The Andrea Cabrera Podcast

Season 1 of the Andrea Cabrera Podcast is coming to an end! Join Andrea in this short solo episode of season 1 wrapped up. She shares the top 3 episodes of the season, what she's learned so far, and exciting announcements for season 2 (coming in spring 2024). Please help us share the good by sharing your favorite episode of season 1 with someone who you think could use the message. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded Jan. 28th, 2024

Do you want to travel more without quitting your job? This episode is for you! In a world where quitting your job to travel is a trend, I sit down with Laura Lacone and Patrik Beiner, the duo behind @our.traveltreats on Instagram, to chat about some tips on how to travel more without quitting your job. Join Andrea in this chat to learn how Laura and Patrik's efforts evolved from trying to become digital nomads and travel full time, to realizing that what they truly wanted was to find balance and use travel to enrich their lives — without quitting their job. Now, Laura and Patrik have built the Our Travel Treats community to help 9-5ers travel more and get the most out of their time and money. Fair warning: This episode gives you a glimpse into what the Our Travel Treats community offers. Head over to @our.traveltreats on Instagram for a deeper dive, where you can access their step-by-step ebook, "How to Travel more Without Quitting your 9-5 Job." Use code "OURTRAVELTREATS20" at checkout for a 20% discount. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded on Dec. 29th, 2023 | Edited by Derek Hill

What does it take to create a vision board that works? Join Andrea in this short episode to learn the vision board basics, avoid common mistakes when goal-setting, and take actionable steps to bring that vision board to life. She uses concepts from the following resources: - Here’s How to Make a Vision Board for Manifestation - What are vision boards & how to create one for manifestation - Zakiya Larry - The Mel Robbins Podcast This episode will help you both create and refine your vision board, empowering you to not let your good intentions die in thought. @theAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded Jan. 15th, 2024

Would you go to space if you were given the opportunity without the astronomical costs or life-threatening risks? Tagg Durrant would. As a Stanford student pursuing his degree in aerospace engineering, Tagg gets to learn about designing planes, rockets, satellites, rovers for the moon and Mars, and essentially any software and technology behind things that fly through the atmosphere and out in space. Join Andrea in this Good Chat with Tagg to learn about aerospace engineering and interesting thoughts about responsibility and goal setting during the defining decade of life in your 20's. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded Dec. 21st, 2023 | Edited by Derek Hill

Have you ever had a voice in your head doubt your abilities? Even when there's no real reason to doubt yourself? News flash: That's imposter syndrome, and we've all experienced it one way or another. In this Good Chat, Andrea chats with her friend, Karani Namunyu, about his Kenyan upbringing, immigration to the United States, and how he dealt with imposter syndrome while working toward his MBA degree at the Marriott School of Business. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded Dec. 15th, 2023 | Edited by Derek Hill

Need a last-minute holiday gift idea? Andrea has you covered — Boarderie might just be your golden ticket! Dive into the fascinating journey of Boarderie, a groundbreaking cheese and charcuterie business that was born after needing to pivot when the pandemic hit. Co-CEOs Rachel Solomon and Aaron Menitoff share their inspiring story of resilience, vision, and mouth-watering gourmet craftsmanship that's redefining the art of grazing. In this Good Chat, Andrea chats with Rachel and Aaron about their appearance on Shark Tank, making it on Oprah's Favorite Things List, and breaking the Guinness World Record for largest charcuterie board. Discover how Boarderie seamlessly blends everyday convenience with gourmet artistry. Tune in for a dose of passion, innovation, and holiday-inspired delights. Listener Beware: Post-listening charcuterie cravings are highly likely! @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded Dec. 8th, 2023 | Edited by Derek Hill

Did you know that 80% of life’s most defining moments happen by age 35? Or that your personality changes more during your 20’s than at any other time in life? Join Andrea in this short solo episode about life in your 20's. She shares information from Meg Jay's Ted Talk, Why 30 is not the new 20, and stats from CollegeStats.org. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded Dec. 11th, 2023

You're a gardener whether you realize it or not. Each day, you plant thought seeds in your mind that ultimately become your "dominating, motivating master." Join Andrea in this short solo episode about our mind gardens. You will learn WHAT a mind garden is, HOW we can cultivate it, and WHY you should care. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded Dec. 4th, 2023

Daniel Andersen's life has looked a little different than most. Instead of crawling as a baby, he rolled around on the floor. Today, he moves around in an electric wheelchair. In this Good Chat, Andrea engages in a heartfelt conversation with Daniel about his life with Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic condition that progressively weakens muscles. The dialogue extends to Daniel's involvement in a documentary, starting a business, and, most importantly, the idea that our narratives shouldn't be confined to our challenges or disabilities. This episode will enlighten you with fresh perspective on individuals with disabilities. Through Daniel's story, you will reconsider how you perceive success and how you share your own story. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded Nov. 17th, 2023

What's stopping you from being grateful even when you're not intentionally avoiding it? In this Thanksgiving Chat with Andrea, she will enlighten you with a new way to think about gratitude with resources from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. She shares golden nuggets from the What Gets in the Way of Gratitude? article, and invites you to be purposeful in the way you approach giving thanks this year. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded on Nov. 20th, 2023

Life is a rollercoaster of emotions. Sometimes, a series of bad days can turn into difficult seasons. Like getting divorced, having a loved one pass away, or learning that you may have cancer. Tough, right? What if you had to deal with all three at once? In this Good Chat, Andrea chats with her friend, Mike Carter, about his profession in Real Estate, as well as how he navigated last year's emotional rollercoaster. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded November 11th, 2023 | Edited by Derek Hill

You haven't heard Christian Jazz until you listen to up-and-coming Swedish American Artist Emma Nissen.  Emma comes from a musical family but never thought she would be writing music. While on her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she learned that "God had a different plan" for her. Since then, she has written secular and Christian songs; given devotionals, performances and speeches; and recently signed with Deseret Book. In this Good Chat, Andrea and Emma talk about her music as well as who she is as a person. From nicknames like Mary Poppins and Emma Bidet, to wooden spoons and body dysmorphia, you're going to love this episode. @theAndreaCabreraPodcast⁠ | Recorded October 5th, 2023 | Edited by Derek Hill

Disclaimer: This episode is NOT scary. Which fears would you face if you had 100 days to face 100 fears? In this short solo episode, Andrea share her thoughts on Michelle Poler's "100 Days Without Fear" talk on TedxHouston. Michelle says it all comes down to "negotiating with your fears." @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded on October 30, 2023

How mortified would you be if you started a new Instagram account and accidentally sent everyone in your contact list a notification asking them to follow you? For Sarah Merrell, that's exactly what happened. She started an Instagram account (@sarahflipsit) to document her furniture flipping not thinking much of it. Little did she know that two years later, that very account would grow to over 250k followers. In this weeks' episode, Andrea spoke with Sarah about her furniture flipping journey and how she's handled it on top of motherhood. Join Andrea in this #GoodChat. ⁠@theAndreaCabreraPodcast⁠ | Recorded on September 7th, 2023 | Edited by Derek Hill

Andrea's been married for a year! And there's been lots of learning and growing. In this short and sweet episode, Andrea shares how she met her husband, how he proposed, and a big lesson she's learned — being married is not always 50/50. @TheAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded on October 12th, 2023

Video has made it possible to preserve some of life's most meaningful moments, one of those being couples' wedding day. In this weeks' episode, Andrea spoke with her wedding videographer, Whitney Bigelow, as a tribute to her one-year anniversary. They talk about how Whitney started her business by buying a camera from her nearest Best-Buy. They also talk about how she has juggled the growing business alongside her growing family, making an emphasis on how important it has been for her and her husband to communicate regarding family roles. Join Andrea in this #GoodChat. @the AndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded on August 16th, 2023 | Edited by Derek Hill

In this episode, Andrea reunites with her inspirational high school swim coach, Steve Marsing, who shares his story of overcoming Perthes' disease and how it led him to the world of swimming. Dive deep into Coach Marsing's coaching philosophy and relive his cherished memories from his coaching days. Join Andrea and Coach Marsing in this #GoodChat as they share laughter, life lessons, and the powerful concept of belonging to something greater than oneself. This episode is a timeless reminder of the enduring impact of mentorship and camaraderie. @theAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded on August 25th, 2023

Did you know that about 1 in 10 babies in the US is born prematurely? On this episode, Andrea delve into the incredible journey of AnnaLee Fuller, whose life took an unexpected turn when her water broke prematurely at just 28 weeks. This led to the birth of her daughter Lila, weighing a mere 2 pounds and 2 ounces — she was the size of a dollar bill. Join Andrea in this #GoodChat as we hear AnnaLee's story of resilience, hope, and the extraordinary bond between a mother and her premature baby. @theAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded on August 15th, 2023

Imagine this: you're battling a rare, 100% fatal infection, with only one known survivor. What drives you to fight for your life? Who's by your side? And where would you go if you survived? In this episode, Andrea talks to Sadie Harris, who, just eight days after giving birth, faced the life-threatening clostridium sordellii infection. She calls her survival a miracle. Join Andrea in this #GoodChat as Sadie shares her inspiring journey against all odds. @theAndreaCabreraPodcast | Recorded on July 27th, 2023

Meet your host, Andrea Cabrera, as she unveils her family's journey of immigration to the United States. Explore her experiences of navigating college life as the child of immigrant parents, and how these experiences converged to ignite her passion for people and their stories, ultimately paving the way for The Andrea Cabrera Podcast.

Get curious with Andrea on The Andrea Cabrera Podcast as she brings you authentic stories and perspectives every Tuesday — inviting you to explore yourself, others, and the world. Dive into Good Chats with Good People alongside Andrea as she chats with Videographers, Miracle Survivors, Sport Coaches, her Friends, and well, anyone that she's been dying to talk to; expecting an occasional solo episode here and there. Together, you'll explore peoples' highs and lows, their moments of doubt, and the strategies they've used to navigate life's unpredictable twists and turns. Insta: @theAndreaCabreraPodcast | #GoodChatsGoodPeople