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🎙️ Latina Mic Drop™ The Human-First Leadership Podcastwith Miriam Simon, Founder of Identity Integration™Latina Mic Drop™ is where human-first leadership meets cultural truth, executive strategy, and the courage to finally lead as your whole self. Hosted by Miriam Simon, Executive Coach, Author, and Founder of Identity Integration™ — this podcast is for BIPOC leaders, first-gens, corporate changemakers, and anyone tired of performing professionalism at the expense of their humanity.Every episode is a mic drop on what leadership really looks like today:the emotional cost of code-switching, the pressure of being “the first,” the exhaustion of being hyper-visible yet unseen, and the power of reclaiming the parts of yourself you were told to hide.Miriam brings 25+ years of corporate and public-sector leadership experience plus the lived wisdom of someone who had to build her own blueprin
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- 6 days ago45 min
Stop Shrinking Yourself: Carmen Noonan on Authenticity, Leadership & Becoming a Chingona
What happens when you stop trying to fit into spaces that were never built for all of you?In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon sits down with Carmen Noonan, Chingona Playbook contributing author, holistic nurse, speaker, founder of Cultivated Consciousness, and host of Chingona y Chisme.Carmen shares what it meant to grow up being told she was too loud, too much, and too different, and how those messages followed her into relationships, healthcare, and leadership. After years of shrinking, code-switching, and trying to earn a seat at the table, being labeled a “disruptor” became the turning point.Instead of shrinking again, Carmen chose herself.They talk about authenticity, assimilation, proving your worth, creating your own table, trusting your gut, and why being a disruptor may actually be part of your power.Mic Drop: “I don’t shrink. And I don’t sugarcoat.”Grab your copy of the Chingona Playbook: Secrets to Dance to Your Own Beat launching 9/29 to read Carmen’s full story, and subscribe to Latina Mic Drop so you never miss the next conversation.Learn More https://www.chingonaplaybook.comFollow Latina Mic Drop PodcastInstagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcastFollow Miriam Simon:Instagram: @iamMiriamSimonWebsite: www.MiriamSimon.onlineDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Toxic Work, Burnout & Taking Your Power Back | Melany del Carpio
Toxic Work, Burnout & Taking Your Power Back | Melany del CarpioWhat happens when keeping your head down, working hard, and saying yes to everything finally breaks you?In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon sits down with Melany del Carpio, a first-generation, firstborn Peruvian American, corporate tech professional, and one of the 21 contributing authors of The Chingona Playbook: Secrets to Dance to Your Own Beat.Melany shares how a toxic work environment pushed her to a breaking point and ultimately led her to take medical leave. That pause became the beginning of something bigger: reclaiming her voice, setting stronger boundaries, changing careers, and learning how to take her power back.We talk about the cultural pressure many Latinas experience to work hard, stay quiet, be grateful, serve others, and worry about qué van a decir. We also get into burnout, workplace boundaries, leadership, identity, creativity, career pivots, vision boards, community, and what it really means to know yourself.One of Melany’s most powerful lessons?“To not know yourself is a tragedy.”This conversation is for anyone who has ever ignored the warning signs in their body, stayed too long in a toxic workplace, felt guilty for needing rest, or realized they were living according to everyone else’s expectations.In this episode, you’ll hear about:• Toxic workplace culture and burnout• Taking medical leave from work• Reclaiming your voice and personal power• Setting healthy workplace boundaries• Latina leadership and doing the inner work• Career pivots from higher education to corporate tech• First-generation Latina experiences• Cultural expectations and qué van a decir• Breaking generational patterns around work and sacrifice• Why strong leaders have to know themselves• Creativity, vision boards, and creating a life you actually want• The power of writing your story• Latina representation in publishing• Casa de Chingonas and authentic community• Becoming unapologetically yourselfMelany is also one of the 21 contributing authors featured in The Chingona Playbook: Secrets to Dance to Your Own Beat, a collection of real stories from women who stopped waiting for permission and started choosing their own rhythm.📚 The Chingona Playbook launches September 29, 2026. Learn more at https://www.chingonaplaybook.com If this episode speaks to you, share it with the Chingona who has been running on empty, questioning herself, or needing permission to choose herself.Because sometimes taking your power back starts with finally listening to the warning lights.Subscribe to Latina Mic Drop for conversations about Latina leadership, identity, career growth, entrepreneurship, publishing, breaking generational cycles, and becoming more of who you already are.#LatinaMicDrop #ChingonaPlaybook #LatinaLeadership #ToxicWorkplace #BurnoutRecovery #WorkplaceBoundaries #LatinaAuthors #CareerPivot #FirstGenerationLatina #WomenInLeadership #TakeYourPowerBack #LatinaPodcastFollow Latina Mic Drop PodcastInstagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcastFollow Miriam Simon:Instagram: @iamMiriamSimonWebsite: www.MiriamSimon.onlineDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 13, 202648 min
From Being Eñye to Bestseller: Denise Soler Cox on Breaking Cultural Taboos | Latina Mic Drop
"What Will They Say?" Denise Soler Cox on Breaking the Latina Taboos No One Talks About Latina Mic Drop PodcastOkay, mi gente, we need to talk. Denise Soler Cox got on this call, said "I could not be more excited," did the happy dance BEFORE the interview even started, and then proceeded to hand Miriam ten years of "the line of secrets and dreams" wrapped in one conversation. Producer's note: I tried to find a boring moment to cut for time. There wasn't one. You're welcome.In this episode, Denise, filmmaker behind Being Eñye, veteran of 400+ stages, and author of the new book What Will They Say?, breaks down the qué dirán that's been running your life rent-free, the "good Latina would never" exercise that will wreck you in the best way, and why compartmentalizing at work might be costing you more than you think. Miriam and Denise also get into marriage, motherhood, corporate code-switching, and why this book had to be released in Spanish and English at the same time.We are on a mission to make this woman a New York Times bestseller. Do your part. Buy the book. Tell your tía. Let's go.In this episode:The "line of secrets and dreams" - what a decade of film screenings taught Denise about every Latina's hidden dreamLos trapos sucios se lavan en casa and the taboo Denise says cost her the mostThe "a good Latina in my family would never ___" exercise, do it, then burn the paperWhy being a great professional compartmentalizer can quietly hollow out your identityThe book's twin release in English and Spanish, and why that's a bigger deal than it soundsRapid fire: pearls or tattoos, heels or barefoot, and the advice Denise ignored but wishes she hadn'tLinks mentioned:📖 Pre-order What Will They Say?🌐 Denise's website🎬 Watch Being Eñye📩 Join Denise's newsletter📸 Instagram: @denisesolercox🎵 TikTok: @denisolercox💼 LinkedIn🐦 X/Twitter: @DeniseSolerCoxConnect with Latina Mic Drop:🎙️ Casa de Chingonas community https://www.MiriamSimon.onlineRate, review, and subscribe - it's how we get more chingonas like Denise in front of more of youFollow Latina Mic Drop PodcastInstagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcastFollow Miriam Simon:Instagram: @iamMiriamSimonWebsite: www.MiriamSimon.onlineDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 5, 202644 min
The Chingona Playbook: DACA, Queer & Neurodivergent Identity with Vanessa Macias | Latina Mic Drop Podcast
summaryIn this episode, Miriam Simon interviews Vanessa Macias, a first-generation doctoral candidate, DACA recipient, and proud member of the LGBTQ community, about her journey to embracing her identity as a chingona. They discuss overcoming cultural expectations, the power of storytelling, and living authentically.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Vanessa Macias and the Chingona Playbook01:58 What does being a chingona mean to Vanessa?03:07 Growing into the identity of a chingona03:59 Misunderstandings about Vanessa's personality07:04 Vanessa's story as a DACA recipient and LGBTQ member08:58 Advice to her younger self11:58 The emotional process of writing her story14:55 The importance of community and witnessing others17:09 The lesson Vanessa hopes to share with other women18:53 Overcoming self-doubt and embracing authenticity21:00 Recognizing when it's time to change and live true23:01 The significance of living without societal labels26:01 What dancing to your own beat requires29:03 The power of sharing your story for healing30:56 The importance of community for chingonas34:00 Reclaiming identity and confidence37:08 The impact of vulnerability and storytelling39:07 Encouragement for others to share their stories41:02 Final thoughts and words of empowermentChingona Playbook is currently accepting applications - Submit Your Interest Here Follow Latina Mic Drop PodcastInstagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcastFollow Miriam Simon:Instagram: @iamMiriamSimonWebsite: www.MiriamSimon.onlineDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 22, 202631 min
Stop Letting Doubt Make Your Decisions
Stop Letting Doubt Make Your DecisionsLatina Mic Drop Podcast with Miriam SimonWhat has self-doubt already cost you? Que te ha costado la pinche duda?Maybe it was the job you did not apply for, the business idea you kept delaying, the price you were afraid to charge, the story you never shared, or the win you refused to celebrate.In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon explores how self-doubt, fear of failure, family expectations, cultural pressure, and imposter syndrome can keep high-achieving women from taking action.You may find yourself asking:Am I good enough?Who am I to do this?What will people think?What if I fail?What if I make the wrong decision?Do I get to have what I want?These questions do not always mean you are unprepared. Sometimes doubt appears because you are stepping into a new level of leadership, visibility, confidence, or personal growth.Miriam shares how doubt can be connected to childhood experiences, family criticism, cultural expectations, workplace pressure, fear of rejection, and the belief that it is safer to stay invisible. She also challenges listeners to identify whether the critical voice in their head truly belongs to them or was inherited from someone else - la mami, el papi, la titi, el jefe/a o alguien más.In this episode, you will learn how to:- Recognize the difference between self-doubt and genuine lack of preparation- Identify where your fear and inner criticism originated- Stop allowing family expectations to control your decisions- Understand how doubt can affect your career, business, income, and visibility- Use criticism as useful information instead of proof that you should stop- Build a “receipts file” of accomplishments, testimonials, results, and wins- Move forward before you feel completely confident or ready- Take one visible action that your doubt has been delayingThe Doubt Reset ExerciseComplete these four statements:Doubt has been telling me:______The truth is:______This week, I will:______The version of me I am becoming would:______You do not need to eliminate doubt before you take action.You need to stop treating doubt like the person in charge.Your Next ActionChoose one decision doubt has delayed and take one visible step within the next 24 hours.Post the win.Send the pitch.Raise the price.Submit the application.Tell the truth.Begin the work.Join Casa de ChingonasCasa de Chingonas is a community for women who are ready to stop hiding, share their truth, celebrate their growth, and build meaningful connections with other women doing the same.Join a space where your wins are celebrated, your voice is valued, and you do not have to make yourself smaller to belong.Join Casa De Chingonas - Biweekly Saturday meetings 7am PT | 9am CT | 10 am ET https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AovH6gGBRxGH1684g66RCgWrite Your Chapter in the Chingona PlaybookYour lived experience may be the exact lesson another woman needs.Become a co-author in Chingona Playbook: Secrets to Dance to Your Own Beat and turn your story into a chapter that creates connection, authority, impact, and legacy.Apply Here: https://forms.gle/LvZRppScKnLYmZt66Subscribe to Latina Mic DropSubscribe to Latina Mic Drop so you never miss an episode about self-doubt, leadership, identity, confidence, visibility, career growth, entrepreneurship, and becoming the version of yourself you were told was too much.self-doubt, how to overcome self-doubt, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, confidence for women, Latina leadership, women in leadership, personal growth podcast, overcoming fear, visibility in business, fear of judgment, career confidence, entrepreneurship for women, high-achieving women, stop holding yourself back, Latina podcast, leadership mindset, confidence at work, family expectations, cultural expectationsFollow Latina Mic Drop PodcastInstagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcastFollow Miriam Simon:Instagram: @iamMiriamSimonWebsite: www.MiriamSimon.online<a href="https://docs.
- Jul 9, 202611 min
How to Build Thought Leadership That Outlasts Social Media
In this short episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon celebrates the one-year anniversary of The Chingona Times and shares why she created a blog to complement the podcast, her book, and the larger Mi Sí House brand.This episode is about building thought leadership that outlasts social media. Miriam talks about the importance of owning your platform, creating digital real estate, staying consistent, and giving your audience different ways to connect with your message.From podcasting to blogging to building a brand with chingona energy, this episode is a reminder that leadership is not only about being seen today. It is about creating something with longevity, purpose, and impact.If you are a leader, entrepreneur, creator, or first-gen professional with something to say, this episode will challenge you to stop relying only on rented platforms and start building a home for your voice.Work with me Chingonas. Learn more at https://www.MiriamSimon.online Follow Latina Mic Drop PodcastInstagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcastFollow Miriam Simon:Instagram: @iamMiriamSimonWebsite: www.MiriamSimon.onlineDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 24, 202619 min
I Am Not La Amiga, I Am The Wife
I Am Not La Amiga: A Latina LGBTQ+ Pride Story About Love, Family, and Being SeenIn this powerful Pride Month episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam opens up about her 20-year love story with her wife, the pain of not being fully accepted, and what it means to live honestly when family, culture, religion, and fear try to define you.This episode is for anyone navigating coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, Latina culture, family rejection, workplace authenticity, and the courage it takes to be fully seen.Miriam reminds us that we cannot live our lives for other people. We have to find our community, honor our truth, and stop shrinking ourselves to make others comfortable.Latina LGBTQ podcast, Pride Month episode, LGBTQ Latina story, coming out, family acceptance, Latina wife, authentic leadership, workplace authenticity, queer Latina, LGBTQ family rejection.Follow Latina Mic Drop PodcastInstagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcastFollow Miriam Simon:Instagram: @iamMiriamSimonWebsite: www.MiriamSimon.onlineDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 17, 202617 min
Good at Losing? What Losing Reveals About Leadership, Ego & Success | Latina Mic Drop
What happens when you lose?In this episode, Miriam Simon explores the difference between losing and being a sore loser, why rejection can be a gift, and what losing reveals about your leadership, ego, and self-worth. Whether you've been passed over for a promotion, overlooked for an opportunity, or struggled to celebrate someone else's success, this conversation will challenge the way you think about winning and losing.#Leadership #CareerGrowth #Resilience #WomenInLeadership #LatinaMicDrop #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #ExecutivePresence #CareerAdvice #LeadershipPodcastFollow Latina Mic Drop PodcastInstagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcastFollow Miriam Simon:Instagram: @iamMiriamSimonWebsite: www.MiriamSimon.onlineDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🎙️ Latina Mic Drop™ The Human-First Leadership Podcastwith Miriam Simon, Founder of Identity Integration™Latina Mic Drop™ is where human-first leadership meets cultural truth, executive strategy, and the courage to finally lead as your whole self. Hosted by Miriam Simon, Executive Coach, Author, and Founder of Identity Integration™ — this podcast is for BIPOC leaders, first-gens, corporate changemakers, and anyone tired of performing professionalism at the expense of their humanity.Every episode is a mic drop on what leadership really looks like today:the emotional cost of code-switching, the pressure of being “the first,” the exhaustion of being hyper-visible yet unseen, and the power of reclaiming the parts of yourself you were told to hide.Miriam brings 25+ years of corporate and public-sector leadership experience plus the lived wisdom of someone who had to build her own blueprin
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