The InspirED Podcast: Creating Shifts That Lead to Income and Freedom

The InspirED Podcast: Creating Shifts That Lead to Income and Freedom

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  • Why Ambitious Women Forget How to Play

    When was the last time you did something simply because it brought you joy? Not because it was productive. Not because it helped your career. Not because it belonged on your to-do list.

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores why so many ambitious women gradually lose their connection to play, curiosity, and wonder as they navigate careers, family, leadership, and the endless responsibilities of adulthood.

    Drawing from her own journey through corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and burnout, Andrea shares how productivity quietly replaced presence and why rediscovering joy became an essential part of rebuilding a meaningful life. She explains why play isn't a luxury—it's a biological necessity that supports creativity, emotional resilience, innovation, and well-being.

    Through research from developmental psychology, neuroscience, and organizational behavior, along with practical reflection questions and simple daily practices, Andrea invites listeners to redefine success by making space for curiosity, delight, and the experiences that make life feel fully alive.

    Whether you've forgotten what you love or simply haven't given yourself permission to enjoy it, this episode is a reminder that joy isn't something you earn after the work is finished. It may be the very thing that fuels your best work.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:47 Rediscovering Joy and Curiosity

    01:14 Checking every box society handed us.

    02:05 We stop asking what sounds fun

    03:10 Unknowingly turned every experience in the day-to-day into performance

    05:02 The harder we try to optimize every moment, the less fully we experience any of them

    06:31 Famous Quotes to Note

    08:31 Romanticizing your life

    10:56 The Importance of Play in Adulthood

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    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.

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    why play matters for adults, ambitious women, curiosity, creativity, burnout recovery, women and burnout, personal growth, work-life balance, romanticizing your life, intentional living, women entrepreneurs, emotional well-being, self-care, creativity and innovation, joyful living, authentic living, women in leadership, mindfulness, life balance, personal development

    13 min
  • The Unexpected Path to Meaningful Work

    What if meaningful work isn't something you find, but something you grow into?

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda sits down with entrepreneur, media personality, and confidence coach Raj Girn to explore the unexpected path that led her to meaningful work. Growing up between two cultures, Raj shares how balancing the expectations of a traditional South Asian upbringing with life in the United Kingdom shaped her understanding of identity, purpose, and leadership.

    Their conversation explores how becoming a mother became the catalyst for Raj's own self-discovery and how building Anokhi Media created opportunities not only to support others but also to better understand herself. Together, Andrea and Raj discuss entrepreneurship as a vehicle for personal growth, why imposter syndrome never fully disappears, and how confidence is built one intentional step at a time.

    They also explore the importance of finding communities that genuinely support growth, embracing vulnerability in leadership, navigating cultural and religious expectations, and learning to extend grace to yourself throughout every stage of life.

    Whether you're building a business, changing careers, or simply questioning what's next, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful work often begins with becoming more fully yourself.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:42 Introduction to Raj Gurn

    02:03 Raj's Early Life and Cultural Dichotomy

    04:32 Navigating Conflicting Ideologies

    09:42 Becoming a Mother and Self-Discovery

    14:38 Building Anokimedia and Community Support

    18:35 Imposter Syndrome and Personal Growth

    24:44 Embracing Femininity in Leadership

    26:22 The Power of Vulnerability in Community

    27:46 Navigating Isolation and Community Needs

    28:55 Breaking Free from Cultural Expectations

    31:24 The Journey of Self-Discovery

    34:08 Finding Grace in Personal Growth

    36:19 Liberation Through Self-Realization

    39:38 Inspiration for Women in Transition

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    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.

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    Relate to Today's Topic:

    meaningful work, meaningful career, women entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, identity and leadership, authentic leadership, Raj Girn, career transition, women in business, self-discovery, personal growth, confidence, imposter syndrome, authentic living, purpose-driven work, entrepreneur mindset, leadership development, women leaders, personal transformation, finding your purpose

    43 min
  • Becoming the Main Character in Your Own Story

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores what it means to become the main character in your own story. Through personal reflections on growing up in a conservative religious environment, navigating marriage, corporate leadership, and burnout, she shares how many of us unknowingly live according to expectations we never consciously chose.

    Drawing on psychology, personal development, and real-life examples, Andrea explains why so many women become supporting characters in their own lives and how reclaiming authorship begins with small, intentional choices. This episode is an invitation to stop waiting for permission, trust your own voice, and begin writing the next chapter on your own terms.

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    CHAPTERS


    00:44 Reclaiming Your Story

    03:15 The Impact of External Scripts

    05:46 The Hero's Journey

    08:16 Signs You're a Supporting Character

    10:46 Taking Back the Pen


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    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.

    . . .

    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! 👇🏼

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    Relate to Today's Topic:

    becoming the main character, living authentically, women and identity, people pleasing, personal growth, self-discovery, authentic living, rewriting your story, self-trust, confidence for women, personal transformation, women in leadership, finding your purpose, emotional resilience, self-awareness, living with intention, authentic leadership, overcoming people pleasing, identity formation, women entrepreneurs


    13 min
  • Entrepreneurship as a Healing Journey

    Most people believe entrepreneurship is about building a successful business. Andrea De La Cerda believes it's about building yourself. In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea explores how entrepreneurship exposes the beliefs, fears, and identity patterns that shape every decision we make. Through personal stories of burnout, corporate leadership, and rebuilding her own life, she shares why businesses often stall because of identity rather than strategy. You'll discover how your relationship with money, confidence, boundaries, and self-worth directly influences your business—and why becoming the person capable of leading your vision is the greatest work of all. Whether you're launching your first business or leading an established organization, this conversation will challenge you to see entrepreneurship as one of life's greatest opportunities for personal transformation.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction to Energy and Life

    02:42 Understanding Energy Investment

    05:14 The Impact of Relationships on Energy

    07:28 Finding Purpose Through Energy Alignment

    09:57 Shifting Attention for Future Transformation


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    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.

    . . .

    WORK WITH US

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    Relate to Today's Topic:

    entrepreneurship mindset, entrepreneur identity, women entrepreneurs, entrepreneur personal growth, business mindset, founder mindset, self-trust, leadership development, confidence in business, limiting beliefs, women in business, authentic leadership, entrepreneur burnout, business coaching, identity transformation, purpose-driven business, personal development, leadership coaching, entrepreneurial growth


    13 min
  • When Working Hard Isn't Working

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda challenges the belief that success comes from working harder. Drawing from her own experience with corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and burnout, she explores how hustle culture often rewards exhaustion instead of effectiveness. Andrea shares why alignment—not constant busyness—is the true competitive advantage, explaining how values, purpose, relationships, and work must move in the same direction to create lasting fulfillment and meaningful results. Through research, personal stories, and practical reflection questions, this episode invites listeners to redefine success and build lives rooted in intention instead of obligation.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction to Energy and Life

    02:42 Understanding Energy Investment

    05:14 The Impact of Relationships on Energy

    07:28 Finding Purpose Through Energy Alignment

    09:57 Shifting Attention for Future Transformation


    ...

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    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.

    . . .

    WORK WITH US

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    hustle culture, burnout recovery, alignment in business, work-life balance, authentic success, women entrepreneurs, leadership development, personal growth, sustainable success, burnout prevention, business mindset, intentional living, women in leadership, purpose-driven business, entrepreneur burnout, success mindset, leadership coaching, personal transformation, work alignment, productivity


    14 min
  • Where Your Energy Goes, Your Life Will Follow

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores one of the most overlooked drivers of fulfillment and success: where your energy goes. She explains how your attention becomes your habits, your habits become your life, and why burnout is often the result of energy leaks rather than a lack of strength.

    Andrea unpacks common patterns like people pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, and living in survival mode, showing how they quietly redirect your energy away from the life you actually want. Through personal stories, practical reflection exercises, and an invitation to complete a three-day energy audit, this episode offers a powerful framework for creating a life built on intention, alignment, and purpose rather than obligation.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction to Energy and Life

    02:42 Understanding Energy Investment

    05:14 The Impact of Relationships on Energy

    07:28 Finding Purpose Through Energy Alignment

    09:57 Shifting Attention for Future Transformation


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    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.

    . . .

    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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Relate to Today's Topic:

    protect your energy, energy management, burnout recovery, personal growth, emotional energy, women entrepreneurs, women in leadership, mindset, nervous system regulation, people pleasing, perfectionism, emotional resilience, work-life balance, authentic living, personal transformation, self-awareness, intentional living, leadership development, energy audit, alignment


    12 min
  • The Hidden Grief of Not Belonging (And What It's Trying to Tell You)

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores the hidden grief that comes from feeling like you don't truly belong. Through deeply personal stories from her family, marriage, and corporate leadership journey, she shares how years of adapting to meet other people's expectations led to self-abandonment rather than authentic connection.


    Andrea explains the difference between fitting in and belonging, why so many women confuse performance with acceptance, and how loneliness often stems from hiding who we really are. This episode is an invitation to stop earning approval, reconnect with yourself, and build a life where belonging begins from within.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction to Belonging and Self-Discovery

    02:55 The Pain of Not Belonging

    06:10 Fitting In vs. Belonging

    09:14 The Journey to Authenticity

    10:37 Questions for Self-Reflection


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    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.

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    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! 👇🏼

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    feeling like you don't belong, hidden grief, authentic belonging, self-belonging, loneliness and belonging, women and identity, personal growth, emotional healing, authenticity, self-trust, people pleasing, self-acceptance, finding your authentic self, women in leadership, confidence for women, emotional resilience, healing from self-abandonment, personal transformation, authentic living, belonging

    13 min
  • Style Isn’t About Fixing Your Body with Personal Stylist Lizette Hendricks

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda sits down with personal stylist Lizette Hendricks to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions women have about fashion: that clothing should fix their bodies. Lisette shares her philosophy of using style to honor a woman's natural features rather than hide or change them. Together, they explore body harmony, seasonal color analysis, style myths, wardrobe overwhelm, and the emotional connection many women have with clothing.


    Through practical advice and personal insight, this conversation invites women to stop chasing trends and start dressing in a way that reflects their authentic selves with confidence.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Meet Lizette Hendricks

    01:45 How Lizette Became a Personal Stylist

    03:23 Why Traditional Fashion Advice Falls Short

    05:11 Creating a Safe Space for Style

    07:14 Body Harmony, Color, and Personal Style

    11:15 Why Style Is About Authenticity

    13:00 Stop Dressing to Fix Your Body

    17:10 The Freedom of Dressing as Yourself

    18:38 Understanding Body Types and Color Seasons

    24:40 Common Style Myths Debunked

    27:52 Simplifying Your Wardrobe with Confidence


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    RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠Connect with Lizette


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    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.

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    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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Relate to Today's Topic:

    authentic personal style, body confidence, personal stylist, color analysis, body types, personal style, confidence through style, women's fashion, style confidence, dressing for your body type, seasonal color analysis, self-confidence for women, authentic confidence, wardrobe styling, personal image, body acceptance, fashion psychology, women and confidence, style consultation, authentic self

    32 min
  • Why Women Don't Negotiate (And How to Start)

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores why so many women struggle with negotiation and why the challenge has less to do with confidence than with lifelong conditioning. She explains how women are often taught to prioritize likability over self-advocacy, making it difficult to negotiate compensation, pricing, boundaries, and opportunities. Andrea reframes negotiation as a conversation about alignment rather than confrontation and shares practical strategies to communicate value with greater clarity, confidence, and authority. Whether you're negotiating your salary, setting business rates, or advocating for your role, this episode offers actionable insights to help you stop shrinking and start leading.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Understanding the Struggle with Negotiation

    03:02 The Impact of Conditioning on Women's Negotiation Skills

    05:57 Strategies for Effective Negotiation


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    RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠Business Audit⁠


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    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.

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    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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Relate to Today's Topic:

    women and negotiation, negotiation skills for women, women in leadership, salary negotiation, women entrepreneurs, self-advocacy, leadership confidence, women and confidence, pricing your services, business negotiation, communication skills, women in business, leadership development, women and money, negotiation strategies, executive presence, women founders, value-based pricing, authentic leadership, confidence in business


    8 min
  • From Pain to Purpose with Ashley Crossan

    In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda sits down with Ashley Crossan to discuss her remarkable journey from chronic illness to holistic healing practitioner. After years of battling serious health challenges, including chronic illness, long-haul COVID, and Lyme disease, Ashley began exploring holistic health, emotional healing, and energy work in search of answers beyond symptom management. Together, they explore the connection between emotional well-being and physical health, the role of unresolved stress and trauma in the body, and how healing can become a catalyst for personal growth and purpose. This conversation offers an inspiring perspective on resilience, wellness, and finding meaning through life's most difficult experiences.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Meet Ashley Crossan

    01:37 Ashley's Journey Through Chronic Illness

    04:48 Long-Haul COVID, Lyme Disease, and Healing

    06:15 Discovering Holistic Health and Energy Work

    08:05 Understanding Energy and Emotional Healing

    10:41 The Connection Between Pain and Unresolved Emotions

    13:48 Why More People Are Exploring Alternative Healing

    16:10 Stories of Transformation and Recovery

    19:59 From Skeptic to Believer

    23:51 The Science Behind the Mind-Body Connection

    26:03 Healing Beyond Symptom Management

    27:20 How to Connect with Ashley

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    Andrea De La Cerda

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    CONNECT WITH KANDULA

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    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.

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    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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Relate to Today's Topic:

    healing from chronic illness, chronic illness recovery, emotional healing, holistic health, mind body connection, chronic pain, energy healing, personal transformation, purpose after adversity, holistic wellness, nervous system regulation, emotional well-being, healing journey, Lyme disease recovery, overcoming health challenges, stress and illness, mind body spirit, wellness transformation, self-healing, resilience and healing

    30 min

About The InspirED Podcast: Creating Shifts That Lead to Income and Freedom

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Get ready to be InspirED. This podcast is for purpose-driven individuals who are stepping into their next level. Whether you’re growing a business, navigating a transition, or refining your vision, each episode is designed to help you think differently, move with intention, and create results that feel aligned and sustainable.