Sandra Gonzalez is a retired United States Marine Corps officer, life coach, and public speaker.

During Part I, Sandra takes us back to her upbringing in Los Angeles. Her father was an assertive father with a strong moral compass. Listen to her explain how he helped shape and mold her into the woman she is today. What led her to walk into the Marine recruiter's office? What was her experience as the Private First Class for General James Mattis? Being one of three females in her Marine regiment, was she the brunt of discrimination or harassment early in her career? Finally, Sandra talks about her 20-year career, including her time as a Marine Drill Instructor.

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Tune in this Thursday for Part II of this great conversation! Sandra will discuss what made her decision to retire from the Marines, going through her difficult divorce, finding her father unconscious, and having to display resiliency through the most challenging times in her life. She also opens up about starting a business coaching women in Dubai, Sexy Confidence Blueprint, and she continues celebrating her father's legacy.