Latina Mic Drop™ The Human-First Leadership Podcast

Miriam Simon
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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 blueprint. She blends street smarts with executive strategy, culture with performance, and truth with transformation. This podcast is for you if you’re ready to: Lead with authority without abandoning your identityStop splitting yourself between work, home, and survivalNavigate bias, scrutiny, and performance pressure with strategyRise without breaking yourself to fit inBuild a leadership identity rooted in wholeness, not permission If you're done shrinking, done code-switching, and done carrying leadership alone, this is your space. Latina Mic Drop™ is more than a podcast. It’s the new era of leadership: whole, grounded, unapologetic, and human first. Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Facebook: Miriam Simon TikTok: @iamMiriamSimon X: @Coach_Miriam_ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/miriam-simon-online Blog: Leadership Blog Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. APR 22

    You're Not Imagining It. They’re F’ing With You at Work.

    In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon unpacks the painful reality of workplace microaggressions, bias, and what happens when a Latina leader is suddenly treated as a problem instead of a professional. She shares a raw personal story about being perceived as “aggressive,” overlooked for promotion, and forced to navigate leadership dynamics shaped by power, race, culture, and bias. This conversation explores Latina leadership, workplace discrimination, corporate politics, professional visibility, promotion barriers, and how to protect your voice, know your rights, and keep leading with truth in environments that were not built for you.  Your story belongs in The C******a PlaybookIf this episode and blog at https://thechingonatimes.com hit a nerve, there is a reason. Too many powerful women have stories like this sitting in their chest, still unnamed, still unclaimed, still waiting to be written. That is why I am inviting bold, real, cycle-breaking voices to be part of The C******a Playbook Secrets to Dance to Your Own Drum This is not for performance. This is not for polished perfection. This is for truth. This is for the women who have lived through adversity, challenged the rules, gone against the grain, and learned how to dance to their own rhythm anyway. If you have a story about what it took to hold your dignity, trust your voice, or lead without permission, I want you to consider writing it. Because your story is not just personal. It is legacy. It is medicine. It is proof. It is the kind of truth someone else may need in order to stop shrinking. The C******a Playbook is for the women who know what it means to be overlooked, underestimated, or othered and still choose to rise. If that is you, this is your invitation. Come write with us. Come tell the truth. Come leave something on the page your ancestors would recognize as courage. To apply email "I'M IN" to info@miriamsimon.online or Apply now. Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  2. APR 15

    What do you do when work stops clapping for you, when you feel unseen, undervalued, and forced to rethink who you are outside your job?

    In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon talks about workplace rejection, career identity, writing a book after feeling undervalued, and what happens when your job stops recognizing your worth. If you have ever felt overlooked at work, emotionally depleted in leadership, or pushed to build something beyond your 9 to 5, this episode is your clap back. Miriam shares the story behind writing Tattoos & Pearls, healing through authorship, and turning pain, rejection, and invisibility into purpose, leadership, and legacy. This episode is for women in leadership, Latina professionals, LGBTQ+ professionals, first-generation leaders, aspiring authors, and anyone navigating workplace trauma, burnout, career reinvention, self-worth, and personal growth. Topics include workplace validation, leadership identity, book writing, publishing, coaching, career redirection, rejection at work, healing through storytelling, and building a business after feeling unseen. #LatinaMicDrop #WomenInLeadership #CareerReinvention #WorkplaceRejection #LeadershipPodcast #LatinaLeadership #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #WritingABook #MiriamSimon Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  3. APR 1

    Don’t Confuse Proximity With Protection

    In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon breaks down a hard truth about corporate leadership, career growth, and workplace power: proximity to leadership is not the same as protection, sponsorship, or promotion. Just because you are in the room does not mean you are being developed for advancement, seen as high potential, or prepared for your next leadership opportunity. If you have ever felt overlooked, undervalued, stuck in your role, or useful to the business without real investment in your future, this episode will hit home. Miriam shares powerful insight on women in leadership, BIPOC leadership, executive presence, career advancement, workplace politics, leadership development, sponsorship, visibility, and corporate culture. She unpacks the three benefits of understanding this lesson early, the three biggest risks of confusing access with advocacy, and the warning signs that leaders may value your labor more than your long-term growth. This episode is for professionals, first-generation leaders, Latina leaders, emerging executives, and high-performing employees who want to build real power, make smarter career moves, and lead without depending on one gatekeeper, one title, or one room. If you are navigating corporate America, leadership growth, promotion strategy, workplace trust, and career stagnation, this conversation will give you language, clarity, and strategy. If you want support building your leadership power and next move, book a free consultation with Miriam Simon here: https://link.misi.life/widget/booking/4CTgyRCzUJ0QJ3I0lqGy learn more at https://www.miriamsimon.online Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  4. MAR 25

    Del Silencio al Brillo: The Courage to be Seen

    In this episode, Miriam Simon gets real about what it means to be seen after years of feeling overlooked, dismissed, or taught to stay humble and quiet. This is a powerful conversation about healing, honoring your story, and finding the courage to take up space with your own sazón, voice, and truth. Excerpts from her book Tattoos & Pearls: Combining Street Wisdom with Corporate Strategy Learn more: https://www.MiriamSimon.online Community: Casa de Chingonas register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AovH6gGBRxGH1684g66RCg Ready to Publish Your Memoir, Business Book, or a combination of both, Set Up Your Free Consultation to get your book into print and into your readers hands: https://call.misi.life/schedule-your-free-consultation-call Buy eBook $2.99: https://a.co/d/0cq99lXD Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  5. MAR 18

    Boss Got You Triggered?

    Most women hit a turning point where feeling undervalued clashes with their rise, only to realize they’ve been asking the wrong people for validation. If you're a mid-career Latina (POC) leader feeling stuck, overlooked, or exhausted trying to prove your worth, this episode strips away the noise. Miriam Simon reveals the mindset shifts and strategic moves that transform frustration into empowerment, helping you reclaim your voice and move beyond the limitations others set for you.In this episode, Miriam delves into how societal and workplace narratives keep women of color stuck in proving patterns and how to break free. She explains why asking for permission from the wrong people only diminishes your confidence and how to build a strong circle that elevates you. You'll discover: the difference between loyalty and stagnation, why visibility outside your immediate team accelerates your growth, and how to present your work authentically to be recognized for your true leadership. Miriam shares practical tactics to amplify your voice, to align your projects with your goals, and to build influence in ways that feel powerful and strategic.We also break down the importance of shifting from pleasing to positioning focusing on being seen and heard as a leader with clarity and impact. Miriam discusses how to cultivate internal resilience, separate self-worth from workplace validation, and leverage external opportunities for greater influence. This isn’t just about climbing it’s about consciously rewriting the narrative around success, visibility, and authenticity for women of color navigating corporate spaces. Ultimately, this episode reminds you: your value isn’t determined by anyone else’s opinion, it's within your control. Whether you're looking to step into bigger rooms, craft a leadership presence, or redefine what success means on your terms, Miriam provides the tools and mindset to make it happen. Perfect for ambitious women ready to lead differently, find fulfillment outside traditional boxes, and unlock the next level with confidence. Ready for real community? Join Casa de Chingonas - no sugar coating allowed or invited: Register HERE Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  6. MAR 11

    Getting the Side Eye at Work?

    In this episode, Miriam Simon discusses common biases women face at work, including unconscious bias, likeability bias, attribution bias, performance bias, maternal bias, affinity bias, and compounding bias. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and leadership responsibility in addressing these biases, especially during Women's History Month. Resources: Lean In Organization - https://leanin.org Women's History Month - https://womenshistorymonth.gov women in the workplace, unconscious bias, gender bias, leadership, Women's History Month, bias awareness, diversity and inclusion, maternal bias, affinity bias, performance bias LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/miriam-simon-online Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  7. MAR 4

    Give to Gain: International Women’s Day 2026 Message for Latinas-How to Stop Overgiving and Learn to Receive

    In this special International Women’s Day 2026 episode, Miriam Simon breaks down the campaign theme “Give to Gain” through a Latina lens because in our culture, giving is often the default… but receiving can feel uncomfortable. Miriam explores the difference between giving from survival vs. giving from abundance, why women struggle to claim what they’ve earned, and how reciprocity becomes intentional multiplication, not subtraction. You’ll also hear a powerful shoutout roll call of the women, communities, and organizations that helped shape Miriam’s leadership journey and a reminder that allies, access, and collective activism are essential to closing gaps and challenging bias. In this episode, you’ll learn: What “Give to Gain” really means for Latinas in leadershipSigns you’re overgiving at your own expenseHow to practice receiving without guiltWhy community is the fastest path to visibility, autonomy, and freedomHow women helping women creates real momentum Share this episode and post your takeaway with #GiveToGain Latinas 100 with Adriana Rosales: https://www.adriana.company/latinas100book Lean In Latinas: https://leaninlatinas.org/ The Hispanic Star: https://www.hispanicstar.org/ Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement: https://haceonline.org/ Latinas in Podcasting: https://www.latinasinpodcasting.com/ International Women's Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  8. FEB 25

    Take Away the Pressure to Prove: A Human-First Guide for Latinas Who Overgive, Overperform, and Still Feel Invisible

    In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon breaks down what fearless, human-first leadership actually looks like when you’ve spent years shape-shifting to fit the room. She shares how she used to lead from “invisibility while visible”—holding executive roles but stepping aside, staying quiet in meetings, and letting others take credit because being “too nice” felt safer than taking up space. Miriam explores the mixed messages that keep many Latinas stuck: speak up more, but not too much; be bold, but don’t be “too much.” From there, she connects fearless leadership to a human-first truth: you cannot build a real life on borrowed approval. She unpacks how approval-seeking shows up as over-giving, over-explaining, over-performing, hiding identity (Mexican, LGBTQ+, motherhood, womanhood), masking accents, and “professional” presentation that doesn’t feel like you. She explains the real costs, burnout, quiet quitting, missed visibility, strained relationships, and losing yourself to be accepted by people who may never accept you. Miriam also names workplace dynamics like likeability bias and cultural incompetence that can lead others to distrust you, not because you’re wrong, but because you’re different. Her human-first solution is practical and courageous: do excellent work, stop self-abandoning, set boundaries, and expand your circle of influence so your value becomes undeniable. She shares personal stories about family expectations, being labeled selfish or “te crees mucho,” and learning that choosing yourself doesn’t mean you don’t love others, it means you’re finally leading from wholeness. The episode closes with a fearless reminder: rejection doesn’t mean you’re broken, it might mean it’s your turn to step up. Miriam invites listeners to become the competition to who they were yesterday, and to get support (therapy, coaching, community) if needed because freedom is on the other side of self-abandonment. She ends with her mission: take away the pressure to prove and replace it with the power to lead sin miedo, and an invitation for aspiring authors who want to write their book with her. What's Your Sin Miedo Authority Score? Private Leadership Readiness Assessment for High-Performing Latinas Get Your Score here: https://link.misi.life/widget/form/aKM6IZvyOMEOI77gYqQD Ready to Publish Your Book: Book Your Free Consultation here: https://link.misi.life/widget/booking/4CTgyRCzUJ0QJ3I0lqGy Get your free Leadership Guide: https://free.misi.life/opt-in-page Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer 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 blueprint. She blends street smarts with executive strategy, culture with performance, and truth with transformation. This podcast is for you if you’re ready to: Lead with authority without abandoning your identityStop splitting yourself between work, home, and survivalNavigate bias, scrutiny, and performance pressure with strategyRise without breaking yourself to fit inBuild a leadership identity rooted in wholeness, not permission If you're done shrinking, done code-switching, and done carrying leadership alone, this is your space. Latina Mic Drop™ is more than a podcast. It’s the new era of leadership: whole, grounded, unapologetic, and human first. Follow Latina Mic Drop Podcast Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast Follow Miriam Simon: Instagram: @iamMiriamSimon Facebook: Miriam Simon TikTok: @iamMiriamSimon X: @Coach_Miriam_ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/miriam-simon-online Blog: Leadership Blog Website: www.MiriamSimon.online Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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