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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 places to explore within this area. I wanted to get out
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 our father’s home remodeling business at
Midweek Motivator Email
I am excited about the opportunity to SHARE communication via email to CONNECT with you as we all SUPPORT OurFESTUS-area community. SUBSCRIBE to communication for a weekly Midweek Motivator Email.
It’s Okay to be Nosy!
I’m excited to explain this new podcast thing! It’s fun to be nosy and simply listen in here: However, if you want to be nosy with your reading, check out
Introducing MyFESTUS.com Conversations
Introducing MyFESTUS.com Conversations: is a Powerful (and Playful!) POD/WEBCAST! Perhaps you’re curious… How can I learn about what is going on around here? Who can I learn from? How can
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 places to explore within this area. I wanted to get out and about to make this place my home, but I struggled to find information about events, businesses, people, nonprofit organizations,
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 our father’s home remodeling business at a young age. In addition to learning practically everything about the interior and exterior home construction industry, he has always
Midweek Motivator Email
I am excited about the opportunity to SHARE communication via email to CONNECT with you as we all SUPPORT OurFESTUS-area community. SUBSCRIBE to communication for a weekly Midweek Motivator Email. WHY? In our busy, sometimes negative and overwhelming world, I believe connection + positivity + simplicity can feel energizing and
It’s Okay to be Nosy!
I’m excited to explain this new podcast thing! It’s fun to be nosy and simply listen in here: However, if you want to be nosy with your reading, check out these… AI-Generated Episode Show Notes: Summary In this conversation, Sara, the creator of MyFESTUS.com, discusses the importance of being curious
Introducing MyFESTUS.com Conversations
Introducing MyFESTUS.com Conversations: is a Powerful (and Playful!) POD/WEBCAST! Perhaps you’re curious… How can I learn about what is going on around here? Who can I learn from? How can I connect within this community? How can I feel more at home here? I ask myself these questions everyday! My
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Pillars
Peanut butter, jelly, and bread are each impressive and tasty entities in their own individual rights, but when these three ingredients are merged together, it can be a magical, delicious, and satisfying creation! Always loving creating a magical metaphor, I invite you to listen to this itty-bitty bit as I
The Meaning Behind Share, Connect, and Support
Have you ever wondered WHY I consistently use the words: SHARE, CONNECT & SUPPORT within everything I do? LISTEN to this short, 6-minute, itty-bitty bit of me explaining why I think sharing, connecting, and supporting is the essence of communication, and how we can all apply this to positively impact
Feeling At Home
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.” – Cecilia Aaron As someone who has lived in a lot of different cities, in a few different states, I believe we create our own home. We create the feeling, the essence, and the energy of “home” no matter where we live.
Introducing the NEW, LOCAL Digital Destination Guide
🙋🏼♀️I am SOOO excited for you to check out this fun VIDEO TOUR of the updated MyFESTUS.com website…as you listen to my northern accent. 😅 📲Whether you are on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop, will be able to easily find information about events, establishments, education, and encouragement through stories.
Ready or Not…Just START
“The key to success is to start before you’re ready.” Marie Forleo Sometimes we are presented with an unexpected opportunity in life that is ready for us before we “think” we are ready. THINK is the operative word here. How often are any of us ever feeling we are really,
About
Hello! I am Sara, the creator of MyFestus.com. I live in Festus, Missouri, the 11th city I have lived in. I grew up and lived in Wisconsin and Minnesota prior to moving to Missouri. Since I was an itty-bitty little girl, I have worked in a variety of small businesses, in all different industries. I earned my B.A. in Professional Communication from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI.
I moved to Festus in 2018, starting a new life chapter with my partner and Jefferson County-native, Jason. With the busyness of getting settled into a new state while working full time with two young children and navigating a global pandemic, I am just now getting out to explore this energetic community, full of beautiful nature, brave entrepreneurs and compassionate people.
As a “transplant,” I am extending my roots as I grow and thrive, while helping native residents, newcomers and visitors do the same. I am honored to publicly communicate local events, shine the light on people and places, share education and provide encouragement.
The MyFESTUS Mission is to:
- SHARE all there is to love about the Festus, Missouri area.
- CONNECT with people to provide a trusted resource guide.
- SUPPORT local individuals, establishments and nonprofits (a.k.a. MyFESTUS Friends) to increase their visibility and enrich our community.
I invite you to follow me on this fun journey. I share consistently on this website and on my Facebook and Instagram pages. Please subscribe with your email address for future communication.
Please send me a message if you have questions, suggestions and/or would like to connect. Thank you for reading and sharing.
