Rebel Groundbreakers Podcast

Being a first-generation student and moving away from another place can be somewhat stressful. Maya Ellsworth, a first-generation sophomore, tells all about her transition from her small high school in Hawaii to the huge campus of UNLV. She talks about her work as a peer mentor and how she's motivating students to ask questions and connecting them to the necessary resources. Maya shares a personal experience that inspired her to become a nurse and discusses overcoming obstacles as she navigated college life. She shares how living in the dorms her first year allowed her to make friends and come out of her shell, along with how the library was a hotspot. Lastly, she shares her experience as a first-year, tips, and resources that helped her, and how the Aloha spirit powers her social outlook. SHOW NOTES Hello Everyone! This is the show notes and shouts outs to: Episode 13: First-Generation Celebration with Maya Ellsworth - The Intersection | Coping with Covid | First Generation | Hawaii. In this episode you’ll discover: A little bit about what led Maya to become a peer mentor and how she hopes she is able to help and provide advice for others in similar situations as herself. How Maya is making a difference in her family, hoping to break the generational poverty. The path and struggles of becoming a first-generation college student. Some of the resources that have helped her stay on top of her studies like SI and Tutoring. And many more! Enjoy! The following are resources for students that was talked about in this episode: The Intersection: https://www.unlv.edu/intersection The 1st Generation Club: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GC ASC Supplemental Instruction: https://www.unlv.edu/news-story/asc-supplemental-instruction-si-services-spring-2020-updated ASC Tutoring: https://www.unlv.edu/asc/tutoring Connect with Maya: Connect w/ Maya | maya.ellsworth@unlv.edu Follow us on Instagram: @groundbreakerspodcast Email us at: UNLVgroundbreaker@gmail.com Listen to us on: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor.fm, Radio Republic, and many more podcast platforms! Special thanks to: Reaktor Productions for the music title “ Funk’d Up” - used for the Intro Music: https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-up This episode was edited using images and graphics from: Canva.com Maya Ellsworth

SHOW NOTES Hello Everyone! This is the show notes and shouts outs to: Episode 12: First-Generation Celebration with Trent Calicia - The Intersection | Filipino American | First-Generation | Physical Therapy |Family. In this episode you’ll discover: Being a first-generation and minority student on a diverse campus. Trent’s journey as a college student handling the pandemic. How COVID has positively affected Trent and reaffirmed his love for physical therapy. Learn more about FASA (Filipinx American Student Association) And many more! Enjoy! The following are resources for students that was talked about in this episode: The Intersection: https://www.unlv.edu/intersection The 1st Generation Club: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GC Filipinx American Student Association: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/fasaofunlv Connect with Trent: Connect w/ Trent | galict2@unlv.nevada.edu Follow us on Instagram: @groundbreakerspodcast Email us at: UNLVgroundbreaker@gmail.com Listen to us on: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor.fm, Radio Republic and many more podcast platforms! Special thanks to: Reaktor Productions for the music title “ Funk’d Up” - used for the Intro Music: https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-up This episode was edited using images and graphics from: Canva.com Trent Calicia

Life is very unpredictable, and a bunch of curveballs may be thrown at your way which could throw you off track, but not this first-generation student. In this interview, Julieann Cruz shares her experiences of dealing with life’s unpredictable moments and conquering through those curveballs to reach her achievements and goals in life. Julieann came all the way from Guam and was originally set to attend college in Portland, but things took a turn when she found out she was going to be a mother. Julieann found herself in Las Vegas on her way to Portland and decided to start her college journey at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). She had completed her Associate's Degree in Business at CSN and she is here now at UNLV pursuing a Bachelor’s in Finance. Her journey was not always easy, but she overcame all the curveballs thrown her way and continues to be a Groundbreaker here at UNLV as she tackles the challenges of being a First-Generation Student from Guam and a loving mother! As Julieann Cruz stated, “Take every opportunity and every risk even if it doesn’t work out for you because you can always learn something from it!” SHOW NOTESHello Everyone! This is the show notes and shout outs to: Episode 11: First Generation Celebration with Julieann Cruz - The Intersection |Teen Mom | First-Generation | Overseas Student | Pursuing a Finance degree. In this episode you’ll discover: ●Her journey from Guam to CSN and onto UNLV in pursuit of a Finance Degree. ●The path and challenges of becoming the first in her family to go to college despite being a teen mom.● The importance of having the support of your family through setbacks.●How COVID has positively affected her with school. ●And many more! Enjoy! The following are resources for students that was talked about in this episode: The Intersection: ​https://www.unlv.edu/intersectionThe 1st Generation Club: ​https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GC Connect with Julieann |​​ cruzj36@unlv.nevada.edu Follow us on Instagram | @groundbreakerspodcast | Email us: ​UNLVgroundbreaker@gmail.com Listen to us: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor.fm, RadioRepublic, and many more podcast platforms! Special thanks to: Reaktor Productions​​for the music title “ Funk’d Up” - used for the Intro Music:https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-up This episode was edited using images and graphics from: Canva.com Julieann Cruz

Deciding when to start college does not necessarily mean starting right after high school. In this podcast, we spoke with Heidi and Aldo, who are both nontraditional first-generation college students, and the odds were stacked against them. Heidi and Aldo have proven that age and other hurdles do not matter when it comes to pursuing your dreams. What truly counts is your passion for the career path of your choice, the dedication you are willing to apply yourself, and making the necessary sacrifice in order to succeed in your academic endeavors. Heidi has had a passion for nursing while Aldo has had his, in psychology and is evident throughout his research at the university. Although they may be at different chapters in their academic careers, they certainly have similar journeys and stories like choosing to relocate to Las Vegas from California to pursue their career goals. One of the most important messages that they shared on this recording towards other first-generation students and perhaps all students, in general, is to not be afraid of being told, "no." They believe that you should always ask questions and not fear the possibility of rejection because another door can always open up for you. SHOW NOTES Hello Everyone! This is the show notes and shouts outs to: Episode 10: First-Generation Celebration with Heidi and Aldo - The Intersection | Coping with Covid | First Generation | Nontraditional Student. In this episode you’ll discover: What led Heidi and Aldo to attend UNLV and how Heidi decided to go into nursing while Aldo wanted to continue his education in the Ph.D. program at UNLV. The path and struggles of becoming a first-generation college student. How COVID has affected Heidi and Aldo for the past two semesters, both having different takes on the pandemic. And many more! Enjoy! The following are resources for students that was talked about in this episode: The Intersection: https://www.unlv.edu/intersection The 1st Generation Club: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GC Connect with Krickett and Brady: Connect w/ Aldo | barrita@unlv.nevada.edu Connect w/ Heidi | walkeh1@unlv.nevada.edu Follow us on Instagram: @groundbreakerspodcast Email us at: UNLVgroundbreaker@gmail.com Listen to us on: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor.fm, Radio Republic, and many more podcast platforms! Special thanks to: Reaktor Productions for the music title “ Funk’d Up” - used for the Intro Music: https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-up This episode was edited using images and graphics from: Canva.com Aldo Barrita Heidi Walker

In this first of five-episode series, we are highlighting the experiences of our first-generation students here at UNLV. Being a first generation college student can be quite intimidating as it breaches unfamiliar territory. Krickett and Brady are both UNLV students walking down this path with the goal of turning the tide in their respective families, and it has been a stressful journey walking on this unpaved road. For many people, education is one of their biggest regrets, and Krickett and Brady aspire to finish their academia and establish financial stability with their degrees. In this podcast, they talk about the stress and frustration that comes with figuring out the mechanics of college, financial aid, college resources, and adjusting to remote learning and employment with the pandemic in addition to finding these resources on their own, with the added pressure of being role models for their families. Being a UNLV Groundbreaker takes shape in different ways, leading everyone towards a different journey. We personally believe Kricekett and Brady are doing groundbreaking things in our community while being groundbreakers in their own families. SHOW NOTES Hello Everyone! This is the show notes and shout outs to:Episode 09: First Generation Celebration with Krickett and Brady - TheIntersection | Coping with Covid | First Generation | Family. In this episode, you’ll discover: ●What led Krickett and Brady to attending UNLV and how they decided on which major to pursue. ●The path and struggles of becoming a first generation college student. ●How COVID has affected Krickett and Brady for the past two semesters. ●Information about the 1st Generation Club. ●And many more! Enjoy! The following are resources for students that was talked about in this episode: The Intersection: ​https://www.unlv.edu/intersectionThe 1st Generation Club: ​https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GCConnect with Krickett and Brady: Connect w/ Krickett | President of First Gen. Club | frienk1@unlv.nevada.eduConnect w/ Brady | keeran@unlv.nevada.eduFollow us on Instagram: @groundbreakerspodcastEmail us at: ​UNLVgroundbreaker@gmail.com Listen to us on: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor.fm, RadioRepublic and many more podcast platforms! Special thanks to: Reaktor Productions​​for the music title “ Funk’d Up” - used for the Intro Music:https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-upThis episode was edited using images and graphics from: Canva.comBrady KeerenKrickett Friend

In this episode, we interview Dr. Harriet Barlow. Dr. Barlow is the current Executive Director of The Intersection Program, UNLV's Academic Multicultural Resource Center. This is a program that advocates and supports the needs of first-generation college students of color and staff so that they can successfully navigate their academic careers. During this episode, Dr. Barlow describes the challenges that she and The Intersection faced at the onset of the COVID pandemic as well as her take on what's happened with the Hey Reb statue and social justice in our community. As Dr. Barlow describes, within the struggles, came many opportunities for individuals and programs to come together and help one another to cope with these deep issues. Please enjoy this episode and let's all come together as a UNLV family to heal and have respectful conversations during these difficult times. Thank you Dr. Barlow for doing this interview with us!!! Connect with Dr. Barlow on | UNLV Biography: https://www.unlv.edu/people/harriet-barlow| Email: harriet.barlow@unlv.edu | Phone: 702-895-0459 | Intersection Office: SU 121 Connect with us!: rebelgroundbreaker@gmail.com And as always you can listen to this episode on your preferred podcast app! Radio Republic

In this episode, we interview Ms. Natalie Klun who a UNLV alum. She calls herself the "Rebel Influencer," the author of the book, "Taking the Sell out of Sales," and the founder of the Virtual Tools Series on YouTube called, "Be Virtual Together." We spoke to Natalie about how her experience at UNLV helped her to where she is now as an Entrepreneur and Business. She gives her advice to students on transitioning into the workforce after graduation and how to be authentic and build your business around the idea of helping others. Also, Natalie explains the importance of optimizing your LinkedIn Profile and how to utilize virtual tools for your business and career. SHOW NOTES Hey, Rebels! This is the show notes and shouts outs to: Episode 07: Interview with Natalie Klun - How to Expand Your Influence on social media. In this episode you’ll discover: ●Natalie’s background and a brief history of her time UNLV and Her Career in Sales ●Advice after graduation and transitioning into the workforce ●The importance of being authentic and being helpful to others in your career and business ●The idea of an influencer ●How to utilize virtual tools such as Facebook groups, LinkedIn, etc. ●And many more! Enjoy! Connect with Natalie on​ |​ Linkedin: ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieklun/ | Find her on IG: @natalieklun | Website: bevirtualtogether.com | Facebook: Natalie Klun | Email: natalie@therebelinfluencer.com Follow us on Instagram: @rebelgroundbreakerspodcastEmail us at ​rebelgroundbreaker@gmail.com Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor.fm, RadioRepublic, and many more podcast platforms! Special thanks to THE FSM TEAM for the Music title “Uplifting” - used for our background intro/outro music https://www.free-stock-music.com/uplifting.html This episode was edited and used videos, images, and graphics from: Powtoon.com Kapwing.com PowerDirector App. Canva.com Bevirtualtogether.com Some images were also used are directly downloaded from Pexels & Unsplash. A place for royalty-free photos and videos. https://unsplash.com/https://www.pexels.com/

Episode 06: Mental Health w/ Dr. Sharon Jalene Hey, Rebels! This interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in early February. What's fascinating about this episode is that we cover a lot of things about mental which crucial in this new environment that we all find ourselves suddenly having to cope with. You may have seen our guest, Dr. Jalene around campus, during fitness for finals, or have even taken some of her courses. Dr. Sharon Jalene is the Assistant Dean of undergraduate affairs and an Assistant Professor in Residence here at UNLV. After having earned her Bachelor's and Master's in Kinesiology, she graduated as a UNLV Ph.D. Student in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program. During her time here, her research examined interventions for college student depression. She teaches physical activity and health, social psychology of physical activity and health, and other Undergraduate Kinesiology, Anatomy and Physiology courses. We hope that you find this interview helpful. Email Dr. Jalene: sharon.jalene@unlv.edu​ or Call: 702 895 3946. Show Notes | Resources: In this episode you’ll discover: ●Dr. Jalene’s dissertation on Student Depression: ○The relationship between depression and fitness (college students) ○Journal: Frontiers and Exercise physiology ○Title: Estimated CRF is associated w/ reported depression in students. ○Link: ​https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6759774/ ●The importance of physical activity cardiovascular fitness for mental health w/ college students: ○The brain is a valuable organ of the body ○Concentration, lower depression ○We sit a lot and we need to be more aware ○Simple and activities to move and how it can improve symptoms of depression /anxiety. ●The importance of talking to counselors○An increase in anxiety and depression across college institutions ●Mental Health Challenges of college students and ways to overcome○Working and going to school (challenge) ■Maintaining some type of physical Activity ■Yoga ■Sleep ■Fitness challenge ■Counseling ■Self-Hypnosis ■Listen to podcast ■Listen to comedy ■Cuddle w/ your pets ■Writing ■Talking w/ others ○TalkTherapy:​​https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/therapy-therapist○CognitiveBehavioralTherapy​(CBT):https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610 ●How Dr. Jalene overcame her life struggles and prospered: ○Child Abuse and having a 7th-grade formal education ■Child Protection Laws: ●https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Child_Protective_Services○Dealing w/ alcoholism■Anita Hill testimony:●​https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Anita_Hill

Rachael, along with her fellow classmate, Kyle interview Cade, an EMT in Las Vegas for a class project. They talk about how Cade's experience of being an EMT is during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he copes with working as an EMT.

Hey, Rebels! One of the things you won't be able to avoid during the semester is exams. If you're lucky you'll get one or two exams during the same week. But the reality for most of us is, tests and exams occur almost all simultaneously during the same day or all in the same week. And studying can get tricky! So why should you invest in your sleep if you're pressed for time? Well In this episode, you'll learn the benefits of having great quality sleep before studying for those exams and how to utilize caffeine to work for you and not against you. You'll also learn some strategies on how to get more Z's in order to get those A's! Connect with us: Email: rebelgroundbreaker@gmail.com Instagram: @rebelgrounderspodcast

Interviewing one of our own, Trey Curtis-Brown, he explains how he is navigating life as a college student with balancing the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing us with further information in regards to CSUN and how they believe our future on campus might be affected, in addition, to his take on graduation being postponed. Connect with Trey Curtis-Brown: Email: trey.curtis-brown@unlv.edu Instagram: @treycurtisbrown Connect with us: Email: rebelgroundbreaker@gmail.com Instagram: @groundbreakerspodcast

Have you been ghosted before?!? I have too and trust me it’s never that serious. Want to know how to handle it, don’t get bitter get better. From GPA to goals, we are going to tell you how you can make a comeback to bounce back from the setback. Listen to us on your favorite podcast app! In this episode you’ll discover: The importance of social separation in college How to not take things personally There’s a multitude of reasons College can be stressful Decisions are made for their own benefits How to cope with feeling ghosted Be empathetic Be the bigger person Look at the situation in a positive light A critical time for personal growth Having a smaller circle Focus on your own wins! Follow us on Instagram: @rebelgroundbreakers Email us at: rebelgroundbreaker@gmail.com CLICK ON THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/rebelgroundbreaker Special thanks to Jascha Dachtera for the background music! You can find his stuff here: Cosmic Revelation by Jascha Dachtera feat. Arian P. | https://soundcloud.com/jdachtera Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Some images used are directly downloaded from Unsplash and pexels. A place for royalty free photos and videos. https://unsplash.com/ https://www.pexels.com/

Hey Rebels! This is the show notes and shout outs to: Episode 01: BFFs for the semester! In this episode you’ll discover: The Benefits of seating in the front of class Why you should find productive individuals and exchange information. Benefits of making friends and study buddies How tutors can help! The benefits of building relationships with your professors How going to office hours can make a difference Why you should try to be engaging Follow us on Instagram: @rebelgroundbreakers Email us at: rebelgroundbreaker@gmail.com Special thanks to Mixaund for the background music! You can find his stuff here: Positive Start by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by ​ https://www.free-stock-music.com Some images used are directly downloaded from Unsplash. A place for royalty free photos and videos. https://unsplash.com/ CLICK ON THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/rebelgroundbreaker

Hey Rebels! This podcast was started by the IHS Peer Mentors here at UNLV, hope you enjoy! --------------Show Notes & Shout Outs!------------------------- Follow us on Instagram: @rebelgroundbreakers Email us at: rebelgroundbreaker@gmail.com READ OUR SHOW TRANSCRIPTS! Special thanks to Scandinavianz for the audio we used for background music! https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Logo and images made in snappa.

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