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From Layoff to Leadership | Hady Méndez on Inclusion & Boldly Speaking
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What happens when a layoff pushes you to step into your true calling?
In this episode of Mission-driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra sits down with Hady Méndez, founder of Boldly Speaking and author of Calladita no More, to share how being laid off in 2023 became the catalyst for launching a business rooted in self-advocacy, inclusive leadership, and authentic entrepreneurship.
With over 25 years of experience in DEI and leadership, Hady opens up about:
Transforming a setback into a thriving purpose-driven company
The courage it takes to speak boldly and build an authentic…
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