Founder and CEO
Sarah Livingstone
Sarah Livingstone is the founder, owner, and CEO of ARE U Motivated, a company dedicated to burnout prevention and intervention awareness. With over a decade of experience in social work, Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, specializing in management and leadership, along with a Graduate Level certification in Human Services Management. Personally, she has dedicated her career to supporting diverse populations, including veterans, unemployed individuals, people with disabilities, and school communities.
In 2022, Sarah began focused studies on burnout education.
Sarah studies burnout from different angles, and alternates research with secular books about self and professional development. She works to find meaningful connections between burnout and the person it impacts. She has worked with prominent institutions like the University of Florida William and Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies and Santa Fe College’s Student Affairs Department. In April, 2025, Sarah led a training at the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, teaching the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals (GGYP) ways to manage burnout signs and symptoms.
Drawing from her personal journey with mental health, Sarah approaches her work with empathy and insight, teaching burnout education with a unique perspective that combines professional expertise and lived experience. This foundation shapes The APH Talks training. The APH Talks training is grounded in social work principles that empower employees to improve their effectiveness by learning ways to prevent burnout or intervene if they feel they are already burned out.
Sarah helps companies build supportive cultures by equipping their employees with essential information and advice for implementation. Sarah believes in meeting people where they are, and her commitment to research ensures her approaches are both current and impactful.
Her unwavering work ethic, confidence, and dedication to personal and professional growth make her an ideal partner for companies looking to cultivate mental well-being and empower their teams to reach their full potential. Partnering with ARE U Motivated means choosing a knowledgeable, self-aware professional who is deeply committed to bolstering the effectiveness of employees in all industries.
ARE U Motivated brings a unique and refreshing approach to burnout education! Let’s partner in helping your employees find help while remaining at the job.