In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda sits down with personal stylist Lizette Hendricks to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions women have about fashion: that clothing should fix their bodies. Lisette shares her philosophy of using style to honor a woman's natural features rather than hide or change them. Together, they explore body harmony, seasonal color analysis, style myths, wardrobe overwhelm, and the emotional connection many women have with clothing.

Through practical advice and personal insight, this conversation invites women to stop chasing trends and start dressing in a way that reflects their authentic selves with confidence.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Meet Lizette Hendricks

01:45 How Lizette Became a Personal Stylist

03:23 Why Traditional Fashion Advice Falls Short

05:11 Creating a Safe Space for Style

07:14 Body Harmony, Color, and Personal Style

11:15 Why Style Is About Authenticity

13:00 Stop Dressing to Fix Your Body

17:10 The Freedom of Dressing as Yourself

18:38 Understanding Body Types and Color Seasons

24:40 Common Style Myths Debunked

27:52 Simplifying Your Wardrobe with Confidence

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ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA

Andrea 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.

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In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores why so many women struggle with negotiation and why the challenge has less to do with confidence than with lifelong conditioning. She explains how women are often taught to prioritize likability over self-advocacy, making it difficult to negotiate compensation, pricing, boundaries, and opportunities. Andrea reframes negotiation as a conversation about alignment rather than confrontation and shares practical strategies to communicate value with greater clarity, confidence, and authority. Whether you're negotiating your salary, setting business rates, or advocating for your role, this episode offers actionable insights to help you stop shrinking and start leading.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Why Women Hesitate to Negotiate

02:12 The Conditioning Behind Self-Advocacy

05:04 Why Likability Feels Safer Than Respect

07:46 The Hidden Cost of Staying Quiet

10:18 Negotiation Is About Alignment, Not Conflict

12:30 Four Practical Ways to Start Negotiating

16:42 Building Confidence Through Self-Advocacy

19:03 The Long-Term Impact of Speaking Up

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ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA

Andrea 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.

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Kandula 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! 👇🏼

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women and negotiation, negotiation skills for women, women in leadership, salary negotiation, women entrepreneurs, self-advocacy, leadership confidence, women and confidence, pricing your services, business negotiation, communication skills, women in business, leadership development, women and money, negotiation strategies, executive presence, women founders, value-based pricing, authentic leadership, confidence in business

In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda sits down with Ashley Crossan to discuss her remarkable journey from chronic illness to holistic healing practitioner. After years of battling serious health challenges, including chronic illness, long-haul COVID, and Lyme disease, Ashley began exploring holistic health, emotional healing, and energy work in search of answers beyond symptom management. Together, they explore the connection between emotional well-being and physical health, the role of unresolved stress and trauma in the body, and how healing can become a catalyst for personal growth and purpose. This conversation offers an inspiring perspective on resilience, wellness, and finding meaning through life's most difficult experiences.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Meet Ashley Crossan

01:37 Ashley's Journey Through Chronic Illness

04:48 Long-Haul COVID, Lyme Disease, and Healing

06:15 Discovering Holistic Health and Energy Work

08:05 Understanding Energy and Emotional Healing

10:41 The Connection Between Pain and Unresolved Emotions

13:48 Why More People Are Exploring Alternative Healing

16:10 Stories of Transformation and Recovery

19:59 From Skeptic to Believer

23:51 The Science Behind the Mind-Body Connection

26:03 Healing Beyond Symptom Management

27:20 How to Connect with Ashley

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ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA

Andrea 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.

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Kandula 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! 👇🏼

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healing from chronic illness, chronic illness recovery, emotional healing, holistic health, mind body connection, chronic pain, energy healing, personal transformation, purpose after adversity, holistic wellness, nervous system regulation, emotional well-being, healing journey, Lyme disease recovery, overcoming health challenges, stress and illness, mind body spirit, wellness transformation, self-healing, resilience and healing