The Way to College Podcast

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 the Vice 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

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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 #latina First Gen Journey podcast - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-gen-journey/id1429048020 First 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 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10112229992917959&set=a.10100428334850329&type=3  

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