In this episode of Leadership Talks, Dr. Kate Vawter speaks with Brenda Valdez, Owner of Dish is Da Bomb, Comida a Toda Madre! An Arizona Proud Latina woman owned small business whose mission is to promote and encourage individual and community healing, one dish at a time.

Tune in to this episode as Brenda talks about: 

*  Self-awareness and the role it plays in leadership development

*  How the pandemic has led people to explore new opportunities and paths

*  Passing on a sense of connection and comfort through food 

*  Motherhood being the foundation for everything

*  Overcoming adversity and learning from those lessons

Brenda Valdez is a passionate and resilient woman who has overcome numerous challenges to pursue her true calling. After facing health issues in her thirties, Brenda had to leave her successful corporate career in the biotech and energy industries. Determined to find her purpose and ensure financial stability, Brenda turned to her lifelong passion for cooking. Growing up in a large family, cooking had always been a way for Brenda to find solace and express herself. She found comfort in her kitchen, considering it her sanctuary.

To share her love of cooking, and bringing people together through food, Brenda launched Dish is Da Bomb, Comida a Toda Madre!, serving Mexican inspired dishes for the soul, made from scratch, using simple ingredients and love to create an explosion of flavor! Serving Mesa, AZ and surrounding areas. 

Learn more about Brenda Valdez:

Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-mercado-valdez/ 

Website: http://www.dishisdabomb.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082905007516 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dishisdabomb/ 

About the Leadership Talks Podcast

In the Leadership Talks Podcast, Kate Vawter speaks with successful leaders across industries — real people and local leaders. In each episode, the conversations explore different people's leadership styles, how people achieve unbelievable success, how a few become the best in the world, and how overcoming challenges can lead to success. 

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Connect with Dr. Kate Vawter 

Website:  https://ascentsolutions.net/ 

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatevawter/