A powerful testimony of transformation and resilience. From domestic abuse to reclaiming her voice, Astrid shares her journey of healing, personal growth, and rebuilding a life defined by courage and hope, not trauma.
Her Story
About Astrid
Astrid Cardona hosts a Spanish-language podcast that began on June 18th, where she discusses her personal journey including experiences with domestic violence and manipulation to help empower other women. She also co-founded an AI company with her boyfriend that specializes in artificial intelligence agents for automation tasks such as responding to emails and calls, with the company registered last week. Currently studying marketing in the summer B program at the University of South Florida, Cardona credits her success to being spontaneous in her interactions. She values honesty and passion in her work and personal life, and advises women entering her field to prioritize self-love through therapy or other supportive practices. Cardona sees opportunities in the growing empowerment of women despite the abundance of podcasts in the industry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Astrid
01What do you attribute your success to?
I am very spontaneous. This is my best attribute, because I know planning every time old. No, when I talk to you, or when I talk to other person, I'm very spontaneous.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Love yourself first. The first is go to therapy, or go to inside, go to church, or the person have different faith. Therapy with the coach, or go to psychology. All women need first love yourself.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In the world I have a lot of podcasts. It's a lot of podcasts. And the second is a lot of women right now very empowered. This is good for me because the world have a lot of podcasts but for different women have a little. Podcast more woman's empower.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty. Passion. Because if you like your work it's very good. And honesty. You good person, you honesty person, your life is very good. Patient no, it's passion.
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Articles by Astrid
From Victim to Owner
Una historia de transformación, resiliencia y redescubrimiento del poder personal después de escapar de la violencia doméstica.
De Víctima a Dueña
Reclaiming My Voice, My Power, and My Life After Domestic Abuse
For years, I carried a story that many women live in silence. From the outside, my life looked like that of many others: a family, dreams, responsibilities, and the desire to build a happy home.
But behind closed doors, I was facing emotional pain, a toxic relationship, and a battle that slowly affected my confidence and the way I saw myself.
Leaving a toxic relationship is not as simple as people often believe. It is not just about walking away. It involves fear, hope, emotional attachment, children, memories, and the complicated process of accepting that the life you dreamed of is no longer the reality you are living.
Many women are judged by people who do not know their full stories. They hear questions like, “Why did she stay?” or “Why didn’t she leave sooner?” But what many fail to understand is that leaving an unhealthy relationship requires courage, preparation, support, and a process of rebuilding yourself.
My journey included the pain of separation, the challenges of motherhood, and the emotional impact of continuing to navigate a difficult legal process. But during that storm, something inside me began to change.
I realized that I could not control everything happening around me, but I could choose who I wanted to become.
I began rebuilding myself from the inside out.
Healing was not about pretending the pain never happened. Healing was about finding my voice again, rediscovering my worth, and understanding that my past would not define my future.
Through this journey, I found strength in my faith, spirituality, reflection, and personal growth. Whether through prayer, meditation, yoga, or any practice that brings peace and connection, I believe every person needs something that reminds them they are not alone and that their life has purpose.
During my transformation, I also found a new opportunity to believe in love again. I am now building a relationship based on support, partnership, and shared dreams. Together, we are creating a company focused on artificial intelligence, proving that after difficult seasons, new beginnings and new dreams are possible.
I also created my podcast, “De Víctima a Dueña,” as a way to share my story and create a space where other women can feel seen, heard, and understood.
My purpose is not to remain defined by what happened to me, but to use my voice to inspire others.
This story is not only about surviving domestic abuse. It is about transformation.
Today, I am no longer the woman who felt trapped by her circumstances. I am a woman who chose herself, who continues to grow, who dreams again, and who is becoming the owner of her own story.
Because a woman is not defined by the pain she experienced. She is defined by the courage she finds to rise, rebuild, and create a new life.
This is my story.
This is my transformation.
This is De Víctima a Dueña.
Astrid Carolina Cardona
@carolinaenpodcast
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