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 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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From Dominican Backyard School to Fortune 500 Advisor | Yulkendy Valdez

Season #3

Show Notes In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez talks with Yulkendy Valdez — social entrepreneur, consultant, and founder of Phenomenal Talent . Yulkendy shares how her leadership...
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Arias WebsterBerry Reveals What Most Marketers Get Wrong

Season #3

In Season 3, Episode 8 of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with Arias WebsterBerry, entrepreneur, Certified Scrum Master, and founder of WebsterBerry Marketing and Ignite Funnels. Arias has...
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The Neuroscience Nobody Tells You About Being a Leader

Season #3

Overview In Season 3, Coach Dora explores leadership through the lens of neuroscience with Dr. Christopher Eaddy and Lisa Oborne. Drawing from psychology, biology, and organizational systems, they examine how...
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The Real Problem With Inclusion Programs in Organizations

Season #3

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez is joined by educator and national equity leader Dr. Danielle R. Moss Cox for a deep conversation on leadership, mentorship, and community. Dr. Cox...
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Tired of Corporate? Here's What Happened When He Left

Season #3

What does it take to go from corporate stability to building something entirely new? In this Season 3 episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with entrepreneur and inventor Todd Hanson,...
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