About Andrea
The Woman Behind the Stories
Andrea Benitez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Beyond The Story With Andrea, an international magazine created to reveal the humanity behind every achievement.
A writer, healer, entrepreneur, actress and filmmaker, Andrea uses compassionate storytelling to celebrate courage, faith, resilience and hope.
Andrea Benitez is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Beyond The Story With Andrea, a platform created to celebrate the humanity behind every story. As a writer, healer, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and mother, Andrea believes in the power of faith, resilience, compassion, and beginning again. Beyond The Story was created from that belief: that every life has a story worth hearing, and every story has the power to inspire someone else.
A Life Rooted in Purpose.
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, New York, Andrea brings cultural pride, compassion, and a deep respect for humanity to everything she creates.
Her writing has reached audiences across the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, India, and the Netherlands. As an actress, writer, scriptwriter, producer and director, Andrea’s creative work spans publishing, film and inspirational storytelling.
Whether she is interviewing an accomplished professional or honoring an everyday person quietly transforming a community, Andrea looks beyond titles to reveal the heart of the individual.
WE CELEBRATE HUMANITY
Healing • Wellness • Transformation
For nearly two decades, Andrea has served others through health and wellness as a licensed massage therapist and cosmetologist. She owns Lakeside Massage & Spa in downtown Kissimmee, Florida, where she combines professional knowledge with compassionate, personalized care.
As a mother, grandmother, daughter, fiancée, autism advocate, and former foster mother, Andrea’s life has strengthened her commitment to inclusion, healing, and service. She believes every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and reminded that their story matters.
Through Beyond The Story With Andrea, she brings together wellness, creativity, and community advocacy to celebrate humanity, one honest story at a time.
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“We believe that every story is a thread in the tapestry of hope, weaving together resilience and the quiet strength found in mindful living.”