Latina Leadership: Bold, Real, (UN)apologetic

(un)conversations podcast | S1.E17 - Latina Leadership: Bold, Real, (UN)apologeticIn this empowering episode of the (un)conversations podcast, Dr. Alison sits down with Adriana Ocampo Senior, a dynamic Latina aerospace engineer and entrepreneur, to (un)pack what it truly means to lead (un)apologetically and (un)conventionally.Adriana shares how redefining the word '(UN)' has shaped her story—from being the only Latina woman in the room at Boeing, to launching her own firm, T.I.A: Transcend, Influence, Ascend, which supports minority-owned and women-owned businesses in navigating complex government contracts. From challenging gender and cultural stereotypes, to building resilience through doubt and data, Adriana's journey reveals what unstoppable leadership looks like in action.We explore:✈️ How '(UN)words' like (un)apologetic and (un)stoppable shape identity and fuel leadership✈️ The truth about being a Latina in aerospace in the 1990s✈️ Why DEI must go beyond buzzwords—and how it’s tied to real economic impact✈️ How mentors (both women and men) helped her climb and break barriers✈️ Her bold exit from corporate life after 30 years, and how she redefined success✈️What real inclusion means: small business, equity, and access for allAdriana’s story is not about amplifying her voice for the sake of it—but using her story as a mirror and a map for anyone ready to lead on their own terms.---💬 If you felt the (UN)word Effect™, subscribe, share your (UN)word in the comments, and we’ll see you next week. Listen to the (un)conversations podcast while you're on-the-go! 📺 Youtube:    • Latina Leadership: Bold, Real, (UN)apologetic  🎧 @(un)conversations available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music & iHeart Radio. ---Learn more about Dr. Alison Schmidt, CEO of Unconvention & Host of (un)conversations podcast Instagram: / @alsphdbcc /@unconventionllc / @unconversationspodcastPersonal LinkedIn:   / alison-l-schmidt-phd-bcc  TikTok:   / alschmidtphd   Facebook: @Alison L SchmidtThe (un)conversations podcast: https://www.unconventionllc.com/podcastWebsite: https://www.unconventionllc.com/---Learn more about Adriana Ocampo Senior, Founder of T.I.A. Ltd CoFacebook:   / adriana.senior  LinkedIn:   / adriana-ocampo-senior-7961451  Instagram: .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}