The Way to College Podcast

This week I visit with my childhood friend and high school classmate, Maria Caceres Boneau. Maria and I share some of our memories growing up in Elsa, TX and discuss some of the educational experiences that have shaped us. She also talks about her journey to where she's at today. Check it out!

My guest this week is Mr. Jose Cole Gutierrez. Jose and I talk about his educational journey, the lessons learned along the way and the advice he offers to parents with teens, who are trying to navigate the college admissions process. Check it out and don't forget to share. #education #inspiration #Latinxsuccess #Stanford #highereducation #Harvard #highereducation #educationaljourney #collegeadmis...

This week I sit down with Ms. Briseida Tijerina as she recounts her educational journey from Monterrey, Mexico to the United States. Check it out!

This week I visit with Mr. James Silva. James is the founder of Concierge Bot and he takes the time to share his educational and professional journey with us. Check it out! #latinxsuccess #startup #highereducation #college #education #inspirational #journey #lgbtq

Like many throughout Texas, the winter storm left us without power so we weren't able to upload a podcast last week. This week, I'm joined by Mr. Jose Ferrel. Jose and I talk about growing up in Baldwin Park, California, making his way to Stanford and life after college. Check it out.

This week my guest is Dr. Elizabeth Villarreal. Elizabeth is a school administrator and in addition to talking about her own educational journey, we also discuss some of the challenges students today face as they navigate their own educational journeys. Check it out! #latina #highereducation #latinx #latinosuccess #college #language #identity #education

This week, my guest is Dr. Jose Alanis. Jose reflects on his educational journey, growing up in eastern Washington, working in agriculture with his parents to becoming a medical doctor. Check it out!

This week I visit with Perla Garcia. Perla discusses how she knew early on in her life what she wanted to do as a career. She also talks about the lessons she learned from her father and what she's taught her daughters about college and life. #firstgen #latinxeducation #edcouchelsa #highereducation #latinasuccess #inspirational #latinaleaders

This week, my guest is Mr. Alvaro Soria. Alvaro and I talk about what it was like going from El Paso, TX to California for college, building community and the imposter syndrome. #latinxsuccess #elpaso #highered #impostersyndrome #stanford #college #firstgen

This week I visit with Ms. Esther Ro and we discuss her educational journey, overcoming setbacks and "blooming where you are planted." Check it out! #motivation #inspirational #koreanamerican #highereducation #successstory #impostersyndrome #college #lawyer

This week, I conclude my interview with Dr. Daria Lisa Cardoza. Lisa recounts her years as an undergrad at Stanford and talks about the work she is doing today. #latinx #latinaleaders #latinxhighered #highereducation #highered #inspirational #mondaymotivation #stanford #sacstate #edcouchelsa

This week I visit with Dr. Daria Lisa Cardoza. She recounts her early educational experiences and the role her community played in raising her. #highereducation #highered #latinx #latinxstories #community #edcouchelsa #Stanford #inspirational

This week, I visit with Alex Almanzan,  and we discuss his educational journey. Alex talks about what it was like growing up in El Paso and ultimately, finding his calling as a public defender. #Latinxsuccess #Latinxeducation #Latinohighereducation

This week, I continue my conversation with Dr. Xochitl Chavez from UC Riverside. She shares tips for navigating graduate school and offers advice for overcoming imposter syndrome.

This week I visit with Dr. Xochitl Chavez as she reflects on her early formal and informal educational experiences in part 1 of our 2 part episode. Check it out!

This week I am joined by Delvis Cortez. We talk about his long collegiate journey and the persistence that kept him going.

This week my guest is Ms. Marla Sandoval. Marla shares her experiences in college and after. She also shares her secrets to a successful career. Check it out.

This week, I visit with Dr. Jose Cruz as he recounts his academic and professional journey with me. He talks about what it was like to go from being a first-generation high school graduate to medical doctor. Check it out!

This week, my guest, Ms. Sarah Davila, and I discuss her college experience and how she chose a career outside her major. Yikes! Don't worry, she loves what she's doing and enjoys talking about how she got there.

In this inaugural episode, I talk about the hope for the podcast with Benjamin Nevares. Ben also shares his college journey and talks about what he's currently doing.