Latinas in Nonprofit Leadership: Building Power and Purpose from the Ground Up

13/05/2025 40 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this powerful episode of Auténtica, we sit down with nonprofit leader, leadership consultant, and executive coach Carolina Casañeda del Río. From her early days working with children with disabilities in Mexico to leading community impact efforts in Oregon, Carolina shares a moving journey of identity, cultural shifts, and reclaiming agency as a Latina leader.We explore how internalized oppression, imposter syndrome, and cultural humility shape our self-perceptions — and how breaking through those narratives can empower us to lead, even when we're afraid. Carolina opens up about running for office in Mexico, adapting to life in the U.S., and guiding others to recognize the power they already hold.Whether you’re the first in your family to pursue a new path, or seeking to redefine what leadership looks like, this conversation will inspire you to lean into curiosity, community, and courageous self-leadership.