The Leading Peers Podcast
Podcast Description
Where Leaders Go to Grow.
Join Leo Popik, founder of Leading Peers, as he interviews top CEOs and entrepreneurs who share their real stories, lessons, and insights on leadership and personal growth. Each monthly episode offers practical wisdom to help you lead with clarity, connect with purpose, and grow with your peers.
Subscribe to learn from those who’ve been where you’re going.
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Content Themes
The show focuses on leadership development, personal growth, and entrepreneurial journeys with episodes that explore themes such as overcoming adversity, work-life integration, and leadership evolution. For example, an episode featuring Gonzalo Fernández discusses his transition from valet parking to running a marina empire, highlighting key lessons on grit, calculated risks, and the importance of self-investment.
Where Leaders Go to Grow.
Join Leo Popik, founder of Leading Peers, as he interviews top CEOs and entrepreneurs who share their real stories, lessons, and insights on leadership and personal growth. Each monthly episode offers practical wisdom to help you lead with clarity, connect with purpose, and grow with your peers.
Subscribe to learn from those who’ve been where you’re going.
From undocumented teen to law firm founder and Pan-American jiu-jitsu champion—Larissa Salvador’s story is about grit, purpose, and leadership with heart.
In this episode of The Leading Peers Podcast, host Leo Popik sits down with Larissa to explore her journey from the slums of Rio to becoming a U.S. citizen, business owner, mother of two, and resilient leader.
She opens up about:
- The trauma and clarity that came with discovering her undocumented status at 16
- Building Salvador Law after unexpectedly losing her job
- Facing the chaos of the pandemic with a newborn and a new business- Leading her team like a soccer captain—through vision, ownership, and trust
- Her unwavering belief in family-first leadership and faith-driven purpose
Whether you’re a business leader, a parent, or someone in transition—Larissa’s story will stay with you long after the episode ends.
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