Cafecito con Estrellita

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! Today we are talking about so MANY things aside from education. But most importantly, highlighting the strengths that Latina moms have. I know for a fact I would not be the Estrellita that you all see today if it wasn't for my mom and the way she raised me. There were ups and downs but I am happy to be where and who I am today! I appreciate y...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week. We have so much to talk about in this episode! We go from honoring amazing academic moms, our first-gen milestones, and the tough yet beautiful conversations about career changes. Which can be heartbreaking, especially when you have worked so hard to get your dream position, to then only realize, it's not what you wanted. Trust me, I have bee...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! In today's episode we cover a little bit of everything. From resume tips, to my personal experience with Bloom nutrition powder, and my book proposal updates. Life has so many ups and downs but it is important that when we share a communal safe space, it won't feel so lonely. I appreciate you and am so happy you are here. Follow here please: Harvar...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In today's episode we are reminding ourselves of how powerful we are. You've done an awesome job going after your goals, healing, and quite honestly being a human being. I also have many updates to share with all of you, good and informative noticias. I appreciate you so much for being here, keep going I am proud of you. Follow here pleas...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! On today's episode we are highlighting the fact that YOU as first-gen have so many amazing options to choose from. Whether you are a recent graduate or not, you have come far in your journey and it is no secret that you will continue to prosper. Of course, I understand que a veces the path to success can feel lonely. But I want you to remembe...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In today's episode I will be talking about my grad photoshoot I recently had for my credential graduation. I almost wasn't going to do it, but I am glad that I got out of my own head and took my pics. Always remember that you are worth celebrating, every milestone and accomplishment no matter how big or small. I am proud of you. Please fo...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week!! We love that it is mental health awareness month because your mental health is important. In today's episode we talk about imposter syndrome and how it isn't out fault that it affects us so deeply. But it doesn't mean we have to let it control us forever. You deserve to be happy and to fully understand that you are worthy of good thi...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In today's episode I really wanted to share the most recent life realizations I have had, regarding my life. As someone who has been trying to chase her school dreams while pleasing those around me as much as I possibly could, life hit me in the face. And I am alright with admitting it to all of you, because I know I am no longer in such a he...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! I am so happy to share this space with you. Today I really want to talk about our mental health and how we can go about listening to our bodies when we need to take a step back from things. Just because we take a step back doesn't mean we are quitting. We are simply viewing all our options which that in itself is a very good thing. I apprecia...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! Yup, you read that title correctly. I am telling you grief, it is so weird but it's part of the human experience and I want to be nothing but transparent with all of you. Lo bueno is I have a great support system and I can never be more thankful for them. In community we really are stronger and I am so proud of you. With everything that you d...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week. In today's episode I talk about how I even started attending Women Empowerment Events, back in 2019 when CCE was non-existent. It was those events that helped me plant the seeds, in the spots they needed to be planted. It is so crazy to think that I have been advocating for first-gen Latinxs in higher education for this long and I am proud of...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In today's episode we are talking about my most recent pivot in regards to my social media platforms, as well as sisterhood. I've never imagined myself in a position where Cafecito con Estrellita is my full-time job, but with the support of mis hermanas, it does not feel as scary. We will also be touching a bit on burn out because I feel...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! I am excited to share that I am in a much better mental health space, as of recently. Honestly, I feel alive and rejuvenated. As many of you know it didn't happen over night. Took about a month, but here we are paving the way. Not only will I be sharing my recent milestones, but I really want to honor you and just talk to you. All good things...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In this episode I share the correlations I see between being an academic and entrepreneur, there is a lot of similarities. I have also come to realize that I can't control everything, no matter how much I try. All I can do is try my best and I hope me, sharing that, can remind you, that trying your best, is more than okay. I can't wait to...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! In today's episode we are truly reflecting back and understanding, the importance of allowing your voice as well as thoughts, to be heard. You have so much to say and share, often times, it is the fear of "what will others say" or "am I saying the right thing" that cause us to minimizes our strengths. And yes, I am speaking from my...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week. In this episode, not only are we talking about survival mode, but how it feels like to genuinely overcome it. Remember mi gente, it's okay if your work ethic is not the same as it was when you were in survival mode. I have so much to share and I am excited to have you here, with me. LA Times on the UC Strike More on the UC Strike Please follo...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In this episode we are talking about the academic and emotional aftermath of the pandemic. Distance learning was a challenge and when you are navigating a situation like that, while trying to honor the collectivistic values of our Latinx/o/a culture, it can be difficult. Current research shares that there has been a decline of Latinx student coll...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! For this interview episode I had the absolute honor to interview our trailblazer, Marlene Cabrera Ramírez, a first-generation graduate from UCLA and the London School of Economics who is committed to breaking barriers while uplifting our community. In this conversation we cover a wide range of topics such as homeschooling, public policy, our rela...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In today's episode, not only will we be talking about carpal tunnel due to writing papers, we will also be highlighting the importance of not allowing yourself to "stay quiet" in order to navigate higher education "successfully." So much comes with paving the way and it is important for you to know, you are not alone. John...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! In this episode we are figuring out how to process our emotions both in academic spaces and our everyday lives. It is easier said than done but it is important for you to know that you are not alone. Many of us were raised with a survival mentality which it makes sense why we as first-gen often times, have one too. And once we become aware with it and choo...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In this episode I will be sharing both the cultural and academic experiences that should be talked about in regards to Latinas supporting Latinas. It is important to support and want good things for the people in our community but I understand, it is hard to sometimes envision that when a lot of us were raised seeing different things. My closest...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In this episode we will be covering everything from how I processed my emotions after not getting into a PhD program to the importance of representation. Let's be real, when is representation NOT important, it always is. If things did not go as planned, I want you to remember, to not give up. Setbacks are part of the journey, you are never alone....

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! For today's episode we will be having a conversation with Christian McPhetridge a First-generation high school & college graduate as well as Entrepreneur. Christian graduated with his degree in Sports Management and is working in his career field in the beautiful Chicago area. He is eager to help others by sharing his story as a foster kid wh...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! It is my absolute pleasure to host Suanny Garica Barales a first-generation college graduate and Author of The New Latina a book that Showcases Career and Life Lessons From 100 Influential Latinas. Suanny is also the Chief In Editor at Mitú and in this episode she shares her academic journey and how her experiences have shaped her to be who she i...

Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! On today's episode I am catching you up on my recent most recent updates regarding my Tedx talk and how I am navigating my life as I wait to hear back from PhD programs. This has been a journey for sure but it is an honor to pave the way alongside every single one of you.  Instagram: cafecitoconestrellita Book me to speak at your next event:...