Episode 210 | When Life Throws You a Monkey Wrench: Patricia Pascual Iliakis on Embracing Pivots & Revamping Your Professional Landscape

In this episode, you'll hear about:

🌟 The very pivotal moment earlier in Patricia’s life of her family losing everything that gave her the drive and discipline she has today.

🌟 How Patricia found love unexpectedly later in life, and the joy that comes with allowing oneself to be vulnerable (and liking the one you're with).

🌟 How you can stay in the same role but explore different industries until you find the right one.

🌟 The challenge faced by women juggling career, family, and housework, and the immense value of having a supportive team that shares responsibilities.

About this guest:

For 25 years, Patricia Pascual has been immersed in the realm of public affairs & communications, crafting and implementing strategies across non-profit, public, and private sectors in global and local roles.

She and her husband split their time between Brussels, Paris, and Athens for work and play.

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature.

Links and Connect:

• 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website
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Audio Credits:

• 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives
• 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo
• 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce