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

The Truth About Accountability That Makes Leaders Uncomfortable

Season #3

Some conversations cannot fit neatly inside a traditional interview format. In this special episode of Building Leadership Community Podcast, Coach Dora Mendez speaks directly to the community about leadership,...
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Your Accent Is Your Superpower | What My Mother Taught Me About Identity

Season #3

n this special encore presentation of Building Leadership Community Podcast, Coach Dora Mendez welcomes back activist, advocate, and author Zenaida Mendez for a deeply personal conversation about migration,...
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My Children Took Over the Podcast | What They Taught Me About Leadership

Season #3

Show Notes This episode is different in the best way. In honor of Take Your Children to Work Day, Coach Dora invites her children to step into the role of co-hosts. What unfolds is a conversation that moves beyond...
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Podcast Launch Strategy: Build Authority Through Your Voice

Season #3

Show Notes:This encore presentation of one of our most requested episodes takes you behind the scenes of how Building Leadership Community is created. Coach Dora Mendez is joined by producer Dylan Rogers to walk...
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Why Your Transferable Skills Are Worth More Than You Think

Season #3

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez welcomes Dr. Lori Marie Huertas—an organizational leader, educator, and advocate for workplace cultures where belonging and innovation...
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The Real Reason Leaders Are Burning Out (It's Not What You Think)

Season #3

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, founder of Equity Warrior Strategies, LLC, to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose in today’s...
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Your Personal Brand is Your Career Advantage

Season #3

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with Nikki Groom, CEO and founder of Raised Voices, a personal brand strategy firm dedicated to helping leaders articulate their expertise...
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Imperfect Action Over Perfect Plans - Leadership Reimagined

Season #3

What does it take to rebuild your life, career, and leadership identity from scratch? In this episode of the Building Leadership Community Podcast, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with Anisha Jennings, a systems...
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Leaders Navigating Inclusion in Tech Need to Hear This | Jean Westrick's Framework

Season #3

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez speaks with Jean Westrick, CEO of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), about leading at the intersection of technology and equity. Jean...
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Teenage Mother to Educational Revolutionary | Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez's Story

Season #3

In this episode of Building Leadership Community Podcast, Coach Dora Mendez welcomes Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez, founder and CEO of the International Leadership Charter High School in the Bronx. Dr. Ruiz Lopez shares the...
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The Women Who Shaped My Leadership | International Women’s Day Live

Season #3

If you missed the International Women’s Day livestream, you can now listen to the full replay of this special episode of the Building Leadership Community Podcast. In this reflective International Women’s Day...
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Your Relationship With Money Is Broken | Here's Why

Season #3

Building Leadership Community Podcast Transforming Your Money Story with Financial Wellness Coach Erika Dox-Martinez In this episode of Building Leadership Community, financial wellness coach Erika Dox-Martinez shares...
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