The Andrea Engstrom Show

This week on The Andrea Engstrom Show, my brilliant co-host Brenda Stroud and I will be diving into a topic every entrepreneur faces at some point: What do you look for in a business partner? From clear communication and mutual respect to shared values like honesty, integrity, and a belief that everything is figureoutable—we're breaking it all down. Brenda and I are pulling back the curtain on how...

In this episode, Andrea Engstrom and cohost Brenda Stroud welcome Tina Boyd, Founder of Grit and Polish Coaching. Tina shares her journey of resilience and financial empowerment, helping women build the tenacity to push through and the finesse to succeed in private money lending. She opens up about finding peace in chaos, the importance of self-care, and why character is built in life’s toughest m...

Success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you surround yourself with. In this episode of The Andrea Engstrom Show, my co-host, Brenda Strout and I explore how networking can shape your personal and professional growth. We discuss the importance of being in the right rooms, aligning with like-minded but growth-oriented people, and taking bold action to build meaningful connections. Lear...

In this episode, we dive into how to pay yourself first in your business with our special guest Libby DeRosa, a business finance coach who helps entrepreneurs maximize their profits and take control of their cash flow. Are you running a business or just working another job that doesn’t pay you? Libby breaks down how to make your money work for you, when to start paying yourself, and how to stop op...

This week, we’re talking about the decisions that have the power to completely transform your life. I recently celebrated three years of sobriety, and it’s a milestone that reminds me how one bold decision, followed by consistent action, can create ripples of change in every area of your life. My co-host, Brenda Stroud, and I peel back the curtain on the tough but necessary truths about self-sabot...

Operating from your zone of genius is about more than success—it’s about stepping into the calling God has for your life. But most of us stay in our zone of excellence - because it’s comfortable, and everyone else is comfortable with us right where we have been. If you’ve ever felt stuck or like you were made for more, this episode is for you. This week on the podcast, we had an inspiring conversa...

One of the most common things I hear from women entrepreneurs is that they feel like they’re stuck in “analysis paralysis.” In this episode of the Andrea Engstrom show, Brenda and Andrea talk about what to do when you feel stuck, how to be decisive, and the importance of taking bold action. Why is it so important to be decisive as an entrepreneur? Opportunity cost is real. If you have an idea, sit...

In this episode of The Andrea Engstrom Show, my co-host Brenda Stroud and I welcome Vanessa Lackowitz, who shares her inspiring journey from full-time musician to real estate investor with an almost $5 million portfolio! We explore The Art of Rewriting Your Story: - How to discover your true path. - Finding your passions and making sure your goals reflect your heart—not someone else’s expectations...

What happens when things don’t go as planned in your business? Do you freeze—or are you ready to pivot with confidence? In this episode of The Andrea Engstrom Show , I’ve got the Queen of Pivot, my co-host, Brenda! We dive into the conversation of The Art of the Pivot . We explore how to: 🔹 Shift your strategy when the unexpected hits. 🔹 Build your mindset so you are confident in your ability to...

In this episode, we sat down with real estate investor and financial coach, Olga Zuluaga, to discuss Structuring a Profitable Deal. Olga is a master at running the numbers and creating win-win partnerships. She shares powerful insights for women entrepreneurs and investors on: How to ensure profitability before you pull the trigger. When to bring in a partner—and how to structure it for success. T...

In this episode, I welcome my new cohost for Season 2 of the Andrea Engstrom show…Brenda Stroud! Brenda brings incredible energy, wisdom, and heart to every conversation. Together, we’re kicking this season off with an insightful conversation about lessons learned this year, and having gratitude in all things. We talk about the impact we have on one another supporting each other in life and busine...

Comfort is the enemy of your dreams. Let’s talk about how to get out of your comfort zone and do what you REALLY want to do. What you want most is on the other side of what you resist most. Your Comfort Zone = Resistance to Change The Formula for Change: D x V + FS > R Your level of Dissatisfaction, multiplied by your clarity of Vision for the future, plus your clarity of First Steps…must be gr...

On today’s show, we talk about…how to Ditch Excuses and Stay Above The Line. What are the circumstances in your life that you have allowed to create limitations for you? Above the Line, we take Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility for our actions, our attitudes and our words. Our language sounds like… “I choose to...” “I prefer…” “I will…” “I can…” Above the Line, we are Victors and we get...

Drs. Allison and Vinny are two experts who are empowering women entrepreneurs to take control of their health and well-being. In this episode, we talk about the connection between gut health, inflammation in the body, mental health, and energy. Get to the root causes of your energy issues, pain and fatigue! First up, we have Dr. Allison, a rehab-based chiropractor and acupuncturist with over 10 ye...

I’m so excited to introduce my guest today, Marisol Ortiz, The Fairy Techmother! One of the most consistent complaints I hear from women starting a new business is that they are struggling with TECHNOLOGY? Sound familiar? Today’s episode is for you! In this episode, we share advice for women entrepreneurs who are starting a business and feel like they're hesitating because they struggle with techn...

On today’s episode, let’s talk about how to do soulful self care through life transitions. I’m so excited to introduce my guest today, Kris Cala, founder of The Wilderness Compass! Kris is a certified life coach, business coach, and a mompreneur. She founded the Wilderness Compass to support women going through all stages of divorce and relationship transitions. Her personal journey through divorc...

I’m so excited to introduce my guest today, The Wealth Woman, Mary Lyons. Mary helps clients optimize their retirement income by using the financial strategies and products that are right for their unique circumstances. She is in the Top 1% of the industry, nationwide. In this episode, we talk about Mary’s unique approach to planning for retirement by focusing on what you really want your life to...

GET 1% BETTER EVERY WEEK Starting off the school year, I started feeling stressed and a little overwhelmed. We are not only both entrepreneurs at our house, running multiple businesses each, we homeschool! So, as I spent some time this weekend thinking about everything that needs to be done each week, I made a list of what is overwhelming me. First, I focused on the problem. What is causing fricti...

One of the biggest challenges I hear from women entrepreneurs before we get started working together in one of my programs, is they feel like they are working a lot of hours, and are very busy, but are not generating the income they really want from their business. There are 5 Ways to Increase Your Profit in a Business: 1 - Increase Your Lead Generation (Marketing) 2 - Improve Your Conversion Rate...

How to Move Your Dreams into Action by Connecting Your Goals to Specific Projects A goal without a project connected to it is just a dream. If you are serious about achieving your goals, you don’t JUST need written goals, you need priorities, projects, and a written plan to accomplish them. How I Set and Achieve Powerful Goals Step 1. Dream big - allow yourself to dream with the lid off about what...

On today’s show, we’re going to talk about taking a LEAP OF FAITH to do something totally different in your life. My guest on this episode, Angie Smith is a coach and real estate investor at Olive and Pine Home Solutions, but you may recognize her from her Instagram and TikTok channel, Texas to Tuscany where she shares beautiful images and experiences from her journey buying a home in Tuscany! Aft...

Bold Women Empower Women. We all want to have people rooting for us, but we don’t always know how to find the right people to be our champions. In this episode, we talk about how to give (and receive) the support you truly need - but don’t know how to ask for. 5 Ways to Be a Champion for Your Sisters in Business Make 1-1 Connections Be interested in their life and business Learn their goals Look f...

The Top 3 Businesses I love for Women Entrepreneurs My Criteria for Choosing a Business to Start High Time-Value model Low capital to start Scaleable - not limited by how many hours you have in a day Top 3 Businesses for Women Entrepreneurs Real estate investing - wholesaling, flipping, rental properties Consultant - in a specialized industry, repeatable systems Coach - group coaching programs Iki...

FEATURING: Valarie R. Brooks My guest today, Valarie R. Brooks, has built multiple successful businesses over her career in real estate as an agent, broker and coach. With Forbes and Fortune endorsements, Valarie stands out in the real estate sector, boasting sales exceeding $1 billion. Her illustrious career places her in Charlotte, North Carolina in the top 1% of realtors. Starting her real esta...

Sometimes toward the end of the year, we will tell ourselves it’s too late to make our goals for that year happen. But I have news for you! It’s not too late to take decisive action. It’s not too late to create powerful habits that will give you momentum moving into next year! Here’s How to Finish The Year Strong: Be Decisive Book the trip Schedule the launch Make the offer Get it under contract L...