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The Sandbar with Sandy Paulino
What they lived. What you’ll learn.
Welcome to The Sandbar, a space where real stories rise to the surface and deeper meaning unfolds.
Hosted by Sandy Sosa-Paulino, this podcast brings you layered conversations with people whose experiences may seem familiar, but hold something much more. Whether it’s the journeys they’ve traveled, building a business, finding purpose in pain, or reshaping identity through faith and facts, The Sandbar filters each story with care, clarity, and curiosity.
You’ll hear personal stories, explore complex ideas in accessible ways, and get takeaways that feel both personal and practical. Every episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take in something meaningful - not just about the guest, but about yourself, your community, and the world around you.
Every episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and receive something of value. Because behind every lived moment, there’s something for all of us to learn.
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Pageants, Property & Purpose: A Conversation with Jennifer Santiago Jennifer Santiago didn’t stop at the crown. In this episode, she breaks down how she competes on pageant stages and works in real estate, speaking up about mental health, especially in communities where it’s often overlooked. We talk about: The unexpected reality of the pageant worldHow real estate became her next big moveSpeaking on mental health while still figuring yours out.And how she’s still defining what “success” ...
Are you from the country you live in or the one one your family comes from? Are you your ethnicity or your nationality? How have you navigated having a culture at home that may differ from your social/professional life? Hop onto the sandbar w/ Jennylee Ramos and Jennifer Paulino in part two of Afro-Latinidad to get three perspectives on how we've navigated our intertwined worlds! 00:00 - Intro: Diving Back In 05:01 - What Does It Mean to "Speak Proper"? 10:01 - Code-Switching 15:01 - What P...
Where is your family from? Are people within your family treated differently based on where they were born or the color of their skin? Does your community treat you differently than others like you based on the qualities mentioned before? Hop onto the sandbar w/ Jennylee Ramos and Jennifer Paulino in our two-part series on Afro-Latinidad. Like, Subscribe, and/or Follow for future content, updates and more from Your Friendly Neighborhood MC! Podcast https://beacons.page/thesandbar Sta...
What was your longest relationship - romantic or platonic? Longest amount of time you've shared your physical space w/ the same person? My dad joins The Sandbar to give some insight into his three-decade long relationship (and nearly 30-year marriage). I just wanted to know you can share a room w/ someone for so long? Pastor Sandy A. Paulino https://www.instagram.com/pastorsandypaulino/ Like, Subscribe, and/or Follow for future content, updates and more from Your Friendly Neighborhood MC! ...
Strict parents, immigrant college experiences, family dynamics, machismo, gender roles, and so much more in this reflective conversation with sisters, Carol & Camy! Camy https://www.instagram.com/forevercamy/ Carol https://www.instagram.com/callmecarrrrol/ Homemade Ice Cream https://www.instagram.com/slcfatso/ Comic Art https://www.instagram.com/loscomic/ (http://www.primevice.com/) Spiked & Virgin Treats https://www.instagram.com/crowned_confections/ High Protein Desserts https://...
What communities are you a part of? Do you have any hazing stories? Join OBP alumna, Kayla Quezada and ALPFA Executive, Jennifer Paulino in our discussion about community and the elements within them. Communities come with networks, forums, platforms, and maybe most importantly...exes? Kayla Quezada https://www.instagram.com/kay_cue/ Jennifer Paulino https://www.instagram.com/jennalexa__/ Like, Subscribe, and/or Follow for future content, updates and much more! Podcast https://beacons.p...
We get a little personal on this week's episode. I am joined by Author, Activist, Actor, Artist and everything in between - Will Johnson. We dissect one of my deepest friendships and how important it is to unlock mindfulness and everything that entails. This is more of an introduction to a deeper conversation that is to come. Get your personalized copy of Finding Me. by clicking on the link below and requesting one by DM. You can also contact me and I will connect you personally! Will J I...
This week we dive into the creative space that is Older & Wiser Company. I am joined by entrprenuer, O&W Co. - Creator and Curator, Helen Tafesse. She not only spills some exclusive content coming soon, but also provides us with an inside look on a different kind of entrepreneurship...community. Helen Instagram www.olderandwiser.co Start your podcasting journey today! Support the show! Support the show
Hop on the track...the musical track. I am joined by long-time best friend, my guy, former teammate, aspiring producer, collegiate rugby player, computer science major and much more - Edward Trippett. The creator of "the sandbar beat" gives us a crash course on his musical process and the basics of digital instrumental production. We get into some of your favorite songs and digital production history. Edward IG Twitter Start your podcasting journey today! Support the show! Supp...
We dive into some of our favorite childhood cartoons and the hidden messages that may or may not be there. I am joined by intrapreneur and Diversity & Inclusion Strategist, Jennifer Paulino and PC streamer, Yanina Mendez. Do all of these cartoon characters suffer from mental illness? Is Peach cheating on Mario? Are all of the PowerPuff Girls' villains pedophiles? Let's talk about! Yanina Jennifer Start your podcasting journey today! Support the show! Support the show
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