Show Summary

Born in Peru, Sandra’s unexpected life journey led her to open a construction business in Frederick, Maryland. As one of Frederick’s only Hispanic and female construction business owners and only bilingual female licensed General Contractor, Sandra’s determination to thrive in challenging circumstances got her to where she is today. In this episode, she shares what she’s learned along the way and why she loves living and working in Frederick, Maryland.

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

• Why Sandra always says, “life is an unexpected journey,” and the twists and turns that led to her opening A&S Construction in Frederick, Maryland
• How losing her job during COVID-19 ultimately led her to become an entrepreneur
• How she’s turned her experiences as an underrepresented business owner into an opportunity to embrace who she is
• Ways that the Frederick community has become supportive of underrepresented business owners since COVID-19
• How the small-town feel of Frederick compares to the big Peruvian city where Sandra grew up
• Sandra’s Frederick Factor

Show Links:

• A&S Construction: https://ansconstruction.net/
• Frederick City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board: https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/1589/Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion-Advisory-

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About the Frederick Factor: 

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at  https://frederickfactor.com/. 

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About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/.

Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor