discover how one pivotal moment reshaped everything he knew about success.

Connect with Preston and check out the books he talked about:

• • Connect with Preston on FB
  • ⁠https://www.anderson.tax⁠

• • Russell Brunson’s Community: ClickFunnels

  • Grant Cardone: https://grantcardone.com

• • The Gap and The Gain

  
  

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Ep 16: What if the best marketing strategy you’re not using… is sitting in your pocket?

In this episode of Unreasonable Autonomy, Sarah Grace sits down with Mark Beall, former IT pro turned YouTube strategist with over 15 million long-form views—to unpack why YouTube isn’t just for gamers and vloggers… it’s the platform for entrepreneurs serious about long-term sales and real conversion.

Mark didn’t set out to be a content creator. In fact, he resisted it—until a lazy Susan cabinet and a five-minute video changed everything.

This isn’t your typical YouTube success story. It’s a behind-the-scenes blueprint for:

• Why YouTube crushes Facebook and Instagram when it comes to ROI

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• How “content hacking” can shortcut your growth (without selling your soul)

  
  

• Why helping one person on video is more powerful than chasing likes

  
  

• The truth about the algorithm (and how to make it work for you)

  
  

• Why you’re building assets, not posts—and how they convert long after you hit publish

But it doesn’t stop there. Mark opens up about raising three boys in a YouTube-driven world, how he navigates faith and parenting in the digital age, and why God has shown up most in the closed doors of his life.

Whether you're launching a brand, scaling a service, or just wondering if your 11-year-old should be on YouTube (Mark’s son wants to be a trick shot star!), this conversation is a masterclass in strategy and soul.

🎧 Listen now to discover:

✔️ Why you don't need flashy thumbnails to win on YouTube

✔️ The one mindset shift every entrepreneur must make before creating content

✔️ How to start with bottom-of-funnel videos and build backward

✔️ The parenting convo no one’s having about YouTube and kids

📘 Mentioned in this episode:

– Influence by Robert Cialdini

– Online Business Decoded by Mark Beall (grab it on Amazon!)

👀 P.S. There’s also a kitchen renovation story in here that shouldn’t be this inspiring.

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Are you ready to stop feeding the algorithm—and finally let it work for you? Hit play.

Ep 15: What happens when life forces you to stop—and rethink everything?

In this gripping episode, host Sarah sits down with S.A. Grant—branding expert, digital strategist, and host of the Boss Uncaged podcast. At the peak of building an empire, a life-threatening stroke slammed the brakes on everything Grant knew.

But instead of giving up, he fought back harder—and smarter. Grant shares how he went from full-time single dad hustling multiple businesses, to waking up in a hospital bed with a stent in his head—and how that moment reshaped his mission forever.

S.A. opens up about the pivotal moments that reshaped his mindset, his unexpected transition into podcasting and authorship, and how personal branding, resilience, and done-is-better-than-perfect execution led him to international success.

He also reveals the deeper meaning behind the Boss Uncaged brand and why understanding your niche and mindset is key to building a legacy, not just a business.

Why listen?

If you’re ready to turn your setbacks into success, reclaim your power, or just need a dose of raw, real inspiration, this episode is for you. S.A. Grant opens up about:

🔥 How a life-changing stroke became the catalyst for his global brand.

🔥 The mindset shifts that turn adversity into your greatest asset.

🔥 Why launching before you're ready is the secret to unstoppable growth.

🔥 Overcoming perfectionism and stepping into action.

🔥 How to build a brand that’s driven by purpose and heart.

🎧 Hit play, level up your mindset, and take the first step toward your own comeback.

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• Boss Uncaged Podcast

• BossUncaged.com

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Ep 14: In this episode, we sit down with Braeden Parsons, a business architect and strategist known for helping entrepreneurs scale with precision and clarity. But behind the strategies and success lies a deeper story—one of faith, family, and a relentless pursuit of alignment over approval.

Braeden grew up in a family of nine, right in the middle of seven siblings. While others followed traditional paths, he knew early on that the 9-to-5 wasn’t for him. By age 11, he was selling wallets on the school bus. But the real journey began when he picked up a lawnmower and an audiobook: Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson. That moment sparked a fire that never went out.

But the road wasn’t easy. After choosing to skip college in favor of a high-ticket mentorship, Braeden faced rejection from his own grandfather—and a breakdown that brought him to church, wracked by chronic anxiety. It was in that church, crying out to God, that he had a life-altering encounter.

Now a highly successful business strategist, high-impact messaging wizard, and founder of Sovereign Entrepreneur—Braeden shares what it’s like to hold fast to faith when everything external screams otherwise, why money can become a cage, and how true freedom only comes when you’re aligned with what God made you to do.

Why listen?

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a cycle of hustle and exhaustion, constantly chasing success without ever feeling truly fulfilled, this episode is for you. Discover:

🔥 The importance of finding peace and purpose over achievement, and how true success comes from alignment—not hustle.

🔥 The power of a divine encounter and how his faith radically changed the way he approaches life and business.

🔥 The real meaning behind “freedom” and how to create it on your own terms.

🔥 The power of small, meaningful decisions in shifting your life’s direction.

🔥 Why embracing a leadership mindset that serves others is key to sustainable growth, both personally and professionally.

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This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a raw, vulnerable, and hope-filled look at how God meets us in our mess, not after we “make it.”

Whether you’re in business, ministry, or just figuring out your next move—this story will remind you that you're not behind. You're being aligned.

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Books & Podcasts Braeden referenced:

Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson

Marketing Secrets Podcast by Russell Brunson

Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl

Be Your Future Self by Benjamin Hardy

10X Is Easier than 2X by Benjamin Hardy

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Ep 13: What happens when your world collapses—and you have nothing left but grit and Wi-Fi?

When life literally knocked Carlos Aviles off his feet—knee surgery, a broken engagement, and zero income—he had two choices: quit or get resourceful.

From managing ad campaigns for Les Brown to building 8-figure client acquisition systems, Carlos’s story is the blueprint for anyone who’s ready to turn pain into purpose—and profit.

He opens up about:

🔵 the darkest chapter of his life,

🔵 the mindset shift that changed everything,

🔵 and how one YouTube video led to the opportunity of a lifetime.

If you're rebuilding, pivoting, or stuck in the chaos—this episode is your breakthrough moment.

Carlos’s journey will show you that your lowest point can become the launchpad to your greatest success.

Packed with insights on digital marketing, emotional resilience, and the power of AI, this conversation is a masterclass in turning adversity into unstoppable momentum.

Why listen?

If you’re in a season of reinvention, ready to level up, or need a wake-up call wrapped in wisdom, Carlos brings the real talk.

You’ll learn:

🔥 How Carlos went from zero clients to running million-dollar campaigns

🔥 The YouTube video that connected him with Les Brown (and changed his life)

🔥 Why AI doesn’t replace you—it amplifies your genius

🔥 What it really takes to grow a purpose-driven brand today

🎧 Hit play if you're done playing small.

Carlos doesn’t hold back—and neither should you.

Connect with Carlos and explore more:

👉 Website: Clients With AI

👉Freebie: Master AI Prompts with Ease Free Guide

👉 Les Brown (Motivational Speaker): @LesBrownSpeaks

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Ep 12: We all want success—but are you actually owning it? Or just performing it? 🤔

You’ve heard the phrase fake it till you make it, but what if that mindset is actually holding you back? What if the very thing keeping you from true success isn’t a lack of skills, talent, or connections—but the way you see yourself?

In this fire-packed episode, Bart & Sunny Miller rip the mask off the silent struggle that’s keeping high-achievers stuck in imposter mode—constantly chasing, proving, and never fully stepping into their power. Are you showing up as the real you? Or are you unknowingly hiding behind a version of yourself that feels acceptable to others? 🚨

If you’ve ever felt like you’re wearing success instead of being it, or like you’re constantly waiting for permission to take up space—this is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

No sugarcoating. No playing small. Just the real, raw truth about stepping into your power without apology.

Why listen?

If you’ve ever felt like you’re almost there but something invisible is holding you back, this episode will reveal what it is and how to break through it.

🔥 The real difference between “fake it till you make it” and truly embodying success (and why one works while the other backfires).

🔥 How men and women navigate power differently—and why balancing both masculine and feminine energy is the key to thriving.

🔥The hidden ways women dim their own light—whether it’s avoiding leadership, overthinking decisions, or waiting for permission.

🔥 Why many entrepreneurs subconsciously hide behind a “leader” instead of owning their own space—and how to stop playing small.

🔥 How to get out of your own way and into creation mode and how to know when you’re stepping into the fullest version of yourself.

It’s time to stop second-guessing and start owning your power. Are you ready? Let’s go. 🎧🔥

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Connect with Bart and Sunny and check out the books they talked about:

🔗 Website: https://idoepic.com/

📖 Predictably Irrational by Dan Iley

🎤We Play Full Out with Bart and Sunny

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Ep 11: In the first episode of this new month, we’re diving into a powerful conversation about what it means to be a driven woman in a world that often asks us to shrink.

We sit down with Andrea Peer, a seasoned User Experience Strategist, Designer, and Researcher, and co-founder of GeekOut.

Andrea shares her personal and professional journey of embracing her ambitious nature, learning from failures, and redefining success on her own terms. From the challenges of corporate life to discovering true human connection, Andrea dives deep into what it means to be driven, the power of self-awareness, and how to harness both ambition and authenticity in leadership.

She also discusses the duality of the overachiever mindset—how to leverage it without letting it consume you—and the importance of embracing your natural strengths without shame.

If you've ever felt guilty for being too ambitious, struggled with perfectionism, or lost relationships in pursuit of success, this conversation is for you.

Why listen?

🔥 Learn the power of self-awareness in leadership & personal success

🔥 Personality frameworks on self-discovery—but why they shouldn’t define you

🔥 Understanding your inner ‘tyrant’—and making peace with her

🔥Feminism and leadership—honoring your voice and breaking societal norms

🔥The mindset shift needed to serve others

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Connect with Andrea and check out the books she talked about:

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How To Win Friends And Influence People- Dale Carnegie

Untamed- Glennon Doyle

Listen in for a raw, thought-provoking conversation on breaking free from societal expectations and leading from a place of both power and humanity.

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