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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 47 MIN

Breaking Through Leadership Barriers with Laura Saldivar Luna

from Smart Talk Series · host Melissa Vela-Williamson

Coaching is a valuable way to help break through what is keeping you from being the leader you were meant to be. In today’s episode, Melissa speaks with the founder and CEO of Piñata Possible, Laura Saldivar Luna, about how working with a leadership coach can transform your professional and personal life. About Laura: Laura Saldivar Luna is a wife, mom, and the founder and CEO of Piñata Possible, a transformational coaching practice that helps purpose-driven leaders unlock breakthroughs in their inner leadership and external impact. Before stepping into entrepreneurship, Laura spent nearly 20 years with Teach For America—serving as a classroom teacher, as an Executive Director, and as the organization's Chief People Officer. Her work is rooted in the belief that when leaders liberate their full expression, they expand their clarity, joy, power, and impact.Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Topics covered:- The story behind Piñata Possible’s framework- Lessons learned from working in education- When to seek the help of a coach- What prevents people from taking action on their goals- What to know about working with a leadership coach- How cultural differences impact coaching experiences Resources mentioned: - Piñata Possible- Beyond the Bite with Eddie Aldrete: Laura Saldivar Luna on Breaking the Piñata and Finding the Potential Within- Chip Conley- Ask A Latina- "Latinas in Public Relations: Shaping Communications, Communities, and Culture""Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know"MVW Communications

Coaching is a valuable way to help break through what is keeping you from being the leader you were meant to be. In today’s episode, Melissa speaks with the founder and CEO of Piñata Possible, Laura Saldivar Luna, about how working with a leadership coach can transform your professional and personal life.

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