The Highs and Lows Podcast

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down witth Oxnard College Paralegal Program Coordinator, Evan Hess. Where the conversation went from how Hess sat in the courtrooms as a child, to now providing for his family & fighting for others under the same umbrella of law & justice. Recorded on 3/5/25 Follow us on Instagram! ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.in...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Community Advocacy Coalition Secretary & Co-Vice President Finance Board of Directors at The Oxnard College Foundation, Dr. Vincent Stewart. Dr. Vincent Stewart speaks with us on his lessons in life, & how he's used those lessons to get where he is today. His advocacy for community is something he remains passionate in d...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast we sit down with Walter Boggan. Walter Boggan the founder & CEO of the Sports Industry Academy spoke with us on his passion for sports, as well as educating the youth. Learn more about the Sports Industry Academy here https://www.sportsindustryacademy.com/ Follow us on Instagram! ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/oceops/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the...

In this Episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with longtime Oxnard College tutor, & stalwart of the Oxnard community Yacine Woodall. Yacine speaks with us on her difficult transition from moving from the east coast to the west coast. Yacine also speaks on the importance of seeking assistance from whatever you are struggling with. Whether it be academics, or life overall. Yacine...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we kick off our Season 7 with introducing our newest co-host Yessica Nava Romero! We also have special guest KirVaris Myricks, who is an Oxnard College alum, Professional Basketball player, & author of Peace of Daily Bread. KirVaris takes us through his professional journey as well as his personal journey, leaning on his faith through his battle...

In this Season 6 Finale of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we wrap up with our Season 6 Co-Hosts! They go over some of their favorite memories with each other, as well as their favorite memories with guests we've had on this season! The Highs & Lows Podcast will be returning in the Spring 2025 semester for its 7th season! Stay tuned! Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ htt...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we have Oxnard College English Professor Elissa Caruth. She sits down with us & speaks with us on her life lessons, as well as the importance of feminism for women & men, & overall women empowerment. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ https://www.instagram.com/thehighsandlowspodcast/ Directed by Oxnard College EOPS...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we speak with Oxnard College President Dr. Roberto Gonzalez! Dr. Gonzalez speaks with us on the many hurdles & obstacles he had as a young man, & offers our listeners advice & many life lessons. Dr. Gonzalez also gets personal & encourages our co-hosts with a plethora of positive & healthy messaging. Follow us on Instagram! https...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with EOPS counselor & OMEGA lead Everardo Rivera. He speaks with us on his challenges & life shaping moments throughout his life that influenced him to be a pillar in our community. Interested in OMEGA? Learn more here https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services/omega-initiative Follow us on Instagram! https://www....

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Oxnard College EOPS Student/ Rising Scholar Scott Koen. He speaks with us on his challenging upbringing, & how the past life he used to live, is no longer is present nor future. He harps on living with purpose, & paying it forward. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oceops/ https://www.instagram.com/thehighsan...

In our Season 6 Episode 2 episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Oxnard College English Professor Dr. Jose Maldonado Dr. Maldonado speaks with us on the value of college education, & the significance of higher ed for communities that have been underrepresented & silenced. He also speaks on his upbringing & how he's used it to not only shape his life, but the live...

Season 6! In our newest season of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we interview EOPS Counselors Esmeralda Camarena & Nayeli Madero. Our Season 6 Crew (Ross Fontes, Liz Rosete, & Rae Vega) gets deep with our guests, discussing what it really means to be 1st generation, & really get into the weight & significance of being a 1st gen college student. We also get to learn about the paths E...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down & speak with Oxnard College Cultural Anthropology Professor Arian Melidonis! We have a great & introspective discussion about anthropology, cultures around us & far beyond, & the world itself! You don't want to miss this extensive episode! Follow us on Instagram! https://www. Instagram.com/thehighsandlowspodcast/ Dire...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we have Nature & forest therapy guide, cultural practitioner & interdisciplinary artist Elena Rios. Elena is a strong nature advocate, as well as an advocate for our indigenous communities. She speaks on the importance of building community through personal connectivity, as well as being kinder to our native plants & resources that are o...

In this throwback edition of The Highs & Lows Podcast, Joseph fills in & puts down the camera to join Francisco & Ross to take a love language quiz live on air! Follow us on Instagram! https://www. Instagram.com/thehighsandlowspodcast/ Directed by Oxnard College EOPS Creative Directed & Produced by Joseph Garcia

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down & speak with Cal State University Channel Islands Professor & Community Advocacy Coalition Board Member, Dr. Ray Tejada. He speaks extensively with us about his passion for community, his professional journey, as well as advocating for others to become pioneers in their community just as those before us did. Season 5 Episode 6 3/...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down & speak with Oxnard College Student Services Counselor & Boxing/Black Belt Hall of Famer Graciela Casillas. She takes us through her journey of balancing boxing, school, self defense classes, etc. She details her copius amounts of lows in becoming a Hall of Famer as well as educator. She also emphasizes self defense referring it...

In this Episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we speak with Dr. Kari White, reading & ESL instructor & Department Chair for Languages & Reading department. She speaks with us on her true passion for reading. Explaining to us how overlooked it is, when it's actually the most integral part of learning. She also shares with us her journey through guiding various people of all ages...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Cal State University Channel Islands Chicanx Professor, Dr. Jennie Luna. She sits down & speaks with us about her strong advocacy for change, equality, & dispelling stigmas. Her passion for advancement of not just our immediate/local community, but all communities is unequivocally unmatched in our 3rd episode of Season 5 of...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we sit down with Oxnard College's Film Department lead Professor Anitra Lawson as well as Oxnard College's Mens/Womens Assistant Basketball Coach Sampson Brue. Professor Lawson speaks with us about the many paths & places that led her up to here at Oxnard College as well as the tough decisions she had to make in her life in order to move...

In our latest installment of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we interview Professor Tim Fontenette. We learn about his work ethic and how life's challenges helped fuel him during his journey, his professional roadmap and how despite being winding proved necessary for him to succeed. He also gives us his personal insight on the black experience helping shed important light on it during black history mont...

In our final episode of Season 4 of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we have Dr. Letty Mojica of Oxnard College's University Transfer Center. She speaks with us about how her first generation experience helped shape the lives of younger generations. She also connects with our co-host Priscilla Smith in the way of both starting out in authoritative occupations that led to becoming leaders not only...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we speak with Dean of Student Services Dr. Eliseo Gonzalez & CalWORKS Counselor/Coordinator Marta Munoz. Dr. Eliseo Gonzalez speaks with us about his various stops along the way that led him here at Oxnard College, & how he adapted to his various environments growing up. As well as fulfilling a promise to his mother. We also speak with Marta...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, the crew answers listener questions ranging from how to decompress, to how to stay productive. We also interview EOPS/NextUp technician Yesenia Ruvalcaba. She speaks with us about her journey navigating life, discovering her true self, and most importantly living life for herself. She also speaks on coping mechanisms & ways she dealt with her tr...

In this episode of The Highs & Lows Podcast, we have Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Learning Dr. Luis Gonzalez; as well as EOPS Peer Facilitator Priscilla Smith. Dr. Luis Gonzalez talks to us about the nuances of navigating his role here at Oxnard College, and how he aims to help provide the best learning experiences here for our students. He also speaks to the importance of...