Sarah grew up just south of Nashville in Shelbyville, Tennessee. She has always had the desire to serve children and families. From a young age she served families both locally and globally doing mission work. In high school she worked with children in after school programs, and worked as a nanny throughout college.

Many life experiences eventually lead her down the path of becoming a social worker. Empowering and educating others is something Sarah feels very passionate about, and it wasn’t until she hired a doula for her first pregnancy that she realized the choices she had for her labor. She became enthralled with the entire birth process and felt very called to help other mamas understand their options as well, so they too can make informed decisions. Sarah also loved the support she was given throughout her labor and the way her doula empowered her husband to feel more confident and supportive through the entire birth process.

Sarah began her journey to becoming a doula after the birth of her first son. Her solo practice Empowered Beginnings was formed, and she has enjoyed serving families ever since. It is her desire to support the birth of each individual mother, and to inform couples of their options so they can make an educated decision together about the vision for their birth.

Sarah is certified as a labor and birth doula through Harbor Birth Institute, (formerly McDoula) and is certified in Spinning Babies techniques.

Aside from her work as a doula, Sarah is happily married to her high school sweet heart, and is the mother of Ellis (4), Eyan(2) and Eames (born Fall 2019). She enjoys live music, food trucks, singing, learning about holistic medicinal alternatives, mission work, and spending time with her family.