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Ep. 8 - Beyond the Brand: Crafting Stories, Building Dreams, and Redefining Success with Samdra Rodriguez-Pabon
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What if fear could fuel your success? In this episode of Beyond the Quo, host Stacey Luces explores how embracing fear, crafting your unique story, and aligning your life with passion can lead to profound transformation. Joining Stacey is Samdra Rodriguez-Pabon, a creative brand strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Samdraland Studio, where she partners with businesses globally to create thoughtful branding, marketing strategies, and compelling stories that resonate with their audiences and also runs Bloomera, a home bakery in Puerto Rico.
Sandra shares her journey of balancing two businesses, pursuing her MBA, and navigating a life-changing move to Puerto Rico—all while staying true to her passions and purpose. Together, they unpack the power of storytelling, the discipline required for growth, and the importance of building supportive relationships.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from the status quo, overcome fear, and design a life rooted in authenticity and ambition.
🎧 In this episode:
• 06:05 Balancing Business and Education
• 20:52 The Power of Storytelling in Business
• 30:35 Understanding Personal Branding
• 33:57 Embracing Digital and Physical Ventures
• 42:18 Balancing Ambition and Relaxation
• 43:55 Crafting Your Life's Narrative
• 48:35 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
💡 Key Takeaways:
- Own Your Story: Your personal and professional narratives define how others perceive you—and how you perceive yourself.
- Face Fear Head-On: Break down overwhelming challenges into actionable steps to move forward.
- Build Supportive Circles: Reassess relationships and ensure your support system aligns with your goals and values.
You’ve already done the quo—now it’s time to go beyond.
🔥 Feeling inspired? Don’t keep it to yourself!
• Subscribe to Beyond the Quo and leave a five-star review.
• Share this episode with someone ready to embrace their authentic power.
• Follow Stacey and Samdra to continue the conversation.
✨ Connect with Stacey Luces:
• Website: www.staceyluces.com/podcast
• Instagram: @Stacey.Luces | @BeyondTheQuoPodcast
• Rising Beyond Power Collective: https://www.skool.com/risingbeyondglobalcommunity/about
• YouTube: StaceyLuces/Podcasts
📩 Connect with Samdra Rodriguez-Pabon:
• Instagram & TikTok: @SamdraLand
• LinkedIn: @samdralorraine
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