Don’t Give Up Before the Door Opens

In this episode of Latina Mic Drop, Miriam Simon talks directly to the people who are tired, overwhelmed, and still trying to figure out what’s next. This is for the ones who grew up with little, had to survive young, learned to put everyone else first, and are now asking: When do I get to choose me?

Miriam shares a personal story about giving up her votes and stepping away from a leadership seat for what she believed was the greater good. Years later, she reflects on what that decision taught her about sacrifice, visibility, power, and why Latinas are often conditioned to give themselves away for the community, the family, the team, or the room.

This episode is a reminder that perseverance is not always pretty. Sometimes it looks like crying on the train, taking a break, closing out the noise, pivoting, asking for help, paying for access, finding a mentor, joining community, or simply getting up one more day.

For the urban community, this conversation hits on survival, resilience, leadership, sacrifice, and the pressure to keep going when life has not been easy. Miriam speaks to first-gen professionals, Latinas, cycle breakers, community leaders, parents, and anyone who has had to build from the bottom while carrying everyone else.

In this episode, Miriam talks about:Perseverance when life keeps throwing obstacles

Growing up with limited resources and still dreaming bigger

Why sometimes we are in the wrong rooms or chasing the wrong thing

The emotional weight of always putting others first

Latina sacrifice, servant leadership, and community responsibility

Giving up visibility for the “greater good”

The power of opening your mouth when you are in the room

Finding your next step after disappointment