Latina Mic Drop™ The Human-First Leadership Podcast

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 consist...

I Am Not La Amiga: A Latina LGBTQ+ Pride Story About Love, Family, and Being Seen In 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,...

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 a...

In this episode of Latina Mic Drop , Miriam Simon talks directly to the people who are tired, overwhelmed, and still trying to figure out what’s next. This is for the ones who grew up with little, had to survive young, learned to put everyone else first, and are now asking: When do I get to choose me? Miriam shares a personal story about giving up her votes and stepping away from a leadership seat...

The Story You’re Scared to Tell Might Be the One That Sets Her Free In this episode of Latina Mic Drop , Miriam Simon talks about why so many first-gen Latinas, LGBTQ women, high achievers, and cycle breakers hide the stories that shaped them. From fear of judgment and el qué dirán to family silence, workplace fear, grief, leadership, and healing, Miriam shares how telling one story can become som...

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 li...

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 ful...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 eve...

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...

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 empowermen...

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://lea...

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 intenti...

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...

Ricky Martin showing up at the Super Bowl as Bad Bunny’s guest wasn’t just entertainment, it was a cultural shift. In this episode, Miriam Simon connects that “El Supertazón” moment to what it means to be seen as a Latina and LGBTQ+ person navigating family, language, and belonging. She shares a personal story about being loved by her mom but not fully accepted in her LGBTQ+ identity and how that...

Summary In 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 su...

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, S...

Episode summary In 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 inter...

Summary In 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 encou...

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. Rai...

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 t...

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 takeaways How to tell the difference between development and containment . The body signals that show you you’re being managed for comfort, not performanc...

Summary In 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....