Más Allá de los Límites with Paulina Lerma-Bañuelos

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — Paulina Lerma-Bañuelos . Paulina is an award-winning educator, author, and 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year finalist with more than 18 years of experience in education. She is a proud Tejana and an assistant principal. Paulina is the creator of the Chingona Spirit Compass, which empowers leaders to embrace their cultural wealth and lead with courage, authenticity, and purpose. 1:03 - Introduction 2:41 - My Leadership Story 15:34 - Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá 17:45 - Ser Amable No te Quita lo Valiente 21:01 - Más Allá de los Límites 24:21 - Chingona Spirit Compass 33:03 - Leadership Calluses 36:53 - From Rose to Roble 42:20 - Culture, Identity, and Leadership 43:45 - Cada Sacrificio Tiene Su Recompensa 48:40 - Guiding Principles 51:46 - Coda Dr. Paulina Lerma-Bañuelos is the daughter of immigrants and is deeply guided by her abuela’s words, “Ser amable no te quita lo valiente.” Her research inspired the Chingona Spirit Compass, a leadership framework rooted in cultural wisdom, critical consciousness, healing, and purposeful action. Paulina brings a culturally grounded, equity-centered perspective to educational leadership and believes that courage, compassion, and accountability belong together. Paulina received a bachelor's degree in business and human resources and an MBA from DeVry University. She earned a master's degree in curriculum, instruction, and teaching, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Denver. Paulina focused her doctoral work on the lived experiences of Latina educational leaders in Colorado. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-paulina-lerma-bañuelos-515639a8 Email: paulina.lerma@gmail.com Hit subscribe so you never miss a Latino Leaders episode! Latino Leaders is a multi-award-winning podcast, securing a Silver at the 4th Annual Signal Awards and taking home both Gold and Silver at the 5th Annual Signal Awards. Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays. Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. Pablo is a leadership coach, teacher, trainer, and speaker who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm . For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com Purchase The Leader’s Algorithm : themunozcompany.com/the-leaders-algorithm Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1 Email: pablo@themunozcompany.com