How to Turn Struggle into Purpose: Mia Pineda’s Journey from Venezuela to Astrology

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In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with astrologer, author and speaker Mia Pineda (aka Mia Astral) for an intimate conversation about identity, intuition, and the paths that guide us. Born to a mother who was only 14 and raised by her grandparents in Venezuela, Mia often felt like an outsider, questioning her place in the world. Astrology became the way she found her footing, transforming uncertainty into purpose. Mia shares the wisdom she learned from her grandmother, talks about leaving Venezuela to move to Miami, and the surprising path from criminology and forensic law to becoming a leading voice in Kabbalistic Astrology. Together, they explore how to tell the difference between fear and intuition, the evolution of astrology in our modern world (yes, even Taylor Swift comes up), and how to lean into discomfort as a catalyst for growth. It’s a thoughtful, soulful episode about reframing your mindset, resilience, and finding your own purpose through the stars.

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What we talked about:

0:28 - Valeria on turning 35 and her birthday traditions

2:39 - Valeria on the end of summer for her family

4:40 - Introducing Mia Pineda

6:24 - Start of interview

6:37 - Mia’s unusual upbringing in Venezuela

9:19 - Being raised by her grandmother

11:59 - Figuring out her place in the world

12:50 - Grandmother’s mentality of abundance

13:47 - Getting a bad reading from a popular astrologer

15:05 - Fortuna Skin Ad

16:14 - Floatley Ad

19:29 - Understanding the mathematics of astrology

22:18 - Studying criminology and forensic law

23:31 - Discovering Kabbalah

23:51 - Leaving Venezuela and moving Miami

27:11 - Working on her mindset

29:07 - Kabbalistic Astrology

34:01 - Differentiating between intuition and fear

36:43 - The evolution of astrology

37:40 - “I’m pretty sure Taylor Swift uses an astrologer”

38:32 - Explaining eclipse seasons

45:40 - “How can you get into uncomfortable but manageable situations?”

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