La First Gen: Recent Episodes

La First Gen

Sharing experiences and obstacles faced by first-generation college students, first-generation American/children of immigrants, and Millennials/Gen Z. Hosted by Brenda, a first-gen Latina.

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In this episode, I am joined by a special guest, Jennifer Lara! Jen is a Latina Financial coach that dedicates her time to empowering first-gen professionals to achieve their financial goals. You can follow Jen on all social platforms @financial.enlightenmentt

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In this episode, I have a very special guest - Mi Madre. We talk about her experience as a teen mom and beliefs that are often seen as untraditional in our Mexican culture.  


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Episode 7 is another solo episode. I share my personal experience with working from home and being the first in my family to break a few generational cycles/traumas.


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Hi Everyone! Episode 6 is a solo chat about Imposter Syndrome and ways to overcome those feelings of self-doubt through self-love.


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Hope you like Episode 5! We touch on Machismo culture, our first experience with culture shock, and a few unfortunate bad haircuts. 


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Welcome back to the Episode 4! This one is a Siblings episode! With Special Guests Jaime and Jenni. We get real about who the family favorite is,  being bilingual, pooping, periods, and more!  


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Hi Everyone! We are back with another episode! This time we share a few embarrassing cringe moments and reminisce on living through the beginning of the pandemic in Chicago. 


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In this episode, we share a lot about our dog Arya, reminisce on middle school days, talk about growing up Hispanic, and Kevin reveals a gross fact about himself. 


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In this episode we read stories about college/college roommates and give our take as first-generation college graduates. 


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