Similar But Different
Similar But Different
Podcast Description
What if our differences aren’t what separate us, but what connect us the most?
Welcome to Similar But Different, a space where Samantha Sadow Mayfield explores the beauty of human connection, personal growth, and shared experiences. Through heartfelt storytelling and thoughtful reflection, Samantha invites you to slow down, embrace curiosity, and find inspiration in the everyday.
She shares her journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, mindset, style, and spirituality—encouraging you to explore your own path with an open heart. No matter where you are in life, you’ll find a sense of belonging here.
Join this global conversation and discover just how beautifully intertwined our lives truly are.
If this podcast resonates with you, leave a 5-star review and help others find this space of connection and growth.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of human connection, personal growth, and shared experiences. Episodes cover a range of topics, including motherhood, entrepreneurship, mindfulness, and overcoming personal challenges. For example, one episode features a conversation on a mindfulness journey from corporate stress to inner peace, while another discusses Samantha's own experiences with perfectionism and the transformative journey of motherhood, providing actionable insights for listeners.
What if our differences aren’t what separate us, but what connect us the most?
Welcome to Similar But Different, a space where Samantha Sadow Mayfield explores the beauty of human connection, personal growth, and shared experiences. Through heartfelt storytelling and thoughtful reflection, Samantha invites you to slow down, embrace curiosity, and find inspiration in the everyday.
She shares her journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, mindset, style, and spirituality—encouraging you to explore your own path with an open heart. No matter where you are in life, you’ll find a sense of belonging here.
Join this global conversation and discover just how beautifully intertwined our lives truly are.
If this podcast resonates with you, leave a 5-star review and help others find this space of connection and growth.
In this episode of Similar but Different, Samantha Sadow Mayfield welcomes Cara Katz, a full-time remote-working mom and Design Producer at augmented reality company for an insightful, heart-centered discussion about what it really means to stay grounded in a fast-moving, tech-saturated world.
From spontaneous school drop-off chats to a shared love of wellness (and a few moments of sauna-induced wisdom), Samantha and Cara dive deep into motherhood, identity, community, and the small choices we make every day to prioritize connection over perfection. Cara shares how working in advanced tech shapes the way she parents and how she consciously creates space for slow, present moments in a world that’s anything but.
This episode is for anyone juggling a career, kids, and the quiet hope that it’s all adding up to something meaningful. Listen now!
Highlights
- (01:58) – Building community while constantly starting over
- (04:42) – Finding calm in connection when you come from formality
- (08:53) – Losing—and rediscovering—personal passions post-baby
- (11:42) – A real-time lesson on energy boundaries from the sauna
- (14:43) – Creating screen-time structure for kids (and for yourself)
- (17:06) – What it’s like working in AR—and what it actually means
- (32:42) – When too much tech takes a toll on your energy
- (45:37) – Raising emotionally intelligent kids in the age of acceleration
- (50:23) – Religion, tradition, and building values through community
- (01:03:00) – Remembering to nurture yourself as much as your children
Connect with Samantha:
Website: https://sadowstyle.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadowstyle/
Connect with Cara Katz:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carakatz/
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