"It always seems impossible until it's done."-Nelson Mandela
"The Voice of Grace"
Release of Bakersfield Woman Magazine, Spring 2026, with Dr. Andrea Niestas!
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It's out!
The Spring 2026 issue of Bakersfield Woman Magazine is now available at Barnes & Noble in Bakersfield, CA. This Voice of Grace issue features a story about my "101 days, 3 near-death experiences, and a second chance at life."
Mission Statement
To create meaningful connections and help individuals grow in life fulfillment, kindness, and self-empowerment, building a more compassionate and confident community.
Vision Statement
To inspire others to live with purpose, confidence, and the belief that anything is possible.
Values Statement
To foster kindness, courage, and hope in all that we do.
What I Do
Empower Your Life with Andrea
Empower Your Life with Andrea
Empower Your Life with Andrea
In my Empower Your Life with Andrea series, I lead workshops for businesses and organizations on wellness, empowerment, and mental health.
Life Coaching by Andrea
Empower Your Life with Andrea
Empower Your Life with Andrea
With Life Coaching by Andrea, I offer one-on-one sessions to help individuals move from surviving to thriving through empowering, purposeful and sustainable change.
Safety Educator
Empower Your Life with Andrea
On Your Way to Wellness
I am a Safety Educator with Damsel in Defense, offering education and personal protection products to empower and educate women and their families.
On Your Way to Wellness
Do Good by Andrea Boutique
On Your Way to Wellness
I have developed On Your Way to Wellness, a collection of self-improvement worksheets to guide you in establishing and achieving your goals.
Do Good by Andrea Boutique
Do Good by Andrea Boutique
Do Good by Andrea Boutique
My Do Good by Andrea Boutique includes my handcrafted and curated collections, meant to inspire and empower others. Inspire Good | Faith & Grace | She Rises | Mex-I-Can
Community Giving
Do Good by Andrea Boutique
Do Good by Andrea Boutique
The non-profit initiatives I have founded include Spreading Sunshine Project, Kindness Kits, Kindness to the Community and Love 4 Paws.
Panel Discussions hosted by Andrea
"Voices That Matter: Breaking Mental Health Stigma - A Panel Discussion" - 5/20/2026
Join us for this engaging conversation, featuring panelists from various disciplines and lived experiences. Together, we’ll explore how stigma impacts individuals and communities, challenge misconceptions, and share practical ways to foster understanding and support. Be part of a meaningful dialogue that helps normalize mental health conversations and builds a more compassionate, informed community.
"Caring for Your Body & Mind: A Panel Discussion on Accessible Wellness" - 1/29/2026
Hear from a diverse group of practitioners as they share practical tools and strategies for maintaining wellness, with limited access to traditional care.
"Voices of Hope: A Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion on Suicide Awareness and Support" - 9/24/2025
This unique event offers practical insights, support, and hope for anyone impacted by suicide or seeking to learn more. Valuable for all — friends, parents, caregivers, professionals, anyone! A reminder that help is available, healing is possible, and no one has to face their struggles alone.
Media Highlights
Planet Texas Podcast - Mental Health for Young Adults on Social Media (with Guest Dr. Andrea Niestas) - 2/25/2026
Watch this podcast episode on the mental health effects of social media on young adults! This episode explores the pressures young adults face in a hyperconnected world — from the comparison trap and self-worth to FOMO, loneliness, and the constant pull of online validation. Also learn practical tools for setting healthy boundaries and building confidence beyond the screen.
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"Kindness. Courage. Hope."
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