We’re looking forward to introducing you to Sarah Frank. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I’m usually awake a few minutes before my alarm goes off, but once it starts going, I am up and at it! After doing my quick morning routine, I always have a bowl of cereal and then carpool with my boyfriend to work.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi! My name is Sarah and I was born and raised in the Tampa Bay. The two things I am proudest of in my life are my novels (the One Chance series) and my nonprofit organization, Simple Studies. The latter provides free educational resources to students around the world.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My dad taught me the most about what work looks like: the effort you put in, the relationships you build, the energy you bring to a space. Work isn’t just what happens between when you clock in and clock out– it’s the experience you bring to the table, the kindness with which you treat coworkers, and how you handle problems as they arise. My dad has always been a role model of hard work, making the best of tricky situations, and caring for the people around him.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self that people might be mean or critical but that doesn’t mean they’re right. It’s hard not to pay attention to what people say about you, but it’s worth the extra effort to reframe it.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
The Jewish concept of “tikkun olam” is one I hold close to my heart. It’s the idea that small actions help repair the world piece by piece. I think outside of tikkun olam, there is a notion that we need drastic powerful changes to really fix the world around us– and while I do think that’s true, I think it leaves out a world of possibility in our own individual actions.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Most of all, I hope people think of me and remember me as someone who made the world a better place. In a more individual sense, I try to uplift people I interact with, but in a broader sense, I hope my books and my organization have helped kids discover new interests, succeed in school, and believe in themselves. I hope my legacy is one of kindness, support, and meaningful impact.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarah_frank
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-frank4/
