Raw Intentions

Hosted by Sarah Smyth

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Aug 2025

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A raw, unfiltered commentary on life as she lives it, Sarah Smyth, owner of Raw & Rebellious, invites you to hang out and listen to what she has to say. We'll talk about life, navigating your 20's (as Sarah attempts to do it herself), business advice, sex, funny stories, sunday scaries, being single, and all of the in-between. Promising a weekly episode of relatable, maybe educational, hopefully hilarious content with guest appearances and solo moments. Thank you for being here and enjoy the show xo

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August 7, 2025Episode 1681 hr 26 min

Love You But Love Me More

Happy 3rd podcast birthday to us!! I can’t believe it’s been three years since starting our passion project, and we feel so lucky to be here. That being said, we decided to make this episode the ~season 3 finale ~ To take a few months off, recoup, and come back sexier, smarter, & better than EVER! I haven’t taken a break in THREE FREAKING YEARS, and with all the transitions going on in my personal life, it felt like the right time. We’re ending this szn with a BANG; a big sister advice episode, chatting about all the things y’all asked me about. Singleness, solitude, manifestation, when are you “too old” to do things, having kids vs. not, dating, long distance relationship advice, friendship breakups, forming meaningful friendships in adulthood, bridesmaiding 101, and so much more. Honest, raw, intentional words of wisdom from me, myself, and I from my bedroom! So enjoy this episode, and remember it’s not a goodbye, just a see ya in a few months! Love you, mean it and tell us your favorite takeaways!!!!! xxShop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

July 31, 2025Episode 16759 min

Q&A, Looking Inward, & Things to Ask Your Travel Crush

Hola & welcome back to part two of my little travel series here on Raw Intentions Podcast. Last week, I took yall to SCHOOL; a little travel 101 class, if you will. We posted a little text box on our stories, and got SO many follow up questions. So this week, we’re answering your questions, chatting about deeper travel takeaways, things I learned, and practices I’m instilling in my life since. We also included lots of homework- well, fun homework. As you know, I LOVE journaling & asking people questions, so click the PDF linked below, for carefully curated journal prompts & questions to ask new friends & hostel crushes on your next adventure! Enjoy, and let us know your fav moments! XxJournal Prompts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/04crv0hc614u9z6biq6ni/JOURNAL-PROMPTS.pdf?rlkey=e789k5gv8c7zhdm2ogsy5sd76&st=juba398z&dl=0Shop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

July 24, 2025Episode 1661 hr 21 min

Don't Freak Out: Travel Edition

Welcome back to Raw Intentions! After two months of living out of a backpack, I figured I could share a bit of advice. Solo travel can be scary, and I want to pull the curtain back on all my adventures and give you a little traveling 101. Debunk myths, tell you all the amazing things solo adventures can do for you, and give you tactile tips on planning, researching, packing, and making friends on your next trip. So get out your notebooks and welcome to class- I hope you enjoy and learn a thing or two. Will attach a PDF guide in the show notes as well xxTravel Guide PDF:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7gzlmwrrwt13kzz11ypzw/Travel-Guide.pdf?rlkey=kme9bgq8i9hd47mmivvaa4dhf&st=qyixd7ku&dl=0Shop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

July 17, 2025Episode 1651 hr 6 min

Backyard Sessions

Welcome back to Raw Intentions Podcast! After living out of a backpack in Southeast Asia for two months, I have SO much to tell you guys. I’ve also missed chatting on the mic - so I decided we’re going back to our roots with lots of solo episodes. All month long, it’ll just be me myself and I, chatting with y’all on various things. This week, we’re catching up on all my adventures abroad. Hilarious travel stories, things I’ve learned, impactful people I met, and how deeply I fell in love with all that part of the world has to offer. Hope y’all enjoy and let me know what else I should yap about this month.Shop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

July 10, 2025Episode 1641 hr 2 min

Lace & Lariat ft. Natalie Wood

Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This episode is a littttttle different— just two girls crafting & chatting on the mic. We’re literally heat pressing custom hats for R&R, while chatting with Natalie Wood, part owner of Lace & Lariat in Breckenridge. Natalie’s only 24 and already managing a thriving retail shop, running a hat bar, and creating a community around her store. We talk about her journey from college dropout to a dream career, the lessons she’s learned in her twenties, her favorite ways to get creative, and what it’s like running a family business in a small mountain town. She shares her love of travel, her daily habits, and how nature keeps her grounded. This episode is fun, creative, and full of insight for anyone figuring it out in real-time. Enjoy & let us know what you think xxLace & Lariat: https://www.instagram.com/laceandlariat/Natalie Wood: https://www.instagram.com/natalie_woodd/Shop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

July 3, 2025Episode 1631 hr 17 min

Life Is Long ft. Kelly Mazanti

Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week’s episode is a vulnerable, beautiful conversation with Kelly Mazanti - founder of Buttnski and cofounder of Rural is Rad. Kelly grew up in the outdoors, lives in Summit County, and is in the middle of a major life shift after going through a divorce. We talk about rediscovering yourself in your 30’s, mindfulness, gratitude, and the practice of not caring what other people think. Kelly shares the highs and lows of owning a business, the story behind her quirky, cozy ski brand, and what it’s like to be part of the rural Colorado small business scene. If you’re navigating a hard season or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this episode is for you xx Kelly Mazanti: https://www.instagram.com/kmazanti/?hl=enButtnski: https://www.instagram.com/buttnski/?hl=enShop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

June 26, 2025Episode 1621 hr 10 min

Creativity Led by Curiosity ft. Nicoleta Drumville

Welcome back to Raw Intentions, friends! This week I sat down with Nicoleta Drumville — a local Denver artist, creative soul, and curiosity queen. Nicoleta shares how she fell in love with art again during COVID, and how she’s managed to keep that relationship joyful and free by not turning it into a full-time job. We talk about the different phases of her creativity, what inspires her, and how she uses art to bring people together. Whether it’s through collage events, charm bars, or her new studio space, Nicoleta is building something really beautiful — and she does it all with the kind of contagious energy that makes you want to pick up a paintbrush and create something JUST because. If you’ve ever struggled with putting pressure on your passions, this is your sign to let go and just play. I hope you love this chat as much as we did, and check out Nicoleta’s website for upcoming events in the area xoNicoleta Dumville: https://www.instagram.com/nicoletapaints/?hl=enShop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

June 19, 2025Episode 1611 hr 11 min

Not Your Typical Mom & Dad ft. Kimmy Mackey & Sebastiaan Renooy

Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we’re talking bar makeouts, parenting, skiing, and small-town life with Kimmy and Seb - longtime best friends turned lovers, new parents, and two of the coolest people I know. Kimmy grew up on skis in Colorado, and Seb came from the Netherlands with a deep love for travel and adventure. After meeting in their early 20s through friends & a professional skiing career, a wild night at Cecilias (IYKYK) turned into 15 years together and an incredibly enriched life in Breckenridge. We talk about being long-distance for 7 years, how they’ve stayed true to themselves while becoming parents, and how they’re raising their son with the same love of nature and play that shaped them. It’s such a feel-good, inspiring episode about relationships, community, and doing things your own way. Can’t wait for y’all to listen, and let us know what you think xxKimmy Mackey: https://www.instagram.com/kimmymarymackey/?hl=enSebastiaan Renooy: https://www.instagram.com/sebasrenooy/?hl=enShop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

June 12, 2025Episode 1601 hr 39 min

Parenthood, Partnership & Betting on Yourself ft. Rachel & Alex Engen

Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, I sat down with the ultimate power couple — Rachel and Alex Engen. They’re parents, entrepreneurs, and two of the most grounded humans I’ve ever met. Rachel is a Denver-based outdoor influencer and photographer, and Alex is a financial advisor who specializes in family planning. We talk all about how they met, what it was like having kids super young, and the totally wild, beautiful journey they’ve taken together since then. From health scares that shifted their ENTIRE perspective, to balancing business, parenthood, and partnership — they get real about what it’s like to grow together as individuals and as a team. We also talk about raising kids with no family around, parenting advice they wish they’d heard earlier, and betting on yourself even when the odds feel stacked. This convo was so honest, refreshing, and inspiring. Can’t wait to hear what you think xoRachel Engen: https://www.instagram.com/rachellynnengen/Your mom shreds: https://www.instagram.com/yourmomshreds/Alex Engen: https://www.instagram.com/_alexengen/?hl=enShop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

June 5, 2025Episode 1591 hr 20 min

Just a Girl & Two Backpacks

Selamat pagi, aka GOOD MORNING, and welcome back to Raw Intentions Podcast. Coming to you live from my hotel in Bali, Indonesia- I’ve been backpacking south east Asia for a month now, so I thought we’d do a little check in. How it’s been thus far, the TEA on my two very first hosted, international retreats, things I’ve learned, people I’ve met, spiritual & deeper thought processes, the perspective I’ve gained, all the places I’m traveling to, and some things I’ve been struggling with in my personal life. Had so much fun recording this episode, and hope you enjoy it! XxShop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/