The Way to College Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jose L. Saldivar
The Way to College Podcast examines the multiple roads we take to get to college and beyond. Guests share their individual stories of success, failure, and what they did to push forward to find success.
Good morning, friends! My guest on this week's episode of the podcast is Victoria Margo. Victoria is originally from McAllen, Texas. She is a Texas A&M alum and is a college admissions counselor at the University of Texas San Antonio. Victoria wasn't always sure of her career path, but her father inspired her work. Join me as Victoria guides us along her educational and career journey and learn about her incredible work to help students succeed in college. #podcast #utsa #aggies #college #journey #success #admissions
Happy Monday, family and friends! I'm excited to share a new episode and season of, The Way to College Podcast. My guest on this week's episode is Gina Cardenas, from New York, City. Gina, originally from Edinburg, Texas, always aspired to become an attorney. Today, she is theVice President, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation at Cantor Fitzgerald. Join me as we hear about Gina's educational and professional journey on The Way to College Podcast. #journey #latina #attorney #rgv #956 #college #education #latinaleader #leadership
Greetings friends! We have come to the end of season 6 of the podcast and we are closing out this season with Dr. Mito Diaz-Espinoza. He is an educator, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion advocate committed to serving the community. While everyone's journey is different, his story, as you will see, is unlike any story I have shared on the podcast. So join me as we explore his educational and professional journey on this week's The Way to College Podcast. Let's go! #podcast #journey #story #baylor #texasaggies #firstgen #deistrategy #racialequity #healthmasculinity #chicanos/as #latinxissues
Happy Monday, friends and family! I'm excited to share the latest episode of The Way to College Podcast. I first met this week's guest, Kayla Padilla, when she was a high school student at Edcouch-Elsa High School. I interviewed her for Stanford University and needless to say, she left a lasting impression on me. As a high school student, she aspired to be a stand-up comedian; today she is a reporter and producer with Texas Public Radio's The Source. Join me as we explore Kayla's journey. Let's go! #podcast #journey #journalist #reporter #eejackets #trinity #thesource #texaspublicradio #story #education
Happy Monday, friends! Join me on this week's episode of the podcast as we get into Francheska Martinez's educational and professional journey. Francheska is a functional movement coach. What is a functional movement coach? Well, check out her story to find out. #podcast #jouney #movement #latina #coach #functionalmovement #exercise #education #power
Happy Monday, friends. A new week brings a new episode of the podcast. On this week's episode, my guest is Juan Rocha. Juan is one of a select group of individuals to have ever driven the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Today is continues to work in sales and is getting ready to launch a new venture. Join me as we explore Juan's journey. #podcast #sales #UTPA #eeisd #college #story #education #oscarmayer #wienermobile
Exciting Announcement! 📚 Join us for a new episode of The Way to College Podcast for a captivating discussion with two incredible Chicanas, Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu and Dr. Miroslava Chavez-Garcia. In our upcoming episode, they share their educational and professional journeys while also delving into their newly published book, "IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students." 🎓 Get ready to gain invaluable insights and advice! #GradSchool #FirstGen #BIPOC #Academia #NewEpisodeAlert
Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a grad school and productivity coach and host of the globally top-rated Grad School Femtoring Podcast. She is also the co-editor of the best-selling Chicana M(other)work Anthology and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC, where she supports first-gen BIPOC folks in reaching their academic and personal goals.
Links:
www.gradschoolfemtoring.com
https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolfemtoring/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemartinezvu/
Dr. Miroslava Chávez-García is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is currently the Faculty Director of the UCSB McNair Scholars Program. She is author of Migrant Longing, States of Delinquency, and Negotiating Conquest.
Links:
https://www.history.ucsb.edu/faculty/mchavezgarcia/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroslava-chavez-garcia-779919222/
Good Monday morning, friends. It's the beginning of a new week which means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest on this week's episode is David Yoon. David is a private equity professional who always aspired to go to college. His early personal and educational experiences inspired him to pursue a career in medicine, but his experiences in college would lead him down a different path. Join me as we jump into David's educational and professional journey. #podcast #journey #education #harvard #stanford #privateequity #koreanamerican #mentor #networking #businessschool
Thank you, for starting your week with another episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week's episode is another standout. My guest is Dr. Natalie Welch. She is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Seattle University and Executive Director of the non-profit, Rise Above. She has an amazing story, one that I know you'll enjoy. Let's get started! #podcast #nativeamerican #cherokee #story #journey #athletics #marketing #tennesseevolunteers #riseabove
Check out Rise Above
https://nativeyouthriseabove.org/
Happy Monday, friends! A new week means another new episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week, my guest is Tracy Cantu Almanzan. She is an attorney and Professor of Practice at the University of Texas-El Paso. Tracy is based in El Paso but her journey starts in the tiny south Texas community of Lytle. It was here that her dreams of college were nurtured by her family and other key people. Join me as we dive into Tracy's educational and professional journey. #podcast #latina #college #Trinity #UTEP #latinaleader #story #education #college #lytle
A new week means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest on this week's episode is Carmen Fraser Youngsteadt. She is a marketing executive and currently serves on the board of the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. As with all my guests, Carmen graciously shares her educational and professional journey, but she also talks about her work with the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Carmen is passionate about service to the Hispanic and Latino community and this is clear throughout our conversation. Let's jump in! #podcast #texasaggies #journey #marketing #accounting #latina #latinaleadership #story #service
Welcome to the latest episode of, The Way to College Podcast! This week, I'm thrilled to have Vanessa Sandoval, a proud Brownsville native and the Head of Engagement and Belonging at Hearst Magazines, joining me. From her humble beginnings in Brownsville to her current role in the bustling heart of New York City, Vanessa's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in as she shares how her formative experiences in Skills USA propelled her from Brownsville to Georgetown and ultimately to the Big Apple. Vanessa's story is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and seizing every opportunity along the way. So, sit back, hit play, and share this episode with at least one person who could use a dose of motivation and inspiration. Let's dive in!
Greetings all and welcome to a new week and a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. On this week's episode, my guest, Dr. Aurora Chang shares her educational and professional journey. While the path for most in academia is to climb the ranks and ultimately secure tenure, Aurora chose to buck the system. She continues to work closely with other academics, but she has carved her own path. #podcast #latina #journey #story #writer #academic #researcher #teacher
For more information about her work, check out her page...https://academic-life-simplified.ck.page/d62807e252
On this episode of The Way to College Podcast, I'm joined by Joshua Jordan, a doctoral candidate in the Kinesiology Program at UNC Greensboro. One of the great things about the podcast is the stories and Josh's story is unlike any I've shared on the podcast. Check out this week's episode to hear Josh's story. #podcast #longbeach #basketball #college #journey #story #uncgreensboro #doctoralcandidate
Happy Monday friends! Imagine you go to college with the plan of one day becoming an attorney. A few years after college, you find yourself not working as an attorney, but working for one of the most well-respected sports organizations in the world. Happy Monday, friends! Imagine going to college with the plan of becoming an attorney someday. However, a few years after graduating, you find yourself working for one of the most well-respected sports organizations in the world, instead of practicing law. My guest on this episode of The Way to College Podcast is Roly Lozano Jr.; this is his story. Check it out! #podcast #journey #inclusion #diversity #belonging #texasa&m #aggies #medhigh #sanantoniospurs #college #education
Happy Monday, friends! On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, I am joined by Alejandro Delgadillo. Alejandro is a retired higher education professional who devoted over 30 years to nurturing the dreams of college students. Get ready to dive deep into the wisdom and experiences of our guest as we uncover the secrets to unlocking student potential and transforming lives. This is not just a podcast; it's a masterclass in education and inspiration! #podcast #journey #potential #studentsuccess #studentlife #highered #education #college #studentdevelopment #educationspotlight #inspiration #collegelife
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Margarita Guzman. Margarita is the Executive Director of the Violence Intervention Program in New York and she has an amazing story. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share her story. Check it out! #podcast #journey #nonprofit #law #latina #elpaso #latinaleadership
A new week and a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest on this week's episode is a former colleague and friend, Ms. Kamara Jackson. From unexpected twists to navigating the realms of higher education, her story is a testament to the unpredictable and rewarding paths our careers can take.
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast describes his academic journey as being up and down. And yet, like so many of my guests, he found his way. Today he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Get to know Dr. Hemphill on this week's episode. #podcast #uncgreensboro #college #journey #firstgen #university
Good morning, friends! On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, I'm joined by Christian Simamora (he/him/his). Chris is a learning designer, facilitator, program manager, people manager, writer, and father. He's had quite the journey and was gracious enough to share his journey with us. Check it out and don't forget to share the podcast with one other person. #podcast #journey #learningdesigner #facilitator #firstgenstudent #college #education, #story #nyu #stanford
The New Year brings a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. On this week's episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Victor Saenz, from the University of Texas. In this episode, we continue with his journey and discuss his current focus. Check it out and don't forget to share. #podcast #journey #latino #956 #rgv #lajoya #education #latinoleader #leadership
In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Victor B. Saenz. He is a Rio Grande Valley native, and is the Associate Dean for Student Success, Community Engagement, & Administration (UT College of Education), L. D. Haskew Centennial Professor in Public School Administration, and the Co-Founder, Project MALES & Texas Education Consortium for Male Students of Color. He has a wonderful story and I am so happy he took the time to share his story with us. Check it out! #podcast #rgv #956 #lajoya #education #utlonghorns #utaustin #ucla #projectmales #latino #tejano #college
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Martin Valadez Torres. He is the Vice-President of Strategic Initiatives and COO Tri-Cities Campus at Heritage University. Like many of my guests, Martin couldn't foresee his professional journey, but he knew education would be key to helping him get to where he needed to be. Check out his story and don't forget to share the podcast with one individual. Thank you! #podcast #journey #story #heritageuniversity #stanford #latino #latinoleadership
On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, my guest is James Alva. James is the CEO of Adelante Partners, a nonprofit/philanthropic consulting firm. Did James always aspire to work in the nonprofit sector? How did his educational journey shape his professional path? Check out this week's episode to find out.
This week's guest is Aimee Nunez. She is a College Admissions and Scholarship Specialist and she took time out of her very busy schedule to share her journey with us. Unlike many of the students she serves, Aimee said she didn't have a lot of help when she was applying to schools. As you will find out, it was her experience that has shaped her professional purpose. Check it out and don't forget to share the podcast with one other person.
My guest this week on The Way to College Podcast is Dr. Carlos Garanzuay. He is the Director of Admissions at Del Mar College, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Like so many of my guests, his journey has been anything but a straight line. Check out his journey and check out his podcast, CHILHE con Carlos.
Happy Tuesday, friends! My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Miguel Loza. Miguel is an attorney, but like so many of my guests, he was never sure of what he wanted to do. Check out his story and don't forget to share the podcast with someone who you think would enjoy the podcast. #podcast #journey #college #law #attorney #latinoattorney #stanford #
Hello friends! On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, I am joined by Eva Mejia, Ed.l.d, and Christian Simamora (he/him/his). They are back to offer useful tips for anyone starting out in the job market. Please share the podcast with anyone who you think would benefit from this conversation. #careeradvice #helpfultips #working #podcast #jobs #careers #tools #hiddencurriculum #college
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Monica Revuelta. Monica is a project manager but started in higher education. But even before getting her start in higher education, Monica shares that college was never part of her original plan. Her educational journey starts by being at the right place at the right time. Today, Monica shares her journey in project management via social media. If you're interested in a career in project management, please follow her on TikTok, @monrevuelta. Click on the link below to follow. Check out her journey and don't forget to share the podcast with one person. #projectmanagement #career #education #journey #story #brownsville
Good morning, friends! My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Valicia Trowbridge. Valicia is an immigration attorney, and like many of my guests, she was never sure of her path, even though, all of the work and experiences she was having kept directing her to law. Check out her story and don't forget to share the podcast with one person. Thank you! #podcast #immigrationattorney #attorney #latinaattorney #latinxattorney #latinaleadership #immigrationlaw #immigrationrights #latinaempowerment #latinaadvocate #latinxcommunity #story #college #stanford
Happy Tuesday, friends! My guest on this week's episode of the podcast is Dr. Jose L. Martinez. He's held many hats professionally, yet the one thing that ties all of them together is his commitment to students. As a 4th generation migrant farmworker, Jose is all too familiar with the struggles migrant students face as they travel through the educational pipeline. Check out his journey on this week's episode and join us on Thursday, October 5th, when Jose and I will discuss how to best support migrant students on the next episode in our College 411 Series. #migrants #migrantstudents #education #journey #michigan #family #college #highered
Happy Tuesday, everyone! This is your weekly reminder to check out the latest episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Elisa Hernandez. Dr. Hernandez is a licensed psychologist and owner of First Gen Journey Counseling and Consulting. Dr. Hernandez also hosted the First Gen Journey Podcast. She has a fascinating journey and I'm excited to share it with our listeners. Check it out and don't forget to share the podcast with one friend. #podcast #journey #firstgen #psychologist #story #college #stanford #gradschool #latinx #latinaFirst Gen Journey podcast - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-gen-journey/id1429048020First Gen Journey Counseling and Consulting - https://www.firstgenjourney.com/
On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, we stray from our usual format and instead, I'm joined by two guests. My guests are Dr. Eva Mejia from IDEO and Christian Simamora, a former fellow with Stanford's Design Lab. We discuss what the world of work looks like today and offer advice on how young people can approach work today. #work #college #firstgen #life #journey #job
On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, my guest is Alejandro Huerta. Alejandro is a Senior Program Director at Enterprise Community Partners, where he helps affordable housing developers get their projects funded. Like so many of my guests, Alejandro never envisioned doing this work. Check out this week's episode to hear Alejandro's journey. #podcast #journey #college #firstgen #stanford #california #losangeles #education
Hello friends! A new week means a new guest on the podcast. This week, my guest is Dr. Fernando Valle. He is a Professor in the Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Counseling Program at Texas Tech University. Dr. Valle is a native of the Rio Grande Valley and he shares his unlikely journey from the 956 to Lubbock. Check out his story and don't forget to share the podcast with 1 person. Thank you! #podcast #journey #956 #college #psja #education #ganas #texastech
It's a new week which means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Susana Garza. Dr. Garza is the Superintendent of Schools at Jim Hogg County ISD in rural south Texas. Dr. Garza is a native of the area and actually attended and graduated from the school district she now leads. She never planned on becoming a school superintendent, but like so many of my guests, life has other plans for us. #podcast #superintendent #jimhoggcounty #hebbronville #southtexas #education #journey #college #life
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Ambar Chavez. Ambar is an attorney in the tech field and she was kind enough to share her journey as a first-generation college student with us. She has a great story and offers up plenty of advice for other first-generation students and aspiring attorneys. Check it out! #podcast #firstgen #stanford #lawschool #attorney #latina #journey #college #story
Happy Wednesday, friends! My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Dr. Vanessa de Leon. Dr. de Leon is an Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Counseling at Texas Tech University. She is originally from the Rio Grande Valley, but her journey took her to Lubbock and Texas Tech. Check out her story and don't forget to share the podcast. #podcast #education #college #journey #story #latina #latinx #956 #texastech #utpa #bilingual #
Happy Wednesday, friends! I have a new episode of the podcast for you. This week, my guest is Jaime Mancha. Jaime is one of my colleagues and fellow consultant. He is a university instructor, veteran, and former high school teacher. Jaime was kind enough to share his journey because like so many of my guests, his journey has been anything but a straight line. Check it out! #podcast #journey #college #PSJA #texaslonghorns #utrgv #consultant #journalist #veteran #navy
On this week's episode of the podcast, I've invited two previous guests back. Dr. Lisa Cardoza and Sara Lozano. Lisa is the new President of American River College in California and Sara is the Dean of Business, Public Safety, and Technology at South Texas College. Check out this week's episode as we discuss the role of community colleges in preparing students for work. #podcast #work #communitycolleges #journey #technology #health #southtexascollege #americanrivercollege #college #highered
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, Veronica Juarez, was recently recognized as a "Game changer in VC." I couldn't think of a more appropriate description given her work and her experience. Regardless of where Veronica finds herself, she is definitely a game-changer. Check out her educational and professional journey. #education #stanford #houston #latina #college #venturecapital #startup #tech
A new week means a new episode of the podcast. Check out this week's episode with my guest, Maxine Saenz. Maxine is a realtor and builder in San Antonio, TX. She has a great story and I'm so glad she took time out of her busy schedule to share it. Check it out! #podcast #story #realtor #riograndecity #education #rgv #construction
My guest on this week's episode of the podcast is Raul Valdez. Raul is a high school principal in South Texas and is currently pursuing his doctorate in education. Raul shares his story and offers some timely advice for students and professionals trying to manage their busy lives. #podcast #journey #migrant #college #firstgen #montealto #raymondville #edcouchelsa #utpa #education #story
Welcome to a new season of The Way to College Podcast. My first guest is Dr. Alyssa Cavazos. Dr. Cavazos is an instructor in the Writing and Language Studies Program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and is the director of the university's Center for Teaching Excellence. She has a powerful and inspiring story and I'm honored that she took the time to share her story with me and our listeners. Check it out! #college #journey #firstgen #latina #mexicana #immigrant #language #education #utrgv
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Dr. Marlene Galvan. Marlene is the Director of the Writing Center at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Marlene is originally from Monte Alto, and shares her educational journey, from her early memories with her grandmother to her experiences in college and graduate school. Check out Marlene's story. #podcast #journey #montealto #utpa #utrgv #education #college #edcouchelsa #phd #life
This week we have another episode of Office Hours with Dr. Jay. In this episode, I visit with Orlando Lara. Orlando is currently working on his Ph.D. and is conducting research in South Texas. Check out Orlando's story and how he came to his research. For more information on Orlando's study, please click on the link below. #podcast #story #phd #latino #latinx #education #educacion #doctoral #dissertation #stanford
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Happy Monday, friends! My guest on this week's episode of the podcast is Dr. Nidia Nevarez. She is a family medicine physician with Socorro ISD. She has a wonderful story and I'm happy to share it with everyone. Check out what happened when a teacher told her she didn't think she had what it took to become a doctor. #doctor #socorroisd #utep #latina #education #educacion #health #wellness #physician
My guest on this week's episode is probably most well-known for his role in Scarface, but he has been in countless films and series. His name is Pepe Serna. Unlike many of my guests, Pepe didn't go to college, but that doesn't make his journey any less important. What I learned in the conversation was Pepe's life has been one learning experience after another. I learned about life, work, and finding meaning in the things we do. It was an honor and pleasure to listen to and now share Pepe's story. Check it out! #podcast #journey #life #chicano #hollywood #actor #corpuschristi #tejano #texas #art
It's a new week and a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Jatzin Alvarado. Jatzin is a freelance event organizer. What is a freelance event organizer and is it something Jatzin always knew she wanted to do? Check out this week's episode to find out. #podcast #stanford #elpaso #eventorganizing #latina #latinx #college #journey #story
Happy Monday! My guest on this week's podcast is Dr. Cassie Rincones. She is the Hispanic Serving Institution Director at Texas A&M University and like so many of my guests she has a great story. Check it out! #podcast #journey #weslaco #stc #tamu #hsi
On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Jonathan Leal. Jonathan is an Assistant Professor of English at USC. As an accomplished musician, teaching at a University wasn't always part of his plan. Check out this story. #podcast #journey #usc #stanford #unt #edcouchelsa #music
It's a new week and a new season of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Carlo Flores. Carlo is a Legislative Correspondent and shares his journey. Check it out and don't forget to share and rate! #podcast #UTPA #UTRGV #college #highered #journey #chci
On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, I'm joined by Mr. Hector Reyna. He is the Deputy Superintendent at Socorro ISD. Check out how he went from working in the fields as a migrant one summer to working at NASA less than two years later. #podcast #migrant #NASA #mission #story #journey #education #highered #college #technicalschool
My guest on this week's podcast is Jimmy Chavez. Jimmy is involved in a couple of different ventures, but like so many of my guests, his path has been anything but a straight line. Check out his episode and don't forget to share. #podcast #journey #education #lifelessons #stanford #college #highered
It's Monday and that means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is La'Tonya "LT" Rease Miles. She is the Director of University Partnerships for ReUp Education and is a champion for first-generation students. As a first-generation student, she understands the challenges these students face as they navigate their educational journeys. She has an amazing story. Check it out and don't forget to share and rate. #podcast #firstgen #college #highered #journey #story
Good morning! My guest this week is Jonathon Vasquez. Jonathon is a GEAR UP Coordinator with Vanguard Charter Schools. Like so many of my guests, Jonathon's journey has been anything but a straight line. In fact, college was never part of his plan when he was in school. Listen to his story to learn more about his journey and how he is using his story to help other students find their way forward. #podcast #journey #highered #college #stc #utrgv #story
It has been a minute but there is a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Sergio Barrera. Sergio is a post doc fellow at The University of Texas at Austin. What exactly is a post doc and why did Sergio choose to go this route. College was not always a part of the plan, but check out his story to see what inspired his post-secondary journey. #podcast #journey #postdoc #utaustin #utrgv #utpa #rgv #956 #michigan
A few weeks ago one of my guests, Dr. Felipe Hinojosa shared that he wanted to be a high school football coach when he was in college. Becoming a coach is something a lot of kids aspire to be. So on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, my guest is Victor Cardenas. Victor is the head football coach for my alma mater, the Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets. Like all my guests Victor has a wonderful story. Check it out and don't forget to share. #podcast #edcouchelsa #lamaquinaamarilla #utsa #college #education #highered #migrant #texashsfootball #journey #success #dreams
Happy Monday! A new week means a new podcast. My guest this week is Anthony Marquez. Anthony is a cloud security expert and he has a great story which includes growing up on a Native American reservation and the importance of education in his family. Check out his story and don't forget to share. #podcast #education #nativeamerican #expectations #failure #struggle #college #highered #stanford #journey
This week we have a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Luz Herrera. Luz is the Associate Dean for Experiential Education at Texas A & M School of Law. She has had a wonderful journey and I'm so happy to be sharing it with you. Check it out! #podcast #journey #texasaggies #stanford #bilingual #latina #attorney #lawschool
This week, we have another special episode of The Way to College Podcast's Office Hours with Dr. Jay. My guest is Dr. Melissa Abeyta. She shares her scholarly work and discusses her new podcast Scholar Homies. Check it out and be sure to check out her podcast. #podcast #scholar #homies #latina #utrgv #research #equity
On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, my guest is Dr. Felipe Hinojosa. He is the Assistant Provost for HSI Initiatives Director of the Carlos H. Cantú Hispanic Education & Opportunity Endowment and Professor at Texas A&M University. Check out Dr. Hinojosa's story and learn how he went from a struggling first-year college student to find his way to Professor of History at Texas A&M University. #journey #brownsville #border #southtexas #texasaggies #latinx #college #highered
It's a new week and we are back with a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. On this week's episode, my guest is Chef Nadia Casaperalta. Chef Nadia shares her educational and professional journey while offering some outstanding pieces of advice for our listeners. Check it out! #podcast #edcouchelsa #kalamazoocollege #southtexascollege #culinaryarts #latina #latinx #lgbtq #journey #happiness
After a week off, we are back with a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dayna Cobarrubias. Dayna is a diversity and inclusion advocate based in Los Angeles. She worked for many years with Teach for America and now works in entertainment. Like all of my guests, Dayna has a great story. Check it out and don't forget to follow, subscribe, and please rate the podcast. #podcast #latinx #chicana #stanford #losangeles #lifereset #diversityandinclusion #passion #mission
Good Monday morning! My guest this week on the podcast is Cecilia Balli. Cecilia is a freelance journalist and consultant. She is originally from Browsnville, and her journey is a fascinating one. Check it out. #podcast #journalist #writer #storyteller #brownsville #stanford #rice
Happy Monday! This week my guest on the podcast is Dr. Jesus Vazquez. Dr. Vazquez, who is originally from Los Angeles, shares his educational and professional journey with me. Check it out! #podcast #latino #stanford #harvard #doctor #losangeles #journey #education
It's Monday so that means there's a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is storyteller, Nic Cha Kim. Nic is the Senior Producer of Arts and Culture with KCET and PBS SoCal. Check out Nic's journey and see why he says his educational journey didn't begin until he was 35. Nic has a great story and I'm eager to share it with you. #journey #koreanamerican #Berkeley #losangeles #storyteller #filmmaker #journalist #publictelevision #artist
I'm back with a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Margarita Longoria. She is a librarian and author. She was gracious enough to share a bit of her story with me and talked briefly about her most recent publication, Living Beyond Borders, a collection of short stories and poetry about growing up along the U.S.-Mexico border. Check it out! #frontera #college #highered #journey #borders #latina #latinx
This week, I'm introducing a new segment to the podcast that I'm calling, Office Hours with Dr. Jay. My guests often have so much to share, so in these special episodes, we'll go deeper into the work my guests do. My first episode is with Dr. Luis-Genaro Garcia. He was recently featured on the podcast, but as we were concluding our interview we wanted to continue our conversation and talk more about his artwork. Here's the episode. Enjoy! #art #officehours #passion #purpose #work #create #podcast #latinx
It's Monday and that means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week is different from most. In this week's episode, three of my former guests, Dr. Elizabeth Villarreal, Macarena Hernandez, and Nancy Villarreal serve as the hosts and interview me. They wanted to hear my story and thought it best I share my journey with my listeners. Enjoy! #podcast #journey #edcouchelsa #stanford #phd #utrgv #utpa #college #highered #latino
It's Monday and that means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Gabriel Bermea. He is a Senior Research Analyst with Excelencia in Education. What is Excelencia in Education and what exactly does a senior research analyst do, I'm glad you asked. Check out this week's episode to find out and learn more about Dr. Bermea's educational and professional journey. #journey #excelencia #advising #latino #latinx #research #policy #education #highered #college
It's Monday and that means a fresh episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week, my guest is Selina Martinez. Selina is the Director of Product Management at Core Spaces. I know, you're probably wondering, what's product management, or maybe that's just me. Either way, check out this episode to learn about Selina's journey from Edcouch, Texas to Stanford University and what she's learned along her journey. She has some great advice. #podcast #edcouchelsa #productmanagement #productdesign #stanford #rgv #corespaces #family #college #highered #journey #lifelessons
This week, I'm joined by Dr. Mayra Olivares-Urueta. She is the Executive in Residence and Director of the Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education at the University of North Texas. She has an amazing journey and though she has already accomplished so much, hearing her story again reminded me that she is really just getting started. Check it out! #journey #podcast #sanantonio #universityofoklahoma #northtexas #chicana #latina #tache #inspiration #language
This week, my guest on The Way to College Podcast is Christina Cavazos Escamilla. She is a principal with IDEA Public Schools, but Christina didn't always see herself becoming a principal. Like so many of my guests, her journey hasn't followed a straight line. Listen to the podcast to get Christina's story. #podcast #journey #college #highered #grinnellcollege #edcouchelsa #equity #ideapublicschools #principal
My guest on this week's podcast wears many hats. Dr. Eric Posada is a faculty member at Angelo State University and is their Director of Choral Activities. The McAllen native also leads Pasion, a professional chorus based in the Rio Grande Valley. Did he know he always wanted to pursue a career in music? How did his parents feel about him pursuing music? Check out this week's episode for Dr. Posada's story. #podcast #chorus #texastech #music #journey #resilience #rgv #pasion #angelostate
A new week means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Luis-Genaro Garcia. He is an art professor at Sacramento State University, but according to Dr. Garcia, college was not always a part of his plan. Join us as Dr. Garcia takes us through those critical moments of his educational and professional journey. #podcast #journey #life #art #LA #sacstate #keepitreal #education #criticalpedagogy #teacher #professor
On this week's episode of the Way to College Podcast, my guest is Cesar Barron Castro. Cesar owns Barron Engineering. He's had quite the journey, and I am so glad to be able to share it with listeners. Check it out and don't forget to share, subscribe and rate.
Welcome to Season 4 of The Way to College Podcast. My first guest to get us started this season is Sabrina Walker-Hernandez. Sabrina has spent over 30 years working in the non-profit sector. She recently started her own consulting firm to help non-profits. She shares her educational and professional journey with us and provides sage advice for those looking to find their way forward. #podcast #coach #nonprofit #faith #service #college #highered
This week, we get the second half of Dr. Flo's story. This time we learn about Dr. Flo's professional journey, where it has taken him, and where he is now. Check it out! #podcast #journey #professional #purpose #college #highered #TCU #TACHE #chicano #Latinx #diversity #inclusion
A new week means a new podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Florencio Urias Aranda. Dr. Flo, as he likes to be called, has a fascinating story. One that not even he expected. Today, Dr. Flo is the Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Texas Christian University. Check out the first part of Dr. Flo's journey. #podcast #highered #firstgen #TCU #TexasTech #TACHE #service #speaker #college
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Sara Lozano. Sara is originally from Edcouch, Texas, and is currently the Academic Dean for the Division of Business, Public Safety and Technology at South Texas College. Sara didn't plan to go into higher education, but like many of my guests, life has a funny way of putting us where we need to be. Check out Sara's journey in this week's episode. #college #highereducation #journey #Edcouch #EdcouchElsa #Yale #STC #Dean #Latina #Latinx #community
Welcome to a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week my guest is Dr. Nolan Cabrera. Nolan is a Professor in the College of Education at The University of Arizona. Like so many of my guests, Nolan didn't expect to be in higher ed and in fact, started out as an engineering major. Check out his story! #podcast #highered #Stanford #UofA #education #Oregon #UCLA #whiteness #ethnicstudies #MAS
A new week and a new episode of the podcast. My guest this week is Ryan Renteria. Ryan is an executive coach who helps business leaders and professionals maximize their performance. Ryan's journey took him from wall street to the NBA to his current role as an executive coach. Check out his journey and don't forget to follow and share the podcast. #podcast #NBA #Stanford #wallstreet #journey #highered #college #executivecoach
After a week off, we're back with a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week, my guest is Renee Sanchez Leal. She is the Director of Operations at Society 204, a co-working space in the south Texas, but like many of my guests she does so much more. She has a wonderful story. Check it out and don't forget to share, subscribe and rate the podcast. Also, if you'd like to share your educational and professional journey, please feel free to reach out to me, jlsaldivar12@gmail.com. #podcast #journey #education #highered #society204 #edinburg #montealto #communication #college
This week, my guest on the podcast is my friend and former supervisor, Maria Fernandez. Maria is an organizational strategist and recently started her own consulting firm her business partner, Juarez & Fernandez Consulting. I had a wonderful time reconnecting and am honored to be able to share her story here with my listeners. Check it out and don't forget to share, subscribe and rate. #education #highered #college #immigrant #latina #entrepreneur #Stanford #Harvard #SanAntonio #consultants #nonprofit
It's a new week, which means a new episode of the Way to College Podcast. This week my guest is Olga Cardoso Vasquez. Olga's journey began in Guanajuato, Mexico. Today she is a college readiness counselor with IDEA Public Schools. Like so many of my guests, Olga's path has been anything but a straight line. Listen in as she shares her very powerful and inspiring story. Don't forget to subscribe, follow and rate the podcast. #podcast #inspiring #journey #college #highereducation #immigrant #success #mondaymotivation #motivation #edcouchelsa #mexico #Southwestern
This week, my guest is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson. She is the Director of Teaching and Learning Initiatives and Special Projects at San Jacinto College, in Houston, Texas. Michelle is originally from Brownsville and guides us through her educational and professional journey. Check out the episode and don't forget to share, follow and rate the podcast. Thanks for listening! #podcast #latinx #doctora #highereducation #college #sanjacintocollege #leadership #houston #journeys
This week on the podcast, my guest is Raquel Peacock. Raquel is originally from Elsa, Texas. She is a pharmaceutical sales representative but like so many of my guests, her path was fraught with challenges and obstacles. She offers great advice, regardless of where you are at in your journey. Check out her story. #podcast #sales #marketing #Elsa #EdcouchElsa #college #highered #mom
A new week and a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week, my guest is Alvaro Arce. Alvaro is an attorney and he works for Meta. He works with digital music licensing and has a fascinating story to share with my listeners. #education #college #highereducation #Stanford #Meta #attorney #lawschool
Check out the latest episode of the podcast. This week my guest is Dr. Olivia Aguilar Barron. Olivia is currently doing her residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She always knew she wanted to be a doctor, but the road to medicine has not been easy. Listen to hear journey and don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast. And if you like what you hear, please share it with your network. Thank you! #podcast #medicine #college #RiceUniversity #BaylorMed #rgv #highered #firstgen #latina #hispanic #orthopedicsurgeon
My guest this week, is Sarah Monroy Solis. Sarah is an immigration attorney, but she like many of my guests is much more. Listen in as she takes us through her educational and professional journey and offers great advice for anyone aspiring to become an attorney. Also, check out her website www.sarahmonroy.com #podcast #author #speculativefiction #Stanford #attorney #immigration #border #xicana #Gautemaya
This week, my guest is Feliz Garcia. Feliz is an entrepreneur, with several successful businesses. His path though was not always so clear. He talks about some of the challenges he faced during his educational and professional journey and offers some great advice for aspiring business owners. Check it out and don't forget to follow, share, subscribe, and rate. #podcast #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #college #highereducation #edcouchelsa #UTPA #life
This week my guest is Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt. She is the Judge for the 449th District Court in Hidalgo, County in Texas. She takes time out of her incredibly busy schedule to share her educational and professional journey with our listeners. She has a great story and provides some wonderful advice. Check it out and don't forget to follow, subscribe, and rate. #podcast #college #highered #UT #HidalgoCounty #judge #education
We're back with another fresh episode of the podcast. This week my guest is Brenda Chavez. Brenda is an entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California. She was kind enough to sit down with me and share her educational and professional journey with me and my listeners. She has a fantastic story, that I'm sure you will enjoy. Check it out and don't forget to share, follow and rate the podcast. #podcast #college #highered #journey #Stanford #Columbia #LA #PicoUnion #firstgen
This week, my guest is, Nancy Villarreal. Nancy is originally from La Joya, Texas. She works for Mission CISD, where she has dutifully served students throughout her professional career. She shares her journey from La Joya to Texas State to Liverpool, England, and eventually back to the Rio Grande Valley and Mission. She has a great story and shares some great advice for our listeners. Check it out! #podcast #RGV #highereducation #college #LaJoya #MissionCISD #TexasState #family #bilingual #Latina
On this week's podcast, my guest is David Rice. David is a writer and is most known for his children's books, but is also a screenwriter, motivational speaker, and now an educational consultant. Check out his journey. #college #highered #davidrice #edcouchelsa #author #motivation
This week, my guest is Gustavo Perez. Gustavo works in the educational technology field, but his journey has not been without its challenges. Listen to the episode and find out why Gustavo always felt like his education was never guaranteed. #podcast #journey #firstgen #EastPaloAlto #determination #Stanford #CollegeBoard #college #highered
My guest this week is Dr. Alma Martinez. You may know Dr. Martinez from her role as Lupita on the Netflix show, Gentefied. She was so gracious in offering to share her educational and professional journey with us. I found myself doing much more listening than usual. She is a wonderful storyteller and I hope you enjoy hearing her story as much as I did. #podcast #Gentefied #actress #Latinx #Chicana #college #journey #firstgen #USC #Stanford
My guest this week is Marlene Guerrero Plua. It's hard to pin down what Marlene does because she is involved in a variety of things and she has a fascinating story. I've known Marlene since she was a high school student and I am so excited to share her story with you. Check it out! #firstgen #Latinx #college #highered #podcast #EdcouchElsa #llanogrande
Another week and another new episode of the podcast. This week, my guest is Dr. Alma Flores. She's an Assistant Professor at Sacramento State University. She has a wonderful story and is eager to share her story with our guests. Listen and enjoy and don't forget to subscribe and share. Also, if there's someone out there who you think has a story to share, please let me know. #college #highered #UCLA #SacState #firstgen #parents #journey #Latinx #PhD #McNair
Happy New Year! Our first episode of the new year features, Maryann Pinon. Maryann is the owner of The Grind Coffee Shop in Edinburg, Texas. Maryann was gracious enough to take time out of her very busy schedule to sit down with me and share her personal, educational, and professional journey. If it sounds like the episode was recorded in a coffee shop, it's because it was. Check it out! #podcast #coffee #college #mentalhealth #education
This week, my guest is Nicole Sandoval. Nicole is a nurse practitioner in Los Angeles, Ca. Did she always know she wanted to be a nurse? And how does her career fit with her purpose. Nicole walks us through her educational and professional journey and shares some valuable tips throughout the interview. Check it out! Don't forget to subscribe and share. #college #Stanford #UCLA #nursepractitioner #highered #purpose
This week my guest on the podcast is Aldo King. Aldo is originally from Brownsville, Texas and he shares his journey from Brownsville to Stanford to Google to Facebook. He offers some valuable insight and shares some of the lessons he's learned throughout his journey. Check it out! #podcast #Brownsville #RGV #Stanford #Google #Facebook #college #education #highered
My guest this week is Michelle Vallejo. Michelle is an entrepreneur and self-described eco-system designer/builder. She's candid and open about her journey and I'm excited to be able to share it with our audience. Make sure to share and subscribe to the podcast and be sure you follow Michelle on Instagram @altonprincess. #podcast #rgv #alton #pulgalosportales #college #highered #education #journey #ColumbiaU #hustleandsocialize
This week my guest is Fernando Sanchez. Fernando is from the Rio Grande Valley and works in marketing. He's also a young actor looking to make his way in Hollywood. He shares his journey and offers tips for aspiring actors who dream of making it in film. Check it out and don't forget to share, follow and subscribe. #actor #acting #podcast #podcaster #Latinx #dream #college #highered #rgv
Good morning! Start your week off with a cup of wellness and a brand new season of The Way to College Podcast. My first guest is Jena Cuellar Harris or @jena_wellnessactivator for those of you on Instagram. Jena is from Weslaco, Texas and she takes the time to join me and share her educational and professional journey, so far. Check it out and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @thewaytocollege and be sure to subscribe to our podcast. #wellness #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #college #highered #education #goals #latina
This week's podcast is a different. In my spare time I help students with college applications and this week, my guest is one of those students. He asked to join me on the podcast to have a conversation about college, majors and finding the right major. Check it out! #podcast #collegeadmissions #admissions #highered #highschool #story
This week, my guest is Marcos Silva. Marcos is an educator, entrepreneur and social entrepreneur. Check out his amazing story. #storyteller #podcast #southtexas #UTPA #IDEA #college #highereducation #latinx #inspirational
This week, my guest is Angela Carrejo. Angela is a licensed specialist in school psychology, but she didn't always want to be a school psychologist. Like most of my guests her journey led her down several paths and she is gracious enough to share them with us. Check it out! #highereducation #latinx #latina #utpa #lssp #journey #college #podcast #podcastersofinstagram
This week, we continue our conversation with Edyael Casaperalta as she brings her story full circle. Check it out and don't forget to rate and share the podcast. #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #Latinx #firstgen #highered #college #education #immigrant #inspiration
This week, my guest is Edyael Casaperalta. It was such a treat to visit with Edyael and hear her journey. Her story is inspiring and I expect it will inspire others with similar backgrounds to keep pursuing their dreams. Check out part 1 of Edyael's story. #podcast #firstgen #latinx #edcouchelsa #Occidental #highered #college #lawschool #lawyer #inspirational
This week, I am joined by Natalie Arriola. Natalie is the host of the Mujeres In The Know Podcast. She shares her the educational, professional and personal experiences that led to the creation of her podcast. She also shares some great tips for anyone out there interested in starting a podcast or becoming a content creator. Check it out! #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #latina #latinx #RGV #education #highered #UTPA #journalism #inspiration
This week, my guest is Dr. Ana Guerrero. She recently completed her doctoral work and is a champion for first-generation students. She shares her educational and professional journey and we talk about what's next for her. She offers advice to other first-generation students and talks about her Instagram account which is dedicated to offering advice and tips for first-generation students. Check out this week's podcast and don't forget to follow her on Instagram, @firstgen_resilience #podcast #firstgen #college #highered #inspiration #journey #resilience #phd #latina #latinx
This week my guest is Dr. Alex Quiros. Alex is gracious enough to share his educational journey beginning with his early years growing up in Houston, Texas, to his time in college and graduate school. Like many of my guests his journey is anything but traditional. Throughout the interview he offers wonderful bits of advice about school and life. Check it out! #podcast #podcasters #highered #journey #education #college #gradschool #interships #mentors #mentorship #TexasA&M
This week, I visit with my friend, Lorry Palacios-Germain. Lorry and I revisit her educational and professional journey and discuss some of the challenges along the way, including raising a family, and being comfortable with leaving home. Check out the podcast and don't forget to subscribe and share. #latina #latinx #Stanford #family #journey #highereducation #college #professional #inspirational
This week I visit with Laura Garza, PT, DPT, as she talks about her educational journey, navigating college and graduate school and finding her way as a physical therapist. I have a feeling this is going to be part 1 of plenty additional episodes because Laura is just getting started on her professional journey. Check it out. #podcast #journey #physicaltherapist #latina #UTPA #college #highereducation #graduateschool
This week, my guest is college instructor and sociologist, Dr. Rolando Longoria. Like all of my guests, Rolando shares his educational journey, and like all of my guests, we continue to see that everyone's journey is different. Check out this week's episode with Dr. Rolando Longoria. Don't forget to follow, like and subscribe. #education #Latinx #LGBTQ #intersectionality #college #highereducation #inspiration #teaching
This week, my guest is Camelia Rubalcada. Camelia shares her unlikely journey from being an underdog as a student to now being an advocate for other underdogs. It's a great interview. Check it out and don't forget to follow, share and rate the podcast. #podcast #journey #underdogs #latina #latinx #firstgen #edcouchelsa
This week, I visit with Mayra Morales, a Senior Director at Texas Tech Health Science Center in El Paso, Tx. Mayra shares her educational journey as a first-generation and non-traditional student and talks about some of the challenges she had to overcome along the way. As always, please share and subscribe to the podcast. #podcast #firstgeneration #latina #latinx #elpaso #college #highered #inspirational
This week I am joined by Leo Lozano. Leo is an occupational therapist and personal trainer. He opens up about his educational journey and finding his way as a professional. Make sure you're following our Instagram page @thewaytocollege for updates. Don't forget to "like" and "subscribe" across all of our platforms. #podcast #college #highereducation #occupationaltherapist #journey #personaltrainer
This week I am fortunate to sit down with Erika Soto Lamb. Erika is the Vice President for Social Impact Strategy with Viacom CBS. Erika takes us through her educational experience, from her time growing up along the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso to her time at Stanford University through the twists and turns of her professional life. Check it out! #podcast #socialimpact #ElPaso #Stanford #NYC #highereducation #equity
This is the first episode for the new season of The Way to College Podcast. This week, I am joined by Mr. Jaime Gonzalez. Jaime is the equipment manager and travel coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Jaime guides us through his educational and professional journey and shares insights into making the most of opportunities. Check it out and if you would like to share your journey, please let me know. #podcast #journey #college #education #RGVVipers #highereducation #basketball
This week I am joined by Aaron Reyes and Ben Nevares. We talk about the first season of the podcast and I share what I've learned along the way. It's been a great first season and I'm looking forward to season 2. #podcast #college #highereducation #purpose
This week, my guest is Dr. Jorge Medina. Dr. Medina shares his educational journey, including how he didn't really have direction except to keep moving forward. Check out his story and don't forget to like and subscribe. Please make sure you follow @thewaytocollege #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #ElPaso #UIW #highereducation #college #persistence #inspiration
This week I visit with Porfirio Hernandez. He walks us through his early educational journey and the setback that forced him to refocus on what was most important and led him to leadership coaching. Check out his story. #podcast #Latino #inspiration #EdcouchElsa #leadership #coaching #college
This week I am fortunate to have journalist and storyteller, Macarena Hernandez, on the podcast. We talk about growing up in south Texas, her family, her educational journey and finding her way home. Check it out! #podcast #journalist #Baylor #latina #southtexas #riograndevalley #storyteller #highereducation #borders #thewaytocollege
This week I visit with Dr. Jessica Calderon-Mora. We revisit her educational journey and all of the challenges along the way. Check it out! #podcast #latina #latinx #latinxsuccess #college #highereducation #healthcare #ElPaso #inspiration #Stanford
This week I visit with Emanuel Pleitez. Emanuel has his hands in a number of ventures, but the real story is how he got there. Emanuel shares his journey with me and reflects on some of the people who have helped him throughout his journey. Check it out, and if you want to share your journey, please let me know. #firstgen #college #educationaljourney #Stanford #LosAngeles #podcast #inspirational #aspirational
This week I'm joined by Ms. Vanesa Castellanos. Vanesa shares her educational journey and reflects on some of the challenges she encountered along the way. Check it out!
This week I am joined by Edwin Gomez, athletic trainer. Edwin serves as an athletic trainer for high schools students, but before becoming a trainer, Edwin aspired to be a dancer. We talk about his academic and personal journey and he reflects on some of the challenges he had to overcome along the way. As always, thank you for listening and please don't forget to share. #podcast #college #collegelife #dance #athletics #athletictraining #motivational #inspirational
This week I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Eva Mejia. Eva talks about her educational journey, from growing up in Tijuana and Chula Vista to finding her way to her current work, disrupting inequity and supporting the development of young people of color. Check it out! #education #college #highereducation #Stanford #Harvard #Inspirational #socialjustice #podcast
This week, my guest is Drew Martinez. Drew's journey takes us from raising poisonous amphibians as a teen to his journey to and from college. It's a fascinating interview. Check it out! #podcast #highereducation #college #engineer #inspirational #latino #Stanford #plants #carnivorousplants
This week I visit with my childhood friend and high school classmate, Maria Caceres Boneau. Maria and I share some of our memories growing up in Elsa, TX and discuss some of the educational experiences that have shaped us. She also talks about her journey to where she's at today. Check it out!
My guest this week is Mr. Jose Cole Gutierrez. Jose and I talk about his educational journey, the lessons learned along the way and the advice he offers to parents with teens, who are trying to navigate the college admissions process. Check it out and don't forget to share. #education #inspiration #Latinxsuccess #Stanford #highereducation #Harvard #highereducation #educationaljourney #collegeadmissions
This week I sit down with Ms. Briseida Tijerina as she recounts her educational journey from Monterrey, Mexico to the United States. Check it out!
This week I visit with Mr. James Silva. James is the founder of Concierge Bot and he takes the time to share his educational and professional journey with us. Check it out! #latinxsuccess #startup #highereducation #college #education #inspirational #journey #lgbtq
Like many throughout Texas, the winter storm left us without power so we weren't able to upload a podcast last week. This week, I'm joined by Mr. Jose Ferrel. Jose and I talk about growing up in Baldwin Park, California, making his way to Stanford and life after college. Check it out.
This week my guest is Dr. Elizabeth Villarreal. Elizabeth is a school administrator and in addition to talking about her own educational journey, we also discuss some of the challenges students today face as they navigate their own educational journeys. Check it out! #latina #highereducation #latinx #latinosuccess #college #language #identity #education
This week, my guest is Dr. Jose Alanis. Jose reflects on his educational journey, growing up in eastern Washington, working in agriculture with his parents to becoming a medical doctor. Check it out!
This week I visit with Perla Garcia. Perla discusses how she knew early on in her life what she wanted to do as a career. She also talks about the lessons she learned from her father and what she's taught her daughters about college and life. #firstgen #latinxeducation #edcouchelsa #highereducation #latinasuccess #inspirational #latinaleaders
This week, my guest is Mr. Alvaro Soria. Alvaro and I talk about what it was like going from El Paso, TX to California for college, building community and the imposter syndrome. #latinxsuccess #elpaso #highered #impostersyndrome #stanford #college #firstgen
This week I visit with Ms. Esther Ro and we discuss her educational journey, overcoming setbacks and "blooming where you are planted." Check it out! #motivation #inspirational #koreanamerican #highereducation #successstory #impostersyndrome #college #lawyer
This week, I conclude my interview with Dr. Daria Lisa Cardoza. Lisa recounts her years as an undergrad at Stanford and talks about the work she is doing today. #latinx #latinaleaders #latinxhighered #highereducation #highered #inspirational #mondaymotivation #stanford #sacstate #edcouchelsa
This week I visit with Dr. Daria Lisa Cardoza. She recounts her early educational experiences and the role her community played in raising her. #highereducation #highered #latinx #latinxstories #community #edcouchelsa #Stanford #inspirational
This week, I visit with Alex Almanzan, and we discuss his educational journey. Alex talks about what it was like growing up in El Paso and ultimately, finding his calling as a public defender. #Latinxsuccess #Latinxeducation #Latinohighereducation
This week, I continue my conversation with Dr. Xochitl Chavez from UC Riverside. She shares tips for navigating graduate school and offers advice for overcoming imposter syndrome.
This week I visit with Dr. Xochitl Chavez as she reflects on her early formal and informal educational experiences in part 1 of our 2 part episode. Check it out!
This week I am joined by Delvis Cortez. We talk about his long collegiate journey and the persistence that kept him going.
This week my guest is Ms. Marla Sandoval. Marla shares her experiences in college and after. She also shares her secrets to a successful career. Check it out.
This week, I visit with Dr. Jose Cruz as he recounts his academic and professional journey with me. He talks about what it was like to go from being a first-generation high school graduate to medical doctor. Check it out!
This week, my guest, Ms. Sarah Davila, and I discuss her college experience and how she chose a career outside her major. Yikes! Don't worry, she loves what she's doing and enjoys talking about how she got there.
In this inaugural episode, I talk about the hope for the podcast with Benjamin Nevares. Ben also shares his college journey and talks about what he's currently doing.