Episode 56: “Happiness Manifests Through Gratitude” with Sara Diaz—Music by Todd Lowry
From Celebrate Happiness Roadshow with Sandra M by SandraM
March 13, 2026 · 33 min · Season 3 · Episode 56
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with Sara Diaz about the importance of gratitude and collaboration in the creative process.
In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Sara Diaz, a seasoned vocalist, producer, and creative professional. Trained in voice and performance from an early age, she grew up immersed in Broadway, Big Band, and jazz traditions. Though music was her earliest path, her career took her into fashion and television production, where she produced projects for international organizations, major brands, and cultural institutions. After many years focused on media production and family life, Sara returned to performing, rediscovering the stage through the vibrant music community of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Today, she performs regularly in cabaret and jazz settings, collaborating with David Geist and appearing with ensembles including the Santa Fe Great Big Jazz Band and DuoDiaz. Her performances draw from the Great American Songbook, Broadway classics, and jazz standards, delivered with a soulful, blues-tinged interpretation shaped by a lifetime of storytelling and creative expression. Tune in for this powerful discussion about practicing gratitude, collaboration over competition, being "in the flow," and the light that illuminates the dark.
People in this episode
Host: Sandra M
Guest: Sara Diaz
Topics covered
- gratitude
- music
- collaboration
- performance
- storytelling
Keywords
- happiness
- gratitude
- music
- performance
- collaboration
- Santa Fe
- jazz
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Santa Fe, New Mexico
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