ABOUT | Sarahn Says

Sarahn Sankofa, LSW, RYT, is a Coach, Creator and Cultivator who uses her own journey of growth and healing to shape her work. As the Founder of Sarahn Says, she shares her knowledge of unapologetic joy and intentional self-mastery through coaching groups and individuals, conducting community, corporate and 501c3 workshops, and speaking with leaders and learners all over the world. She is the host of the podcast Just Enough Joy and the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of SATISFY Magazine. Sarahn’s JOY is found in community, family, fitness, travel, reading, nature, and laughter.

The name Sarahn (SUH-RON) was given to me by my phenomenal parents. Sarahn means joy. My last name, Sankofa, is a west African word meaning to go back and retrieve what you have lost.

I was blessed with the gift of helping people to connect to their truth since I was a young child. After a period of unhappiness and misdirection in high school and early college, I realized one day that it was my responsibility to find success and satisfaction in my own life. Day by day, decision by decision. I began studying nutrition, fitness, mental health, and spirituality, and fell in love with bettering myself. Soon after, I started my journey to helping others do the same. Studying, creating, and experimenting in my work has led me to many areas of learning, teaching and shaping my message. I have discovered that my message is unapologetic JOY. Joy is my mission and my assignment.

Got an early start behind the mic — co-hosting an on-air talk show at my hometown’s independent film studio in high school.
Traveled across the country as a Youth Delegate for the Kellogg Foundation teaching students about health & wellness.
Packed up my diploma (and my life) and went 3000 miles away for college, following a dream I had at 12 years old.
Brought joy to my college campus through leadership, journalism, and unapologetic east coast swag.
Studied African Psychology at the University of Ghana — honoring my surname, honoring my bloodline.
Went natural and fully embraced the truth: Black women have beautiful hair.
Started Sarahn Says after reading The Alchemist and officially realizing my purpose, my calling.
Created a YouTube channel and pressed record on my own voice.
Studied, worked, and interned in London, UK - Sarahn Says becomes International!
Produced and hosted a successful online radio show because I had something to say.
Led a group of students to Cochabamba, Bolivia to learn about climate change and Indigenous rights — real learning, real impact.
Began my journey of creating daily direction calendars, one intentional day at a time.
Witnessed my nephew enter the world — a moment that changed me forever.
Coached and supported humans everywhere from Fortune 500 boardrooms to grassroot community spaces.
Founded SATISFY Magazine and brought a vision to life.
Found a therapist who truly sees me (we'll write a book together one day, honestly).
Survived Grad School during a pandemic - life changing learning...literally.
Quit my job after grad school and chose myself instead.
Drove for Lyft for two months and met some of the most interesting humans I’ve ever encountered.
Went to yoga school and said yes to deeper mind–body wisdom.
Started a women’s fitness group because joy and movement belong together.
Hosted dozens of events centered on teaching, honoring, and celebrating women’s health.
Rediscovered my relationship with Christ — Isaiah 55:12
Planned countless family functions, birthday parties, and celebrations because gathering is my love language.
Saw Beyoncé live five times (as one should). 🐝
Traveled across 22+ countries and counting, because staying curious is a lifestyle.
Started writing my first book (well, the fifth one I started, but the first I committed to).
Started my first podcast (I've been podcasting my whole life. You should see the amount of voice memos in my phone).
Discovered that the journey really is sweeter than the destination and that life is not a group project, but it is a group presentation.
Chose and still choosing joy every single day, yes weekends, holidays and hard days too - because it is the promise I make and keep to myself.