Building Leadership Community

Building Leadership Community

Hosted by: Coach Dora Mendez

Are You Feeling Lonely at the Top? As leaders, we often find ourselves isolated, carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. The pressure to perform, make tough decisions, and always be “on” can be...

Episodes

How to Rise Up in HR: Priscilla Guasso's Leadership Journey

Season #2

Host, Coach Dora Mendez, founder and CEO of Coach Dora LLC, is joined by Priscilla Guasso, the visionary founder of Latinas Rising Up in HR and owner of Manifesting Leadership Group, LLC. Priscilla, a proud Chicago...
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Teaser: The Power of Community in Leadership with Priscilla Guasso

Season #2

In this upcoming episode, host Dora Mendez sits down with Priscilla Guasso, founder of Latina Rising Up in HR. Priscilla opens up about her career trajectory, the importance of a strong personal foundation, and how...
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Alison Martin – Building Purposeful Leaders Through Mentorship

Season #2

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, host Dora Mendez welcomes Alison Martin—Founder and Chief Program Officer of Engage Mentoring. Alison shares her remarkable story of resilience: from being emancipated...
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The Visionary Behind Engage Mentoring: Allison's Leadership Journey

Season #2

Join us for a sneak peek into our upcoming episode! In this preview, we sit down with Allison, founder and Chief Program Officer of Engage Mentoring. She shares insights into her leadership journey, revealing how her...
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Is Being a Boss Lonely? Authentic Connections & Branding with Gilleon Alexis Smith-Mercado

Season #2

In this episode of the Building Leadership Community Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Gilleon Alexis Smith-Mercado, a renowned Branding & People Expert and founder of GASM Brands. With over 20 years of...
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Teaser: Brand that BOPS! with Gilleon Alexis Smith-Mercado

Season #2

Get ready! In this preview of Season 2, Episode 3, Coach Dora sits down with branding powerhouse Gilleon Alexis Smith-Mercado, founder of GASM Brands. Drawing from her entrepreneurial journey, Gilleon empowers...
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Meaningful Connections & Authentic Leadership with Bora Lee

Season #2

Welcome to a powerful Season 2 episode featuring Bora Lee, Chief of Staff at Fifth Avenue Committee! Host and Bora's connection began at the 2019 Non-Profit DEI Leadership Lab, building a strong friendship through...
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Season 2 Episode 2 Teaser | Bora Lee

Season #2

The journey of *Building Leadership Community Podcast* has been nothing short of transformative, and Season 2 is all about deepening conversations and expanding our impact. In this episode, we welcome an incredible...
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Making a Difference in Your Community with Zenaida Mendez

Season #2

Building Leadership Community Podcast Season 2 Episode 1: Celebrating 70 Years of Leadership: Zenaida Mendez on Community Media & Women's Rights Advocacy Welcome back to the Building Leadership Community Podcast,...
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Season 2 Episode 1 Trailer | Zenaida Mendez, Part II

Season #2

Building Leadership Community Podcast Season 2 Episode 1: Celebrating 70 Years of Leadership with Zenaida Mendez. Coach Dora continues her inspiring conversation with Zenaida Mendez, Founder and President of the...
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Episode 10 | "Unidos: A Celebration of Afro-Latinidad" New Book March 5th

Season #1 Episode #10

Join Coach Dora on a special episode of the Building Leadership Community Podcast as she shares an excerpt from her chapter, "Unidos: A Celebration of Afro-Latinidad," featured in the anthology, Extraordinary Latinas...
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Episode 9 | DEI Cancelled? Special Commentary

Season #1 Episode #9

Building Leadership Community podcast: In this special episode, your host, Coach Dora Mendez, gets candid about the assault on DEI, explains what DEI actually is, and why it is actually a Win/Win for organizations and...
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