Hi I’m Sarah, and I’m so glad you’re here!
I created this blog to help young adults, especially young women, navigate the waters of adulthood. That’s where I came up with the name Navigate Open Waters. The open waters represent both adulthood and endless possibilities. Thinking about helping you encourages me to constantly learn, apply, and then translate that into my writing. My goal is that you feel informed, empowered, and inspired every time you visit!
My main focus here is women’s health, but you will also see me sharing life skills, lifestyle, and relationship content, as well as some of my other passions like traveling.
I am an HR Office Manager by day and an entrepreneur/writer by night. I’m passionate about people and America. Some of the values most important to me include relationships, freedom, justice, growth, entrepreneurship, and health.
I live in sunny San Diego and absolutely love it here. I’ve always loved both biology and the arts, so in college I chose to double-major in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Classics (all things Greek and Roman). After graduating college, I thought I wanted to go to med school, but realized that didn’t quite fit with the lifestyle I wanted to have, so I decided to work in a biotech lab instead. I did that for 6 years and began craving a new challenge, so I did a complete career switch to admin.
I value kindness, loyalty, and bravery above most things. I love swimming, studying languages, reading, listening to podcasts, traveling, and challenging the status quo. My favorite word is crescendo and my favorite season is summer (bonfires, beach, pool, sunshine, what more could you ask for?). There have only been a few times in my life when I haven’t finished a tube of Chapstick, which apparently is some kind of a feat.
People who are consistent, loyal, and whose words match their actions inspire me. I think characters like Sam in LoTR are vastly underrated. I’m encouraged by stories showcasing the power of the human spirit like Unbroken.
Hopefully that gives you a glimpse into who I am, but I’d love for you to check out the rest of my site for the things that will help you grow into the best version of yourself!
Love,
Sarah