Redefining Leadership as a Liberatory Practice
A call to action to return to your true self, reclaim your power and lead with bravery
Built to Liberate was created to empower people of color and women leaders to reclaim their liberation by honoring their identity, voice, and power.
As people of color, women, and those at the intersection of both identities, the rallying cry to be authentic can often feel loaded and heavy. You exist in a system where your authenticity is scrutinized, pervasively stereotyped, or assessed through a white, male gaze. In the workplace, being “too authentic” can cost you upward mobility and financial gains. The emotional tax is burdensome and draining. Still, you persist.
You’re exhausted from dealing with the bullshit of patriarchy, capitalism, and white supremacy culture. It no longer serves you to be a cog in the machine or to uphold the status quo in your job or life. You’re tired of feeling disconnected from yourself, your voice, and your power. You’re ready to usher in a new way of being. You want freedom. Freedom from the things weighing you down, because survival isn’t enough - it can’t be. You’re looking to thrive.
So queue up Beyoncé’s Break My Soul and let’s give the proverbial middle finger to the status quo and constantly operating from a place of survival. It’s time to release the burdens, regain your power, and build your foundation for the life you desire.
Your liberation journey starts here.
It’s not a coincidence you’re here.
Call it intuition, divine intervention, or Google pointing you in the right direction. There’s a part of you that’s yearning for more out of life and work. Somewhere in the depths of your being, you know that you’re powerful but right now you just feel directionless, heavy, and restless.
You may be:
*Uncertain about where to start
* Holding back at work and in your personal life because you’re fearful of being too open or vulnerable
* Disconnected from your inner voice and soulful expression
* Feeling acutely aware that operating in survival mode is no longer serving you
* Looking for new ways to lead and cultivate a sense of belonging on your team
* Interested in learning more about leadership as liberatory practice
THE APPROACH
Leading you back to you
As cliché as this might sound, you already have all the answers to living and leading the way you want. The first step to uncovering them - reconnecting and reintroducing yourself to yourself.
Built to Liberate facilitates your personal journey back to your truest self and helps you redefine how you lead. Together, we joyfully co-create a restorative and energizing environment that centers your needs and aligns with your identity, values, and desires.
This coaching program is the playground where your imagination runs free and the possibilities are limitless.
The Program
Built to Liberate is a 6-month, one-on-one coaching journey to reconnect leaders, like you, with your true self, reclaim your power and lead with bravery. Each journey is intentionally curated to meet your individual needs.
This program is for you if you want to:
Reconnect with your essence and deepen your trust in your inner voice
Tap into your imagination to design a life that evokes joy
Reclaim your power and feel braver in your leadership and choices
Learn how rest and pleasure are key principles in any liberation practice
This program is not for you if you are:
Looking for a “quick-fix” or a silver bullet solution
Uninterested in getting a little messy, a little silly, and thinking outside the box
Resistant to being challenged
Unwilling to step outside your comfort zone
What’s waiting for you at the end of your personalized 6-month coaching experience is:
THE IMPACT
* Rediscovering your essence and realizing you’re more powerful than you imagined
* Rewriting your leadership story to one that isn’t absent of your fullest self
* Leading with intention and making choices rooted in your values
* Embracing rest as a regenerative force that sparks your creativity and is the gateway to experiencing joy and restoration
* Feeling confident in knowing who you are is more than enough
* Quieting the noise of self-judgment and the judgment of others
* Finding contentment in the present moment and shifting away from the constant urge to “what’s next” in your life
* Walking away with tangible strategies to disrupt the systems designed to deny your humanity
* Improvement in performance and leadership as a result of being grounded in your identity, voice, and power
Note: I’ve made the intentional decision to list the benefits of your performance last because your performance doesn’t dictate your worth. However, I am keenly aware we exist within the same systems we’re trying to dismantle - so yes, this program will have a positive impact on your performance and you’ll no longer have to be tired beyond exhaustion to excel.
What’s it like working with me? Take it from them.
“Coaching with Valencia feels empowering. As a client, Val makes you feel like you are in the driver’s seat of your own life and she is your co-pilot; united, to ensure success. Val's warmth provides a safe space to explore your goals in a judgment-free zone. She encourages you to look inward in a reflective and meaningful way while guiding you through the process. It has inspired me to bring my true self to both my personal and professional life.”
— Amy, Actress and Vice President of Internship Programs
“Working with Val is always a joyful and impactful experience. She is intentional and patient. She always creates a safe and comfortable space to be unapologetically yourself.
Working with Val is like looking into a mirror. All of the things you know deep down inside, she brings right up to the surface and helps you organize and navigate. And more importantly, she will never leave you without support, guidance, or a resource.”
— Kara, Author of K is for Kreyol
“Valencia takes a human-centered approach and she celebrates my intersectional identities in a way where I feel truly seen. She takes time to listen and is thoughtful and honest in her coaching. She has helped me shift my priorities so I am not measuring myself by my productivity or work. She’s taught me it’s okay to say no and choose me.
Her vast knowledge of various industries and DEI have been invaluable. Val is funny, generous, reliable, genuine, and grounded.”
— Kathleen, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Professional
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What's Included
6 MONTH PACKAGE
Welcome Box to celebrate the start of your journey
One 90-minute Discovery Session
Twelve 60-minute coaching sessions (bi-weekly)
Resources and tools curated specifically for you
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Investment
Pay-in-full: $2000*
Payment Plan: $350/mo for 6 months or $175/mo for 12 months
*If you have been impacted by a layoff or recent life change and the price tag of coaching seems prohibitive, let's talk! I've reserved 3 slots in my schedule for clients in need of a sliding scale payment.
Hi, I’m Valencia Gomez (she/her) but you can call me Val!
MEET YOUR COACH
I’m a Co-Active trained coach, diversity and inclusion strategist, and founder of Built to Liberate. I help leaders and changemakers like yourself reclaim your freedom by honoring your identity, voice and power.
Using a holistic coaching approach, I teach you how to discover, listen and trust your inner voice and cultivate a deep reverence and love for your true self. Together, we curate an experience to meet your unique needs and desires.
At my core, I’m a connector, builder, and innovator whose values are rooted in love, dignity, and freedom. For over a decade, I have facilitated dialogues on identity, intersectionality, and power and helped transform organizational cultures by driving diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, and coached countless leaders. My commitment to cultivating joyful spaces where people feel seen, valued, and heard is my north star.
When I’m not coaching or driving diversity and inclusion strategies for organizations, you can find me chasing after my toddler, planning our next family adventure, reading, traveling, visiting new wineries, cooking a new dish, or cozying up on the couch ready to go down the Tik Tok rabbit hole.
FAQs
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This is an individual coaching program.
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I do provide custom packages for businesses and small groups based on need and capacity. If you’re interested in learning more about those services send me a note.
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Yes, I do offer training and consultation in this area for individuals, teams, or organizations. If you’d like to learn more about those offerings and my fees the first step would be to complete my contact form with your specific inquiry. I will follow up in 48 business hours with my availability and we can discuss your specific request.
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If you are a woman and/or person of color looking to reconnect with your truest self, reclaim your power, and lead with bravery - then this is for you! To learn more about program details visit our Program page.
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Absolutely! Over here leadership is not defined by titles or by the number of people on your teams. Instead, I define leadership as a willingness to be brave, an openness to learning new and/or challenging things, and a level of awareness and accountability for your actions.
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We will meet bi-weekly for 60-minutes via Zoom. In between sessions you may be given resources, exercises, or inquiries to explore before we reconnect the following week.
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Complete the inquiry form and I will follow up in 48 business hours with the next steps.
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Short answer: yes, and…
Built to Liberate is designed to help you on your journey toward liberation. It is a journey that you will continue on long after our time together. I provide you with essential tools for building your own unique liberation and leadership practice.
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To ensure accessibility, my payment plans take the full price of your package and divide it into 6 equal monthly, automatic payments. There is only a 5% fee for choosing a payment plan versus paying in a lump sum.
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I do not offer scholarships at this time. However, I do have a few sliding scale spots available each year based on financial need and program alignment.
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Unless it is an emergency, I request 48 business hours notice to reschedule a coaching call. If 48 business hours notice is not given, then you forfeit that week’s coaching session and will resume with the number of remaining sessions.
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There are no full or partial refunds at any point before, during, or after the program. When you enroll in the Built to Liberate coaching program, you commit to paying for the entire program whether you do the work or not. Data shows you are more likely to actively participate when you invest your time, energy, and finances to reach your goals. Additionally, all resources and exercises from the program are yours to keep forever.
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Absolutely! I'd be happy to chat to see if Built to Liberate is right for you and answer any questions you may have. Complete the inquiry form and I will reach out in 48 business hours with my availability. Please note all chemistry calls are 30 minutes.
Let’s Get Started.
Oh, hey! I am so excited to hear from you. Take some time to complete and submit your inquiry form. Once submitted you’ll receive an email from me within 48 business hours regarding the next steps.
Can’t wait to hear from you!
For specific questions about the Built to Liberate Program fill out the inquiry page above - that’s the best place to start.
Thinking about something else? Slide into my inbox below with general questions, book recs, funny Tik Toks, or whatever else that lights you up.