Hey there sweets!  I'm Sandra Weise

I am a life-long resident of the twin cities in Minnesota. Raised by a waitress and a cop in a blended family, I was shown military style discipline, doing the right thing, helping those that need a hand and a relentless work ethic. I was steeped in volunteerism, supporting freedom for all (not just my closest people) and cheering on the highest potential in a person no matter what they may be working through at the moment.

My background is in counseling, coaching and social work. I have a bachelor's degree in Community Ethics and prior to restaurant and small business ownership, I counseled, taught and mentored homeless and at-risk youth & families locally for well over a dozen years. I made the big career shift in 2013 and have since owned and operated The Finnish Bistro restaurant, bakery, coffee shop and music cafe in St. Paul, MN.

 As a self-help enthusiast aside from public speaking, I currently study the science behind spirituality, teach self-development classes, and consult with other growth minded people and entrepreneurs. I have been a trained life coach since 2002. I was trained and lovingly mentored by the powerhouse Iyanla Vanzant from the Oprah Winfrey Network since July of 2000. 

I am a true philanthropist at heart and working closely coaching amazing people for so many years, I see the very real needs in our communities firsthand. These experiences sparked a lifelong passion to speak and empower people to explore authentic internal beliefs, challenge their mindsets and generate resources for themselves. I currently mentor many young professionals, provide individual, family, and couples life coaching services, and customize private and corporate speaking events. In 2024, I will launch a podcast called, “A Better Question with Sandra Weise.”

I am a seeker and notoriously love the questions as much as the answers. Especially regarding meaning, purpose, concepts of a higher power and why it all matters. You may see me out and about doing various social experiments that spark self-awareness and deeper connection. I live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota and am the proud mom of my 4lb. Chihuahua Foxy Mama.