#37 - Learning to Lead Without Losing Myself

In this episode of Talking with Tanya, I open up about my experience stepping into leadership and how much it challenged me emotionally, mentally, and personally. I talk about the discomfort of asserting myself into other people’s spaces, navigating conflict in real time, learning to trust myself under pressure, and realizing that being a good leader doesn’t mean everyone will like or understand you.Leadership became the ultimate people pleaser test for me. I’ve had to learn how to hold boundaries, stay grounded in my values, and stop seeking validation from how others perceive me. At the same time, I’ve also experienced the rewarding side of leadership, seeing people feel motivated, supported, and genuinely cared for under my guidance.I also share updates about life outside of work, including getting back into dating, personal growth, and the unexpected lessons this season of life has been teaching me.This episode is for anyone learning how to take up space without abandoning themselves in the process.Follow Me On 👇:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tan.gaaa?_t=zt-8zsmpjzylgn&_r=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanya.villalobosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tanya.VillalobosEmail: [email protected]💖 Support the Channel:If you enjoyed this episode and would like to support my work, you can do so here:Venmo: @TV0719CashApp: $TVill719Kofi: ko-fi.com/talkingwithtanya