Your impact matters—but not at the cost of your wellbeing. The Scorecard shows you how to optimise stress so you can achieve more without burning out 👉 https://bit.ly/42hK3LsEveryone celebrates changemakers. Few talk about the cost of becoming one.In this episode, Sarah Brook—CEO and founder of The Sparkle Foundation, ESG consultant, and TEDx speaker—shares the raw reality of turning survival into service. From illness, trauma, and overwhelming stress to building a global nonprofit, Sarah reveals what it truly takes to step into changemaker leadership.If you’ve ever dreamed of making a difference but wondered what it demands, this conversation will give you honesty, hope, and practical insights.About Sarah Brook: Sarah is a psychologist, award-winning charity leader, and one of the UK’s top nonprofit CEOs. She founded The Sparkle Foundation, bringing health, education, and empowerment to vulnerable communities in Malawi and beyond. Her story is proof that resilience can fuel change—and that anyone can step into the role of changemaker.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The real cost of becoming a changemakerWhy stress and survival can spark leadershipThe lessons from building a movement under pressureHow to balance suffering, service, and wellbeingWhy you don’t need all the answers to make a differenceHow to turn challenge into contributionThis episode reminds us: the cost of becoming a changemaker is real—but so are the rewards.​​Get involved with Sparkle Foundation Here: https://www.thesparklefoundation.org/Timestamps00:00-02:45 Meet Sarah Brooks02:46-04:36 The Life Changing Moment04:37-07:50 The Choice to Lead 07:51-12:33 The Cost of Building a Movement12:34-13:43 You Don’t Need All The Answers13:44-20:24 Everyone Can Make a Difference20:25-26:52 Reality of Navigating Challenges26:53-29:26 The Power of Faith, Trust, Knowing29:27-32:32 Belonging and Identity 32:33-35:03 Pausing Time, Prioritising Health, Parenting35:04-37:33 Become a Changemaker 37:34-39:20 Impact Beyond What We See39:20-44:42 Fulfilment and Success44:43-46:20 Balancing Suffering, Service and Wellbeing46:21-48:26 Dreams Come Back Around48:27-52:18 Courage, Bravery and Resilience52:19- 52:48 Final Thoughts52:49-53:49 Meals on Me SponsorBe sure to follow Sarah here:https://www.thesparklefoundation.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrook/

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