The Highs and Lows Podcast

In our Season 9 finale, we had the honor of speaking with our very own EOPS Graduation Recognition Speaker Rocio Quezada. Rocio speaks with us on her educational journey in returning to school & attaining her associate's. She also details with us her resilience & how her mother, children, & family motivate her to reach & accomplish her goals. Follow us on Instagram! https://www...

In our 10th episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast Season 9, we host 2 prominent members of the OMEGA Club in Botros Saleb, & Angel Gallegos. They sit down with us an enlighten our listeners on the importance of connection , leadership, & camaraderie. They also speak with us on their personal journeys & how they ultimately want to give back on their way up. Follow us on Instagram! htt...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Career Services Specialist Nick deBos-Haigler. He lays out his journey from taking opportunities across the world to do good with his faith, and how he uses his experiences from all over to help those around him in our community. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ Directed by Oxnard College EOPS Creative Direc...

In this special edition of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we take our show mobile courtesy of Bard Boys allowing us to record in their premier space. Bard Boys owner Ronney Jenkins details what it took & what it takes to run a successful Cannabusiness after his NFL career. We also speak with Oxnard College Professor Geoff Ostrove who demonstrates his wealth of knowledge in the policy surroundin...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast we sit down with former EOPS & OC Alum Dr. Brenda Casillas. She speaks with us on her experience with the OCEOPS program & how the program helped catapult her to where she is today. From moving to Mexico to dealing with family hardships, inspiration is at the root of this moving conversation. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast we sit down with Ayala Benefraim - VC Public Defender, & Artis Hawkins, an Oxnard College student & Rising Scholars representative. We sit down & speak on topics of privilege, trialing situations, & opportunity. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ Directed by Oxnard College EOPS Creative Directed & Produced b...

In this special edition of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with our very own Front Office Specialist Elba Balarezo! She speaks with us on her winding & adventurous journey which has led her impacting the many lives she's touching every single day. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ Directed by Oxnard College EOPS Creative Directed & Produced by Joseph G...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with our very own EOPS Counselor Ross Fontes. Ross speaks with us on his journey in coming to Oxnard from Compton, & gives some personal advice for our audience & our community. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ Directed by Oxnard College EOPS Creative Directed & Produced by Joseph Garcia

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we have OC Black Student Union representative Danny Whitt. He speaks with us about how The Black Student Union has helped spark his interest in learning & helping others. He also speaks with us on how the HBCU Field Trip was transformative for him as well as his military experience. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ Direc...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast we sit down with Ventura Community College District trailblazer Ola Washington. She speaks with us on her contributions to our local community colleges, as well as her old school upbringing. With having to navigate her life through much intersectionality, she still found many ways to thrive & succeed. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we kick off our Season 9 with the Oxnard College Garden Club. We learn about the ins & outs of our very own Gardening Club. Learn about how you can get involved with this growing community. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ Directed by Oxnard College EOPS Creative Directed & Produced by Joseph Garcia

In our Season 8 finale we talk with Professor Erin Lawley. She speaks with us on using our voices for good, and for the voiceless. She goes over with us on her current sabatical journey and what programs she's trying to bring into our College. An active advocate and member of our community, you do not want to skip this jampacked episode. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops...

In this episode of The Highs & lows Podcast we have Oxnard College EOPS Alum, UCLA Alum, and EOPS Fall Intern Jessica Martinez. Jessica speaks with us on her journey moving from school to school at a young age, and how she learned from those experiences on how to connect with others. She also speaks with us about her unique experiences regarding her higher education and the COVID-19 pandemic F...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast we have Oxnard College EOPS alum Elizabeth Martinez & TRIO UpwardBound Alum Ubaldo Martinez Jr. Elizabeth speaks with us on her journey through higher education, and how her passion of helping & connecting with others, led her to her journey of helping families find their lifelong dream homes. Ubaldo speaks on his own personal journey as well...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with two Filipina stalwarts in our community. These two sisters represent the Filipino community with the same passion that they started with many years ago. Listen & learn about the organizations they represent & learn more about the Filipino Community of Ventura County. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we have Oxnard City Council Member & Proyecto Exito Grant Coordinator Gabriela Rodriguez Gabriela Rodriguez speaks with us on the current highs & lows we are experiencing as a community, & how her current involvement within our city shows how we can all make a difference big & small! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we have 3 young & bright Oxnard College STEM Illumineers Angel Becerra, Hector Ortiz & Emiliano Lievanos. These trailblazers speak on the many projects they've worked on & plan to lead in the future. From speaking to representatives to conducting new research & exploring new findings. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram...

In this grounding episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we speak with 1/2 of Raising Mami Alchemy & OC Alum Ana Lugo. She speaks with us on how her experiences helped shape her future, & how constant pressure to heal through use of prescriptions led to creating Raising Mami Alchemy with her daughter. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ Directed by Oxnard College EO...

In our 2nd episode of Season 8 we have Stella Alvarez of 805UndocuFund. Stella speaks on her journey through higher education & her journey through helping immigrant families in need. For more information go to 805undocufund.org To sign up to the Rapid Response Network Hotline Text “Alert” to 805-870-8855 or “Alerta” for Spanish alerts Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/...

In our Season 8 kickoff, we start episode 1 with Mayor of Oxnard Luis McArthur. Mayor McArthur discusses his journey through becoming the mayor of Oxnard, & also discusses the current & pressing issues that effect our city today & how we all can utilize the voices we have to keep progressing our beautiful city. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ https://www.insta...

In our Season 8 kickoff, we start episode 1 with Mayor of Oxnard Luis McArthur. Mayor McArthur discusses his journey through becoming the mayor of Oxnard, & also discusses the current & pressing issues that effect our city today & how we all can utilize the voices we have to keep progressing our beautiful city. Follow us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/oceops/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ht...

In this latest episode of our final show of our 7th Season, we sit down with our 3 Oxnard College Graduation 2025 Commencement Speakers: Yessi Ruiz - Psychology Major transferring to CSUN, 2025 University Transfer Center Recognition Event Honorary Student Speaker Eugenio Serna - Spanish Major, prospective UCSB/UCLA student, 2025 Oxnard College Graduation Commencement Speaker Raeema Vega - Mathemat...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Rose Banuelos. Rose has worn many hats throughout her life, advocating for low-income families, formerly incarcerated youth, at risk youth, homeless citizens, sexual assault victims, etc. Her continued passion to serve others is heard & felt throughout our episode with her. Listen & learn how you can advocate for others as w...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Oxnard College McNish Gallery Director, & Art professor, Christine Morla. She speaks with our audience about the importance of art, & how our future leaders are help shaping the arts. Recorded 3/19/25 Follow us on Instagram! ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehighsandlowspodcast/⁠ Directed by...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Oxnard College's Lieutenant Romero. Lieutenant Romero speaks with us on his upbrining & his gratitude towards his parents on providing him the most with the little they had. With humble beginnings, it took a village to help raise the man that Lieutenant Romero is today. Recorded on 3/12/25 Follow us on Instagram! ⁠ https://w...