Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts

Who is the woman behind Marsai Martin's success? In this powerful episode of the Woman Evolve Podcast, Sarah Jakes Roberts sits down with Carol Martin, mother of actress and producer Marsai Martin, to discuss overcoming childhood trauma, surviving homelessness, breaking generational curses, and building a legacy of faith, healing, and resilience.

Before becoming the mother and strategist behind one of Hollywood's brightest young stars, Carol Martin faced unimaginable challenges. From childhood abandonment and food insecurity to homelessness, grief, and navigating difficult family relationships, Carol shares how her experiences shaped her approach to motherhood, marriage, and success.

In this emotional and inspiring conversation, Sarah Jakes Roberts and Carol Martin explore what it takes to overcome adversity, heal from generational trauma, and intentionally create a better future for your children.

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Talk about a glow-up! We’ve watched today’s guest evolve right before our eyes. Marsai Martin broke out as a young star and has since become a trailblazing actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Clearly, sis is making her mark in Hollywood and in our hearts. Now, she’s pulling up on Sarah Jakes Roberts to share what keeps her head on straight and her heart in the right place. Did we mention our girl is living out a prophecy and stewarding it well? This episode is a much-needed chin check that life isn’t happening to you, it’s happening for you. And remember, what’s meant for you won’t miss you!

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What happens when life gets hard, prayers seem unanswered, and you're trying to hold on to your faith while navigating grief? This week, Sarah Jakes Roberts sits down with gospel artist Lisa Knowles-Smith for an honest, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation about finding purpose through pain, healing from church hurt, and learning to trust God's goodness even when life doesn't feel good. From losing her mother unexpectedly to reclaiming her story, returning to school, and discovering that healing sometimes requires both prayer and participation, Lisa reminds us that what you've been through doesn't have to define who you become. Because even in your hardest season, God's goodness is still following you!

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What’s up, Delegation? Our girl SJR is minding y’alls business from start to finish! But not before letting you into hers. And can you believe we’re less than two weeks away from going on tour?! This timely Q&A episode is for the woman ready to rediscover who she is, trust what’s worth fighting for, move beyond shame with grace, and regain her footing when life feels lonely. If you’ve got a question you want her to weigh in on, hit our line at (214) 790-7871 for a chance to have it answered on a future podcast episode.

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If your money has been moneying a little too hard lately, this conversation is for you. 👀

SJR sits down with personal finance expert and bestselling author Anthony O’Neal to talk about how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, create financial margin, build better money habits, and rethink what stewardship actually looks like. They’re getting into budgeting, revenge spending, financial freedom, faith and finances, and what to do when there just doesn’t seem to be enough money coming in.

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