From Dominican Backyard School to Fortune 500 Advisor | Yulkendy Valdez
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (app.kajabi.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Show Notes
In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez talks with Yulkendy Valdez — social entrepreneur, consultant, and founder of Phenomenal Talent .
Yulkendy shares how her leadership journey began in the Dominican Republic, teaching neighborhood children to read , and evolved into building ventures that empower underrepresented creators .
Together, they explore:
- The courage to choose purpose over stability
- Mentorship and sponsorship as leadership accelerators
- Healing as a leadership practice
- Why community sustains long-term impact
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
03:39 – Founding Forefront & Early Entrepreneurship
07:16 – Backyard School in the Dominican Republic
11:59 – Spelling Bees, Representation & Confidence
18:12 – Choosing Entrepreneurship
21:37 – Wellness & Leadership
Guest
Yulkendy Valdez
Founder, Phenomenal Talent
Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree
Connect with Yulkendy:
https://linkedin.com/in/yulkendyvaldez/
https://yulkendyvaldez.com
Check out The Entrepreneur's Podcast Blueprint course: https://www.coachdoramendez.com/offers/nbFVW58k/checkout
Subscribe, share this episode with your leadership circle, and help us build community together