The Way to College Podcast

This week, my guest is Marcos Silva. Marcos is an educator, entrepreneur and social entrepreneur. Check out his amazing story. #storyteller #podcast #southtexas #UTPA #IDEA #college #highereducation #latinx #inspirational

This week, my guest is Angela Carrejo. Angela is a licensed specialist in school psychology, but she didn't always want to be a school psychologist. Like most of my guests her journey led her down several paths and she is gracious enough to share them with us. Check it out! #highereducation #latinx #latina #utpa #lssp #journey #college #podcast #podcastersofinstagram

This week, we continue our conversation with Edyael Casaperalta as she brings her story full circle. Check it out and don't forget to rate and share the podcast. #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #Latinx #firstgen #highered #college #education #immigrant #inspiration

This week, my guest is Edyael Casaperalta. It was such a treat to visit with Edyael and hear her journey. Her story is inspiring and I expect it will inspire others with similar backgrounds to keep pursuing their dreams. Check out part 1 of Edyael's story. #podcast #firstgen #latinx #edcouchelsa #Occidental #highered #college #lawschool #lawyer #inspirational

This week, I am joined by Natalie Arriola. Natalie is the host of the Mujeres In The Know Podcast. She shares her the educational, professional and personal experiences that led to the creation of her podcast. She also shares some great tips for anyone out there interested in starting a podcast or becoming a content creator. Check it out! #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #latina #latinx #RGV #educa...

This week, my guest is Dr. Ana Guerrero. She recently completed her doctoral work and is a champion for first-generation students. She shares her educational and professional journey and we talk about what's next for her. She offers advice to other first-generation students and talks about her Instagram account which is dedicated to offering advice and tips for first-generation students. Check out...

This week my guest is Dr. Alex Quiros. Alex is gracious enough to share his educational journey beginning with his early years growing up in Houston, Texas, to his time in college and graduate school. Like many of my guests his journey is anything but traditional. Throughout the interview he offers wonderful bits of advice about school and life. Check it out! #podcast #podcasters #highered #journe...

This week, I visit with my friend, Lorry Palacios-Germain. Lorry and I revisit her educational and professional journey and discuss some of the challenges along the way, including raising a family, and being comfortable with leaving home. Check out the podcast and don't forget to subscribe and share. #latina #latinx #Stanford #family #journey #highereducation #college #professional #inspirational

This week I visit with Laura Garza, PT, DPT, as she talks about her educational journey, navigating college and graduate school and finding her way as a physical therapist. I have a feeling this is going to be part 1 of plenty additional episodes because Laura is just getting started on her professional journey. Check it out. #podcast #journey #physicaltherapist #latina #UTPA #college #highereduca...

This week, my guest is college instructor and sociologist, Dr. Rolando Longoria. Like all of my guests, Rolando shares his educational journey, and like all of my guests, we continue to see that everyone's journey is different. Check out this week's episode with Dr. Rolando Longoria. Don't forget to follow, like and subscribe. #education #Latinx #LGBTQ #intersectionality #college #highereducation...

This week, my guest is Camelia Rubalcada. Camelia shares her unlikely journey from being an underdog as a student to now being an advocate for other underdogs. It's a great interview. Check it out and don't forget to follow, share and rate the podcast. #podcast #journey #underdogs #latina #latinx #firstgen #edcouchelsa

This week, I visit with Mayra Morales, a Senior Director at Texas Tech Health Science Center in El Paso, Tx. Mayra shares her educational journey as a first-generation and non-traditional student and talks about some of the challenges she had to overcome along the way. As always, please share and subscribe to the podcast. #podcast #firstgeneration #latina #latinx #elpaso #college #highered #inspir...

This week I am joined by Leo Lozano. Leo is an occupational therapist and personal trainer. He opens up about his educational journey and finding his way as a professional. Make sure you're following our Instagram page @thewaytocollege for updates. Don't forget to "like" and "subscribe" across all of our platforms. #podcast #college #highereducation #occupationaltherapist #journey #personaltrainer

This week I am fortunate to sit down with Erika Soto Lamb. Erika is the Vice President for Social Impact Strategy with Viacom CBS. Erika takes us through her educational experience, from her time growing up along the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso to her time at Stanford University through the twists and turns of her professional life. Check it out! #podcast #socialimpact #ElPaso #Stanford #NYC #hi...

This is the first episode for the new season of The Way to College Podcast. This week, I am joined by Mr. Jaime Gonzalez. Jaime is the equipment manager and travel coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Jaime guides us through his educational and professional journey and shares insights into making the most of opportunities. Check it out and if you would like to share your journey, please l...

This week I am joined by Aaron Reyes and Ben Nevares. We talk about the first season of the podcast and I share what I've learned along the way. It's been a great first season and I'm looking forward to season 2. #podcast #college #highereducation #purpose

This week, my guest is Dr. Jorge Medina. Dr. Medina shares his educational journey, including how he didn't really have direction except to keep moving forward. Check out his story and don't forget to like and subscribe. Please make sure you follow @thewaytocollege #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #ElPaso #UIW #highereducation #college #persistence #inspiration

This week I visit with Porfirio Hernandez. He walks us through his early educational journey and the setback that forced him to refocus on what was most important and led him to leadership coaching. Check out his story. #podcast #Latino #inspiration #EdcouchElsa #leadership #coaching #college

This week I am fortunate to have journalist and storyteller, Macarena Hernandez, on the podcast. We talk about growing up in south Texas, her family, her educational journey and finding her way home. Check it out! #podcast #journalist #Baylor #latina #southtexas #riograndevalley #storyteller #highereducation #borders #thewaytocollege

This week I visit with Dr. Jessica Calderon-Mora. We revisit her educational journey and all of the challenges along the way. Check it out! #podcast #latina #latinx #latinxsuccess #college #highereducation #healthcare #ElPaso #inspiration #Stanford

This week I visit with Emanuel Pleitez. Emanuel has his hands in a number of ventures, but the real story is how he got there. Emanuel shares his journey with me and reflects on some of the people who have helped him throughout his journey. Check it out, and if you want to share your journey, please let me know. #firstgen #college #educationaljourney #Stanford #LosAngeles #podcast #inspirational #...

This week I'm joined by Ms. Vanesa Castellanos. Vanesa shares her educational journey and reflects on some of the challenges she encountered along the way. Check it out!

This week I am joined by Edwin Gomez, athletic trainer. Edwin serves as an athletic trainer for high schools students, but before becoming a trainer, Edwin aspired to be a dancer. We talk about his academic and personal journey and he reflects on some of the challenges he had to overcome along the way. As always, thank you for listening and please don't forget to share. #podcast #college #collegel...

This week I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Eva Mejia. Eva talks about her educational journey, from growing up in Tijuana and Chula Vista to finding her way to her current work, disrupting inequity and supporting the development of young people of color. Check it out! #education #college #highereducation #Stanford #Harvard #Inspirational #socialjustice #podcast

This week, my guest is Drew Martinez. Drew's journey takes us from raising poisonous amphibians as a teen to his journey to and from college. It's a fascinating interview. Check it out! #podcast #highereducation #college #engineer #inspirational #latino #Stanford #plants #carnivorousplants