Andrea J Pohlsander
Growing up as a military brat who attended 13 different schools before high school, Andrea learned early how to read rooms and adapt quickly to new environments. But she also learned to make herself small to fit in anywhere—a survival skill that served her well in childhood but nearly derailed her professional life. For years, she carried this pattern into salary negotiations, asking for the lower end of ranges and apologizing for her worth because she was afraid of being "too much."
Her transformation didn't come from a confidence course or motivational speech—it came from learning to see worth reflected in concrete, measurable data rather than guessing based on fear. When Andrea realized she was perpetuating the same cycle of undervaluing she'd witnessed in talented women her entire life, she knew her mission was bigger than just organizing numbers. Today, she's passionate about helping women business owners break free from that same limiting pattern by understanding their true value through clear financial insights.
• QuickBooks Online Certification Level 2
• Inbound Marketing
• Intro to ChatGPT
• Inbound
• Objectives-Based Onboarding
• Marketing Hub Implementation
• Hubspot Agency Partner Certification
• American Public University
• Mesa Community College
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the strength of women empowerment and the inspiring community of women in business who continue to lead, support, and uplift one another.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to expand your network and work hard—relationships open doors, but dedication keeps them open.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is: learn all the tools available to you—then trust yourself to decide which ones work best for your goals and style.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the field right now is keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology and using it strategically to drive smarter, more efficient outcomes.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both work and life are creativity, curiosity, and discipline—whether I’m cooking a new recipe, diving into a good book, exploring new places, or staying grounded through structure and purpose.