In this powerful episode of the H.E.A.L. Her Podcast, Makini Smith sits down with Sofia Aguilar, a multi-faceted entrepreneur who built her brand from the ground up with faith, strategy, and authenticity. From founding a dance studio at just 18 years old to guiding over 400 businesses in their social media presence, Sofia shares her journey of entrepreneurship, resilience, and faith-driven leadership.

• Faith as the Foundation of Success – Sofia discusses how her relationship with God shapes her personal and professional decisions.


• Embracing Your Identity – "I don’t have to be less of who I am just to work with a client or get a paycheck."


• Building a Purpose-Driven Business – The importance of aligning your work with your values and staying true to your mission.


• The Realities of Social Media Entrepreneurship – The balance between public visibility and personal boundaries.


• Overcoming Limiting Beliefs – "I may not have every area of my life figured out, but I dedicated one year to showing up for myself."


• The Power of Trying Everything – "The worst advice I got? Focus on one thing. The best advice? Try everything. Why not?"

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