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Fully Stoked

Fully Stoked

Written by: Cody and Sarah Stokes
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 Welcome to Fully Stoked, where Sarah and Cody Stokes dive into real conversations about marriage, business, food, and life. As a powerhouse couple balancing entrepreneurship, family, and fun, they explore relationships, growth, leadership, and success with honesty and humor. Featuring chefs, realtors, influencers, and entrepreneurs, each episode delivers inspiration, laughter, and insight. Sarah also spotlights women in business, sharing their wins, lessons, and wisdom. Tune in, connect, and stay Fully Stoked!Cody and Sarah Stokes Economics
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  • The Power of Grit, Healing, and Animal Energy with Annah Kirschbaum (Shear & Shine Grooming Spa)

    The Power of Grit, Healing, and Animal Energy with Annah Kirschbaum (Shear & Shine Grooming Spa)
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, Sarah Stokes and Cody sit down with Annah Marie Kirschbaum, owner of Shear & Shine Grooming Spa in Asheville, NC, for a heartfelt conversation about grit, entrepreneurship, mental health, and the incredible connection between humans and animals.

    Annah shares her path from moving to Florida and working at Brevard Zoo to finding her calling in grooming—where calm, grounded energy and empathy are essential for helping dogs (and even cats) feel safe. She opens up about overcoming dyslexia, school struggles, and the mindset shift that helped her build a fulfilling life and a successful business—without a traditional roadmap.

    This episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that your past does not define you—and that community, compassion, and perseverance can change everything.

    Guest: Annah Marie Kirschbaum — Shear & Shine Grooming Spa (Asheville, NC)
    📧 shearnshineavl@gmail.com | 📞 (828) 252-2593 | Facebook + Instagram

    Host: Sarah Stokes — Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor (Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending)
    📧 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | 📞 704-301-6040 / 828-772-4638
    🔗 https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes

    Disclaimer:
    Guest opinions are their own. This episode is for inspiration and education only and does not provide medical, mental health, financial, or legal advice. If you are in crisis or considering self-harm, please contact local emergency services or a qualified professional immediately.

    If you are feeling suicidal, overwhelmed, or in crisis, you are not alone and help is available right now.
    In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24/7.
    If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number.
    If you are outside the U.S., reach out to your local crisis line or tell someone you trust and seek help immediately.
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    43 mins
  • Living Life Barefoot: From Tiny House Art Studio to 500 Stores & a Foundation with Alyssa Hughes

    Living Life Barefoot: From Tiny House Art Studio to 500 Stores & a Foundation with Alyssa Hughes
    Jan 12 2026
    In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with Alyssa Hughes, founder and CEO of Barefoot Baby and Barefoot Baby Foundation, for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, family, and creating a life you didn’t even know you needed.Alyssa shares how she left Connecticut with her then-boyfriend (now husband) Matt, moved to North Carolina with no jobs lined up, and accidentally stumbled into a life of tiny house living, art, chickens, and country community that completely reshaped her future.What started as a home décor and art business (Simply Palettes) out of a 5x7 apartment deck and borrowed garage eventually evolved into Barefoot Baby, a children’s clothing brand inspired by her adventurous daughter, Cameron, and a barefoot, outdoorsy childhood.Through a leap into wholesale on Faire, Alyssa and Matt went from 0 stores in May to 500 stores by December, scaling from baby/toddler sizes to full children’s sizes and hitting $40,000/month in gross revenue. But with fast growth came stress, burnout, and the realization that the business built to honor her family was starting to hurt her family.Alyssa opens up about:Moving from Connecticut to Carrboro and then to Marion, North Carolina, with no safety netHow a stranger’s free garage, five acres, chickens, and a community garden changed everythingBuilding an Etsy home décor business that wasn’t scalable — and why shipping heavy pallet art was brutalPivoting into children’s clothing, sublimation printing, and finding product-market fit with Barefoot BabyScaling from 0 to 500 wholesale accounts in 7 months on FaireAsking for help and finding Freddie at the Economic Development Commission and Mountain BizWorksGetting a manufacturing coach, moving out of the house, hiring staff, and opening a downtown production spaceStarting Barefoot Baby Foundation to “bring nature and family back to childhood” through memories, not merchandiseHosting family-friendly, free community events like a New Year’s Eve street party for kids and familiesHow a very recent faith journey (only about 2.5 years as active Christians) reframed their business as ministrySeeing God’s hand retroactively in every “random” opportunity, connection, and open doorAlyssa’s story is a masterclass in saying yes, asking for help, and allowing God to repurpose your plans into something far bigger than you imagined — all while keeping family and community at the center.Connect with Barefoot Baby & Barefoot Baby FoundationWebsite:👉 https://BarefootBabyClothing.com👉https://www.barefootbabyfoundation.org Instagram:👉 @barefootbabyclothing👉 @barefootbabyfoundation @thatbarefootfamilyConnect with your host, Sarah Stokes (Fully Stoked Podcast)Sarah StokesSr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorNMLS #1743154 | 376205Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending📩 Email: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com📱 Phone: 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638🔗 Link Hub: https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes🔗 Digital Card: https://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy🔗 Mortgage Site: https://www.fullystokedhomeloans.comSarah helps people buy, refinance, and invest in real estate while staying aligned with their values and long-term goals.#FullyStokedPodcast #BarefootBaby #BarefootBabyFoundation #WomenEntrepreneurs #FaithAndBusiness #ChristianEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessStory #FromZeroTo500 #WholesaleBusiness #KidsClothingBrand #NorthCarolinaBusiness #MarionNC #MountainBizWorks #EconomicDevelopment #FamilyBusiness #MomsInBusiness #WomenInLeadership #EntrepreneurJourney #NatureBasedChildhood #CommunityBuildingThe Fully Stoked Podcast features open conversations and a variety of viewpoints. Opinions shared by guests are their own. My goal is to encourage, inspire, and spark meaningful dialogue. I also want to honor my faith in Yeshua HaMashiach and acknowledge that not every guest shares the same beliefs. Thanks for listening and staying Fully Stoked.
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    44 mins
  • Don’t Get in Your Head | Women in Business, Self-Care & Growth | Fully Stoked Podcast

    Don’t Get in Your Head | Women in Business, Self-Care & Growth | Fully Stoked Podcast
    Jan 5 2026

    In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with Samantha Ferree, MSN, FNP-BC, and Jessica Biggers from Revive Aesthetics & Wellness to talk about mindset, self-care, and what it takes to keep going when life or business feels heavy.

    This episode covers:
    • How to push through self-doubt
    • Why low seasons often lead to breakthroughs
    • Women supporting women in business
    • The importance of wellness and mindset
    • Entrepreneurship, growth, and community

    If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step — this episode is for you.

    Eventbrite Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-year-anniversary-sip-see-tickets-1977502902414?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

    🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube:
    👉 https://youtu.be/zqsA_RnokXw


    🎙 Guests:
    Samantha Ferree, MSN, FNP-BC
    Jessica Biggers
    📍 Revive Aesthetics & Wellness – Matthews & Monroe, NC

    🌐 https://revivemenc.co
    📲 Instagram: @revivemenc


    🎙 Host:
    Sarah Stokes
    Senior Mortgage Loan Advisor | Fully Stoked Podcast
    📩 sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com
    📱 704-301-6040 & 828-772-4638

    https://www.fullystokedhomeloans.com


    ⚠️ Disclaimer:
    This episode is for educational and inspirational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not constitute medical, financial, or professional advice.
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    26 mins
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