In this episode, community leader, Paola Mendivil, shares her personal stories of struggle, hard choices and ultimately, success. Listen in as Paola shares her journey from a young woman in Mexico, to a new family business owner in Grand Rapids, to a prominent leader creating programs supporting other latino businesses.
I didn’t feel that I could afford to reflect – some memories were buried intentionally. Nor did I have the mental or behavioral models to dig deeper. That’s where Barbara came in – through her facilitation of the Leadership Advantage program at the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Community Leadership. Barbara helped me see the power of introspection and vulnerability and their connections to my work, and more importantly, life.
