In this episode I catch up with the future Doctora Christina Rodriguez, founder of 'Latinas with Masters.' She is such an inspiration, we talked about the challenges of dissertations, digital media and how we should normalize therapy.

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In this episode, I talk with future Dr. Miguel Beltran. He is a system-impacted student-researcher who explores societal factors in relation to neighborhood dynamics, the culture of over policing, and the experiences of Chicano males. He reflects on his educational journey and the importance of remaining grounded as he pursued higher education from Los Angeles to Columbia University.

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It's been a year since I've ghosted ya'll. Where did we leave off...in short, we moved, my baby was hospitalized & I ran a marathon.

Lets catch up!

In this special episode I share some exciting personal news.

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In this special episode, I'm joined again by my 10 year old, Milania for our second episode on this special summer mami scholar series. We talk about our nonexistent summer routine, her birthday week, and our upcoming vacation!

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In this special episode, I'm joined by my 10 year old, Milania for a special summer mami scholar series. Milania and I talk about what it's like for her as a child of an academic transitioning and moving across country for her moms career. We talk about what the last two years of our transition has been like. Milania also answers questions asked from Instagram and she shares her top 10 university list.

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In this episode, I talk with Maria Linares. A first-generation Latina, raised in an immigrant household in a working-class neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA. She is a mother of three, a Girl Scout volunteer, and currently serves as a member of the California State University, Board of Trustees, a position appointed by Governor Newsom. We have an incredible conversation about student activism, self-perseverance, and motherhood.

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In this episode, I talk with SDSU student Jahaziel Sanchez. We talk about his experiences as a formerly incarcerated transfer student. He shares his unique perspectives on incarceration and its transition to a student scholar. He also shares his passions outside of research and academics.

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