We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Sara Nicole a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Sara Nicole, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.

My parents did a lot of things right, but the thing that stands out most is that they consistently told me to dream big — and then modeled what it looked like to back that up with action and faithfulness.

One story that captures this perfectly happened in high school. I found out about Drill Team auditions only a couple of months before they happened and decided on a whim to try out — even though I had barely been dancing. Instead of discouraging me or being realistic about the odds, my parents supported me getting into dance classes and even private lessons.

What followed was two months of quiet, unseen work. While my friends were at the mall and the movies, I was practicing behind closed doors. Some days it felt lonely. Some days it felt boring. But the belief my parents had planted in me kept me showing up anyway.

On audition day I was nervous — but I was ready. I made the Drill Team, and later made spirit leader too. It became one of the best experiences of my entire youth — the friendships, the competitions, the memories.

That experience has followed me into my career in a real way. I’ve learned that the most meaningful results often come from the work nobody sees — the preparation, the faithfulness, the quiet showing up before the big moment. My parents taught me that dreaming big and doing the unglamorous work aren’t opposites. They go hand in hand.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Sara Nicole Tynan — I’m a writer, wellness encourager, and occasional preacher who believes words have the power to anchor people to something greater than their circumstances.

I got into writing years ago when I felt God calling me to start telling my story. What began as obedience has turned into something I genuinely love — writing feels both fun and purposeful to me now. That journey eventually led to publishing my memoir and devotional, So That, available on Amazon, which is one of my proudest accomplishments.

Today I write articles for Literally Magazine and create content across Instagram and YouTube at @saranicoletynan. My work speaks to two audiences that are close to my heart — teen girls and moms — and the thread running through everything I do is encouragement. Whether through an article, a social media caption, or a conversation with a student in youth group, my hope is always the same: to help people confidently cling to the promises God has yet to fulfill.

I also help moms discover Melaleuca, an affordable online wellness shop covering everything from skincare to cleaning products — delivered right to your door. It’s a hidden gem for families trying to simplify and shop smarter.

What sets me apart? I think it’s the combination of honesty, faith, and warmth. I’m not here to perform — I’m here to walk alongside people.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

If I’m honest, my life has been a series of pivots — and every single one of them has been God-directed.

For years, yoga and wellness were my world. I taught yoga, worked for a wellness center I loved, and was part of multiple wellness businesses. But door after door closed. Opportunities I thought were mine disappeared. At first it was confusing and honestly a little heartbreaking. But looking back, I can see clearly that God was redirecting me — not punishing me. Every closed door was a nudge toward ministry.

So I pivoted. I started saying yes to ministry opportunities, joined my church staff, and leaned into writing and encouraging others — especially young people. That felt right in a way that was hard to explain.

Then came another pivot I never saw coming — feeling called to leave work and homeschool my daughter. Me, a stay at home mom? That felt impossible once. Now it feels like one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever been given.

Right now I’m honestly still in the middle of the transition. But I’m not anxious about it — I’m excited. I get to mold my daughter’s mind every day. I show up for youth students on Wednesday nights. And I spend my free time writing, which feels more alive with possibility than ever.

I don’t know exactly what’s next. But it feels like I’m standing on the edge of something. And after everything God has already done, I’ve learned to trust that feeling.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

After experiencing a miscarriage, I was determined. I focused on healing my body and mind, and became pregnant again quickly. But the journey wasn’t over — not even close. My daughter Stella Michelle arrived three months premature, and what followed was one of the hardest seasons of my life.

Stella fought hard in the NICU through setback after setback. And while she was fighting for her life, I was in the ICU fighting my own battle — complications from my C-section, heart issues, dangerous blood pressure. We were in separate rooms, both of us holding on.

Then came a moment that still takes my breath away. In the middle of all of it, the NICU made a mistake — Stella was accidentally given another mother’s breastmilk. It was the kind of error that could have been fatal. But Stella had zero reactions. Zero complications. Not even a hint of distress.

That was the moment I knew without a doubt — God’s hand was on this child.

We both held on. I focused on diet and exercise and got off blood pressure medication faster than anyone expected. And Stella kept defying every odd placed in front of her.

She is eight years old now. Smart, sweet, and full of the biggest dreams — gymnastics, volleyball, writing books, mission work. She is my rainbow baby, my miracle, my angel. And honestly, she might be the most resilient person I know.

That season taught me that resilience isn’t about being unshaken. It’s about staying committed to healing — your body, your mind, your faith — even when everything feels impossible. I didn’t just survive that chapter. It made me who I am.

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