Name: Anna Sparks
Age: 38
Title: Founder of Sparks Systems
Married/Single: Married
Kids: stepdaughter (Taylor Sparks)
City you live in: Phoenix (Ahwatukee)
My day in my life is like…
drinking from a fire hose! Being a small business owner I wear a lot of hats, which is awesome because I get the opportunity to learn every single thing about the business, but dang it’s a lot!
I was born…
in Indianola, MS…home of the late BB King.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the diverse climate. I can be in the scorching heat of Phoenix and within two hours can be up in the cool temps and aspens of Flagstaff. Oh, and Arizona has no natural disasters unless you count the dust storms as natural disasters, but I don’t.
I’m listening to…
a podcast about the menstrual cycle being the fifth vital sign (who knew??).
My family…
is rockin’ & rollin’. Plus my husband and I are doing Sober October and a 30-day push-up challenge together.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
my dad. He is just the coolest person I know.
One thing I cannot live without…
my new sleeping mask. How have I not discovered a sleeping mask until a few weeks ago. Oh my gosh, my sleep is incredible now! I even found one that smells of lavender, super relaxing and I would highly recommend everyone go purchase one today!
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a flight attendant so I could travel the world.
I’m inspired by…
all of our clients who are changing their lives because of their work with Sparks Systems. Their stories inspire me on a daily basis, hence the Sober October gig.
The one person who motivates me is…
Bruce Ross. Bruce is an incredible friend and advisor who helps me with being a better person and business owner. Thank you, Bruce!
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
the way we take care of the Earth and how we treat one another. I want the soil to thrive so we can have the highest quality nourishment and I think when people are fed high quality, nutrient dense food they feel better and then they want to treat people around them with kindness. We are all just doing the best we can with the tools we have been given.
The perfect day would be…
taking our little camper to the mountains with no cell phone service and just being with my family and friends. Sounds like heaven!
My first job was…
I worked in a law firm and did their filing…boring. First real job, I was the night manager at a Bed & Breakfast and lived in the B&B. I listened to so many fascinating stories being told while I was preparing breakfast.
My favorite escape…
anywhere with my husband…and some hiking shoes and a bicycle.
My life…
is full throttle.
I’m currently working on…
creating therapeutic meal plans for autoimmune disease and cancer, using food as medicine approach.
Always…
smile.
Never…
be mean.
Favorite Quote…
“People will forget the things you said, people will forget the things you did, but people will never forget the way you made them feel.”
Biggest Dream…
to have an impact on this world by empowering people with the tools to take control of their own health so they can feel AWESOME everyday.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
leaving lights on when leaving a room.
