You can do everything “right” and still feel like you disappeared inside your own life. That’s the tension we get into with women’s empowerment coach Andrea Universo, starting with one brave question: who are you outside of everyone else? When identity gets built on roles like wife, mother, caretaker, high achiever, any big shift can feel like the ground drops out. Andrea shares what changed for her when her daughter went to college and she realized how many women live on the “I’ll be happy when” track, always chasing the next train station without touching real joy.

We talk self-awareness in a way that’s honest and usable: the dusty mirror moment where you finally see yourself clearly again, the inner critic that sounds like a “mean girl” in the back of your head, and the practice of turning that volume down with small, compassionate wins. Andrea’s “bad witch and good witch” metaphor is funny, but it lands because it names what so many of us experience in our self-talk, especially during transitions, confidence rebuilding, and midlife reinvention.

We also go deep on how growth changes relationships. When you evolve, some people still hold the old version of you, and that can feel lonely. Andrea explains it through a canoe-and-shore image and then offers a simple framework for personal growth and purpose: Connect, Learn, Grow, Lead. The missing piece for most of us is Learn, asking who am I and why do I want what I want, so we stop looking for fulfillment in external milestones.

If you’ve been feeling restless, stuck, or strangely numb after reaching goals, hit play and come back to yourself with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s been carrying everyone else, and leave a review so more women can find this conversation. Contact Andrea here womenleadnow.org today to get started.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

She Suite Society Episode Footer

Thank you for listening to She Suite Society!

If this episode resonated with you, here's how you can help us reach more women who need to hear these stories:

🎧 Subscribe & Review

• Hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen
• Leave us a 5-star review and tell us which episode moved you most
• Share your favorite episodes with friends who need inspiration

💌 Share the Love

• Tag us in your stories when you're listening
• Use #SheSuiteSociety to share how these conversations impact your life
• Forward episodes to women in your life who are navigating their own journeys

🎙️ Be a Guest Do you have a story that could inspire other women? We're always looking for authentic voices from all walks of life. Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM.

Remember, your story matters. Your journey is valid. And you're not alone in figuring it out.

Until next time, keep making your life extraordinary.

She Suite Society is a community where women from all backgrounds come together to share their stories, support one another, and reveal the unfiltered reality of our lives. New episodes drop every week wherever you get your podcasts.