Building Leadership Community

From Dominican Backyard School to Fortune 500 Advisor | Yulkendy Valdez

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Show Notes

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
    • Timestamps

    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

    Guest

    Yulkendy Valdez
    Founder, Phenomenal Talent
    Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree

    Connect with Yulkendy:
    https://linkedin.com/in/yulkendyvaldez/
    https://yulkendyvaldez.com

     

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    Building Leadership CommunityBy Coach Dora Mendez