Hi! I'm Sarah.
I'm a mom of two, and the founder of Mamahood, a Cleveland-based nonprofit helping new and expecting moms create connection, support, and community.
I've spent the last four years sitting with moms — hearing the things they say out loud, and the things they finally say when they feel safe enough to be honest.
New moms get a whole lot of advice — whether we want it or not. And let's be honest, it can be overwhelming. Paralyzing, even. In the thick of early motherhood, sometimes you're not even sure what it is that you need, let alone how to make a change.
That's where I come in.
I'm a really good listener. I'm here to listen closely. To hear what's underneath the things you're saying — or not saying. To help you identify what it is that will help you feel more like you in this stage of life, and then actually do something about it.
“I felt completely comfortable being my most vulnerable self with Sarah because she showed such attention and compassion during our conversations.”
— Anna W.
Before this, there was Mamahood.
I founded Mamahood as I approached the end of my own first year as a mom, because I wanted new moms to have somewhere to go where they didn't have to figure everything out alone.
Since then, I've had hundreds of conversations with women about what motherhood is actually like.
And I've learned how powerful it can be to have a place where you can say the thing you've been afraid to say — and have someone respond, “Yep. Me too.”
That experience is a big part of why I'm doing this work.
Honestly, I don't have motherhood all figured out.
And I'm not going to pretend I do.
I have two little ones, and trust me, I've experienced plenty of my own “Who am I now?” and “What the heck am I doing?” moments.
I've felt the identity shift. The mental load. The exhaustion. The questioning. The complicated feeling of being incredibly grateful for your life and still wishing something about it were different.
I've wondered if everyone else had somehow figured this out before me.
So when you tell me what's going on, I'm not listening from the outside. I get it, mama.
What am I like to work with?
I'm warm. I'm direct. I'm curious.
I'll listen without judging you, but I also won't let you hide behind “I don't know” when I suspect you actually do.
I won't tell you what you should do.
I'll ask questions. I'll help you untangle what's actually going on. And when you're ready, I'll help you figure out what to do next.
Sometimes that's a conversation. Sometimes it's a boundary. Sometimes it's asking for help.
“When I reached out to Sarah, everything shifted for me. Sarah instantly created an environment where I felt safe to speak. I never felt judged and I knew she was always listening with the intent of helping me. She is such a genuine, kind, and professional coach.”
— Cameron S.
You don't have to figure it all out alone.
If you're feeling a little lost in motherhood, or if there's something in your life you've been wanting to change, you're not alone, mama.
I'm here to help you make sense of what you're feeling, figure out what you need, and take the next step.