Are you striving to lead with authenticity while creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Michal Tapia, a bilingual Latina consultant, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience across nonprofit, healthcare, and corporate sectors. As the founder of M. Tapia Consulting and creator of The Courage Connection, Michal shares how she helps leaders and organizations operationalize courage, amplify underrepresented voices, and cultivate psychological safety. Her insights reveal the transformative power of lived experience, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership in reshaping workplaces and empowering communities. About the Guest Michal Tapia is a bilingual Latina consultant, coach, and facilitator passionate about helping leaders and organizations embrace courageous leadership and create psychologically safe workplaces. Through her consulting practice, she guides teams in amplifying underrepresented voices, fostering belonging, and transforming leadership culture. A proud Dominican-American, first-generation Latina, and mother, Michal is also pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Leadership, researching psychological safety for Latina professionals. Her personal and professional journey is rooted in courage, connection, and the belief that leadership is about transformation... not just titles. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why courage and psychological safety are essential for effective leadership Michal’s approach to building inclusive workplaces that empower every voice How to navigate leadership challenges as an immigrant or person of color Practical strategies for operationalizing courage in organizations The importance of visibility, balance, and authentic connection in leadership Episode Outline Introduction to Courage and Leadership (0:00)Michal's Journey and the Birth of Courage Connection (2:32)The Importance of Community and Visibility (5:15)Lessons from Diverse Work Environments (7:48)Understanding Psychological Safety (10:29)Advice for Immigrants and People of Color (13:08)Challenges for Leaders of Color (15:45)Operationalizing Courage in Leadership (18:03)Research on Psychological Safety for Latinas (20:54)Strategies for Unlocking Influence (23:43)Finding Balance and Integration (26:18)Final Thoughts on Leadership and Courage (29:13)How to Connect with Michal Tapia (31:00) Connect with Michal Tapia Want to learn more about Michal’s work or connect with her directly?📧 Email → m.tapiaconsulting@gmail.com💼 LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/michaltapia Closing Inspiration Courage isn’t the absence of fear... it’s the decision to show up, speak up, and lead anyway. If you’ve been navigating leadership challenges or searching for ways to lead with authenticity, this episode will inspire you to embrace courage, connection, and visibility as your greatest tools for impact. ✨ Ways to Work with Me (Anisha Jennings)🌐 Website → https://jenningstechcorner.com/packages/📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://cal.com/anishajennings📧 Email → jenningstechcorner@gmail.com📸 Follow on Instagram → @jenningstechcorner ⭐ Loved this episode?Your reviews help this podcast grow and reach more amazing listeners! If today’s conversation inspired you, please leave a quick rating & review — it means the world. 💛