Latina Mic Drop™ The Human-First Leadership Podcast

Miriam Simon

🎙️ 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. 4d ago

    What My Father’s Mistress Taught Me About Corporate Power Struggles

    In this powerful episode of Latina Mic Drop Miriam Simon shares the unexpected childhood lesson that later helped her survive workplace politics, insecure leadership, and corporate power struggles. Growing up, Miriam didn’t spend weekends going to the zoo. She spent them visiting her father in jail. And one of the people who unknowingly shaped her leadership style was her father’s mistress, who lived down the hall from her grandparents in Apartment 15 while Miriam lived in Apartment 17. When the mistress tried to push her out as a child, Miriam stood her ground. Years later, she realized that same moment mirrored what happened when new leadership entered her workplace and attempted to diminish her influence, visibility, and impact. This episode dives into: * workplace politics and corporate power struggles * insecure leadership * survival mode and executive presence * hypervigilance as a leadership skill * emotional intelligence developed through trauma * class mobility and survivor’s guilt * fear of outshining others * success guilt in first-generation and Latino families * visibility, confidence, and standing your ground at work * loving family members who do not fully accept you Miriam also opens up about a recent meditation that revealed a deeper subconscious fear: succeeding beyond the people she loves and feeling guilty for thriving while family members continue to struggle. If you’ve ever: * felt targeted at work for being effective * struggled with confidence despite your accomplishments * downplayed your success to make others comfortable * carried survival mode into leadership * or felt guilty for becoming “the one who made it”… …this episode will hit deeply. Takeaway “Sometimes workplace politics are really unresolved power struggles wearing business clothes.” In This Episode You’ll Learn: * How childhood survival patterns show up in leadership * Why high-performing women often intimidate insecure leadership * How to stand your ground without abandoning yourself * Why visibility is not betrayal * How survival skills can become leadership strengths Listen now and share this episode with someone learning how to thrive without shrinking themselves to keep others comfortable. Roselyn Perez Casiano: TEDx Is Your Nervous System Leading You? https://youtu.be/cOjQKp5MTMY?si=8aLnFZlDUdIt_UEN Casa de Chingonas; Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AovH6gGBRxGH1684g66RCg 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.

    38 min

  2. May 20

    20 Years of LGBTQ Love: Lessons on Marriage, Identity, and Choosing Yourself

    In this Latina Mic Drop episode, Miriam Simon shares the love story behind her 20-year relationship with her wife, the cultural judgment she faced, and the lessons that helped their marriage last. From choosing love without a blueprint to healing abandonment wounds, building peace, raising children, and creating their own lane, this episode is about identity, partnership, and the courage to be fully yourself. 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.

    30 min

  3. May 13

    From the Bitchass Coworker to the Burnout Queen and Everything in Between

    In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon brings her signature mix of street wisdom and corporate strategy to break down the coworkers who quietly create toxic workplace culture. From the coworker who avoids direct conversations, to the one who lies, throws people under the bus, lets everyone step on them, or takes on all the work until burnout hits, this episode calls out the behaviors that damage trust, respect, accountability, and team connection. This is not about blame or shame. It is about workplace awareness, leadership growth, and learning how to work with people in real life, not in corporate Candyland. Miriam talks about why hard conversations matter, why triangulation destroys trust, why accountability is a leadership skill, and why being “nice” without boundaries can cost you your power. If you have ever worked with toxic coworkers, struggled with workplace conflict, felt taken advantage of, or watched team trust fall apart because nobody wanted to tell the truth, this episode is for you. Tune in for a bold, honest, Mexican Latina perspective on toxic coworkers, workplace culture, leadership accountability, assertiveness at work, people pleasing, burnout, workplace trust, team communication, professional boundaries, corporate survival, Latina leadership, first-gen leadership, BIPOC leadership, and how to stop letting toxic workplace behavior run the room. Applications open for the C******a Playbook: Secrets to Dance to Your Own Beat anthology. 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.

    17 min

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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