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A Conversation with Courtney on Community Theatre

A Conversation with Courtney on Community Theatre: We had SO much to talk about, we had to break this...

MyFESTUS.com Conversations Podcast Player

Below you can access the Podcast Player to listen to episodes as they are dropped. You can also find...

Interview with Local Entrepreneur and Music Therapist: Dustin Politte-Bender, Owner of Positive Note Music Therapy

Within the busyness of the holiday season, it can sometimes be difficult to connect. Perhaps music can help? “Music at its core is a...

Spotlight Community Theatre: Creating Magic, One Show at a Time!

May I shine the SPOTLIGHT on the BEST, most fun and creative community nonprofit organization: Spotlight Community Theatre. Am...

Anxiety Cannot Exist When…

Enjoy listening to this itty-bitty 6-minute podcast episode: Podcast Summary In this short and sweet solo podcast episode, Sara...

Keeping Families Connected, One Visit at a Time

Shining the light on All For Family, Keeping Families Connected, One Visit at a Time: Learn more about the...

First Responders Respond to Family Needs with Jeffco Shop with a Cop: a Conversation with Captain Lewis Pippin

Enjoy listening to, and watching, this 20-minute MyFESTUS.com Conversations Episode: First Responders Respond to Family Needs with Jeffco Shop...

Feel Good at Frankie Gianino’s

This time of year, with the holiday season upon us, it can bring up many conflicting feelings, personal to each of us… …excitement, stress,...

MCB – Mary Catherine Baragary, Making Connections Beneficial 

Thank you to Mary Catherine Baragary (MCB) for being my guest as a phenomenal presenter at our local Twin...

Carmelita Davidson’s Daily Dozen

A surprise tribute to the compassionate Carmelita Davidson! Since I have been intentional about having conversations with local leaders,...

Ozark Food Pantry: It is Our Job to Feed People

Ozark Food Pantry: It is Our Job to Feed People We provide healthy nutritious food & necessities to those...

SHARE, CONNECT & SUPPORT: Sara’s Story

MY SHARE: Being a transplant to Festus, Missouri, I was craving the information to learn about the people and...

Meet Ryan, the Technical Talent Behind MyFESTUS.com

Meet Ryan Sommerfeld, Owner/Designer of Groovy Web Pages + the Technical Talent behind MyFESTUS.com (oh, and Sara’s big brother):  Ryan also started working within...

Itty-Bitty (Disguised) Seeds of Wisdom

In this solo podcast episode, I reflect on the beauty of fall in Festus, Missouri. I share a personal...

Donna and Ben: The Power of Binoculars! THE Dynamic Duo Shares Stories of Shenanigans

In this amusing, yet educational, 19-minute interview episode, local residents and leaders, Donna Litton and Ben Brown, join me...

Just for today, I choose to FEEL:

 🙋🏼‍♀️💜🙏🏻Just for today, I choose to FEEL… In this solo conversation, I discuss my challenges of feeling overwhelmed in...

Friday Figuring

If you are trying to figure out what to do tonight, or this weekend, this is an itty-bitty, non-paid...

Nicole: Find Your Voice 

In this vulnerable episode, local resident, Nicole Tucker Ingram, shares a tender glimpse through her journey of finding her own voice as a woman...

The Power of Intention and Positivity

Enjoy this Itty-Bitty Bit: Summary In this episode of MyFESTUS.com Conversation Show, your host, Sara, shares her journey of...

Sky Zone Saves The Day

When it is raining and when there is no school in Festus today and tomorrow, my daughter wanted to...

Friends

Meet local, brave entrepreneurs, courageous businesses, unique individuals and compassionate nonprofit organizations who are intentionally creating positive impacts in our community.

Food

Learn about local restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and establishments offering an array of atmospheres and delights for your tastebuds. Whether you are an experienced foodie, or someone who is curious to try something new, you will be surprised at all the delicious dining options in OurFESTUS area.

Fun

Discover the beauty in our local parks and places that provide amusing activities for yourself, family and friends. Find out where to go for your next family fun day, date night or when you are craving some solo reflection time. Smile and laugh as you read stories from many entertaining blog posts.

Mind

Refueling and recharging your mind is important. Stop here to check in with yourself while you explore tools to help you heal and grow. Find encouragement and support to improve your mental well-being and emotional resilience.

Community

We all need to feel a sense of belonging. There is power in connecting and collaborating with others to nourish this need. Celebrate the culture that lives within our Festus-area community while learning how you can be more authentically connected.

Services

Explore the local services that help make life easier. From pet sitting and errand running; to photographers, elder help and more, this section shines the light on those who have a special, valuable service to offer.

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