S6 E16: Rising Above Discrimination with Leena Mendoza

Published: June 23, 2020, 11 a.m.

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Welcome to WinHers United Season 6, Episode 16! This episode of WinHers United features Leena Mendoza founder of Intentional Leadership. Leena Mendoza is an Adjunct Professor, Leadership Expert, and Speaker who leads her life like the Boss she is. To hear Leena\\u2019s leadership journey, check out her interview as she shares her experiences and insight with us!

Leena Mendoza\\u2019s Bio

Leena Mendoza is a thought leader who leads with intention and influence.\\xa0 She is highly sought after for her ability to foster and cultivate inspired action.\\xa0 She teaches the importance of character, communication, and connection.\\xa0 She is a keynote speaker for universities, non-profits, and businesses.\\xa0 When leading a team with vision, she shares the importance of setting goals, strategic planning, aligning your purpose, and developing collaborative partnerships.\\xa0 Her dynamic stage presence inspires others to make a hard pivot towards their goals and achieve their dreams more than they could imagine.

She has a successful track record of helping others reach their full potential.\\xa0\\xa0Leena Mendoza is the founder and CEO of Intentional Leadership.\\xa0 After 22 years of experience working in nonprofit, government, private sector, and higher education, she became an entrepreneur motivating thousands of people to take charge of their life and live intentionally.\\xa0 Her educational background includes a Masters of Science in Counseling, Bachelors of Science in Health Science and a minor in Gerontology and Criminology.\\xa0 Through education, empowerment and engagement, you will see how Intentional Leadership will help in your transformation and growth.\\xa0

The most important role she holds is being a mom.\\xa0 She believes that being a hero in her home first is where leadership begins.\\xa0 Leena Mendoza is committed to developing leaders of excellence and integrity by providing the training necessary for personal, professional and purposeful growth.

Interview Highlights

Leena is not na\\xefve when it comes to discrimination due to her past experiences as a child growing up in Indiana and from her experiences working in the Government. Although her experiences were not always favorable, she has chosen not to let them harden her heart. Leena chose to rise above by teaching others the true essence of leadership with her actions, as an adjunct professor, and via her company Intentional Leadership.

Leena believes in using her power and her voice to make a difference, and she encourages others to do the same. She is adamant about helping those around her understand their greatness, and she does so cheerfully and constantly. Leena believes in and embodies the essence of Servant Leadership by leading beside those she influences.

Leena has a wealth of knowledge from her life\\u2019s experiences and her career which she openly shares in an effort to help others grow. According to Leena, sacrifice is needed for victory and we must put in the time needed to reach the goals we desire.

Check out Leena\\u2019s interview to learn more.

\\u201cBe Empowered and Empower On\\u201d \\u2013Nicole Walker

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