From Latvia to LA: Sandra Mossman on Navigating Change and Rediscovering Yourself

On this episode of the Journey to Purpose Podcast, Sandra Mossman shares her remarkable journey from Latvia to Los Angeles — from an IT career to astrology, and from social expectations to a life shaped entirely by honest self-discovery and personal responsibility.Sandra's story spans continents and careers, and the thread running through all of it is the courage to be honest with herself about who she is and what she truly wants. She reflects on the cultural perspectives that travel opened up for her, the challenge of starting a business in a new country, and why keeping certain goals private while you're pursuing them can protect your energy and momentum. Her path from technology to astrology is not as unlikely as it sounds — both, at their best, are tools for understanding patterns and finding meaning.Key TopicsSandra's move from Latvia to California — navigating rejection, persistence, and new beginningsTransitioning from an IT career to astrology as a business and a callingHow social expectations and cultural pressures shape the choices we make — and how to break freeThe power of personal responsibility in designing a life that is truly your ownUsing travel and cross-cultural experience to broaden your perspective and deepen self-knowledgeAbout Sandra MossmanSandra Mossman is an astrologer and entrepreneur whose journey from Latvia to Los Angeles took her through IT, international travel, and a deep dive into self-discovery. She now uses astrology as a tool to help others understand the patterns in their lives and make choices aligned with their authentic selves.Journey to Purpose is a personal transformation podcast featuring real conversations about mindset, trauma recovery, self-worth, spiritual awakening, resilience, and finding your life’s purpose. New episodes every week. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Of0Na1qWovS8Aw2X2FU8M 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippa.bagley/ 🌐 Website: https://philippabagley.com/ Subscribe and leave a review — it helps others find the show.About your hostPippa Bagley is a clinical hypnotherapist specialising in burnout and sleep, and the host of Journey to Purpose. Based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, she is passionate about helping people reconnect with what truly matters — and build lives and careers that feel genuinely sustainable. Pippa is also studying for an MSc in the Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health at King’s College London. Find out more at philippabagley.com