Latina Mic Drop Podcast

Emerge From Emergency

Latina Mic Drop Podcast: Emerge from Emergency

In this powerful episode, leadership coach, author, and speaker Miriam Simon explores how to break free from survival mode and reclaim your power. If you've been feeling exhausted, overlooked, or stuck in constant emergency mode, this episode offers practical wisdom to help you transition from merely surviving to authentically thriving.

Miriam shares her personal journey of recognizing when she was living in survival mode—constantly on edge, using hyper-productivity as a trauma response, and neglecting her own basic needs while taking care of everyone else. She provides actionable strategies for:

Identifying the signs of survival mode in your own life
Moving from the sidelines to center stage professionally
Setting healthy boundaries without guilt
Developing grounding rituals to manage high emotions
Crafting an "emergency exit" when necessary for your wellbeing

Drawing from her new book "Tattoos and Pearls: Combining Street Wisdom with Corporate Strategy," Miriam introduces her I.N.K. framework (Instinct, Navigation, Killer mindset) and P.E.A.R.L.S. strategy to help you transform your approach to leadership and life.

This episode is essential listening for anyone feeling burnt out, undervalued, or ready to break cycles and become the "leader of leaders." As Miriam powerfully states: "You weren't born to just survive the fire. You were made to rise from it."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Latina Mic Drop and Personal Journey

01:51 Recognizing Survival Mode

11:28 From Sideline to Center Stage

21:38 Choosing Yourself in Changing Environments

25:03 Finding Community and Self-Acceptance

27:14 Emotional Grounding and Self-Discovery

32:20 Navigating New Challenges and Seeking Support

35:11 Overcoming Judgment and Embracing Authenticity

38:40 The INC Framework: Instinct, Navigation, and Killer Mindset

44:28 Creating a Life of Purpose and Leadership

49:46 Thank You, Latina Mic Drop