The InspirED Podcast: Leading the Way in Education

Let's get real: rejection stings. Whether it's a "no" to your proposal, a lost client, or a critical piece of feedback, it can shake your confidence and make you question everything. But here's something I wish I'd known sooner:Rejection isn't the end. It's often the pivot point toward deeper alignment and bigger success. . . . RESOURCES » ⁠⁠Boundaries Blueprint: 5-Minute Mental Health Tracker⁠⁠» ⁠⁠Get info about our upcoming Mastermind cohort!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULAteam@kandulacommunications.com. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Women leaders are burning out faster than ever. And too often, we’re doing it in silence.In this episode of The InspirED Podcast, Andrea opens up a conversation we need to be having: why mental health isn’t just a personal issue, but a leadership issue. She unpacks how stigma, self-silencing, and the pressure to “hold it all together” are taking a toll—and what it looks like to lead differently.. . .0:00 - Episode Intro1:26  -  Prioritizing our Mental Health is Not a Luxury 2:44 -  Women Leaders are Struggling4:33 - Let's Unpack What's Really Happening6:13 - On Paper... Figured it All Out8:09 - Stay Quiet10:30 - What Does it Look Like to Do This Differently?11:46 -  Honesty is Powerful12:27 - Under Your Leadership13:04 - You Are Allowed to Take Care of Yourself15:39 - It's Not Just About Outcomes16:41 - You Don't Have to Choose Between Leadership and Wellbeing . . . RESOURCES » Boundaries Blueprint: 5-Minute Mental Health Tracker» Get info about our upcoming Mastermind cohort!⁠⁠⁠. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULAteam@kandulacommunications.com. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠...Featured TopicsResilience, Mental Strength, Mental Health, Healing, Women in Leadership. Mindful Leadership, Female Entrepreneurs, Burnout Recovery, Work-Life Balance, Setting Boundaries, Wellness, Self-Care, How to Set Better Boundaries, Mental, Health Tips, Mindset Shifts, Healing from Burnout, Motivation, Goal Setting, Healthy Habits

Why is it so hard for women to say no?In this week’s episode, Andrea unpacks the deeper reasons behind women’s struggle with setting boundaries, and why learning to say no isn’t just an act of resistance, but a powerful step toward self-trust. Tune in to explore how finding your voice can lead to greater alignment, stronger relationships, and a business that reflects your values—not your people-pleasing patterns.. . .0:00 - Episode Intro0:44  -  We've Been Conditioned 2:52 -  Resentment Cycle3:35 - Boundaries Are Not Barriers4:45 - Define Your Availability7:50 - Red Flags9:42 - Your Worth10:22 - Scripts to Maintain Boundaries and Relationships12:46 - Setting Clear Boundaries14:24 - Saying No Still Feels Uncomfortable16:11 - Business and Life That Reflects Your Values16:57 - It Requires Courage . . . RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info about our upcoming Mastermind cohort!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindset Makeover⁠. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULAteam@kandulacommunications.com. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Andrea is tackling the real talk around launching a business without sacrificing your financial security. From building your safety net to shifting your money mindset, this conversation will empower you to move from hesitation to confident action.. . .0:00 - Intro2:09  - Deep Dive Into Launching a Business4:37 -  How Do You Build Something New Without Burning it All Down?7:02 - Financial Health isn't Separate From Your Purpose8:19 - Mindset and The Way You Think About Money9:14 - A Few Smart Strategies14:01 - You Need to Know Your Own Numbers16:14 -   Find Your Financial Support Circle18:16 - Ask Better Questions19:57 - Allowed to Move Boldly and Wisely . . . RESOURCES Download The Mindset Makeover⁠Get info about our upcoming Mastermind cohort!⁠⁠Wells Fargo Report: The Impact of Women-Owned Businesses⁠. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULAteam@kandulacommunications.com. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠

In this episode of The InspirED Podcast, Andrea exposes the systemic barriers that keep women financially vulnerable and deliver actionable strategies to build economic resilience, advocate for change, and create pathways to true financial independence.. . . EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:02 -  Financial Vulnerability2:30 -   Understand the System4:13 - Wealth Represents Security5:08 -  The Motherhood Penalty6:50 - Consequences of Economic Inequality10:01 - The Body Keeps the Score11:42 - The Glass Ceiling13:58 - Structural Barriers16:35 -  Getting Comfortable with Concepts18:56 - Salary Negotiation20:49 - Power of Connection22:22 - Financial Freedom is not Selfish . . . RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info about our upcoming Mastermind cohort!. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠

If you've ever found yourself staring at a life you didn’t plan, wondering what comes next, this one’s for you.This week, Andrea dives into the messy, beautiful, and often disorienting process of rebuilding your sense of self when life takes an unexpected turn. Whether you're navigating the end of a relationship, a career pivot, a health crisis, or another plot twist you didn’t see coming—this episode offers real talk, reflective questions, and grounded inspiration to help you rediscover who you are when the old version of you no longer fits.  . . . RESOURCES » ⁠⁠⁠Boundaries Blueprint: 5-Minute Mental Health Tracker⁠⁠⁠» ⁠⁠⁠Get info about our upcoming Mastermind cohort!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULAteam@kandulacommunications.com. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠This Week's Themesidentity after life change, rediscovering yourself, personal growth, finding yourself again, healing after change, life transitions, mindset shift, self discovery, emotional healing, navigating uncertainty, resilience and recovery, starting over, rebuilding your life, how to find your purpose

Staying motivated, especially when challenges arise, is something even the most successful people struggle with. Join us for this week's episode of The InspirED Podcast, as Andrea discusses the difference between those who give up and those who push. Andrea dives into the practical ways you can reignite your motivation, even when your goal(s) feels out of reach.. . .EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:52 -    Real Life Then Takes Over3:23 -    Take Time to Reconnect With That Deeper Purpose5:29 -  Here's The Truth6:22 -    We're Our Own Worst Critic7:18 -  How Does It Impact Your Life?8:55 -  I've Actually Put Together Something For You10:21 -  Remember These. . .RESOURCES The Vision Board Playbook: Design Your Dream Year⁠. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠

Explore how to shield your big dreams from the energy vampires and doubt dealers who threaten your vision. In this episode of The InspirED Pod, we reveal the hidden costs of negativity on ambitious women and deliver a power-packed strategy to protect your confidence, set boundaries without guilt, and transform criticism into fuel for your success.. . . EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:05 -  Plant a Little Seed of Self-Doubt3:55 -   Compromising Your Resources5:55 - Emotional Labor8:46 -  The People You Keep the Closest12:43 -  Shielding Your Energy 14:09 - Develop Positive Influences in Your Life15:36 - The Most Powerful Shift16:33 - The Negative Voice18:05 -  Your Vision Exists for a Reason . . . RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠Mindset Makeover. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠

If we don't intentionally find joy in our everyday lives, we risk burning out before we ever reach our goals. Join Andrea, as she dives into how to shift our perspective, reclaim our joy, and romanticize our lives not as a luxury, but as a necessity.. . . EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro0:40 -  A Concept that's Empowering1:52 -   Am I Actually Enjoying My Life?2:26 - The Uncomfortable Truth4:44 -  Mental Shift6:07 -  Why Does Romanticizing our Lives Matter?8:04 - The Roses are out There10:22 - Choose to Celebrate Pleasure14:11 - Step Confidently into Life . . . RESOURCES ⁠⁠The Vision Board Playbook: Design Your Dream Year⁠⁠. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠

Women bring a unique set of strengths to leadership—qualities that foster collaboration, innovation, and resilience in teams. This week, Andrea discusses how leading with empathy has redefined business success across industries.. . . .EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro0:39 -  Reshaping the Business World1:27 -   Effective Leadership Has Evolved3:14 - Gender Diversity On Executive Teams4:14 -  Leaders Prioritize Empathy5:47 - The Multiplier Effect7:34 - How Can We Bring More Empathy?8:36 - Create a Culture of Trust and Authenticity. . . .RESOURCES Download the Hacktivity. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Andrea explores the transformative power of women supporting women. Because when women empower each other to collaborate instead of compete, we all win.  Join us for this week's episode of the InspirED Podcast as Andrea discusses the incredible impact of lifting each other up.I want to hear from you! How have women supported you in your journey? What strategies have you used to collaborate rather than compete? Send your stories to team@kandulacommunications.com, and your story might be featured on an upcoming episode. . . .EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro0:40 -  Happy International Women's Day1:30 -   Topic Close to My Heart3:29 - Support Each Other...Multiply Opportunities4:38 -  Build Something Authentic and Passionate5:37 - Actionable Strategies8:59 - What Can I Learn From Her Path?10:22 - Breakthrough Roadblocks. . .RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindset Makeover Challenge. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠

Failure is just one part of the story. It’s not who you are. And you’re not alone in feeling this way. Join us for this week's episode of The InspirED Podcast as Andrea discusses how your failures—and how you respond to them—can make or break you and your future success.. . .EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro0:52 -  The "F Word"1:47 -   Shifting Your Relationship with Failure2:38 - Am I The Problem? Time to Spiral.3:57 -  Failing Forward Works for Other People...But What About Me?5:12 - Failure Forces Reflection—and Redirection6:03 - Let's Take the Pressure Off6:03 - Failure Doesn't Define You & Closing Thoughts. . .RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠55 Life Hacks For Harmonizing Work & Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Download: Craft Your Life Hack List⁠⁠⁠. . .CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠

Self-sabotage is a complex and often subconscious behavior that can stem from a variety of sources, including deep-seated limiting beliefs, early childhood experiences, and internalized fears. In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea takes a deep dive into her personal journey with self-sabotage, sharing her own struggles, frustrations, and the impact it has had on her life. She reflects on how these self-defeating patterns have interfered with her personal growth and professional ambitions, and how adjusting her behavior completely changed the game.  Andrea also provides listeners with powerful, practical strategies to help them uncover the root causes of their self-sabotaging behaviors. She explores methods for breaking free from these destructive patterns, empowering listeners to shift their mindset, build self-awareness, and cultivate habits that support their goals rather than undermine them. Whether you’re battling procrastination, perfectionism, or any other form of self-sabotage, this episode offers the insights and tools you need to overcome these barriers and unlock your true potential. . . . RESOURCES IN TODAY’S EPISODE ⁠Harvard University InBrief: The Science of Early Childhood Development⁠ ⁠Self Sabotage Quiz from Psychology Today⁠ ⁠The Day One Journal App: 550+ Journal Prompts⁠ ⁠The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks ⁠ . . . CONNECT WITH KANDULA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA. Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . WORK WITH US Kandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠

When family obligations create toxic moments, at what point is it okay to say goodbye—or at least set firm boundaries?  This week, Andrea discusses a tough but important topic: how to navigate family dynamics that may be harming your mental health, identity, or sense of self during the holidays. Listen in as she talks about why it’s okay—necessary, even—to prioritize your well-being, and how setting boundaries can be one of the most loving and courageous things you do for yourself.   RESOURCES ⁠⁠55 Life Hacks For Harmonizing Work & Life⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Free Download: Craft Your Life Hack List⁠⁠ . . . CONNECT WITH KANDULA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA. Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . WORK WITH US Kandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠

Fear has a sneaky way of taking the wheel in our lives, often disguising itself as practicality or logic. It says things like, “It’s too risky,” or “What if you fail?” While fear is a natural part of being human—designed to protect us—it can keep us stuck, holding us back from growth, fulfillment, and opportunities. This week, Andrea explores how fear operates in today’s world. Instead of running from physical dangers like our ancestors, fear keeps us from sending an email, pitching an idea, or pursuing a dream. It convinces us that staying small is safer. But when we let fear guide our choices, the cost is high—emotionally, professionally, and even in our relationships. . . . EXTRA RESOURCES ⁠55 Life Hacks For Harmonizing Work & Life⁠ ⁠Free Download: Craft Your Life Hack List⁠ . . . CONNECT WITH KANDULA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA. Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . WORK WITH US Kandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠

In this episode of The InspirED Podcast, we’re unpacking why work-life balance is so difficult for women entrepreneurs and why it’s absolutely essential for our mental health, happiness, and long-term success. With over 25 years of running multiple businesses and raising four kids, Andrea shares life hacks that have helped her manage her busiest days. She shares her favorite strategies to help you manage stress, set boundaries, and build a life that truly honors both your ambitions and your well-being.  . . . RESOURCES IN TODAY’S EPISODE 55 Life Hacks For Harmonizing Work & Life Free Download: Craft Your Life Hack List . . . CONNECT WITH KANDULA ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA. Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . WORK WITH US Kandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠

In this episode of The InspirED Podcast, Andrea's unpacking why work-life balance is so difficult for women entrepreneurs and why it’s absolutely essential for our mental health, happiness, and long-term success. Balancing the demands of a business with personal commitments can feel like an impossible task—and the statistics back it up. Studies show that 70% of women entrepreneurs report feeling overworked compared to just 50% of their male counterparts. With expectations to “do it all,” many women entrepreneurs manage a larger share of family and household responsibilities, which adds to the struggle. For instance, even in dual-income households, women perform nearly 60% of the domestic and caregiving duties, creating additional pressure to balance personal and professional lives. . . . RESOURCES IN TODAY’S EPISODE . . . CONNECT WITH KANDULA ⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ . . . ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA. Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠. . . . WORK WITH US Kandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠

#EpisodeRevisit Inspired by a thought-provoking conversation with a friend about chivalry in relationships, Andrea delves into a nuanced conversation surrounding chivalry in today's world—where it's often seen either as a romantic gesture of care and consideration or as an outdated practice that subtly reinforces sexism. Andrea also explores the complex perspectives on chivalry in the workplace and offers a guide to modern-day chivalry that empowers everyone to be considerate, professional, and inclusive. . . . RESOURCES IN TODAY’S EPISODE ⁠The Berkeley Beacon: Chivalry is not dead, it’s been adopted by women⁠ ⁠The Los Angeles Loyolan: Chivalry isn’t completely dead, but it should be⁠ ⁠The Economic Times: Etiquette: Is chivalry dead in modern workplaces⁠ . . . CONNECT WITH KANDULA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA. Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . WORK WITH US Kandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠

This message is for you. Keep shining your light. Keeps showing up. And know that you are loved beyond measure. We're in this together. And together we'll get through this. With all my love and belief in you, ♥ Andrea . . . If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Help is available at The Crisis Hotline. . . .

Self-sabotage is a complex and often subconscious behavior that can stem from a variety of sources, including deep-seated limiting beliefs, early childhood experiences, and internalized fears. In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea takes a deep dive into her personal journey with self-sabotage, sharing her own struggles, frustrations, and the impact it has had on her life. She reflects on how these self-defeating patterns have interfered with her personal growth and professional ambitions, and how adjusting her behavior completely changed the game.  Andrea also provides listeners with powerful, practical strategies to help them uncover the root causes of their self-sabotaging behaviors. She explores methods for breaking free from these destructive patterns, empowering listeners to shift their mindset, build self-awareness, and cultivate habits that support their goals rather than undermine them. Whether you’re battling procrastination, perfectionism, or any other form of self-sabotage, this episode offers the insights and tools you need to overcome these barriers and unlock your true potential. . . . RESOURCES IN TODAY’S EPISODE Harvard University InBrief: The Science of Early Childhood Development Self Sabotage Quiz from Psychology Today The Day One Journal App: 550+ Journal Prompts The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks  . . . CONNECT WITH KANDULA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA. Sign up for Andrea's monthly newsletter,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Insights for Systemic Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . WORK WITH US Kandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us! 👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kandulacommunications.com/⁠⁠