• The Way to College Podcast - Ep 148 - Francheska Martinez
    Apr 30 2024

    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

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    37 mins
  • The Way to College Podcast - Ep 147 - Juan Rocha - Sales
    Apr 22 2024

    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

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    40 mins
  • The Way to College Podcast - Ep 146 - Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu and Dr. Miroslava Chavez-Garcia
    Apr 15 2024

    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/




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    52 mins
  • The Way to College Podcast - Ep 145 - David Yoon - Private Equity Professional
    Apr 8 2024

    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

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    37 mins
  • The Way to College Podcast - Ep 144 - Dr. Natalie Welch, Assistant Professor and Executive Director, Rise Above
    Apr 1 2024

    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/

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    49 mins
  • The Way to College Podcast - Ep 143 - Tracy Cantu Almanzan - Attorney and Professor of Practice at The University of Texas-El Paso
    Mar 25 2024

    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

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    49 mins
  • The Way to College Podcast - Ep 142 - Carmen Fraser Youngsteadt
    Mar 18 2024

    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

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    49 mins
  • The Way to College Podcast - Ep 141 - Vanessa Sandoval - Head of Engagement and Belonging at Hearst Magazines
    Mar 11 2024

    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!

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    59 mins