In this episode, Dr. Melissa chats with leadership powerhouse Carmen Paredes about what it really takes to lead well. From climbing the corporate ladder as a woman of color to mastering empathy and emotional smarts, Carmen drops truth bombs on self-awareness, compassion, and holding it all together without losing your edge.

If you want to lead like a boss and lift others up while you’re at it—don’t miss this one!

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About Carmen:

Carmen Paredes is a leadership powerhouse on a mission to transform how leaders show up. From her roots in Panama to becoming the first Latina VP at Alaska’s largest telecom company, her journey is fueled by grit, growth, and heart. After overcoming burnout, she now empowers leaders to lead with self-awareness, empathy, and purpose.

She’s a 2X TEDx speaker, best-selling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and advocate for women’s leadership—sharing her insights everywhere from boardrooms to the UN. With 20+ years across industries, Carmen helps leaders build cultures where people and performance thrive.

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