Your new no-bullshit business bff, with over 30 years of experience creating and selling online.

I’ve designed hundreds of websites, taught marketing and productivity to thousands of bloggers and small business owners, and now I’m focused on helping you create a business that feels more exciting then overwhelming.

Hi, I’m Sarah

BEEN THERE, BURNED OUT
DO NOT RECOMMEND

While I’m proud of how much I hustled and accomplished in my 20s and 30s, I’ve learned that focused, habit driven strategies without the hustle can still create consistent growth. And work much better for my ADHD brain. Being busy and stressed does not have to be part of the equation!

When I’m not working you can find me eating my way through San Diego, standing in the back at punk shows, and getting cozy with my bf and our rescue pup, Hazel, while consuming everything creepy, paranormal, and Bravo.

LATELY

Reading The Lost Apothecary, watching Big Love, pool days, making charm bracelets, journaling about fall goals, wishing for cooler temps and long walks with Hazey.

Here’s my solopreneur
journey so far…

  • 2005: Worked as the website designer for a TV station and won a freakin’ Emmy

  • 2011: Used my blog to start a web design business (pre-social media + no email list)

  • 2012: Left my corporate job to be a full time freelance web designer (and aerialist)

  • 2013: My first attempt at answering reader questions on video…

  • 2014: Launched my first group coaching program teaching website + blog strategy

  • 2015: Started hosting free workshops and created my first blog content planner

  • 2016: Launched my first online course and learned how fun making videos can be…

  • 2017: Got paid to travel + speak at conferences in Houston, Philly, and New Orleans

  • 2018: Boosted my email list with online challenges and grew my subscribers to 22k!!

  • 2019: Hosted workshops + went live multiple times a month to improve my speaking skills

  • 2020: Launched The Dare to Grow Show and recorded 100 podcast episodes in my closet

  • 2021: Rebranded from my name to Dare to Grow and secured the trademark!

  • 2022: Launched the first content planner + celebrated 10 years in business!!

  • 2023 - 2025: Recovered from burnout, focused on my mental health, wrote a book.

  • 2026: Launched the one-year business and content planner and…

Can we work together 1:1?

Yep! Each month I take a few one-on-one clients who need help getting organized and focused OR want who help strategizing their website and content. Let me know what you need help with over here.

Will you be on my podcast?

Heck yeah! I love sharing my story and how I went from a bored corporate designer, to hustling solopreneur circus performer, to burnout-induced simplified marketing. I’ve learned A LOT along the way and I’m happy to share. Send me the details over here.

Do you take guest posts?

Yes! We accept a few guest posts each month from creative writers with a unique perspective on marketing, mindset, and running a small business. And YES, you will be paid. Fill out the form here to be considered.