Sara Simmonds

The Impact Innovator  

Over the last 20 years, I have helped global retailers, brands and manufacturers across fashion textiles, food, beauty, technology, luxury and lifestyle grow their sales by over $100 Million and positively IMPACT over 15 Million people.

My mission is to inspire 1 Million Founders to live the IMPACT they dream of through proven frameworks.

I help entrepreneurs get clarity on what their business delivers that is a "Hero Product" so they can grow fast, organically and sustainably with an engaged audience of fans.

My portfolio:

@ I'm the Founder of The Impact Innovator - where I teach The Hero Product Formula to help Entrepreneurs scale their sales by up to $ 1 million + in additional revenue.

@ I Mentor Entrepreneurs that need help with how to streamline their business. I teach my proven system that aligns their business to their"Hero Product Offer" so they can stand out from competitors, lead their category, and grow sustainably over the next 12 months and years ahead.

@ I Coach Entrepreneurs who need help in how to achieve the IMPACT they dream of, by sharing my formula to align their unique Purpose Product, Influence and Impact through one proven Game Plan covering, product strategy, marketing, thought leadership, unique value proposition, sales, community and growth.

@ I Advise early stage companies through to Legacy 8 figure businesses.

Results of My Clients:

@ +1 MN in additional sales in less than 12 months
@ + 30% increase to profit
@ $350K product launches
@ Attracted New Investors within 4 weeks of working with me
@ Built their Legacy

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CEO The Impact Innovator - Your Growth Partner

The King's Trust

Business Mentor

Bespoke Your World Luxury Online Business

During my 3 years and 11 months building Bespoke Your World, my goal was to create the world's most exclusive private shopping network for conscious designer collections, building a global fan base via social media selling and experiences.

My Mission was to build an online social shopping network for conscious designer brands to showcase their "Hero Product Collections" to the worlds top shoppers, and to share with them the roadmap of how to successfully market their brands via social media selling and storytelling."

Testimonial:

"Bespoke Your World has been the most fantastic private shopping network I have ever been part of. The pieces that were curated by Sara Simmonds and the team were the most unique collections I have ever owned. Sara and Team's ability to select Hero Pieces, and be able to tell their story online built instant must haves for me, and I moved 50% of my annual shopping budget to Bespoke Your World. Sara's team introduced me to social shopping via Instagram and I am truly grateful for this experience." Elizabeth Avril Client

My Portfolio:

@ As CEO, my company pioneered a new way to shop online conscious luxury goods via social media.

@ As start-up Founder I succeed in attracting the world's top clientele to shop with us via curating "Hero Product Collections".

@ As Mentor I helped each brand unlock what its Hero Product Offer was, and share their brand story effectively to drive sales via social media, which paved the way for the launch of the Impact Innovator, as I saw the challenges for Entrepreneurs to unlock what their "Hero Product Offer" is.



Key Results:

@ + $250 000 business launch self funded start up built in under 3 years.
@ + 500 Network built by some of the world's top spending clients.
@ + Nu 1 private shopping network for conscious designer brands built.
@ + 100 of the world's leading conscious designer brands stocked.
@ + 100K global reach across Europe, USA + Canada, ME, and Asia

Sara Simmonds Ltd

During my 3 years running the Sara Simmonds Strategic Consultancy, I advised world leading retailers, brands and manufacturers how to build unique "Hero Product Strategies" to set themselves apart and lead their category, against the backdrop of significantly increased competition across all areas of consumer goods. 

My Mission was to help the business owners I worked with create a positive IMPACT through their "Hero Product Offers" with clearly differentiated strategies. 

Testimonials:

'Sara’s deep working knowledge of all areas of the luxury industry, coupled with her creative and business ability to build world leading brand strategies deliver unique and lasting impact.' Robert Bensousan CEO Sirius Equity, LK Benett and previously CEO Jimmy Choo

"Sara has been a great asset to our team and delivered above and beyond her brief. She is professional, articulate, considered and very knowledgeable in her areas of expertise. The team have enjoyed working with her and learned so much from her." I would welcome Sara back at any
point in the future and highly recommend her. Paula Stewart Brand Director Warehouse

My Portfolio:

@ As a Strategic Consultant, I enabled 8 figure businesses to create Unique Positioning Strategies to differentiate themselves amongst crowded marketplaces and build their customer fan base.

@ As a Lead Product Innovator, I helped the companies I worked with build category-leading product innovation strategies leading them to go on to be stocked by some of the world's top retailers.

@As a Brand Strategist, I worked with Senior Management to re imagine the core global product and marketing strategies, enabling rapid increases in sales and profit margin.

My Key Results:

@ +10 Million added to the bottom line for my clients.
@ + New Stockists including supplying Zara.
@ + Award-winning collections developed for High Street Retailer

Boutique Strategic Business Consultancy House of Simmonds Ltd 

River Island

Over the 3 years 9 months I spent working with River Island as Head of the Department my remit was to transform the product innovation of multiple areas of the multi billion pound business to successfully engage new fans and grow their sales, profitability and category leadership rapidly.

My mission at River Island was to Implement my Hero Product Formula to grow sales rapidly, increase profit and cut waste, by sharing how the business could hone in on what it delivered as a "Hero Product Offer."

Testimonial:

'Sara's ability to create and implement visionary and commercially successful product strategies was an asset to River Island during her time with the company' Ben Lewis former CEO River Island

My Porfolio:

@ As Head of Department running multiple buying teams, I successfully innovated and implemented new product innovation strategies that reached over 15 million people via retail and online sales.

@ I taught the management, buying, merchandising, design and marketing teams how to hone in and align the unique Purpose, Product Innovation, Brand Story, Marketing and Sales Campaigns to One Aligned "Hero Product Offer" enabling the departments I worked with to successfully differentiate from competitors and lead their category.

@ I coached a team of +50 Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Brands How to Hone in on what they delivered to River Island that was unique Hero Product Collections, enabling both suppliers and River Island to benefit from having lasting Clarity on how to discover their unique value, transforming sales and profitability, plus cutting out waste.

My Results:

@ + 100 Million in sales added to the business
@ + New Hero Product Categories added to the business
@ + 15% Increase in Profit Margins
@ Award Winning Collections
@ 10 Years on The  Hero Product Formula, I originated is still in place on the categories I worked with online and in retail

Head of Department River Island

Sharkah Chakra Award Winning Sustainable Denim Brand

I Pioneered and launched the Sharkah Chakra Hand Made Sustainable Denim brand into the global luxury market to showcase How to Launch and Scale Denim Hero Product Collections that make a positive IMPACT for people and planet.

My Mission was to inspire over 10 Million People how to make, discover, shop and own Hero Product Collections that look good, feel good and do good.

Testimonials:

'Sara's future facing company has created an entirely new brand within the Fashion industry that is not only hand crafted, but stylish ethical and sustainable.' Jane Bruton Former Editor in Chief  Grazia Magazine 

'Sara's skill for innovation in the denim industry, through the creation of the groundbreaking handcrafted denim label Sharkah Chakra is second to none' Giovanni Petrin General Manager Martelli Denim Laundry Italy

My Portfolio:

@ As lead Product Innovator on the team I helped pioneer a totally new technical fabric of sustainable denim that did not exist previously.

@As CEO I built a global product development, marketing, sales distribution, and PR team to create successful product launches, and sales campaigns to scale the brand rapidly.

@ As Co-Founder we built The First Direct to Consumer and luxury retail Sustainable denim brand to achieve world-leading global distribution and sales.
 
My Results:

@ + Nu 1, The world's first handmade sustainable, fairtrade and carbon zero luxury denim brand.
@ + $250 000  Hero Product Collection Launch
@ +10 Top Retailers inc Browns, MatchesFashion, Harvey Nichols, Liberty, Isetan, and Fred Segal.
@ + 10 Million Reach through Cult Fan base inc Vogue, Tatler, Daily Mail, GQ, WWD and Harpers Bazaar.
@ + 1 Winner of Grazia Magazine's award for IMPACT Entrepreneur of the Year.
@ + 1000 Social Impact to Natural Dyers, Spinners and Hand Loom Weavers and Organic Farmer

Co Founder

Harvey Nichols

Over the 5 years 6 months I spent working with Harvey Nichols my remit was to build and implement a "Hero Product Offer" Brand Strategy across Menswear in order to cement Harvey Nichols as Category Leader in delivering The Best Edit of Luxury Designer Collections. During my time with the company I ran a Multi Million Pound Buying Budget and bought over 100 brands into the store.

My mission at Harvey Nichols was to Implement My Hero Product Formula to grow sales rapidly for the business, by sharing with brands how they could maximise their profit by honing in on what they delivered that was a "Hero Product Offer". It was here that I first built and implemented my Hero Product Formula, rapidly increasing the profitability of both the store and the brands I worked with.

Testimonial:

Sara proved to be a talented Buyer with a focus on sourcing the must cutting edge collections during her time with Harvey Nichols. Averyl Oates Director Galleries Lafayette Previous role Buying Director Harvey Nichols.

My Portfolio:

@ Responsible for product direction I implemented revolutionary product development including upcycled collections, dedicated product zones, and cutting edge designers.

@ I worked with over 100 leading brands and drove the development of exclusive "Hero Product Collections."

@ I travelled globally to Berlin, LA, Paris, and New York launching brands into to the UK for the first time including Rag and Bone, ACNE Studios, Billionaire Boys Club and True Religion.


Key Results:

@ +I launched the first Dedicated Denim Zone for Menswear in any UK department store.
@ + I drove the product innovation in store through "Hero Product" exclusives + 15% profit margins
@ + Sales Optimisation across Core Brands buy reducing edit to hone in on "Hero Product Offer.
@ + Drove the launch of Organic, Upcycled and Sustainable collections to the store for the first time.
@ + 15 year Department  Legacy, The Denim Zone I put in place is still in place toda

Senior Buyer

CEO Impact Innovator | Helping Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs Scale to $1 Million, $50 Million and Beyond | Follow Me For Systems On Sustainable Growth 🌎

I helped global retailers including River Island and Harvey Nichols add hundreds of revenue by unlocking their High Impact Offer.

Then I left — Because I realised the waste in what we consume when people only buy 1% of what you offer.

For the last 18 years I have worked as an Impact Entrepreneur helping innovators scale.

My goal is to help impact 1 Million people globally.

With over 100K impressions a month, 90K followers across Linked in and Instagram and over $17M in revenue generated for clients, I created the innovator growth system that helps founders  build unique positioning in 30 days, streamline to a high impact offer in 60 days, and implement an organic growth system in 90 days to scale by 100K to 1MN in additional sales in 365 days.

My system is organic and proven by myself and some of the worlds leading impact founders.

Best of all the innovator growth system we help founders implement is simple, delivers fast ROI and costs a fraction of outsourced gurus, experts or agencies.

In 2007: I built the worlds first award winning Feel Good Jeans brand, then my funders pulled out because I didn’t have sustainable growth traction. This taught me you need to have a system in place to grow organically.

I spend the next 10 years figuring out that system.

In 2017: I created an online business selling the world's top purpose led brands. Through the systems I teach we figured out how to sell to the worlds top 1% clients online and via social selling and become category leader in our niche.

In 2020: The Innovators we worked with then asked us to teach them our innovator growth system.

In 2025: I’m helping founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs grow their businesses organically and systematically by turning their business into a High Impact Offer that scales.

I’ve mentored and worked with 100+ founders & entrepreneurs helping them scale their unique power, transform  their innovations into high impact offers, grow their sales organically, grow their positioning to be number 1 change maker in their niche and scale highly profitable businesses —all using the systems that helped me go from one of many to number 1 in my niche.

Here’s how I can help you:

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2. Check out my free masterclass on the 5 shifts to build sustainable growth: 

3. Apply  for a 1-1 founder strategy call here.

My system is helping founders from start up to $8 figures + in revenue scale across products, services, saas coach and consultant. 

Together we will transform our world

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I haven’t always loved social media.

In fact, if I’m being honest, I used to feel shy, vulnerable, and exposed whenever I shared my heart or thoughts online.

But here’s what changed:

I discovered the huge benefits of showing up online, not just as Sara the person, but as a CEO, Founder, and Business Growth Strategist.

And the truth is:

The growth that comes from stepping into your power far outweighs the discomfort of being visible.

Here are 10 powerful reasons why showing up online has been a game changer for me, and why it can be for you too:

1. You can build a global movement within your niche.
2. Being present daily gives clarity on who your true tribe is.
3. Knowing your tribe leads to real, authentic connection.
4. That clarity transforms how easily you can sell and scale.
5. Showing up sharpens your communication.
6. Clear communication helps you stand out in your space.
7. You get to serve at a higher level.
8. It helps you grow 1% better every single day.
9. You scale both income and impact faster.
10. You build meaningful relationships with inspiring people like YOU.

So if you’ve been holding back from building your personal brand, here’s my message to you:

It’s worth it.

->For your growth.
-> For your business.
-> For your impact.

When you master how to show up online through your thought leadership, your message, and your voice you unlock sustainable growth without relying on paid ads or complicated funnels.

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How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (Without Wasting 10 Years Like I Did)

I spent a decade and over $100,000 chasing experts, advice, and answers only to discover the one thing that actually works.

A system.

Not just any system, but one that helps you stand out and scale with clarity and confidence.

Here’s what most people don’t tell you:

99% of entrepreneurs are stuck because they don’t have a clear, repeatable framework for growth.

And 99% of “experts” can’t actually help you grow because they don’t have a proven system either.

This morning, one of the members of my Impact Innovator Mastermind messaged me:

“The clarity we have is all down to you. I've never felt so confident in business.”
That wasn’t always the case for me.

I used to feel lost, constantly second-guessing myself, spending money on consultants, trying shiny new strategies that never stuck. They all sounded smart. But when it came to results? Nothing.

Until one day, it clicked:

Most people aren't smarter. They're just better at sounding confident.

What they lacked and what I built was a system for clarity, differentiation, and momentum.

Here’s what I created and now teach:

1. A system to discover your Unique Purpose and become a category leader

2. A system to craft a Hero Offer that sells and scales

3. A system to grow Organic Influence and be seen as a thought leader

4. A system to generate Organic Sales without paid ads or funnels

When I implemented these, everything changed for me and for my clients. 

Some added $1 Million in revenue within a year.

The game-changer? I stopped guessing and started building everything around simple, effective systems.

So if you want to move faster, here’s what I recommend:

Build simple, repeatable systems

Learn from mentors who walk the talk (with systems to back it up)

Invest in yourself without hesitation, but only in people who have proof

These three steps helped me and my clients grow 10x in 12 months.

Ready to stop spinning and start scaling?

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Why Doing Less Made Me More Productive at 40 Than I Ever Was at 30

In 1997, Apple was on the brink of collapse.

Steve Jobs had just 90 days to turn the company around.

How did he do it?

He focused on less, not more.

He asked his team one simple question:

 👉 “Which Apple product would you recommend to your friends?”

Silence followed.

That silence revealed everything.

Clarity was missing.

That principle, less is more is the foundation of the productivity strategies I live by today.

Here are the 9 Productivity Hacks I wish I had known a decade earlier. These will help you scale faster, work smarter, and make a greater impact.

1. Less is More

Get laser-focused. Do fewer things, but do them better.

Stop trying to do everything. Instead, hyper-focus on your highest-value clients and deliver a tailored, human experience in a world of automation.

2. Focus on People Who Truly Value You

Say no more often.

Stop pleasing everyone.

Your energy is limited, invest it where it compounds: with people who see your worth and are aligned with your vision.

3. Master SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

The quickest way to scale is to make your process teachable.

Start small, even a spreadsheet works.

Document what you do. Enable your team to scale without you.

4. Productise Your Expertise

Take your skills, insights, and creativity, and turn them into a repeatable, high-impact offer.

This is how you escape trading time for money.

5. Sell More First. Then Sell Less to More

Start with premium, high-value offerings to fewer people.

Once you've built credibility and capital, scale down the price and up the reach.

Don’t do it the other way around.

6. Build In-House Systems

Growth without systems = burnout.

Empower your team with tools, autonomy, and trust to operate and grow, even in your absence.

7. Measure What Matters

What gets measured gets improved.

Attach numbers to your actions, revenue, reach, leads, conversions, results.

Data drives clarity and confidence.

8. Be a Changemaker at Scale

Lead a movement, not just a business.

Use digital platforms to amplify your mission locally and globally.

People follow those who believe in something bigger than themselves.

9. Think One-to-Many

The fastest way to grow your impact is by shifting from 1:1 to 1:many.

Whether it’s through coaching, group programs, courses, or communities, scale your voice.

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9 Productivity Hacks

The 13 Decision Filters of High-Impact Founders

But Impact Leaders?

They make 5X that.

Because they’re not just making decisions for profit.

They’re making decisions that balance:

Growing people

Growing the business

And growing themselves

This is what sustainable success looks like where profit meets purpose.

But the hard truth:

If you want to build a legacy not just a business, the decisions you make each day matter more than ever.

I know this firsthand.

I used to have huge dreams: to reach people at scale, to make real impact.

But no matter what solution I tried, the momentum would stall.

One new strategy after another… but the results never lasted.

Until I realized:

My power as a founder wasn’t in doing more.

It was in deciding better.

And once I started making decisions through the lens of my legacy, everything changed.

Here are 13 powerful decision filters I now use and share with my clients to make smarter, faster, legacy-aligned choices every day:

1. Is this a wise use of my time?

Build systems so your business scales beyond you.

2. Does this create both income and impact?

Profit-only models won’t survive conscious consumerism.

3. Does this energize me or drain me?

Say no to anything (or anyone) that pulls you out of alignment.

4. Will this help me scale?

Shift from custom to scalable solutions.

5. Does this move me forward?

Progress = growth. Growth = joy.

6. Will my team feel more empowered?

Happy leader, happy culture.

7. Will this improve the lives of those I serve?

Shortcuts kill trust. Play the long game.

8. Does this reflect what makes us different?

If you're blending in, it’s time to recalibrate.

9. Is this delivering time, money, AND impact ROI?

Legacy is built on the triple bottom line.

10. What hidden costs come with this?

Chaos in your systems? That’s a tax you can’t afford.

11. Does this reflect the true value of what we do?

Discounting your worth is a decision too.

12. Does this make us more inclusive?

The future is collaborative, not exclusive.

13. Will this get me closer to my 10-year vision?

Zoom out. Choose accordingly.

Every single one of us is here for a reason.

If you're ready to shift from decision fatigue to decision clarity...

If you're ready to finally scale your impact AND your income...

Then it’s time for a new strategy.
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13 Strategies To Simplify Decisions

What $100M Taught Me About Hidden Power

Let me start with one of my favourite mantras:

"My Unique Power is Unlocking Your Unique Power."

That belief has guided me since my very first job selling shoes. Even then, I was helping people find the perfect fit, something that not only suited their needs but also expressed their individuality.

Fast forward to today, and the principle remains the same.

Just like you, your business has a Unique Power, and when you uncover it, you don’t just grow… you transform.

After graduating top of my class in Consumer Buying Behaviour, I spent more than a decade immersed in retail innovation as a:

Product Innovator
Product Curator
Head Buyer

I worked with some of the world’s most influential retailers, leading departments worth over $100 million.

My mission?

Help them sell more, waste less — by unlocking the true power of their products and brand.

By aligning each business with its core strengths, the unique vision of its founder, and the distinct value of its offer, we consistently increased sales, built stronger connections with customers, and eliminated inefficiencies.

So, How Do You Discover Your Unique Power?

Here are my Top 5 Strategies that you can start using today:

Listen to what others say YOU do brilliantly. (Hint: This is often where your natural genius lives.)

Pay attention to what people say your BUSINESS does brilliantly. (This is your value as seen from the outside.)

Review your sales data what are people consistently buying? (Sales don’t lie they spotlight what you’re already great at.)

Find the common thread across these three areas. (That’s your sweet spot. Your Unique Power.)

Now, start owning it. Share it. Lead with it. (Because the world needs what only you can offer.)

Also, here’s a bonus habit that has helped me and many others:

Journal every day — not what went wrong, but what you did RIGHT.

We live in a culture that tends to focus on mistakes.

But your Unique Power lies in what you already do brilliantly.

If I could leave you with one idea, it's this:

Unlocking your Unique Power isn’t about becoming someone else it’s about seeing, owning, and amplifying what’s already within you.

You’re closer than you think.

Let’s unleash it.

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Tomorrow: CEO Coffee Break – Redefining Growth for Purpose-Led Founders 

You’ve built a brand with heart. Now it’s time to grow it—without burning out.

Join Sara Simmonds tomorrow for a private CEO Coffee Break that’s not about more hustle, it’s about smart, sustainable scaling.

In just one hour, you’ll unlock 5 powerful shifts that have helped founders:

1. Increase profits without paid ads
2. Grow consistently with ease
3. Reclaim time and energy while scaling impact

If you're a founder tired of chasing trends and ready to lead with intention, this session is your reset button.

Why attend?

- You’ll leave with a clear growth path that aligns with your values
- You’ll learn how to scale without selling out
- You’ll hear real numbers and real wins from founders just like you

Seats are limited and this is invite-only.

Register now before it fills up:

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Your mission matters. Let’s grow it with clarity and purpose. 🌿

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I Was Afraid of Money Until I Took It Back

I wasn’t scared of having money.

I was scared of what I’d been told about it.

That it wasn’t “for me.”

That money talk was for people who “get it”

People who speak spreadsheet.

Who know what “margins” are.

Who seem wired for finance.

I wasn’t one of them.

So, like many, I stepped aside.

Let others “handle it.”

Avoided the numbers.

Hoped things would work out.

But here’s what no one tells you:

When you hand over your financial power,


You also hand over your outcomes.

You don’t get what you need.

You get what someone else thinks is enough.

Eventually, the fear of staying small outweighed the fear of getting involved.

So I leaned in.

I learned what profit really means.

I stopped closing my eyes to the financials.

I built a framework that gave me clarity and confidence.

And with that, something shifted:

Not just in my business, but in how I showed up.

And soon, I began helping other founders do the same.

It all starts with your Hero Offer

That one thing you do exceptionally well that people truly value.

When you focus there:

-> Your profits rise

-> Your energy returns

-> Your business feels aligned

It’s not about being a financial expert.

It’s about taking ownership of your role in your business success.

Today, I coach purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to build brands that are profitable, intentional, and sustainable.

So if money feels scary?

That’s okay.

But let me tell you something real:

Money can feel like freedom.

It all begins the moment you decide to face it.

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The Breakthrough That Doubled My Business Every Year: Saying What Others Won’t

I used to hold back.

Waited until things were perfect. Until the product was polished. Until I knew every word was right before I opened my mouth.

Sound familiar?

It’s a trap many innovators fall into refining, tweaking, obsessing… and not selling.

The truth? I was hiding behind the idea of “getting it right.”

Then something shifted.

I realised: the people who grow fast aren’t the ones with flawless pitches, they’re the ones who start the conversation.

Even if it’s messy.

Even if it’s not ready.

So I stopped trying to sound perfect. I stopped trying to look like the expert. I started showing up as someone who genuinely wanted to help.

I said things like:

-> “I don’t have all the ESG answers.”

-> “What I do have is a way to make it relevant to customers.”

-> “Let’s make it understandable—and sellable.”

This honesty changed everything.

Clients didn’t want polish. They wanted clarity.

They wanted direction. A roadmap. A simple system.

And that’s what I gave them.

I laid out my 15-year framework for sustainable, ad-free growth. I helped them cut the fluff, focus their message, and build trust fast.

And growth followed.

Industries from snowboarding to skincare to e-commerce started applying the Game Plan.

Why? Because people trust what they can understand.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

- Transparency outperforms perfection.

- Simplicity is your best sales tool.
 
- Being real builds unstoppable momentum.

If you're tired of overthinking and ready to start doing, here’s how I can support you:

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"Get comfortable being uncomfortable."

The first time I heard those words, something shifted in me.

Not just in how I thought, but in how I showed up.

 For my work.

 For my purpose.

 For my impact.

Today, I want to invite you to lean into the thing that makes you the most uncomfortable.

Because that exact feeling the tightness, the resistance, the fear is a clue.

It’s a doorway to transformation.

Here’s My Discomfort List - the real stuff I used to hide from:

Let this inspire you to uncover your own.

Showing off

Waiting on replies

Reaching higher

Facing my truth

Accepting my truth

Choosing hard mountains

Answering direct questions when others don’t open up

Uncertainty

Jumping into the unknown

Growing beyond what I think I can handle

When I met my mentor, he said:

"Sara, you’re the real deal. Stop trying to be someone else. Just be you."

That changed everything.

It gave me permission to stop hiding behind what I thought I should be…

And lean fully into who I am.

That’s why I’m passionate about mentoring other founders.

Not to change them, but to help them see their real power.

To help them get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Because once you do that…

"Showing off" becomes sharing your wisdom.

"Waiting on replies" becomes creating more leads.

"Reaching higher" becomes breaking through emotional ceilings.

"Facing your truth" becomes liberation.

"Jumping into the unknown" becomes trusting yourself.

"Uncertainty" becomes betting on your own vision.

So here’s my challenge to you:

👉 What are you ready to get comfortable being uncomfortable with in 2025?
 
Drop it in the comments or DM me, let’s create breakthroughs together.

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How I Stopped Contributing to 92 Million Tonnes of Textile Waste Each Year

For years, I was part of the fast fashion engine.

Designing, buying, and innovating for the world’s biggest brands —

Season after season.

Year after year.

I told myself it was creativity. Growth. Success.

Until one day, I saw this:

The Fast Fashion Graveyard.

Piles of clothes, never worn.

Mountains of waste, growing by the minute.

And I realised 

I wasn’t just building brands.

I was helping build a crisis.

The truth hit me hard:

This isn’t just about fashion.

It’s happening across everything we consume:

Food. Beauty. Health. Home. Packaging. Textiles.

If we work in these sectors 

We are all responsible.

For the waste.

For the damage.

For the impact.

That day, I chose the red pill.

I stopped turning a blind eye.

I chose to become conscious.

Because we don’t need more.

We need better.

I still love beautiful things. I still believe in the power of shopping.

But only when it’s done consciously.

We are in a race to net zero.

And now is the time to ask:

Are you still creating just for the sake of creating?

Or are you building with intention and impact?

If you are conscious, are you also clear?

Clear on the impact you're making?

Clear on what needs to change?

Because once you are conscious and clear,

You can unlock a level of positive impact you’ve never reached before.

So I ask you:

If you could change just one thing today 

To reduce harm, or create more good 

What would it be?

Comment below or DM me.

I'm here to help you turn your vision into action.

Alone we are powerful.

Together, we are unstoppable.

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With love Sara

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9 Ways to Stop Doubting Yourself (Read in 30 Seconds)

Whether you’re changing 1 life or 1 billion

You’re here to lead with impact.

So why do we still hesitate?

It’s not the strategy.

Not the tools.

It’s the little voice inside.

The one that says:

“Play smaller.”

“Not yet.”

“Stay safe.”

What it actually is:

The voice never fully goes away.

But you can build a new relationship with it.

That’s what I did.

By making the mindset work as important as business work.

Hiking, dancing, cooking, and reflecting.

I ask myself daily:

What does my inner voice need to hear?

What is she afraid of?

What does she wish I were doing?

Because the moment you create alignment with your inner world —

Your leadership multiplies.

So here are 9 tools I give myself daily (and share with my team & clients):

You’re not alone → Find your tribe

Your mission is valid → No one can take that from you

Lead from purpose → People are listening

Act from power → Stop overthinking

Read like a pro → 30 books/year = elite mindset

Invest in growth → It compounds

You’re a pioneer → Own it

Trust your gut → It’s never wrong

Water your dreams daily → Acorns become trees

The alignment you create within?

That’s what helps you scale with flow, not force.

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With love Sara

Advise To My Younger Self

Founders, are you scaling your business or just surviving the hustle?

The most successful leaders in 2025 aren’t chasing trends. They’re building brands that grow with flow, purpose, and profit
.
Join me, Sara Simmonds, for a private CEO Coffee Break on

 🗓 Thursday, July 10
 ⏰ 3 PM GMT | 10 AM EST | 4 PM CET
 📍 Private Zoom Room (Invite-only)

I’ll walk you through 5 powerful shifts that are helping purpose-led founders:

- Increase profit by 30% in 90 days
- Launch aligned 6-figure brands
- Raise $500K without ads or pressure tactics

This is for you if you’re done with burnout and ready to scale with clarity, confidence, and real alignment.

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Founder Power Hour: Sustainable Growth Strategies That Work

Thursday, June 26 | 2 PM GMT | Private Zoom (Invite-Only)

Join global mentor Sara Simmonds to discover the 5 Shifts that have helped founders:

- Scale without paid ads or burnout
- Create offers clients say YES to
- Build organic, compounding growth
- Sell without selling using the Social Selling System™

Whether you're just starting or scaling fast, if you're a purpose-led founder ready to grow sustainably and profitably this is for you.

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Founder Power Hour: Sustainable Growth Strategies That Work

Hosted by Sara Simmonds, CEO, The Impact Innovator Mastermind

📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
🕑 Time: 2 PM GMT | 9 AM EST | 6 AM PST | 3 PM CET
📍 Location: Private Zoom Session (Invite-Only)

Discover the 5 Shifts to Scale Your Impact & Income — Without Paid Ads, Stress, or Overwhelm

In a world full of noise, purpose-led founders who rise above aren’t chasing trends — they’re building with clarity, authenticity, and aligned value.

Join global mentor Sara Simmonds for a live Founder Power Hour where you’ll learn the 5 proven shifts that have helped entrepreneurs scale sustainably, stand out in saturated markets, and create offers that sell without paid ads or burnout.

This Session Is For You If You’re Ready To:
✅ Stop spending on agencies, coaches, or “done-for-you” services with little ROI
✅ Package your genius into a high-impact offer clients say “YES” to fast
✅ Sell without selling using the Social Selling System™
✅ Become the go-to changemaker in your niche
✅ Build organic growth that compounds month after month

Inside the Founder Power Hour, You’ll Discover:
🔹 Shift 1: Rewire Your Mindset for Sustainable Growth
Why external growth solutions keep failing and how to flip the script

🔹 Shift 2: Break Free From the Hustle Loop
How to ditch outdated programming and start closing high-value deals

🔹 Shift 3: Uncover Your Highest Impact Offer
Learn the strategy to sell out in 30 days by focusing on what works

🔹 Shift 4: Destroy Self-Imposed Growth Limits
Build a scalable social selling system without being everywhere at once

🔹 Shift 5: Activate the Innovator Growth System
Map your next 12 months to $1M+ in aligned sales even if you’re just starting

Meet Your Host - Sara Simmonds

Sara is a global impact entrepreneur and mentor who has helped hundreds of founders grow from stuck to sold out using a proven system that transforms your unique genius into a high-impact, scalable offer.

She’s generated over $17M in organic revenue for her clients, built one of the world’s first purpose-led denim brands, and works across industries from SaaS to products, coaching to services, guiding purpose-driven founders to grow sustainably with clarity and confidence.

Results from Founders Using These Shifts:
💰 $1.3M in new sales
🚀 $500K raised in 90 days
📈 30% profit increase in 3 months
🏁 6-figure brands launched in under 60 days

Seats are limited, secure your spot now:
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Let’s redefine success: aligned, impactful, and built to last. 🌍

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CEO Coffee Break: 5 Powerful Shifts for Sustainable Business Growth

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 3 PM GMT | 10 AM EST | 7 AM PST | 4 PM CET
Where: Private Zoom Room (Invite-Only)

Hosted by: Sara Simmonds, CEO of The Impact Innovator Mastermind

Ready to Scale Your Business Without Losing Yourself in the Process?
The most successful founders in 2025 aren’t chasing clicks or burning out in the hustle; they’re building intentional, purpose-driven brands that grow with flow.

Join this private CEO Coffee Break with award-winning mentor Sara Simmonds and learn the 5 powerful shifts that are helping leaders like you grow real profits without ads, pressure tactics, or burnout.

In This Session, You’ll Discover How To:

1. Shift from short-term growth to long-term scalability
2. Let go of outdated models based on overconsumption
3. Step into your value and own your leadership
4. Unlock the Change Maker Organic Scaling System
5. Learn how to take action in alignment for powerful results

Real Results from Purpose-Led Founders Who Applied These Shifts:

- $1.3M in new aligned sales
- 30% profit increase within 90 days
- 6-figure brand launches in under 2 months
- Raised $500K through value-led positioning

This session is perfect for:

> Founders who are tired of chasing and ready to lead
> Entrepreneurs who want consistent income and meaningful impact
> Leaders who want to grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose

Seats are limited. Claim your spot here:
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Let’s redefine success, one aligned step at a time. 🌱

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