The Daily Elena

Elena Calderon

The Daily Elena is a podcast of stories of people who are first-generation in the United States, in college, or in the workforce…Spaces where being first-generation can be both difficult and exciting to navigate. The host, Elena, falls within those identities and will share stories of others who are currently navigating school or the workplace. Tune in and connect!

  1. May 20

    Ph.inishe.D

    On March 26th I defended my dissertation and officially became Dr. Calderon Sandoval, PhD in Higher Education! In this episode I share more about what this experience was like, from the prep a month before, the week of, and the actual day! My husband, Eduardo, is the host of this episode.

    46 min

  2. Feb 2

    Life Lately, December Reflections

    In this episode, I talk about a book I read in January, "Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements" and reflect on UndocuJoy. I also share a recap of my December trip to Mexico and a check-in on my PhD journey. Shownotes: Cumbiaton Movement https://wearemitu.com/crema/cumbiaton-lgbtq/  Book: Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/illegalized  Town: San Juan De Alima https://visitmichoacan.com.mx/en/experiences/san-juan-de-alima/

    23 min

  3. 10/03/2025

    Episodio En Español: Un Dia En El Rancho

    En este episodio, comparto una historia de mi blog, donde reflexiono sobre mi primera vez visitando a Michoacán después de 25 años. Este episodio se trata de un reencuentro con mis raíces, con mi gente, y conmigo misma. Recursos: Blog Un Dia En El Rancho Cuando La Noche Se Nos Viene Encima El Regreso Del Colibri

    13 min

  4. 07/24/2025

    First-Gen Mic Check: 10 Takeaways from a Year Behind the Mic

    In this episode of The Daily Elena, I’m flipping the mic around to reflect on a year of podcasting as a first-gen storyteller. From embracing vulnerability to staying organized, learning on the go, and simply taking the leap, here are 10 takeaways I’ve gathered from a whole year of podcasting. Whether you're thinking of starting your own podcast or just love a good first-gen reflection, this one’s for you.

    29 min

  5. 05/12/2025

    $300 Suit, No Job Offer

    Would you spend $300 on a suit for your first big job interview-and still not get the job?! Because that's exactly what I did when I first ventured out into the job-search process.

    35 min

  6. 03/30/2025

    (Part 3) Emiliano Santiago's Story: From Fields to Engineering

    In part 3 of this series we learn more about Emiliano's first-gen professional experience, and he shares tools that help him with learning and succeeding in his job.

    42 min

  7. 03/07/2025

    Episodio en Español: Hay Comida En La Casa

    Mi primer episodio en Español. En este episodio les comparto un poema que fue inspirado por mi familia.

    15 min

  8. 02/17/2025

    Immigration Advocacy & the Workplace: My Story

    Being a first-gen college grad means figuring out how we can continue to advocate for issues we're passionate about-such as immigration, while holding full-time roles. Learn about some of the challenges I faced with this.

    38 min
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About

The Daily Elena is a podcast of stories of people who are first-generation in the United States, in college, or in the workforce…Spaces where being first-generation can be both difficult and exciting to navigate. The host, Elena, falls within those identities and will share stories of others who are currently navigating school or the workplace. Tune in and connect!

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  • Creator
    Elena Calderon
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elena Calderon
  • Show Website
    The Daily Elena