Episode 28: From Spreadsheets to Steel-Toes: Reinvention in Real Time

What does it take to walk away from a stable career and build something entirely new—especially in a world that wasn’t built for you? Sandra Hofmeister went from crunching numbers in accounting to running a multimillion-dollar construction company. In this episode, she opens up about how she turned uncertainty into opportunity, the lessons she learned from the ground up, and what it really means to build a life—and a business—from the foundation of faith, grit, and persistence.

Sandra Hofmeister is the President and Owner of A&S Construction, LLC, a Certified Woman-Owned and Minority-Owned Business redefining what leadership looks like in the trades. Once an accountant, Sandra traded her calculator for a construction hat—rising from the back office to the boardroom in one of the most male-dominated industries in America. Today, she’s a powerhouse entrepreneur, community leader, mentor, and advocate for equity and empowerment. Recognized as a Top 50 EmPowered Leader, two-time Tradesperson of the Year, and 2025 SHERO Award recipient, Sandra is proof that when women build, communities rise.