Diane Valle

The Zealous Podcast

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Hola Friends, Welcome to the Zealous community! I'm your host, Diane Valle, a licensed social worker, therapist, and proud first-gen Mexican American from New York. Overall I am just a Latina navigating life as a First-Gen. This means navigating careers, breaking generational trauma, and learning to differentiate between my own goals and the expectations set upon me by society. This podcast is a safe space for first-gen folks to dream and live the life they earned through lifestyle tips, career tips, and fun conversations with other members of the first-gen community. Every episode will give y...

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Diane Valle

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S5: A first-gen eldest daughter overcomes generational poverty 18.04.2026 45:25

Hi friends! Welcome to a new episode of the podcast! Today, I'm interviewing Viv, founder of @overgenpoverty and First Gen Wealth LLC, a financial education platform that empowers first-generation individuals to build wealth and confidence with money. Viviana blends cultural insight with practical financial strategies to help her community break cycles of poverty & scarcity, and build generational...

S5: A Proud No Sabo Kid in Tech Spills the Tea 30.12.2025 58:16

Hi Friends, surprise! In today's episode Stephanie, a Mexican-American talks growing up in poverty, graduating with a Computer Science degree from an Ivy League school & now works in tech as a product manager, building products that help people connect with their family history. As always follow me on instagram @thezealouspodcast for updates!

S5: A DACA Law Student Reminds you that Anyone can go to Grad School for Free 12.08.2025 40:41

Hola Friends, today I sit with my friend Zayda as she talks about how she was able to go to law school for free as a DACA recipient. As always, follow me on IG or tiktok listed in my linktree for updates :) The Zealous Podcast Linktree

S5: I was NOT ready to move out as an Eldest Daughter but you CAN be 21.06.2025 26:30

Hi friends! In this episode of the podcast I share with you all the tea on how you can prepare to live on your own. This girl did not expect everything that I went through but it makes sense. Anyways y'all tune in to get tips on how to prepare to move out from home. To stay updated follow me on instagram @thezealouspodcast or on tiktok @itsdiane_zealous. See you all there!

S5: A Therapist Reflects on his Journey to Healthy Masculinity and Social Work 27.05.2025 47:22

Hi Everyone, welcome to a new episode of the Zealous Podcast! On this episode my friend Angel, a male therapist, talks about his journey to social work and the strengths/challenges his lens brings. I am so excited for us to dive into this conversation! As always, follow me on IG or Tik Tok for more BTS or updates on mi vida. Talk to you all soon! The Zealous Podcast Linktree

S5: A Re-Center Toolkit for the New Year 18.12.2024 37:08

Hi, Friends! I am back with a new episode! In today's episode I share "VIVIR", a first-gen mental health tool kit that will help you re-center for the new year. I hope you enjoy it and that it helps you to find clarity for the new year. Have a happy holiday season and see you all in the new year! Follow me on intagram for more updates: The Zealous Podcast Instagram

S5: A First-Gen Physician Associate Chooses the Path of Herself 25.11.2024 1:14:04

Hola Friends! Welcome to a new episode of the Zealous Podcast. In today's episode I sit with the one and only Vallesky. You might know her as Val the PA student on Tik Tok! Today Val shares how she balanced her love for family, herself and for diversity in the medical profession. As always, take care and feel free to follow the podcast on Instagram @thezealouspodcast for updates :)

S5: Confessions of an Eldest Daughter from the South Bronx 02.11.2024 1:02:36

Hi Friends, welcome to a new episode of The Zealous Podcast! Today I bring my friend Emely Hernandez, a bilingual school therapist who shares her healing journey. I hope you are ready for today's exciting chisme! In today's episode Emely talks about how she breaks away from the first gen and eldest daughter identity to maintain her preservation of self. As usual, follow the Instagram @thezealouspo...

S5: Todo A Su Debido Tiempo: The Journey of a Bilingual Therapist 05.10.2024 57:05

Hi Friends, I am back! I am so excited to have you all listen into the healing conversations that will be happening this season. To start this season I decided to sit with my friend Carol, a first-gen bilingual therapist, to chat about her journey in higher education and our healing journey. Let's heal and grow together every two weeks on Saturdays at 10am EST. As always follow the podcast on Inst...

S4: Three Tips to Help you Build the Life you are Manifesting 14.04.2024 43:15

Hi Friends! Welcome to a new episode of the Zealous Podcast! In today's episode I share 3 tips that will help you build the life you are manifesting as a first gen. Now that spring is here, I wanted to share 3 spring cleaning tips to help you center your environment. Follow me on tiktok for more updates and to stay connected! Links to everything is in the linktree link below. Take care and talk to...

S4: The Struggles of being a First-Gen Latina and a Therapist 18.03.2024 36:37

Hi Friends! welcome to a new episode! In this episode, I talk about the struggles that came with being a therapist and a First-Gen Latina. As promised, below is the link to my linktree and Instagram handle. Take care friends! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thezealouspodcast Instagram: @diane26ly

S4: Navigating Guilt, Shame and Isolation as a First-Gen 17.01.2024 29:50

Happy 2024 Friends! I have so much to share with you all. In this episode I sit down with you all and explain why I took a sudden holiday break. Hint, Hint - it was definitely needed. As usual stay connected with the community over on Instagram @thezealouspodcast or connect with me on tiktok @itsdiane_zealous

S4: My Secret to Networking and Resistance to the word "Mentor" 06.12.2023 41:56

Hola Friends! Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. In today's episode, I share my secret to networking and why I don't believe in finding "Mentors". I hope my journey with networking helps you in your journey. Sending you many saludos friends! As usual, follow me on Instagram to stay updated or submit a request: The Zealous Podcast Instagram

S4: Re-Defining the First-Gen Idenity in a Foreign Country 15.11.2023 58:22

Hi Friends! In today's episode I sit with Valeria, a first-gen Latina studying abroad in South Korea! Jo in us as we discuss her journey and discover what it means to be the first in your family to study an undergraduate program abroad. As always, feel free to follow the community on Instagram or tik tok. The links are below. Follow Valeria in her journey as well! Links for her social media pages...

S4: Enough is Enough! 25.10.2023 29:08

Hola Friends! Welcome to another episode of The Zealous Podcast! In today's episode we go over the phrase "Enough is Enough". We talk about what it means to outgrow something, to change and how to use these moments for your goals. As always, thank you for taking the time to be in this space with me and being part of my comunidad. Have a fun, safe, and spooky season! IG: https://www.instagram.com/t...

S4: The Recipe for Success is Embracing Change, Self Awareness and your Multicultural Identity 18.10.2023 1:01:05

Hola Friends! Welcome to a new episode of The Zealous Podcast! Today I sit down with my good friend Cindy, an immigration attorney from Texas. We go over her journey from Pre-Med to Law School. Later on, we chat about the importance of self awareness and using your Multicultural lens as a first gen to bring representation to your work. It's a longish episode so the time stamps are below and my so...

S4: The haunting of failure, the unknown and perfectionism 11.10.2023 35:18

Hola friends! Welcome to season 4 of the Zealous Podcast. I am so excited for this season. As usual, stay connected with the zealous community on instagram and now on TikTok! I will talk with you all next week. Find us on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thezealouspodcast/?hl=en Follow me on tik tok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsdiane_zealous

S3: Flushing out the toxicity of the First-Gen identity and processing its privilege 30.08.2023 35:57

Hi Friends, Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast! As mentioned in the episode, you can now submit a message in the link tree! The links to the linktree and instagram are below and feel free to send a message or just say Hi! Instagram: The Zealous Podcast Instagram Linkree: The Zealous Podcast Linktree

S3: How a Passion for Music sparked the career of a Latina Marketing Manager 16.08.2023 1:00:03

Hola friends! Welcome to another episode of The Zealous Podcast. Today I sit with my good friend Jasmine and venture off into the world of music and podcasting. Stay tuned for more updates in the Instagram: The Zealous Podcast To stay in touch with UnPeeled (Jasmine's podcast!) follow her instagram: UnPeeled World Take care friends!

S3: The Journey to Private Practice as a First-Gen DACA Recipient 29.04.2023 39:40

Hola Everyone! Join me as I sit with Arleth Perez, LMHC and owner of Ambient Therapy MHC PLLC. Arleth is a Latinx-licensed mental health counselor specializing in treatment for BIPOC struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Today she join us and shares with us how her journey as a DACA recipient led her mental health counseling and entrepreneurship. If you would like to book a session with...

S3: The Road and Perks of School Counseling as a First Gen 11.03.2023 59:07

Hola, Welcome to a new episode! Today I sit with Carlos, the co-host of The Caile Guey Podcast and he shares with us his journey into school counseling. We talk about the first-gen experience in higher education and the need for representation. As always feel free to follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezealouspodcast/?hl=en for more updates, take care!

S3: It's Been 4 Years, What happens now? 25.01.2023 19:39

Hola, Welcome to a new episode of the Zealous Podcast! Can you believe it has been 4 years since we met? Let's talk about why your amiga Diane has been AWOL and what you can expect for the rest of season 3. Looking forward to growing with you all this season! As always follow the podcast on Instagram for the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/thezealouspodcast

S3: Let's talk about Dinero, Retirement Plans and Generational Wealth 08.10.2022 39:08

Hola, welcome to a new episode! Today I brought back Jaime and we talk about his journey with Generational Wealth. In this episode, we talk about retirement plans and grapple with the realization that not all of our parents have had the privilege to have a retirement fund. Remember, that you are not alone as you start your own journey with wealth. Follow the podcast on Instagram for updates: @the...

S3: Navigating the Corporate World and a MBA as a First Gen Student 24.09.2022 49:54

Hola Everyone! Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast! In today's episode, I speak with Jaime and learn about his journey at UCLA, the corporate world, and graduate school at Stanford. Jaime also shares some resources for those of you who are interested in pursuing an MBA. Below are the resources he mentioned and his social media handles so that you can continue to follow his journey....

S3: The Evolution of a UX Researcher and Self-Publisher 17.09.2022 38:54

Hi Everyone, Welcome to another episode of the zealous podcast! Today I sit down with Eirene to learn more about her journey into UX Research and the Self-Publishing world. Follow her on Instagram @eireneartandcomics and if you want to buy her comic book, visit her Etsy store. The link to Eirene's Etsy store is also below. Also, make sure to stay updated by following the podcast on Instagram @the...