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Happy February, friends!

Our Sparks Series begins this month! The Sparks Series is a storytelling series that honors the people who shape us, and the people who are the spark for others. Some episodes, like Mariah’s episode, released this week, are rooted in reflection and gratitude, highlighting the mentors, leaders, and quiet champions who helped light the way. Other episodes, like our March episode, center on individuals who embody the spark...those whose presence, leadership, and heart ignite growth and possibility in their communities. Whether we’re honoring the sparks behind the scenes or spotlighting someone who is the spark, this series exists to celebrate impact, connection, and the power of people who help others rise.

This month’s Sparks feature is centered on the sparks in Mariah’s life. Below, she shares a personal letter of gratitude, reflecting on the people who helped shape her journey and the leadership lessons they left behind:
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​Leaders aren’t born.
They’re shaped.

Shaped by experiences. By people. By moments that stretch us, challenge us, and quietly change us.

That belief is at the heart of why Sparks exists.

A spark is the person who sees something in you before you see it yourself.
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The one who reminds you of your strength when you forget.
The one who becomes the wind beneath your wings when you’re still learning how to fly.
The one who doesn’t disappear when the storm comes—but stands steady beside you through it.

I’m in a season of deep gratitude for my sparks.

Because success looks different to me now.
It’s no longer about titles or recognition.
It’s about how I treat people.
How I show up.
How hard I work when no one is watching.
The forgiveness I extend.
And the courage it takes to be authentic in a world that constantly pressures us to be anything but ourselves.

My sparks saw my worth before I did. They helped me recognize my gifts. They taught me to cherish my uniqueness instead of sanding it down to fit someone else’s mold.

And that’s the leadership lesson.

Leadership isn’t about being the brightest flame in the room.
It’s about being the spark that helps someone else ignite.

Because of those sparks, my flame burns today. A flame meant to lift others. Ignite others. And help others find their way through the storm, too.
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With deep gratitude,
Mariah

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Confidence Lab - February 24th - 6:00-7:30 pm​
Confidence Lab is a space for the moments when self-doubt creeps in...right before you speak up, step forward, or stretch into something new. This interactive experience blends practical tools with real conversation to help you quiet the noise, trust your voice, and show up with more ease and clarity. If you’re tired of over-preparing and still feeling unsure, this one’s for you.
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Cost: $100
Location: Paint Your Power, 317 N 2nd St., Rogers, AR

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Beyond the Bell - March 14th - 8:00am - 12:00pm​
Beyond the Bell is designed for educators who know they’re ready for something more...even if they’re not sure what that looks like yet. This experience creates space to explore life and career possibilities beyond the classroom, without pressure or judgment. It’s about honoring your skills, reconnecting with your spark, and realizing that your story doesn’t end when the bell rings. It evolves.
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Cost: $100
Location: Paint Your Power, 317 N 2nd St., Rogers, AR

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At different points in the year, leaders pause, not to start over, but to take stock. To ask what’s working, where their teams are feeling stretched, and how to lead in a way that’s both sustainable and human.

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NEW on The SoulFire Sessions Podcast

Check out the FIRST episode of our Sparks Series with Mariah!

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