Sarah's Story

Purposely Digital was founded by Sarah E. Carter PhD, an AI ethics expert and empowerment coach

Hello! Sarah here.

My journey into life coaching began with slowing down. In 2024, I suffered burnout and life came to a halt. Going from fast to slow allowed me to rediscover and deeply respect being a sensitive human.

I've always been sensitive - to emotions, to noise, to touch, any stimulation. It comes with challenges, but also with gifts - performing music emotionally, knowing how to respond to a friend in need, deep empathy, and a profound connection to nature.

And yet, "being sensitive" is not viewed as a positive in a world that is less interested in slowing down and going deep than in speed and increasing productivity.

Recent technological advances push the gas pedal even harder. Smartphones connect us, but also inundate us with notifications. Social media uses emotionally-charged content to keep us scrolling, to the detriment of our psyches. AI automates so we can get from A to B at lightning speed. We are doing, texting, scrolling, prompting, all the time.

Faster, and faster, and faster, and faster.

But at what cost?

During burnout, I took time away from distractions and began a journey towards living my life, and using the technology it comes with, differently. Purposely. Sensitively. Mindfully.

Trained in AI ethics, I understand the impacts technology can have on humans. I worked to design technology that could empower humans to live a life in accordance with their values - intentionally. However, it has became clear to me that there is only so much we can do on the design end. It starts with us, saying no, saying yes, saying maybe to how we want to use and engage.

I wanted to empower individuals to seize (or leave be) technology as it serves them. And feel empowered in their life in general.

I wanted to help people move from overwhelm to intention, online and offline. Especially for sensitive humans like me - but really, for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the chaotic modern world we live in.

That's where Purposely Digital comes in.

Through coaching, I aim to create a safe and empathetic space for you to slow down, feel fully, and move towards intentional modern living - living that supports your values, your goals, and your dreams.

I look forward to walking this journey with you.