Dali Rivera on the Leadership Lessons Behind Bullying Prevention

Michele Kawamoto Perry sits down with Dali Rivera—U.S. Army veteran, immigrant, author, speaker, and founder of DaliTalks—to explore how a deeply personal experience transformed into a mission to create safer, more compassionate communities. After witnessing her young daughter endure bullying, Dali began advocating for stronger prevention efforts and ultimately built a career helping parents, educators, and organizational leaders understand, address, and prevent harmful behaviors. In this candid conversation, Dali shares lessons from her own experiences with bullying, discrimination, and advocacy, and discusses the leadership responsibilities we all have in shaping culture. Together, they examine toxic masculinity, subtle forms of bullying that often go unnoticed, the connection between childhood bullying and workplace harassment, and practical strategies for supporting both children who are targeted and those who engage in harmful behavior. The episode offers a powerful reminder that bullying prevention is ultimately about leadership, accountability, and creating environments where people feel safe, seen, and valued. Learn more about Dali Rivera and DaliTalks: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalitalks/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks/ Listen to the DaliTalks Podcast: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DaliTalksPodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4T1R5GFmU4gXWyC9eqKEGS?si=3b59804a244f4c62 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dalitalks-podcast/id1613524529 Don't miss an episode! Be sure to click on the follow and subscribe buttons. Follow Expressions of Leadership on YouTube and Instagram @ExpressionsOfLeadership. You can also catch the show on Radio Evolve at www.radio-evolve.rocks every Saturday and Sunday at noon PT. Discover more about host Michele Kawamoto Perry and The Forward Project's expertise in culture transformation and leadership development at www.theforwardproject.co.