For The Generation

We are back for our last season! Watch to find out why we were gone, what we've been up to, and what's next on For The Gen! Don't forget to follow us on our other socials!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xocozn_oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

It's all happening on zoom nowadays. Court hearings, job interviews, and even summer camps. Unfortunately this summer camp's sign up sheet has closed but that shouldn't stop you from checking out what went down. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials!Instagram - / forthegen Tiktok - / forthegen Youtube - / @forthegeneration808 Twitter - / forthegen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - / itsalexagomez Natalia Velasco Instagram - / nataliaavelascoo Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - / @xocozn Instagram - / @xocozn_

Catch us talking about a little bit of this and a little bit of that. You won't find any spoilers over here in the description. Alright, someone loses an eye but we won't tell you when. Anyways let us know what you think. Were Alexa's bangs banging, why'd she get rid of them? Is Natalia's job as juicy as her juice? We'd love to know, like actually.  Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

Hey, Generators join us as we take you along our future career plans for this summer and beyond graduation! Listen as we talk about our last summer of college plans, internship updates, and what we plan on pursuing beyond our time at LMU. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram -   / forthegen   Tiktok -   / forthegen   Youtube -    / @forthegeneration808   Twitter -   / forthegen   Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram -   / itsalexagomez   LinkedIn -   / alexa-i-gomez   Natalia Velasco Instagram -   / nataliaavelascoo   LinkedIn -   / natalia-velasco-17852922a   Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube -    / @xocozn   Instagram -   / papachurro_   LinkedIn -   / angel-vilchis-a98777179  

Hey, Generators join us as we interview Jessica Garcia on the First Gen Study Abroad Experience! Tune in as she gives us the insight on her position as a Study Abroad Program Advisor at LMU, what it's like to Study Abroad as a First Gen Student, and more! Jessica Garcia is a Study Abroad Program Advisor. She joined LMU in June 2021 as the Student Development Specialist of the Ignacio Student Support Services Program, a program for first-generation and low-income students. Before LMU, Jessica worked at UCLA, working at both the Transfer Student Center and the First Year Experience Office. She started her higher education career at the Financial Aid Office at USC. She has extensive experience in developing and implementing transformative education programs for underrepresented students. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Jessica Garcia  Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

Hey, Generators join us and catch up on the random stuff we have been up to! Don't forget to follow us on our other socials!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/

Hey, Generators join us as we interview Jordan Pace for our First Gen Spotlight! Listen in as she tells us about her first-gen experience at LMU and how her new business Pa Dekwa is going! Jordan Pace is currently a middle school art teacher in the Long Beach Unified School District and an entrepreneur. She graduated from LMU in 2020 with her Bachelor's in Studio Art with a double minor in Education and Art History. She received her Master's in Educational Administration and Policy in 2021. While at LMU, Jordan worked as a Peer Facilitator for First To Go and was RHA's Director of Service and Justice. Her entrepreneurial spirit has existed in many hustles, but she has taken an enormous step forward as an entrepreneur by opening her own coffee shop in Southern California. (LET HER PLUG CAFE) Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Jordan Pace Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gewel.yw/   https://www.instagram.com/pa.dekwa/ Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

Hey Generators, we've missed you! We're happy to be back for the spring semester! Join us and catch up on all the latest happenings around LMU and what we've been up to. Bye see you soon!   Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

In this episode, First to career, we get valuable career advice from Simone Jackson. Simone works in Career and Professional Development as the Associate Director of Graduate Programs and Education Professions at LMU. Join us as we talk career advice, internships, and how to face the job market.  Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Simone Jackson   Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonejackson24?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

In this episode, First Gen in Stem we interview Zoe Zidon who is a sophomore mechanical engineering major. She is the Student engagement lead for the Undocumented Student Support Services (USSS), a Peer facilitator for the FTG community, and the Secretary for Resilience.   Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Zoe Zidon  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_hey_1ts_zo3_/ Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

In this heartfelt episode of For The Generation, we delve deep into the empowering world of self-love as experienced by first-generation college students. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and triumphs faced by these trailblazers in pursuit of higher education. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Helpful Websites: https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/new-state-of-mind-youth-mental-health-guide?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=awareness&campaignid=18912386306&adgroupid=148672787492&adid=634527588411&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyNSoBhA9EiwA5aYlb3ujSMrvPrjt95ikYzGmN2owNQH5MoDi04LkmUnZQCVObj6GClNtOxoCCt8QAvD_BwE https://eelslap.com/  Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/  oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

In this episode, we take a look into the first-generation experience at Brown with an interview of Sophia Ordoñez. She is currently a Junior at  Brown University and is double majoring in Economics and Public Health. She's the Campus Engagement Coordinator for the Latinx Student Union, Financial Chair for the Public Health Departmental Undergraduate Group, Secretary for the Latinx Program House @ Brown, Treasurer for First Gens @ Brown, an analyst in the Healthcare Investment Group, and an undergraduate researcher in the Brown School of Public Health. Listen as we get to know more about her and her college experience so far! Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Sophia Ordoñez  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophia.ordonezz/ Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/  oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

Hi Generators! Join us as we unlock a new character for this season! They're really great and you'll love them! You'll understand why it took us so long to show them on camera.  Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  0:00 Hi 1:36 Pink Panther 4:19 Ant and the Aardvark 6:06 Betty Boop 7:38 Tom and Jerry 10:18 Tweety 11:09 TMNT 11:39 Snoopy 13:54 Babar 16:46 Woody Woodpecker 19:28 Frog and Toad 21:23 Rupert 22:04 The Muppets & Elton John 22:37 ALF 24:03 Curious George 25:39 Garfield 28:05 Bear Necessities  29:06 Fantasia 30:23 Winnie the Pooh 33:09 Wizards of Waverly Place 33:34 Phineas and Ferb 34:14 Lilo and Stitch 35:08 Surf's Up 36:09 Bambi 37:03 That's all folks!

In this episode, we start of our summer season AKA season 5.5. Listen as we talk about our Germany trip and our summer plans ! Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 

In this episode, we kick off the last episode of the First-Gen Through the Years series featuring Emil Sol. Emil Sol is currently the Program Coordinator of the Center for Service and Justice at Loyola High School of Los Angeles, his alma mater. He is also a graduate of LMU's class of 2022 where he earned his Bachelor's in Spanish. He is also set to earn his Master's in Educational Studies from LMU this May. While at LMU, Emil was heavily involved with First to Go. He worked for First To Go all four years of undergrad and was the Lead Administrative Coordinator and a Peer Facilitator. He was also featured in the third episode of For the Gen season 3. Listen as we discuss his first gen experience post-grad. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube -    / @forthegeneration808   Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Emil Sol : https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-sol-... Chapters 1:04 What does being First-Gen mean to you 2:20 How has being First-Gen affected your post-college experience 5:49 How did the First To Go program help you adjust to college 8:24 What would you tell yourself a year ago 11:12 LMU Graduate Application Process 15:15 What has motivated you to pursue your studies 18:12 How has academics shaped your worldview and beliefs 21:16 Have your career goals evolved 26:40 Day to Day life 29:45 Projects coming up? 32:25 Buh-bye

In this episode, we kick off episode 2 of First-Gen Through the Years series featuring our guests Natalie Lopez and Veronica Gomez. Natalie Lopez is a Junior Film Production major and double minor in Chicana/o and Latina/o studies and business administration. She has a great deal of experience in the entertainment industry, some of which include working at the Oscars, Emmys, SAG Awards, and with London Alley Entertainment. She has also worked on music videos for Lizzo and Post Malone and has directed several short films and documentaries. She is currently an executive assistant at Suhloot, a software development company. Our second guest in this episode is Veronica Gomez. She is a Senior majoring in Sociology and double minoring in Peace and Justice Studies And Political Science. Currently, at LMU she is part of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc., MEChA De LMU, El Espejo Mentorship, Alternative Breaks Trip Leader to Belize, Sociology Society, Alpha Alpha Alpha: First-Gen Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta: Sociology Honor Society, First To Go Program, Ignacio Student Support Services and McNair Scholars Program. She also works for First to Go as a Peer Outreach Specialist, Peer Lead Instructor, and Student Lead Administrator. And lastly, she is going to UCLA for her master's in education! She has also done some research. Listen as we discuss their first gen experience as a junior and senior. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Natalie Lopez Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/the_onlynat/ https://www.instagram.com/directedby_nat/ Veronica Gomez Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/verogee_15/ 0:00 Grab your Snacks! 2:35 How's the family doing? 11:30 Hey we all know you're doing your best out there 17:01 Don't put so much pressure on yourself 27:36 We're all very proud of you 38:08 I could use a Sausage Egg McMuffin  45:19 Hey Margie! I totally forgot to get that clip to you 57:56 Skittles 1:05:38 Don't leave, come back  ________________________________________________ Day 38 of living down in the description, my body has now just fully become one big callous from being down here for so long. Julius is doing well, thanks for asking, he says hi. You know I miss that part of being a kid where you were able to dedicate yourself to something for like 3 months and you'd be better at that one thing more than everybody else for like the next 3-4 years. I guess you can still do that but for the most part everyone already has the cool ones down like skateboarding, tax fraud, and Minecraft. ugh… 

In this episode, we kick off our First-Gen Through the Years series featuring our firsts guest Vez Claudio and Xion Nelson. Vex is a freshman majoring in Film production with a minor in philosophy. Currently, at LMU he just became a part of the service org Creare. He is next year's director of Marketing for RHA and part of First to Go and Ignacio Student Support Services. He is also getting more involved with videography for campus events. Our second guest is Xion Nelson who is a sophomore majoring in Mathematics. Currently, at LMU she is part of Belles service org. She is also a part of First To Go and is currently a math grader, community impact coordinator, and peer facilitator. She was also a TLC participant in her freshman year.  Listen as we discuss their first gen experience so far as a freshman and sophomore!  Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest:   Vez Claudio Instagram-  https://www.instagram.com/ioutu_/ Xion Nelson Instagram-  https://www.instagram.com/_xion_21/ Day 30 of living down in the description. While there's still no sign of escape any time soon, things aren't too bad at the moment. I'd even go as far as to say that we're thriving down here right now. That's right, WE, I made a new friend his name is Julius and he's a tapeworm that I found in my meal I got from the Lair. I see something in him, he could really become something special.

Hey Generators! Welcome back to the second half of the Season 5 Episode!! Join us as we talk about the start of the new semester, what we have been up to, and other random LMU stuff! Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 0:00 Hello 0:24 Classes 4:01 Pizza Party: 4:16 Back to Classes Talk 4:53 Award Talk 8:52 Time Isn't Real 9:38 We need a job 12:41 Summer Study Abroad 18:17 Semester so far? 26:53 What's going on campus 29:56 Football Discourse 31:35 Missing Friends 32:38 Noises 34:21 Buh Bye

It's just the last episode of the season, but also the year! We'll be returning next year for season 6 don't worry. I can assure you that we all have work-study that needs to be fulfilled. Alexa and Natalia are busy right now, so I said I'd take care of the description for once. I'm like 90% sure no one even takes a peak down here. Unlucky for me though, you are one of those that fall into that 10%. Do you still actually wanna know what happens in this episode, cause all you gotta do is listen for a little and you'll figure it out for yourself. What's a description to tell you whether you're into this stuff or not. Obviously you're still going so you deserve it; Christmas, school plays, and the Donut King. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 0:00 Cold Open 0:27 Intro 2:27 Registering for Classes 6:29 Donut King 9:48 Christmas List 13:42 Christmas 2: More Christmas 17:05 Christmas Memories 18:55 Santa 22:52 Christmas Movies 25:50 School Plays 26:27 Christmas 3: Morer Christmas 28:14 Buh Bye

In this episode, we kick off our First-Gen spotlight series featuring our first guest Sean Ryan-Petersen. He is a senior English major at Loyola Marymount University. He is known for his voice acting in Chadley on the Final Fantasy 7 remake and also voices Valentino on Cartoon networks, Victor and Valentino. He also talks about his newest project, Interrupting Chicken which is out now!! Listen as we discuss his first gen experience and his work in the voice acting industry. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Sean-Ryan Petersen Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seanryanpetersen/

Hey Generators! Welcome to Season 5 Episode 2, 1st Generation Halloween Edition! Join us as we talk about the scary side of being 1st gen, halloween costumes, and more! Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to Season 5 generators! In this episode, we talk about our summers, the goals that we have for ourselves for this semester and season 5 of our podcast!

In this episode, we talk about the Dos and Don'ts of the first year of college. Listen as we share advice and stories about our freshman year! Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

In this episode we take a look into the first generation experience at UCSD with an interview of Gaby Cerda. Gaby Cerda is a first year Political Science major on the Pre-Law Track. Listen as we get to know more about her and her first year experience so far! Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Gaby Cerda Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gabriella.cerdaaa/ Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

In this episode we start off our Unconventional Majors mini series by interviewing Sabrina Rae Gonzales. Sabrina is a first year animation major at LMU, and is also part of the First to go program. Listen as we discuss what it's like to have a major in the arts, her creative process, and the first generation identity. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Sabrina Gonzales Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lokomango/ Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

In this episode, we talk about our transition from high school to college and what to expect throughout the application process. We go over how we made our decision to become lions, our own college transition, and share some tips and advice for those who are going through their own application process. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

This podcast is bridging a connection of first-gen students to the world! In this episode, we introduce ourselves, Natalia Velasco and Alexa Gomez, as the new hosts of season 4! After our brief introduction, we interview the co-founder of this podcast, Guillermo Gonzalez, also known as Memo! Memo is currently a senior at Loyola Marymount University majoring in recording arts and minoring in film, television, and media. Listen as we get to know more about Memo, his involvements at LMU, and what it was like to start this very podcast. Don't forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Special Guest Guillermo “Memo” Gonzalez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/superduper_memo/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermo-gonzalez-5776641b7 Published Student Journal - https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/saysomethingtheological/vol4/iss1/5/ Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

In this episode, we had the amazing opportunity to have a panel with Lizbeth Ramales, a fellow FTG student and Sociology and Chicanx/Latinx double major, and Marissa Montes, Director, and Founder of Loyola Law School’s Immigrant Justice Clinic. She built the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic in response to an unmet need for free immigration legal services on the Eastside of Los Angeles. She also teaches courses on Cross-Cultural Competency and Trauma-Informed Lawyering which brings law students to El Paso, Texas, during spring break to provide pro bono counsel to immigrants facing removal. In this episode, we'll discuss the current immigration policies that are incoming as well as provide advice for students who are undocumented. We hope this episode inspires other students to continue researching immigration policies and share information with college students who may be undocumented. Tune in to our next episode!

In this episode, we had the amazing opportunity to have a panel with Leonardo Dominguez-Ortega, a First To Go Psychology major, and Dr. Claudia Sandoval, a professor in the Political Science department that does research in Race, Immigration, and Black/Latinx relations. We'll discuss immigration policies such as the DACA and Dreamers program and how it affects college students. We hope this episode inspires other students to continue researching immigration policies and share information with college students who may be undocumented. We hope you enjoy this episode and are inspired to tune into our part 2 episode on immigration justice!

In this episode, we discuss MEChA and the MEChA High School Conference with the amazing Barbara Velasco, the external chair for MEChA. Barbara shares the history of MEChA, the advocacy that they promote, and details about the MEChA High Scool Conference. We hope you enjoy this episode and are inspired to attend the MEChA High School Conference on March 13, 2021. Stay tuned for our next episode! Here is the link to register for a workshop: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbW92GF028nGYowMpM8SqNfomPL8HA5r_-jmppOUgnIcpvXg/viewform Here is the link to MEChA de LMU's 24th Annual High School Conference Website: https://www.mechadelmuhsc.com/

In this episode, we had the amazing opportunity to have a panel with two first-generation alumni discussing the challenges and learning curves of post-undergraduate life during a pandemic. We will be joined by Jordan Pace, the Graduate Assistant at the First To Go Program, and Housing Service Coordinator, Daquan Bass. We'll discuss their experience of joining the work-field during a pandemic and the advice they would give for other post-undergraduate students entering the work-field. Memo will be joined by his new co-host, Zyrah Susarrey, a fellow first-generation student at LMU. We hope this episode inspires and connects with other post-graduate students to continue breaking barriers through this difficult time. Enjoy this episode and tune in for the next one!

In this episode, we begin to celebrate First To Go's 10th year anniversary with the founder of the program, Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles, also known as LT by the higher education and first-gen community. Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles is currently the Director of UCLA's First Year Experience (FYE) Office and oversees many additional initiatives including UCLA's First To Go Program. LT shares the origin story of the First To Go Program at LMU, her work in first-gen studies, and some personal anecdotes. It is important to honor and celebrate how far First To Go at LMU has come as this is just the beginning of our journey! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

In this episode, we discuss the importance of peer mentorship with the extraordinary Emil Sol, Memo's co-coordinator for First To Go's Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program. Emil shares a few of his involvements that inspire him to create peer mentorship opportunities, his experience being a mentor and a mentee, and how peer mentorship perfectly aligns with his career trajectory. We hope this episode inspires you to become a mentor or a mentee to promote mutual relationships of knowledge sharing and accountability. Stay tuned for our next episode! Disclaimer: Podcasting through zoom is an interesting experience so apologies for Mic hiccups.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the 3rd season of For the Generation Podcast! In this episode, we go over financial literacy topics with the wonderful Patricia "Patty" Guttierez, an emerging finance professional, an LMU alum, and a dear friend of the First To Go community. Patty shares with us a little about herself, how her family and her first-gen identity played a role in her career trajectory, and some crucial tips and tricks to help students in their financial literacy journey. Memo will once again be joined by Alexia Fernanda Pineda-Soto, also known as Lexie, the First To Go Program Coordinator at LMU. We hope this episode helps qualm some anxieties around your own financial literacy and motivates you to actively engage in your financial health. Stay tuned for our next episode!

Welcome to the 1st episode of the 3rd season of For the Generation! In this episode, we had the amazing opportunity to interview the great Raven Yamamoto, a first-gen OG and dedicated activist. We'll be going through their leadership journey, the importance of campus organizing, and how being a first-gen student empowers their activism. Memo will be joined by a temporary co-host, Alexia Fernanda Pineda-Soto, also known as Lexie, the First To Go Program Coordinator at LMU. We hope this episode inspires you to continue your own journey through leadership and activism. Stay tuned for our next episode! Enjoy! Disclaimer: Podcasting through zoom is an interesting experience so apologies for Mic hiccups.

Welcome to the spring semester of season 2 of For The Generation!! This episode unpacks the psychological and emotional impact of being a student AND first-gen student. In a generation where depression and anxiety are extremely prevalent. We had the pleasure of speaking to Gabriela Pineda, a registered associate marriage and family therapist, whose holistic approach is guided by an integrative framework in the Mind and Body Connection. The central focus of this episode is inter/transgenerational trauma. This type of trauma is passed down through generations that have experienced major and traumatic life events. Gabriela gives us an understanding of the complexities within family dynamics that contribute to this trauma. Gabriela gives us advice on how to deal with transgenerational trauma and how being a first-gen intersects with her profession as a therapist. We advocate for the whole well-being of all, and we hope that this episode encourages you to put yourself first and to take the necessary steps to a healthy mind, body, and soul.

We hope you are all hanging in there, we will all prevail. With Finals coming up, JC wanted to share some self-care tips to make sure that you are all prepared as much as possible to tackle your finals. This is also the last episode of this semester. We hope you have an amazing holiday season and stay tuned for new content next semester. With much love, JC & Memo. We are, For the Generation.

Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break! We hope that you are ready to tackle these next few weeks. In this episode, JC, Memo, and Megan uncover the struggles and strengths of being a first-gen student. They talk about the issues of imposter syndrome and survivors' guilt and how to overcome them as they are common attributes of being a first-gen. They also discuss the cultural capital that first-gen students have as well as other strengths and skills that come with this identity. Megan shares her experience and knowledge of how to deal with these issues and the skills that she has gained. These topics are found within the struggles of being a first gens. It's important to have these conversations so that other first gens can identify these symptoms. We want to create awareness of the struggles and celebrate the advantages and tools that they create on their own.

Whew! This is the first episode of the fall y’all! We are so excited to be Back! In a long-overdue episode, JC, Memo, and Ms. Love uncover the intersections of the first-gen and transfer identity. They tackle the stigmas of agism found in higher education and break down the constraint that we are all on a societal clock. Although being a transfer student can be difficult when adjusting to academic and social life, it’s especially challenging when including the first-gen identity. Ms. Love blamelessly shares her experience with the transition from a junior college into the prestigious university, LMU. Ultimately, our mission is to represent the under and/or misrepresented in higher education and establish a platform for those who are muted. In high respects to our audience, we envision all listeners being able to resonate and connect with the discourse that For The Generation promotes.

In this episode, JC and Memo, pay tribute to Black History Month by discussing the intersections of the first-generation identity and being an African-American student. This episode also includes two exclusive interviews, one with Kandyce Mitchell, a freshman at Loyola Marymount University and LMU's Director of Black Student Services , Dr. Nathan Sessoms . Kandyce shares her powerful testimony and experince being an African-American first-generation student. While Dr. Sessoms discusses his engagement with students on campus, as well as his passion for urban development, mentoring, and social justice. Enjoy this episode and tune in for the next one!

Tune in to "The First", the very first episode of "For the Generation". In this episode, JC and Memo, the hosts of this podcast, introduce themselves and the podcast. This episode also includes an exclusive interview with Daquan Bass, a senior at Loyola Marymount University. Daquan talks about his experience being a first-generation college student and what it means to be a first-generation college student. We hope you enjoy this episode and tune in for the next episode.