From Dominican Backyard School to Fortune 500 Advisor | Yulkendy Valdez
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From Dominican Backyard School to Fortune 500 Advisor | Yulkendy Valdez
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About this listen
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
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
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
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