How Building a Gym Gave Wall Street Broker a Purpose | EP.5 Fernando Andrade on Chai Tea with Nina D

Fernando Andrade was on the fast track—big checks, big titles, and even bigger stress. But after Brexit wrecked his finance career and a near-death experience in Mexico forced him to rethink everything, he walked away from Wall Street. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Fernando shares how losing it all led him to build one of Miami's most beloved kickboxing gyms. From burnout and identity loss to finding clarity through community and discipline, this is a story of reinvention, resilience, and building a life that actually means something. If you've ever felt stuck in a life that looks good on paper but feels empty in your heart, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: How to rebuild after career burnout Why discipline beats motivation when chasing a new dream The power of staying lean and obsessing over service How to build a purpose-driven business Why starting over might be the breakthrough you need What it takes to lead with purpose, not ego New episodes every Wednesday & Sunday. Honest conversations on mindset, purpose, relationships, wellness, and growth. 💻 Watch on YouTube 📱 Watch on Spotify 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts @chaiteawithninad | @ninapaldixon