Latina Mic Drop™ The Human-First Leadership Podcast

SummaryIn this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon discusses the concept of fearless leadership, emphasizing the importance of embracing fear, authenticity, and self-advocacy. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on how to navigate challenges in leadership roles, the significance of knowing one's worth, and the necessity of setting boundaries. Miriam encourages listeners to create a supportive team environment and to be true to themselves in their leadership journey.Keywordsfearless leadership, identity integration, authenticity, self-advocacy, team support, leadership boundaries, personal growth, Latina leadership, empowerment, coachingChapters00:00 Introduction to Fearless Leadership02:37 Embracing Fear and Overcoming Challenges05:35 Identity Integration and Authenticity in Leadership08:12 The Importance of Knowing Your Worth10:55 Courageous Leadership and Setting Boundaries13:31 Creating a Supportive Team Environment16:36 Conclusion and Call to ActionLove Your Voice Summit for Podcasters or Aspiring Podcasters; Don't miss the VIP Pass

In this Latina Mic Drop episode, Miriam Simon breaks down Bad Bunny’s historic Spanish-language Album of the Year win through the lens of identity integration, human-first leadership, and zero code-switching. Explore Latino representation, cultural pride, authenticity in leadership, and how being unapologetically yourself creates magnetic influence, from Puerto Rico to the global stage (Spotify, Super Bowl, worldwide impact). Love Your Voice Summit - February 13, 2025 Register Here for FREEBoldly Rising Retreat - February 21, 2025 9AM PCT Register Here for FREE Bad Bunny, identity integration, Latina leadership, code switching, authenticity, Latino culture, Spanish language, representation, confidence, leadership mindset, cultural milestone, human-first leadership, visibility.

Episode summaryIn this episode, Miriam shares a defining moment from her early 20s: driving home after a late shift with two babies in the car when her vehicle broke down on a dark, abandoned road in New Jersey, with no cell phone, no payphone, and no quick way to reach help. As a stranger offered assistance that didn’t feel safe, another woman pulled over, recognized something was off, and intervened, getting Miriam and her children home safely.More than 25 years later, Miriam reflects on why that “perfect stranger” still matters: how a single act of protection can change a life, how vulnerability is not the same for everyone, and why community care must include discernment and safety. The episode closes with a call to unify, look out for one another, and take meaningful action, even when no one is watching.What you’ll hear in this episodeA real-life story of being stranded at midnight with two small children and no way to call for helpHow intuition, discernment, and safety decisions show up in high-stakes momentsWhy “vulnerability looks different for everyone” (gender, parenting, LGBTQ+, culture, identity, lived experience)The tension between helping others and protecting yourself in today’s worldHow to respond to heavy times with community, care, and grounded actionKey takeawaysDiscernment is not paranoia. You’re allowed to evaluate who you accept help from.Community is a protective factor. Small interventions can prevent life-altering harm.Vulnerability is contextual. What’s safe for one person may be dangerous for another.Good deeds echo. You may never be thanked publicly and your impact can still last decades.Do what you can, safely. Help has many forms; not all help requires risk.Reflection prompts (for listeners)Where in your life do you need stronger safety boundaries: online, at work, in public spaces, in relationships?What does “trusting your gut” look like in practice for you?What is one safe, realistic way you can show up for your community this week?When have you needed help and what made it feel safe or unsafe to receive it?Episode timestamps00:14 — The story: stranded on a dark road with two babies and no phone14:13 — Invitation: Love Your Voice Mini Summit (Galentine’s Day)16:09 — Invitation: Boldly Rising virtual retreatInvitations mentioned in this episodeLove Your Voice Mini Summit (Free Ticket)Date: Friday, February 13, 2026Focus: trusting your voice again, creating content without overthinking, showing up consistentlyGet your free ticket: hereBoldly Rising: A Retreat to Reclaim Your Confidence Amidst Uncertainty (Free Retreat)Date/Time: February 21, 2026, 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PTFocus: pausa + realign + rise with confidence, clarity, and comunidad (Latinas + allies)Register here: hereAbout the hostMiriam Simon is an executive coach, book coach and the host of Latina Mic Drop. She helps leaders stop silencing parts of themselves to belong, so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and an undivided voice.Learn more: https://www.MiriamSimon.onlineFollow: @iammiriamsimon on Instagram & FacebookListener support (optional close)If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs a reminder that community care matters and that safety and discernment can coexist. Subscribe, rate, and review Latina Mic Drop to help more listeners find the show.

SummaryIn this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon discusses the themes of competition and comparison, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on how these dynamics affect relationships, particularly among women. She emphasizes the importance of supportive communities and healthy competition, while also addressing the challenges posed by structural barriers and lateral pressure. Miriam encourages listeners to embrace their authenticity and work collaboratively to uplift one another, rather than succumbing to jealousy or rivalry.TakeawaysCompetition can reveal the unwritten rules of success.Supportive communities can transform personal experiences.Healthy competition can elevate your professional presence.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Competition and Comparison04:57 The Power of Supportive Communities09:48 Navigating Competition and Comparison13:50 Understanding Structural Barriers17:56 Collective Power vs. Lateral PressureGet Your Unstoppable Score with this quick assessment.Attend the From Seen to Chosen: the Unstoppable Workshop 6/21 6pm est. Can't join, I'll share the recording. $20 off! Register here.

January 2026 is year one - new beginnings, new capacity, and a new kind of courage.In Episode 66 of Latina Mic Drop, I’m talking about a transition we don’t name enough: what happens when your kids are grown, your caretaker role shifts, and you realize your world has been built around family… but your next chapter requires community beyond it.I spent years being a loner: work, home, repeat. Raising kids. Holding it down. Doing everything alone because that’s what I knew and because trust has never been easy for me. But today, after spending time in community with women building businesses and getting their finances together, I’m reminding you of the truth:You do not need to do this alone anymore.Not your leadership. Not your healing. Not your next level.We’ll talk about:Why “family-first” can quietly become “family-only”How the pandemic and changing family dynamics reshaped connectionThe trust barrier (and how it keeps high performers isolated)Why leadership can feel lonely when you’re the only one who sees the visionHow relationships unlock opportunities money and talent can’t reach aloneHow to use AI for speed, without becoming a robotAnd if you’re wondering what’s holding you back from the next room, the next relationship, the next opportunity - I created something for you.✅ Take my assessment: What’s Your Unstoppable Score? It will help you name what’s stopping you, what you need, and what support would actually move the needle.Question for you: Where have you been trying to do it all alone because it felt safer?—Miriam Simon#LatinaMicDrop #LatinaLeadership #CommunityOverIsolation #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #ExecutivePresence #IdentityIntegration 

In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon reflects on her journey of love, identity, and self-acceptance. Celebrating her four-year wedding anniversary, she shares her initial fears about commitment and the importance of loving oneself before loving others. Miriam discusses the challenges of navigating her identity as an LGBTQ+ individual, the impact of societal judgments, and the journey towards embracing her true self. She emphasizes the significance of self-love and acceptance in fostering genuine connections and personal growth, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own journeys and embrace their identities.Chapters00:00 Celebrating Love and Overcoming Fear04:40 Navigating Identity and Acceptance09:17 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Love16:01 Looking Forward: Growth and CommunityTake the Unstoppable Assessment

Episode Promise:This episode names the pattern: when you’re trusted to lead during chaos, then managed the moment you’re seen. You’ll learn how to spot “containment,” what it does to your nervous system, and what to do next—without shrinking.3 takeawaysHow to tell the difference between development and containment.The body signals that show you you’re being managed for comfort, not performance.A 3-step Undivided response plan (language + boundaries + next move).leadership, autonomy, containment, power dynamics, empowerment, Latina leaders, workplace culture, self-awareness, authority, decision-makingGet your UNSTOPPABLE SCORE

SummaryIn this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon explores the complexities of navigating professional and personal identities, particularly for high performers who often feel the need to hide their true selves. She discusses the emotional toll of conforming to societal and workplace expectations, the survival strategies that individuals adopt, and the importance of reclaiming authenticity. Through five key strategies, Miriam encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, separate safety from habit, and find clarity in their identities to foster personal and professional growth.Chapters00:00 The Weight of Expectations03:47 Survival Strategies in Professional Spaces09:42 The Cost of Hiding Your True Self14:56 Reclaiming Your Authenticity20:31 Finding Clarity and Moving Forwardburnout, authenticity, professional identity, emotional intelligence, cultural identity, self-awareness, leadership, personal growth, mental health, empowerment