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The Sandbar
The Sandbar with Sandy Paulino
What they lived. What you’ll learn.
Welcome to The Sandbar, a space where real stories rise to the surface and deeper meaning unfolds.
Hosted by Sandy Sosa-Paulino, this podcast brings you layered conversations with people whose experiences may seem familiar, but hold something much more. Whether it’s the journeys they’ve traveled, building a business, finding purpose in pain, or reshaping identity through faith and facts, The Sandbar filters each story with care, clarity, and curiosity.
You’ll hear personal stories, explore complex ideas in accessible ways, and get takeaways that feel both personal and practical. Every episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take in something meaningful - not just about the guest, but about yourself, your community, and the world around you.
Every episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and receive something of value. Because behind every lived moment, there’s something for all of us to learn.
Episodes
11 episodes
#10 - Pageants, Property and Purpose: Jennifer Santiago’s Mission Beyond the Crown
Pageants, Property & Purpose: A Conversation with Jennifer SantiagoJennifer Santiago didn’t stop at the crown. In this episode, she breaks down how she competes on pageant stages and works in real estate, speaking up about men...
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#9 - Afro-Latinidad II
Are you from the country you live in or the one one your family comes from? Are you your ethnicity or your nationality? How have you navigated having a culture at home that may differ from your social/professional life? Hop onto the sandbar w/ ...
#8 - Afro-Latinidad I
Where is your family from? Are people within your family treated differently based on where they were born or the color of their skin? Does your community treat you differently than others like you based on the qualities mentioned before? Hop o...
#7 - ABC's vs XYZ's
What was your longest relationship - romantic or platonic? Longest amount of time you've shared your physical space w/ the same person? My dad joins The Sandbar to give some insight into his three-decade long relationship (and nearly 30-year ma...
#6 - Handling Family History
Strict parents, immigrant college experiences, family dynamics, machismo, gender roles, and so much more in this reflective conversation with sisters, Carol & Camy!Camyhttps://www...
#5 - Generation ALPHA
What communities are you a part of? Do you have any hazing stories? Join OBP alumna, Kayla Quezada and ALPFA Executive, Jennifer Paulino in our discussion about community and the elements within them. Communities come with networks, forums, pla...
#4 - Finding Will.
We get a little personal on this week's episode. I am joined by Author, Activist, Actor, Artist and everything in between - Will Johnson. We dissect one of my deepest friendships and how important it is to unlock mindfulness and everything that...
#3 - The Collaborative Community Company
This week we dive into the creative space that is Older & Wiser Company. I am joined by entrprenuer, O&W Co. - Creator and Curator, Helen Tafesse. She not only spills some exclusive content coming soon, but also provides us with an insi...
#2 - Anatomy of The Beat
Hop on the track...the musical track. I am joined by long-time best friend, my guy, former teammate, aspiring producer, collegiate rugby player, computer science major and much more - Edward Trippett. The creator of "the sandbar beat" giv...
#1 - Powerpuff Pedophilia?
We dive into some of our favorite childhood cartoons and the hidden messages that may or may not be there. I am joined by intrapreneur and Diversity & Inclusion Strategist, Jennifer Paulino and PC streamer, Yanina Mendez. Do all of these ca...