The Way to College Podcast

Good Monday morning, friends. It's the beginning of a new week which means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest on this week's episode is David Yoon. David is a private equity professional who always aspired to go to college. His early personal and educational experiences inspired him to pursue a career in medicine, but his experiences in college would lead him down a diff...

Thank you, for starting your week with another episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week's episode is another standout. My guest is Dr. Natalie Welch. She is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Seattle University and Executive Director of the non-profit, Rise Above. She has an amazing story, one that I know you'll enjoy. Let's get started! #podcast #nativeamerican #cherokee #...

Happy Monday, friends! A new week means another new episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week, my guest is Tracy Cantu Almanzan. She is an attorney and Professor of Practice at the University of Texas-El Paso. Tracy is based in El Paso but her journey starts in the tiny south Texas community of Lytle. It was here that her dreams of college were nurtured by her family and other key people. J...

A new week means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest on this week's episode is Carmen Fraser Youngsteadt. She is a marketing executive and currently serves on the board of the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. As with all my guests, Carmen graciously shares her educational and professional journey, but she also talks about her work with the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Carme...

Welcome to the latest episode of, The Way to College Podcast! This week, I'm thrilled to have Vanessa Sandoval, a proud Brownsville native and the Head of Engagement and Belonging at Hearst Magazines, joining me. From her humble beginnings in Brownsville to her current role in the bustling heart of New York City, Vanessa's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in as she shares how he...

Greetings all and welcome to a new week and a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. On this week's episode, my guest, Dr. Aurora Chang shares her educational and professional journey. While the path for most in academia is to climb the ranks and ultimately secure tenure, Aurora chose to buck the system. She continues to work closely with other academics, but she has carved her own path. #...

On this episode of The Way to College Podcast, I'm joined by Joshua Jordan, a doctoral candidate in the Kinesiology Program at UNC Greensboro. One of the great things about the podcast is the stories and Josh's story is unlike any I've shared on the podcast. Check out this week's episode to hear Josh's story. #podcast #longbeach #basketball #college #journey #story #uncgreensbo...

Happy Monday friends! Imagine you go to college with the plan of one day becoming an attorney. A few years after college, you find yourself not working as an attorney, but working for one of the most well-respected sports organizations in the world. Happy Monday, friends! Imagine going to college with the plan of becoming an attorney someday. However, a few years after graduating, you find yoursel...

Happy Monday, friends! On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, I am joined by Alejandro Delgadillo. Alejandro is a retired higher education professional who devoted over 30 years to nurturing the dreams of college students. Get ready to dive deep into the wisdom and experiences of our guest as we uncover the secrets to unlocking student potential and transforming lives. This is n...

My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Margarita Guzman. Margarita is the Executive Director of the Violence Intervention Program in New York and she has an amazing story. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share her story. Check it out! #podcast #journey #nonprofit #law #latina #elpaso #latinaleadership

A new week and a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest on this week's episode is a former colleague and friend, Ms. Kamara Jackson. From unexpected twists to navigating the realms of higher education, her story is a testament to the unpredictable and rewarding paths our careers can take.

My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast describes his academic journey as being up and down. And yet, like so many of my guests, he found his way. Today he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Get to know Dr. Hemphill on this week's episode. #podcast #uncgreensboro #college #journey #firstgen #unive...

Good morning, friends! On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, I'm joined by Christian Simamora (he/him/his). Chris is a learning designer, facilitator, program manager, people manager, writer, and father. He's had quite the journey and was gracious enough to share his journey with us. Check it out and don't forget to share the podcast with one other person. #podcast...

The New Year brings a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. On this week's episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Victor Saenz, from the University of Texas. In this episode, we continue with his journey and discuss his current focus. Check it out and don't forget to share. #podcast #journey #latino #956 #rgv #lajoya #education #latinoleader #leadership

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Victor B. Saenz. He is a Rio Grande Valley native, and is the Associate Dean for Student Success, Community Engagement, & Administration ( UT College of Education ), L. D. Haskew Centennial  Professor  in Public School Administration, and the Co-Founder,  Project MALES  &  Texas Education Consortium for Male Students of Col...

My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Martin Valadez Torres. He is the Vice-President of Strategic Initiatives and COO Tri-Cities Campus at Heritage University. Like many of my guests, Martin couldn't foresee his professional journey, but he knew education would be key to helping him get to where he needed to be. Check out his story and don't forget to share...

On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, my guest is James Alva. James is the CEO of Adelante Partners, a nonprofit/philanthropic consulting firm. Did James always aspire to work in the nonprofit sector? How did his educational journey shape his professional path? Check out this week's episode to find out.

This week's guest is Aimee Nunez. She is a College Admissions and Scholarship Specialist and she took time out of her very busy schedule to share her journey with us. Unlike many of the students she serves, Aimee said she didn't have a lot of help when she was applying to schools. As you will find out, it was her experience that has shaped her professional purpose. Check it out and don&#39...

My guest this week on The Way to College Podcast is Dr. Carlos Garanzuay. He is the Director of Admissions at Del Mar College, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Like so many of my guests, his journey has been anything but a straight line. Check out his journey and check out his podcast, CHILHE con Carlos.

Happy Tuesday, friends! My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Miguel Loza. Miguel is an attorney, but like so many of my guests, he was never sure of what he wanted to do. Check out his story and don't forget to share the podcast with someone who you think would enjoy the podcast. #podcast #journey #college #law #attorney #latinoattorney #stanford #

Hello friends! On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, I am joined by Eva Mejia, Ed.l.d, and Christian Simamora (he/him/his). They are back to offer useful tips for anyone starting out in the job market. Please share the podcast with anyone who you think would benefit from this conversation. #careeradvice #helpfultips #working #podcast #jobs #careers #tools #hiddencurriculum #college

My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Monica Revuelta. Monica is a project manager but started in higher education. But even before getting her start in higher education, Monica shares that college was never part of her original plan. Her educational journey starts by being at the right place at the right time. Today, Monica shares her journey in project management via s...

Good morning, friends! My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Valicia Trowbridge. Valicia is an immigration attorney, and like many of my guests, she was never sure of her path, even though, all of the work and experiences she was having kept directing her to law. Check out her story and don't forget to share the podcast with one person. Thank you! #podcast #immigrationat...

Happy Tuesday, friends! My guest on this week's episode of the podcast is Dr. Jose L. Martinez. He's held many hats professionally, yet the one thing that ties all of them together is his commitment to students. As a 4th generation migrant farmworker, Jose is all too familiar with the struggles migrant students face as they travel through the educational pipeline. Check out his journey on this wee...

Happy Tuesday, everyone! This is your weekly reminder to check out the latest episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Elisa Hernandez. Dr. Hernandez is a licensed psychologist and owner of First Gen Journey Counseling and Consulting. Dr. Hernandez also hosted the First Gen Journey Podcast. She has a fascinating journey and I'm excited to share it with our listeners. Check...