Sparkle Lindsay - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 15

🎙️ Sparkle Lindsay - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 15 In this powerful and inspiring episode, Devine Salerno sits down with Sparkle Lindsay — motivational speaker, author, recovery coach, and founder of Sparkle LLC and Phoenix Rising Coaching University. Sparkle shares her incredible journey from addiction and adversity to building a thriving coaching business centered on lived experience, leadership, growth, and helping others find their light. From pioneering her unique approach in the coaching space to creating a "home" for coaches who want to get busy while taking care of themselves, this conversation is full of raw truth, hope, and practical wisdom. If you're on a recovery journey, building a purpose-driven business, or simply need motivation to keep pushing forward, this episode is for you. Key Topics: Overcoming addiction and transforming your life Building a coaching business from the ground up The power of lived experience in helping others Phoenix Rising Coaching University & Sparkle LLC Faith, resilience, and shining your light Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction & Welcome 1:32 Sparkle Lindsay Joins the Show 2:53 Sparkle Introduces Herself & Sparkle LLC 3:55 Early Coaching Journey & Lessons Learned 4:16 Doors Slammed Shut & Being Humbled 5:45 The Real Work: Self-Development as a Coach 7:20 "Legs to the Table" Metaphor & Personal Story 9:10 Building from Lived Experience in Recovery 11:30 Transition from HR/Corporate to Entrepreneurship 13:50 Small Business Development Course & Pioneering 16:20 Challenges of Creating Something New 20:00 7 Years in Recovery & Celebrating Milestones 23:45 Authenticity, Burnout & Coach Support 27:30 Founding Sparkle LLC as a Hub for Coaches 32:10 Phoenix Rising Coaching University Vision 36:40 Helping Coaches Avoid Compassion Fatigue 41:00 Power of Lived Experience in Coaching Others 46:20 Faith, Resilience & Shining Your Light 51:30 Practical Advice for New Coaches & Entrepreneurs 56:40 Community, Leadership & Pouring Into Yourself 1:02:00 Personal Growth Stories & Transformations 1:08:20 Overcoming Adversity & Motivation 1:14:50 Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways 1:20:45 Closing Remarks 1:22:27 Farewell & Outro 👉Connect with Sparkle Lindsay: Website: https://www.sparklelindsay.com/ Sparkle LLC & Phoenix Rising Coaching University 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: @devinesalerno Instagram: @thedevinesalerno TikTok: @thedevinesalerno Facebook: "The Devine Salerno Podcast" X: @westdevine4tay thedevinesalernopodcast.com 👉 Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok: @ledgermediacompany Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com 👉 Follow Gold Standard Recovery: Search “Gold Standard Recovery” or visit goldstandarddenver.com 👉 Support Empower Recovery Homes: IG: @empowerrecoveryhomes empowerrecoveryhomes.com Episode Recorded April 15nd, 2026 All Rights Reserved - Ledger Media Company | The Devine Salerno Podcast New episodes drop regularly. Make sure to subscribe, turn on notifications, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway from this episode! 👇 #SparkleLindsay #RecoveryCoach #MotivationalSpeaker #PhoenixRising #DevineSalernoPodcast #OvercomingAddiction #LifeCoaching #PersonalGrowth