EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Truth About “Can I Have It All?” (And Why That’s the Wrong Question)
from The InspirED Podcast: Leading the Way in Education · host Andrea De La Cerda
In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda challenges the idea that women should be able to “have it all” at the same time without sacrifice or tension. She explores how modern expectations around career, motherhood, relationships, wellness, and success have created unsustainable pressure for women, often leading to burnout, fragmentation, and guilt. Through personal experience and research-backed insights, Andrea reframes success through the lens of alignment and seasons, encouraging women to stop measuring themselves against impossible standards and instead make intentional choices based on what matters most in the current season of life....CHAPTERS00:00 The Pressure to Have It All02:18 Why Modern Expectations Are Unsustainable05:04 The Hidden Cost of Trying to Do Everything07:49 Redefining Success Through Seasons11:08 The Power of Trade-Offs and Intentional Choices14:10 Alignment vs External Validation17:02 Building a Life That Feels Like YoursRESOURCES Business AuditTAG ANDREA ON INSTAGRAM@andreadlc_coachCONNECT WITH KANDULAKandula BlogsYoutubeInstagramLinkedIn. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea 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 USKandula 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/. . .. . .. . .Relate to Today's Topic:women and burnout, having it all, women in leadership, work life balance for women, burnout in women leaders, aligned success, women entrepreneurs, redefining success, women and pressure, feminine leadership, work life integration, sustainable success, leadership for women, burnout recovery, women and ambition, balancing motherhood and business, success for women entrepreneurs, women and alignment, seasonal living for women, women and entrepreneurship
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In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda challenges the idea that women should be able to “have it all” at the same time without sacrifice or tension. She explores how modern expectations around career, motherhood, relationships, wellness, and success have created unsustainable pressure for women, often leading to burnout, fragmentation, and guilt. Through personal experience and research-backed insights, Andrea reframes success through the lens of alignment and seasons, encouraging women to stop measuring themselves against impossible standards and instead make intentional choices based on what matters most in the current season of life....CHAPTERS00:00 The Pressure to Have It All02:18 Why Modern Expectations Are Unsustainable05:04 The Hidden Cost of Trying to Do Everything07:49 Redefining Success Through Seasons11:08 The Power of Trade-Offs and Intentional Choices14:10 Alignment vs External Validation17:02 Building a Life That Feels Like YoursRESOURCES Business AuditTAG ANDREA ON INSTAGRAM@andreadlc_coachCONNECT WITH KANDULAKandula BlogsYoutubeInstagramLinkedIn. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea 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 USKandula 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/. . .. . .. . .Relate to Today's Topic:women and burnout, having it all, women in leadership, work life balance for women, burnout in women leaders, aligned success, women entrepreneurs, redefining success, women and pressure, feminine leadership, work life integration, sustainable success, leadership for women, burnout recovery, women and ambition, balancing motherhood and business, success for women entrepreneurs, women and alignment, seasonal living for women, women and entrepreneurship
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