Bilingual communications expert Sandy Rodriguez, author of motivational book Choose to Prevail, writes on topics ranging from finance to entertainment for different media outlets in both the U.S. and Mexico.
Sandy is a former editorial coordinator for Mexican newspaper Reforma, one of the most influential publications in Latin America, and has translated tens of books from English to Spanish for major publishing houses. These include medical, self-help, and business books, novels, and titles focused on spirituality or personal growth by popular authors such as Louise Hay, Nick Vujicic, and Neale Donald Walsch.
Multifaceted Sandy, who once took part in a prestigious fellowship program for international journalists at Seoul National University in South Korea, made a huge career shift and currently lives in Los Angeles, where she works as a certified court interpreter. She is a fitness enthusiast, burgeoning artist, and amateur winemaker.
I have an unusual life story (varied interests, lived in different countries, career shift, overcame tragedy, reinvented myself several times), which I touch upon in an unconventional book I wrote.
I am a high-energy interviewee and enjoy answering spur-of-the-moment questions.
ABOUT MY BOOK, CHOOSE TO PREVAIL
If you are plagued by worries, insecurities, or problems in general, here you will find ways to prevail over whatever is causing you grief. Prepare to discover:
Benefits of letting others see unusual sides of your personality
Why extremely sad thoughts are the antidote to everyday annoyances
Reasons a tiny apartment helped tenants attract a spouse
A time-management technique that could save you money
How the author overcame fear of public speaking literally overnight
Why having haters could be flattering
Ideas to minimize existential angst and nagging thoughts
Why it’s not necessarily vain or superficial to care about your appearance
How to reinvent yourself at any age using the power of words
Readers of Choose to Prevail can expect to feel an increase in their self-confidence and their sense of inner peace as they leaf through the pages.
Topics I Can Discuss:
Motivation, Self-Improvement, the Power of Words, Career Shifts, Writing/Publishing, Public Speaking, Beauty/Fashion, Health/Fitness, Interpreting/Translation, Art, Entertainment, Home Decor, Moving to a New Country
10 Interview Questions You Can Ask Me
How is your book different from other self-improvement books?
How can you change your life through the power of words?
What advice would you give people considering a career shift?
What advice would you give to people considering a move to a new country?
How can we develop more creativity and why is this useful?
What can people do if they feel stuck in a rut?
What are some steps people can take to become more confident public speakers?
How can our surroundings affect our love life?
How can our physical appearance, and our perception of it, affect our personal and professional fives?
What are your thoughts on status symbols?
Headset, microphone
I am available any weekday from 6:00 am to 7am, from 12:15 to 1:30 pm, or as of 6:00 pm PST. I am also available weekends at any time.
