Episode 12 Sarah Holtz - Founder of Simplicity with Sarah

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This week, Rashelle Newmyer welcomes the incredible Sarah Holtz, a former educator turned entrepreneur, cancer fighter, and kidney transplant survivor. Her journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and real-life community miracles. She brought the wine and the wisdom to this conversation. We’re sipping on a velvety Barbera from Cascade Cliffs (pro tip: if you’re in Hood River or The Dalles, go visit, and mention Nancy).

Sarah opens up about the moment that changed her life, a routine birthday blood test that led to a shocking diagnosis of stage 5 kidney disease. At just 30 years old, while teaching full time, Sarah found herself navigating a world of biopsies, dialysis, and ultimately, the search for a living kidney donor. She shares how she stayed strong through 670+ dialysis treatments, how social media helped her find her donor (yes, really!), and how she never let the diagnosis define her future.

We discuss what real support looks like long after the crisis headlines fade, how to show up for people when you’re unsure what to say, and the importance of thoughtful, quiet check-ins when the world moves on but healing is still ongoing.

We also dive into her transition from teaching to business ownership, the unexpected shutdown of her Epicure business, and how she found purpose in launching her new brand: Simplicity with Sarah Holtz.

Whether you're a small business owner, transplant warrior, or just someone who needs a dose of hope, this episode will lift you up and leave you inspired.

Sarah’s motto: Simplify your life and elevate your joy, one step at a time. And that’s exactly what she’s doing.

Interested in learning more about organ donation? Visit Donate Life America or https://www.organdonor.gov.

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