Uncopyable Women in Business
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Calling all women in business: It's your turn to WIN. Don't be like everyone else - that's boring! Separate yourself from the pack by creating an advantage that's not only unique, it's UNCOPYABLE. Whether your definition of success is making more money or changing the world, you're guaranteed a healthy dose of inspiration, plus specific strategies and action steps you can use to achieve your biggest goals. Join me as I interview amazing women who have risen to the top - including sales superstars, wildly successful business owners, and CEOs. Many have overcome daunting obstacles - and they're here to tell you that you can do it too. Join me as my guests and I share our own secrets to success, in 30-minute conversations that are casual, fun, funny...and short.
About me: I'm the co-author of the new book, "Uncopyable You - Create a personal brand that gets people to Know You, Like You, Trust You and Remember You." I'm also the author of "Uncopyable Sales Secrets – How to Create an Unfair Advantage and Outsell the Competition." I earned the enviable nickname, "Muffler Mama," when I sold more automotive mufflers than anyone else in the world. I'm 50% responsible for generating millions of dollars in revenue from our family business. Last but not least, I've created an Uncopyable Personal Brand. Google "Kay Miller Uncopyable" or "Muffler Mama," and see for yourself.
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Uncopyable Women in Business
Episode 96 | Boost Your Career with a Brag Sheet: Personal Branding Secrets - Hady Mendez
Ready to level up your personal brand and take control of your career? In this episode of Uncopyable Women in Business, I talk with Hady Mendez, a bestselling Latina author and ERG coach, who shares actionable tips to help you stand out in the corporate world or as an entrepreneur.
Hady introduces her brilliant "Brag Sheet" concept—an essential tool for tracking your achievements and proving your value when it’s time for a raise or promotion. She also explains how to gather "Receipts" to showcase your work’s impact. These practical strategies are game-changers for anyone looking to build their personal brand and advance professionally.
Hady shares her inspiring journey from 25 years in tech and financial services to launching her own business as a Latina Woman. Hear her tips on DEI, and how to strengthen your own personal brand.
If you’re ready to be Uncopyable and elevate your career, this episode is packed with insights on personal branding, mindset shifts, and taking control of your narrative. Don’t miss it!
Tune in and learn how to build a brand that makes you unforgettable.
About Hady:
Hady Mendez is a NY-based Amazon best selling author, Latina speaker, and coach. Hady has over 25 years of corporate leadership. She is an ERG coach/consultant and a speaker. Her company, Boldly Speaking, is focused on transforming the professional experiences of women and people of color.
Reach Hady:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadymendez/
https://www.boldlyspeakingllc.com/
Kay Miller interviews women in sales with proven track records, as they share their experiences, success strategies and tools you can use to crush your sales goals. Kay has a history of sales success, earning the nickname “Muffler Mama” when she sold more automotive mufflers than anyone in the world. Kay and her guests deliver actionable insights and real-world tools that will help you overcome obstacles, adopt a winning mindset, and maximize your sales results.
Kay is the author of the book, Uncopyable Sales Secrets – How to Create an Unfair Advantage and Outsell the Competition. Go to Amazon.com and search “Uncopyable Sales Secrets” to order the book, or click the link below.
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Intro
Welcome to Uncopyable Women in Business. I'm your host, Kay Miller, also known as Muffler Mama. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, sales professional, or part of an organization, I know you want to be more successful, earn more, and make a bigger impact. Stay tuned as my guests and I share marketing, sales, and personal branding strategies that will give you an uncopyable advantage.
Kay Miller:
Today, I’m with Hady Mendez, a New York-based Amazon bestselling author, Latina speaker, and ERG coach with over 25 years of corporate experience. Her company, Boldly Speaking, focuses on transforming the professional experiences of women and people of color. Hady, welcome to the podcast!
Hady Mendez:
Hola! Thanks for having me. I’m excited to be here.
Kay Miller:
It’s been great getting to know you. You bring unique perspectives as a woman, and a woman of color, in both corporate and speaking/training spaces. I’d love for you to share your background and explain ERGs for listeners who may not be familiar.
Hady Mendez:
Sure! ERG stands for Employee Resource Group, also known as business resource groups or affinity groups. I like to think of them as clubs for employees, where people who identify in a similar way come together. For instance, as a Latina, I joined the Latinx ERG where I found a safe space to learn, ask questions, and connect with others like me. ERGs are great for fostering psychological safety, especially for new employees who need help navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace.
I've been part of ERGs for 20 years—everything from being a member to a global leader, to intersectionality chair for the women's ERG. I was also an executive sponsor and an advisor, particularly in my last corporate role as Head of Equality for a major tech company, advising seven ERGs.
My career spans 25 years, mostly at the intersection of technology and financial services. I also spent five years in nonprofit work, two of which were in Cochabamba, Bolivia, where I worked with incarcerated women. After that, I became a community school director in the South Bronx and, for the past 18 months, an entrepreneur. It’s been fulfilling, challenging, and a constant learning experience—especially in entrepreneurship!
Kay Miller:
I totally relate. My husband and I have been business owners for over 30 years, and while it’s exciting, it’s also pretty scary. Now, you’ve started Boldly Speaking to help others. I want to mention that Hady will be sharing some pro tips later on, so stay tuned!
Speaking of personal branding, you’ve got a chapter in the bestselling book Awareness Put Me On. How new is that book?
Hady Mendez:
It was released in April, so it’s still pretty new!
Kay Miller:
Perfect! We’ll share a link to that. In the book, you talk about setting yourself apart and managing perceptions, particularly as a woman. You mention a phrase in Spanish that roughly translates to "you're prettier when you're quiet." Could you share your experiences around that?
Hady Mendez:
Yes, the phrase is "te ves más bonita callada"—"you’re prettier when you’re quiet." It’s a common cultural norm, especially for Latina women, and I brought that mindset with me into corporate spaces. When I wanted to speak up or disagree, I’d remember that phrase, and it would hold me back. Over time, I realized that limiting beliefs like this were stripping away my power.
Shifting that narrative and learning to speak up, despite cultural conditioning, was crucial for me. It’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are so important—when people feel safe to speak up, you get their best work and ideas.
Kay Miller:
Absolutely. It sounds like you changed your personal brand, and that resonates with many women who feel conditioned to stay quiet. It’s a mindset we need to shift, and that brings us back to personal branding. How did you craft your brand to reflect your true self?
Hady Mendez:
For me, personal branding was about owning my narrative. I wanted to be known for my values—authenticity, community building, giving back, and building trusted relationships. I made sure I was the one defining who I am, not letting others tell my story.
I remember a manager once called me "disruptive" in a negative way. But I realized that standing up for myself and my team was actually a strength, and that became part of my brand. Being authentic and consistent with my messaging, especially on social media, helped me communicate my values clearly.
Kay Miller:
That’s powerful. Part of what makes you "uncopyable" is your unique story and experience. Let’s talk about your pro tips now. One of my favorites is the idea of creating a "brag sheet." What is that?
Hady Mendez:
A brag sheet is simply a running list of all your accomplishments—nothing too small to include. Document what you did, when you did it, and the impact it had. I used to keep mine on my phone and then update a spreadsheet monthly. It’s great for performance evaluations when you need to remind your manager of everything you’ve done.
Kay Miller:
I love that! You also mention "receipts" as proof of your accomplishments. Can you elaborate on that?
Hady Mendez:
"Receipts" are just evidence of your work. When you’re asking for a promotion or raise, you can back it up with proof—your brag sheet. It helps you stay prepared and show the impact you’ve made.
Kay Miller:
Exactly, being ready with those details is key. As we wrap up, what do you wish you knew earlier in your career?
Hady Mendez:
I wish I had taken more risks and asked for help more often. I used to think hard work alone would get me noticed, but I realized that you have to ask for what you want and be willing to fail sometimes.
Kay Miller:
Thank you, Hady. It’s been a great conversation! How can listeners connect with you?
Hady Mendez:
You can find me on LinkedIn or visit my website, BoldlySpeakingLLC.com. I also host a LinkedIn live show called Latinas Front and Center, and all past interviews are available on the site.
Kay Miller:
Perfect, we’ll add those links to the show notes. Thanks again for joining us, Hady!