Cafecito con Estrellita

This week Estrellita will be sharing her year long recap on being a First Gen podcast host and grad student. The global pan dulce has brought up so many different challenges that tested her commitment to her content and academic obligations... but she is proud of all the growth despite of the challenges that came along with it. Estrellita will also be going into detail on why us mujeres should not...

This week Estrellita will be sharing consejitos on powering though the end of this spring semester. Let's just say our Podcast Host has also been searching for motivation to finish up this semester. But the most important thing here is to acknowledge the fact that you all made it this far in your academic journey. So please, do not devalue it. Estrellita then goes on to share on why she consistent...

This week Estrellita will be sharing her thoughts and feedback she has had from conversations in the past, about the machista mentality. And how it affects all genders from Latin America. The thing is mi gente the machismo mentality stems from ego and how does someone keep their ego high? Well they avoid failing as much as possible. If someone who follows the machista mentality does not fail, then...

This week Estrellita will be sharing consejitos on how she balances the Individualistic culture of Higher Education while coming from a Collectivistic Latinx background. The short answer, it is not easy and can feel extremely overwhelming at times. However, it is possible and it's important to remember that the individualistic culture of being a grad student is not going to last forever. It is tem...

This week Estrellita is having a cafecito con Ximena from @latinapowerpuff our mujer is currently working on her PhD in Student Affairs and hopes to inspire mujeres who are pursuing a degree in STEM, how you may ask? Well you will have to tune into this week's episode to find out! If there is anything that you take away from this episode we want it to be... that you can make your higher ed journey...

This week Estrellita shares about her most recent hit of Imposter Syndrome, not only as a grad student but also a content creator. Paving the way is never a clear cut road, it is a lot of ups and downs... pero recuerdan mi gente you are not alone in this journey. We are earning these degrees together while breaking generational cycles. Furthermore, Estrellita shares some chisme on her experience a...

This week Estrellita is having a cafecito con Jennifer from Academic Latina™ a PhD student in SoCal and a hija de inmigrantes. In this episode not only do these mujeres share what it means to be a first generation Latina daughter but the different challenges that arise in academia such as "you always have to be working or else you aren't good enough." Recuerdan mi gente, academia has nothing on yo...

This week Estrellita will be sharing resource information for aspiring first gen law students and where you can find it. As the episode continues on our host goes in deep with the reassurance on the whole concept ... "nobody knows what they are doing" which is so true! And if this statement is viewed in a positive as well as growing light, you may be surprised at how reassuring this cliche saying...

This week Estrellita will be having a cafecito con Taylor Tieman aka your Legalmiga®. Taylor started off her higher education journey at the University of Pennsylvania to then continue on to law school in Southern California. Studying for that law degree was not easy, however we hope that Taylor can provide you with the reassurance needed to remind all of us... that you can get that degree too. Fu...

This week Estrellita will be sharing consejiots on what students can expect in regards to paying for their graduate school applications. Spoiler alert... they can be expensive, however we hope that having this conversation can help better prepare you when it is your time to apply. For more information you can go to @gradlifegrind on Instagram, the creator goes in more detail about her application...

This week Estrellita will be having a cafecito con Ivonne Franco Rodriguez she is a CSU Los Angeles Alumna with her M.S. in counseling. Not only is this episode filled with some chismes and consejitos about paving the way as first gen Latinx students, pero our guest shares her story about being undocumented in higher education.... and the different challenges that arose as she continued to pave th...

This week Estrellita will be sharing some consejitos on how she keeps up her weekly content for her platform, while navigating her grad journey. Also, grants, grants, grants as students we know that el dinero is an important resource tool, so Estrellita took in into her own hands to find a beneficial resource tool, that can help guide students in the right direction as they are trying to figure ou...

This week Estrellita will be having a cafecito with her longtime amiga and undergrad peer mentor Jennifer Uhlman. These two mujeres met back in community college and Jen has played a huge academic and emotional support for Estrellita's higher education journey. Jen has literally revised Estrellita's research papers, personal statement for undergrad and statement of purpose when she started her gra...

This week Estrellita will be sharing details on some behind the scenes work she's been doing for the podcast, recent Instagram features and how she goes about battling imposter syndrome. Whether you are an undergrad, grad student or First Gen professional it is important that this topic is brought to light.... because imposter syndrome does not escape anyone. Just know mi gente, you are not alone...

This week Estrellita will be having a cafecito con Aeriell a PhD Student in Clinical Psychology. This educated mujer created her online space to educate and guide other students of color on what it is really like to be a grad student... From the highs such as being Latina in a competitive Doctoral program to the not so glamours times... such as missing class because it can feel overwhelming trying...

This week Estrellita will be sharing her thoughts on whether or not a First Gen student should pursue a PhD or Master's Degree after receiving their Bachelors degree. The short answer is... it's your personal choice, and it is important to have that self awareness with ourselves. Especially since many of us have completed our undergrad journey with the survival mentality. Further on, with everythi...

This week Estrellita is having a cafecito con Ashely aka Data Girl a Data Analyst who currently lives in New York. Ashely has her B.S. degree in Public Health, MBA and has been recognized by Forbes Under 30 Scholars Summit. Moreover, Ashely shares her story as well as some consejitos on how she navigated Higher Education and the 9-5 world as First Gen that lead her to these opportunities.  Follow...

Mi gente, so much has happened this week that I can't wait to share with all of you! Would you believe me if I told you my academic role model @academicmami shouted me out on Instagram as an inspiring page for First Gen Latinx students in Higher Education! I have not been able to stop thinking about that, because Mari (@academicmami) paved the way for so many Latinxs by getting her PhD as a mom, w...

This week Estrellita will be having a cafecito con Albert Yair Santana who currently works in the field of education. He received his Bachelors degree in Philosophy from Cal State University, Fullerton however this conversation takes a heavy turn into the reality that we are always just told "get the degree" as First Gen without any other guidance ... thus so many mixed emotions tend to stem from...

This week Estrellita will be having a conversation in regards to students Defering their university acceptance (for a semester or year) to then start later. Whether it's undergrad or grad school just know it is an option for you to do so! Especially with everything that is going on in this global PAN DULCE, it is important that all First Gen Latinx students know they have options.  Lastly, ou...

This week Estrellita will be having a cafecito con Johnathan Garza First Gen, UCSB Alumni and on The House Committee on Natural Resources Professional Staff for The U.S. House of Representatives. As we all know paving the way as a First Gen from a Latinx Household tends to come with many challenges. However, Estrellita hopes that this conversation sheds a light and provides reassurance to her Firs...

Hola mi gente! This week Estrellita will be sharing information on the importance of why our Latinx students should consider studying for a Doctoral degree. As we know representation matters in the field of research, academia and so forth. It is never too early or late to start brainstorming or figuring out if our First Gen Latinx want to continue studying after their Bachelors degree. Further on...

This week Estrellita will be having a cafecito con Karina Nava a remarkable Registered Dietitian who also has her own business in her area of expertise, Karina Nava Nutrition! Karina's passion and educational background on having a healthy relationship with food is so enlightening and it shows through the engagement of her Virtual Cooking Classes and Yelp Reviews. She received her Bachelor of Scie...

¡Hola mi gente! This week Estrellita will be interviewing Nikki Robledo she received her Bachelor's Degree(s) at UC Santa Barbara and has recently graduated with her Masters in Higher Education Leadership. It is important for our First Gen Gente to research the grad programs you are interested in and even if it's just one, that is okay! And it is okay NOT to know it all. To many times our gente ge...

¡Hola mi gente! I am so excited to be back for Season 3 estoy tan orgullosa in all of you as we continue on for our new Spring semester/quarter. For this episode I will be sharing some tips and reminders about overcoming Zoom Fatigue and what it means to be a First Gen Latinx student who is paving the way. Also, I want to share my thoughts about everything that happened at the Capitol on January 6...