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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S3: The Importance of College Breaks and Community College 13.08.2022 54:28

Hola Everyone, welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast! Today I sit Diego, a first-generation Mexican American pursuing a graduate degree in Educational Counseling. Diego talks about his journey in higher education and shares the lessons that he has learned. Follow more content from Diego in his tik tok @diego_deellay or listen to his podcast @cailegueyyyy. As always, for updates and mo...

S3: Was Law School the Right Path for Me? 06.08.2022 45:51

Welcome back to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. In today's episode, I sit down with Jay, a current 2nd-year law student, and small content creator about his journey to law school. Jay also shares his thoughts on the application process and shares how he almost did not apply to law school. Jay also gives us an insight into the skills that he plans to use after becoming a lawyer. Follow Jay'...

S3: The Power of Resilience & Gap Years 23.07.2022 43:39

Hi Everyone, Happy Saturday! Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. In today's episode, I talk with Shirley about her journey to law school and how resilience played a role in it. To see more of Shirley's growth as a lawyer follow her on tik tok @legalmija Follow the podcast on IG: @thezealouspodcast

S3: La vida of a First - Gen Content Creator Ft. La Comadre Jesus Acevedo 16.07.2022 45:58

Hi Everyone, Welcome to another episode! In the previous episode, we talked about how social media can be a resource for each and every one of us. Therefore, today I invited la comadre Jesus Acevedo to share the journey he has embarked on as a first-generation content creator on Tik Tok and a first gen college student. La Comadre shares some tips that has helped him balance both tik tok and colleg...

S3: The Do and Don't of a First-Gen PHD Student 09.07.2022 44:49

Hi Everyone, welcome to another episode! Today I invite Mayra, founder of the Instagram page @becomingdoctora, to share her journey as a PHD student. Mayra also shares some tips for any person out there who is thinking about applying for a PDH Program. I hope you enjoy today's episode and join the community on IG for more content @thezealouspodcast!

S3: It is a Bittersweet Beginning 02.07.2022 29:43

Hi Everyone! Welcome to a new episode, it has been a WHILE. Today we want to explain why we have been away. We will also share some juicy details about season 3! As always, make sure to follow us on IG: @THEZEALOUSPODCAST Hasta Luego!

S2: My American Dream was.... 11.08.2021 47:58

Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio! Welcome to a new episode! In today's episode, Diane sits down with two Mexican Immigrants to ask them about their journey into the United States and the American Dream that motivated them to come. Ig: @thezealouspodcast

S2: What is the difference between a life coach and a therapist? 16.06.2021 45:49

Hola! Today Harry Lopez, founder of Launch Latinx, explains to us what it means to be a life coach. Ivette and I ask him all about it and the differences that exist between life coaches and therapists. Plus Harry shares some amazing advice on boundaries and mindfulness. As always, follow us on IG: @thezealouspodcast for more updates!

S2: How did a Political Science student become a Life Coach? 02.06.2021 50:28

Hola! Welcome to a new episode! Today we sit down and talk with Harry Lopez, fellow first-gen college graduate and life coach about his journey post-grad. This episode was so insightful! So get ready and press play. As always, for more updates and content follow us on Instagram @thezealouspodcast for more!

S2: Finding a Mentor, Culture, and becoming an Entrepreneur 19.05.2021 50:34

Hola!!! In today's episode Ivette, Diane, and Ashley talk about their mentors, the strength of our ancestors, and much more! As always, follow us on IG @thezealouspodcast for more content and updates. Cuidense amigxs!

S2: A conversation with a beauty editor, writer and the founder of Latina Watch 05.05.2021 47:25

Hi all! Bienvenidos to a new episode! Today we sit down with the founder of Latina Watch, Ashley Jimenez, and talk about her journey in multimedia journalism. As always, give us a follow on Instagram to learn more @thezealouspodcast

S2: A Journey of a Latinx Journalist p. 2 21.04.2021 26:41

Hola! Welcome to part 2 of our episode with Mauricio. It was such a pleasure talking with him and we hope that you are able to relate or get an insight into what it means to be and become a journalist. For more content and to suggest any topics visit us on Instagram @thezealouspodcast

S2 The Journey of A Latinx Journalist P.1 07.04.2021 40:41

Welcome back amigxs! Today Ivette speaks with Mauricio, a Latinx Journalist, about his journey after graduating college. As always, follow us on intagram and join the growing community for more content @thezealouspodcast

S2: Questioning Norms, Restart & Being Unapologetically yourself P.2 24.03.2021 1:11:35

Welcome to another episode of the zealous podcast! Today we continue our conversation with our amiga Fahima. In this part of the conversation, we question our community norms, stress the importance of being yourself, and discuss how the pandemic has started a restart in our lives. Join our community on Instagram for more content and updates @thezealouspodcast

S2: A conversation about cultural barriers, identity and imposter syndrome P.1 10.03.2021 1:04:27

Hi Everyone, welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. We have a treat for you all! Today we sit down and have a casual conversation with our good friend Fahima who is a first-gen undergraduate student at Harvard. We talk about the barriers Fahima had to face as she pursued higher education. So take a seat, put us on blast, and press play. Join our community on Instagram for more updates...

S2: What does it take to start a career in Mechanical Engineering? 24.02.2021 53:30

Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. In this episode, our good friend Luis digs deeper and talks about how he got his first job and how he is juggling grad school and work during the pandemic. Follow us on Instagram for more updates: @thezealouspodcast

S2: What does it mean to be a Mechanical Engineer? 10.02.2021 30:25

Welcome to Season 2 of the Zealous Podcast! Ya Estamos de Vuelta! In this episode, Ivette and Diane ask their friend Luis what it means to be a mechanical engineer and he discusses how his early life motivated him to enter this field. Sit down, grab your tea or coffee and let us take you into the world of mechanical engineering. For more updates, follow us on Instagram @thezealouspodcast

The New Age & Prep for Season 2 06.01.2021 25:40

Welcome to another episode of the zealous podcast. In this episode, Ivette and Diane sit down and explain how the podcast is shifting, we explain the gratitude project and share what we have in store for season 2! For more updates join the community on Instagram @thezealouspodcast

Small Talk: Revamps, Reflections, Boundaries and more 24.10.2020 41:00

Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast! Today we are having a small talk episode and we share all the new updates that are happening with the podcast and in our lives as new grad students. So sit back, take your favorite snack, and join us as we contemplate all the changes that are surrounding us in this new norm. Join our community on Instagram @thezealouspodast

Ep. 17 What does Medical School look like? 21.09.2020 37:16

Welcome to another episode of the Zealous podcast! Today, our good friend Jen, sits down with us and shares her experience with med school. So if you are interested in knowing what being a Med student entails or are thinking of applying to med school, grab a snack and tune in. For more updates follow us on instagram @thezealouspodcast

Ep. 16 Pero Why Not? with Eli Vazquez pt.2 04.09.2020 35:00

Welcome back to another episode! Today Diane, Ivette and Eli have a discussion about the having a "Dream Job" and we answer some of your questions. Thank you all for joining us and until next time, smile to the world and the world will smile back :) Follow us on instagram for more updates: @thezealouspodcast

Ep. 15 Pero Why Not? with Eli Vazquez pt.1 27.08.2020 29:12

Hi Everyone! Today Ivette and Diane sit down with Eli Vazquez a video producer from Buzzfeed's Pero Like. Eli shares his journey with the film industry, post grad life and his sense of humor. Stay tuned next Thursday for the release of Pt. 2. More details will be released on our instagram @thezealouspodcast To stay updated on Eli's brand and production company #Selfhype feel free to connect with h...

Ep. 14 The Evolution of a Professor 05.08.2020 43:39

Hi Everyone! Welcome to another episode. Today we sit with our good friend Bernard who is a graduate student and Adjunct Professor at City University of New York in Psychological Science. He tells us all about how he went from an international college student to a Professor at CUNY. Let us know what you all can relate to in the comment section below! Follow us on instagram for more update: @thezea...

Ep. 13: How different are you from a Gen Z? 22.07.2020 46:08

Hello Everyone, welcome to the first installment of our new Teen Series! In today's episode we sit down with a rising Junior and Sophmore in high school. We discuss how true the stereotypes about Gen Z's are and their thoughts on how the schools have transitioned into a virtual setting during the pandemic. Follow us on instagram @thezealouspodcast for more content, updates and features of the peop...

Small Talk: Phase One COVID 19 Update 17.06.2020 26:28

Hi Everyone, Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. Ivette and I update you all on what's new with the podcast, our community and our lives. We have exciting news and are so happy to share this journey with you all. Let us know what we can do to make our community stronger. Check out our instagram @thezealouspodcast for more content. Take care and stay safe! XOXO, Diane & Ivette