Soul Searching: Finding Your Authentic Self

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, we have a compelling conversation with Andrea Mason, who has gone on a remarkable journey of personal transformation. As an adopted Colombian child raised by an Italian-Irish American family, Andrea faced numerous challenges, including bullying and a sense of not fitting in. However, she made the courageous choice to turn her adversity into purpose.Driven by a deep desire to be the advocate and voice for the voiceless that she wished she had as a child, Andrea pursued degrees in social work and psychology. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-awareness, and seeking honest feedback from others to discover one's true identity. Andrea also highlights the need for empathy, non-judgment, and understanding of people's unique experiences - qualities she developed through her work with diverse individuals, ranging from the homeless to the elite. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that sharing our personal vulnerabilities can empower others to take ownership of their own narratives and unleash their inner champion.Join us as we dive deep into the process of soul searching and uncovering your authentic self. In conversation with host Gabrielle Crichlow, Andrea shares her journey from Victim to Victorious. Together, we explore the various tools, techniques, and insights that can help you navigate the path to self-discovery and answer the fundamental question, "Who am I?" Be inspired by Andrea's resilience, transparency, vulnerability, and authenticity.Who is Andrea Mason?Andrea Mason is a globally certified motivational speaker, an alumna of Les Brown, and a virtual life coach with over two decades of experience in mental health. She holds social work and psychology degrees, is certified in small business and entrepreneurship, and is a certified professional organizer. Under her initiative, Andrea coaches worldwide, Press PLAY Plan Life According to You LLC. As a Colombian adoptee, she connects virtually with children in orphanages globally. She hosted the "Unleashing the Champion Within" podcast on Spotify and was a featured speaker at NYC’s Latino World Travel Fest 2023. Andrea also founded "Bringing the World Together," a virtual platform for international dignitaries and community leaders to showcase their local initiatives with global impact. Her book, "Victim to Victorious," had its launch hosted by Les Brown and Lauren Hudson.You can find Andrea (Updated 4/17/2025):On the web: https://www.andreamasons.com/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.mason.7982On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/am.andreamasonsOn LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsandreamason/On LinkedIn (business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/press-play-plan-life-according-to-you-llc/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreaMasonYourAccountabilityCoachPressPLAYOn Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andreamasonpressplayAndrea has a podcast called "Unleashing the Champion Within." Listen and subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2joIgdegYydXYbbDJyu1nv?si=d19287f7b245494cAndrea also has a book called "Victim to Victorious." Purchase it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dADE0SyAndrea has a complementary gift for you! Here it is: https://www.andreamasons.com/giftWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/XcXqP9mv-l8Rate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33256943/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: June 12, 2024