For more than a decade, Sara Jensen carried a secret.
She and her husband had spent 14 years navigating unexplained infertility, telling no one—not even their closest friends. Then, on a hike, a family member casually asked, “Do you want kids?”—a question that set in motion a life-changing journey.
That conversation gave Sara a revelation: vulnerability opens doors you never knew existed.
Today, as Founder and CEO of Hugh & Grace, Sara leads with that same openness—sharing her story with employees, customers, and communities. That approach has fueled the company’s rapid growth, recently earning them a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies, as well as recognition from Real Leaders as one of the Most Transformative Companies in the world.
In our conversation, she also reveals how a woman she never met—Brownie Wise, the pioneer who turned Tupperware into a household name—became one of her most influential mentors.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that leaders don’t have to choose between strength and vulnerability—and that mentorship can be found in unexpected places if you’re willing to look.
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