Building Leadership Community
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 overwhelming. It can feel like there’s no one to turn to, no one who truly understands the challenges we face. But what if we told you it doesn't have to be this way? Introducing the Building Leadership Community podcast, hosted by Coach Dora Mendez. Coach Dora understands the unique struggles leaders face. She knows that, while it might feel like you're alone, you’re not. That's why she's created a space for leaders to connect, learn, and grow together. Authenticity is your superpower. On this podcast, you’ll discover the power of vulnerability and authenticity. You’ll learn how to embrace your true self and build genuine connections with others. You’ll be inspired to step into your leadership potential and create a positive impact on your team and your community. Get ready to be inspired. The Building Leadership Community podcast is your go-to resource for practical insights, inspiring stories from our guests, and actionable steps to advance your inclusive leadership journey.
Episodes
What does leadership look like when it’s rooted in service, community, and lived experience?
In this special encore episode honoring AAPI Heritage Month, Coach Dora Mendez welcomes Bora Lee, Chief of Staff at the Fifth Avenue Committee in Brooklyn, New York.
Bora reflects on growing up as the child of Korean immigr...
Some conversations cannot fit neatly inside a traditional interview format.
In this special episode of Building Leadership Community Podcast, Coach Dora Mendez speaks directly to the community about leadership, accountability, and the workplace conversations too many organizat...
n this special encore presentation of Building Leadership Community Podcast, Coach Dora Mendez welcomes back activist, advocate, and author Zenaida Mendez for a deeply personal conversation about migration, leadership, identity, and community.
Zenaida reflects on arriving in New York as a teenager, the political realities that shaped her family’s migrat...
Show Notes
This episode is different in the best way.
In honor of Take Your Children to Work Day, Coach Dora invites her children to step into the role of co-hosts. What unfolds is a conversation that moves beyond leadership theory and into something more grounded, personal, and real.
They ask about how the podcast...
Show Notes:
This encore presentation of one of our most requested episodes takes you behind the scenes of how Building Leadership Community is created.
Coach Dora Mendez is joined by producer Dylan Rogers to walk through the real systems behind launching a podcast—from defi...
In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez welcomes Dr. Lori Marie Huertas—an organizational leader, educator, and advocate for workplace cultures where belonging and innovation thrive.
Together, they explore people-centered leadership as both a philos...
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 complex systems.
Jonathan shares his journey from nonprofit fundraising to systems-level leadership, including raising over $14 million, coach...
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 and amplify their impact.
Nikki shares her journey from growing up in a working-class town in England to building a business that helps sp...
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 administrator, entrepreneur, and founder of Jennings Tech Corner, to explore what it means to lead through transition and uncertainty.
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 shares her journey in philanthropy, her approach to mission-d...
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 deeply personal experiences that shaped her leadership journey—from growing up in the South Bronx du...
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 Wo...
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 how leaders can transform their relationship with money, build financial confidence, and create long-term wealth aligned with their values.
Professional Context
For many professiona...
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 journey began in the Dominican Republic, teaching neighborhood children to read , and evolved into building ventures that empower under...
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 generated over $112 million in client revenue and mentored mo...
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 emotional reactivity affects logic, how accountability and authenticity intersect, and why the central nervous system may be the first cu...
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 reflects on her journey, the power of integrity, and how relationships shape lasting impact.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome
03:20 Leadership origins
09:12 The TED Talk story
15:18 Integrity in leadership <...
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, founder of Compass Carts, to explore innovation, perseverance, and purpose-driven leadership.
...In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez speaks with Dr. Falguni Shah—physician, organizational psychologist, and author—about Truth Lighting, a leadership framework designed to counter gaslighting and foster dignity, clarity, and trust at work.
Key Themes
- Leadership and cultural humility
- Career advancement for women of color
- Community, wellness, and mentorship
- Systemic change in organizati...
Show Notes
What do winning teams consistently get right? In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez and HR expert Kyle Patrick Smith explore leadership as responsibility and service.
They unpack authenticity, accountability, and why people-first leadership creates teams that thrive, especially during times of change.
Check out Kyle Patrick Smith’s books:
Recruiting Is Easy!: If You Approach It...
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