Today we’d like to introduce you to Lylelana.
Hi Lylelana , it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to the United States at age 20 to start a new life after graduating college. I ended up in New York City
and pursued my passion for fashion.
After studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, I landed my dream job in corporate fashion as a product developer, working alongside powerhouse women in the industry.
It was fun and hard at the same time but I was doing what I love. I had so many great experiences and learned lessons that shaped my resilience and work ethic.
A decade in, I lost that loving feeling, felt unfulfilled, and knew I was meant for more, so I left, and I did my own Eat, Pray, Love version of soul-searching journey that led me to travel and self-discovery.
I eventually ended up in San Diego where my family was just right before the pandemic hit.
My endless search for purpose and a more meaningful life led me to become a certified health coach but that’s not it. After exploring various healing modalities and following my curiosities, I ultimately found my calling as an entrepreneur- certified holistic life coach and consulting astrologer.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road has not been a smooth journey at all; it required deep honesty and inner work from facing past traumas and patterns, navigating self-doubt, and breaking free from limiting beliefs.
Imposter syndrome and the fear of not being ‘good enough’ challenged me, especially when stepping into this new path for the first time.
I almost gave up. I had to shift my mindset from overanalyzing the ‘how’ to trusting my “why’ and redefine my identity not by what I do, but by who I really am to the core.
It was a wild, challenging ride, but looking back, every challenge was a necessary part of my growth and evolution.
I can only say that now, after the fact.
We’ve been impressed with Lylelana and Beyond LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
As a certified holistic life coach, consulting astrologer, and akashic records practitioner. I empower ambitious women to move from uncertain to unstoppable
by unlocking their unique strengths, gifts, and inner wisdom.
With my NYC corporate background, I offer practical and strategic guidance mixing with intuition to guide my clients to deepen self-awareness and navigate life’s transitions with clarity and alignment.
I am the living, breathing case study of my work, from being lost and confused to having direction and living the life I love.
Now I guide others to also find their unique, fulfilling path.
In a 90-minute session, my clients get the clarity and results they desire.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I love the quote, ‘No risk, no story,” and “Fortune favors the bold.”
This is absolutely true based on my personal experience. If you want to experience the fullness and richness of life, you just have to go for it-go for the things that you want and you love especially if it’s scary without being reckless, of course.
You’ll never know what you’re capable of, your full potential, or what the universe has in store for you if you don’t take a chance on yourself.
I guess at an early age, I’ve always been courageous, as my grandma says, from moving to a new country by myself, switching careers /industry, to scuba diving with sharks, long distance open water swimming, surfing in the ocean, joining triathlons, public speaking, starting my own business or talking to a stranger.
I was experimenting with the beauty and vastness of life.
Was it easy? Not at all. It’s uncomfortable and super scary, but I’ve learned that magic and fulfillment happen when you step outside your comfort zone and when you challenge yourself.
Let the universe surprise you. Play with it.
The universe is on your side, especially if you are true to yourself.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lylelanabernardez.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lylelanabiancab/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lylelanabernardez/
Image Credits
Ulrike Photography
