Ep #38 Meeting Myself Again After Corporate with Mafe Salazar
Leadership Beyond the Title · 2025-09-17 · 30 min
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Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton interviews Mafe, a podcast manager and former accountant, who shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Mafe discusses her desire for freedom, the challenges of navigating corporate spaces as a woman of color, and the importance of understanding one's value. She reflects on her immigrant experience and how it has shaped her perspective, emphasizing the need to run towards one's true self and aspirations. The conversation concludes with insights on leadership beyond traditional titles and the significance of self-awareness in leading others. Takeaways Mafe transitioned from accounting to podcast management after being laid off. She values freedom and is embarking on a six-month travel adventure. Mafe's corporate experience highlighted the challenges of being heard as a woman of color. She emphasizes the importance of asserting one's value in the workplace. Mafe's immigrant background has shaped her resilience and perspective. She believes in running towards one's true self and aspirations. Leadership is about self-awareness and understanding team dynamics.