The First Gen Coach: Career Development for Latinas and First Gen Professionals

Carla Santamaria
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On the First Gen Coach podcast, first generation professionals learn how to rethink limiting cultural beliefs, up-level their mindset, advance in their careers, and build generational wealth. Host Carla Santamaria and her guests deliver practical and actionable ways to own your brilliance and have a thriving career and life. IG: @CarlaTheFirstGenCoach

  1. 4D AGO

    140. Cutting Emotional Ties to a Job

    In this episode, I discuss the importance of cutting emotional ties to jobs that no longer serve you, particularly for Latinas, women of color, and first gen professionals. I talk about the anger and grief that comes with career transitions, and why it’s so critical to process these emotions. Finally, I give examples of how you can love yourself more than you love a job, and provide actionable steps to take action towards your career goals.  EXTENDED! ONE MONTH OF FREE COACHING when you join six-month 1:1 coaching by December 31st! Book your consultation call here: thefirstgencoach.com/consult Referenced Episodes:  99. Feeling the Rage of Career Injustices 77. Grieving the Career You Thought You’d Have 132. Manifest Your Career with Dr. Norma Reyes Resources and Links Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min

  2. DEC 10

    139. Webinar Replay: Get a Raise in Any Economy

    If you produce excellent work and get strong feedback, but you’re told “raises are not in the budget right now”... If you feel stuck and unsure if you’re qualified enough for higher paying jobs since they require so much experience… If you’re intimidated by the idea of asking since so much time has passed without you getting a raise… If you don’t know how to frame your impact in a way that translates to ROI for the company… Then this webinar replay is for you!  We covered:  The four elements that determine pay, with specific examples of each oneThree different times that it makes the most sense to ask for a raiseHow to highlight your impact in a way that showcases the value that you add to a company. I share specific reflection questions you can ask yourself to showcase your impact, how you can do a comparison of job descriptions to find out how much you’re actually making, and even the affirmations I used before negotiating my raise.  *Sign up now for 1:1 career coaching! If you’ve been thinking about this for a while and have been waiting for the right time, now is that time! The tools, skills, and mindset you have are what have gotten you to this level in your career. Now, it’s time to level up! ONE MONTH OF FREE COACHING when you join six-month 1:1 coaching by December 15th! Book your consultation call here: thefirstgencoach.com/consult Resources and Links Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 19m

  3. DEC 3

    138. Negotiating my Salary and Falling Flat on my Face

    Three different times, in three different jobs, I asked for fair pay and I was rejected. I was laughed at. I was told “feel free to quit.” And you know what? I did quit, and I doubled my salary. But that doesn’t mean that it was easy to navigate those moments. Tune in to hear the full story of how I turned those rejections around and came out better on the other side. FREE WEBINAR: Get a Raise in Any Economy! Register via thefirstgencoach.com/webinar! See you Tuesday, 12/9 at 8 PM EST on Zoom Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min

  4. NOV 25

    137. Five Signs It’s Time to Make a Move in Your Career

    🚨 FREE Resource Alert 🚨 Join Career Consejos, a FREE Weekly Newsletter filled with actionable steps to help first gen professionals grow their career! Sign up via thefirstgencoach.com/newsletter.  In this episode, I share 5 signs it’s time to make a change in your career. The signs range from subtle and easy to miss, to huge red flashing neon warnings that it's time to make a change NOW. Plus, I discuss the importance of finding a fulfilling career that aligns with your skills, interests, and passions, and why joy is such an important factor in career planning.  Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 min

  5. NOV 10

    136. 10 Types of Opportunities You Can Get on LinkedIn

    LinkedIn is NOT just for jobs! In this episode, I list out 10 different types of opportunities you can get on LinkedIn. These include Jobs (duh), media features, volunteer opportunities, fellowships, and even collaborations for content creators. Whether you’re looking to level up your career, get more involved in your community, amplify your personal brand, or even something else, I promise that your next move can be found on LinkedIn! Tune in to learn how.  Join my Get Offers on LinkedIn Bootcamp: a weeklong program designed to help you start attracting opportunities aligned with your values!  Episodes Referenced:  133. Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  6. OCT 27

    135. How Running Healed me From Diet Culture

    This episode is a little different from my usual career content. It is a raw, unfiltered reflection on my experience healing from diet culture. I talk about my running journey and how I went from using running as a way to lose weight, to using running as a way to celebrate myself and my body. I mention two people who have been absolutely pivotal in this journey, Food and Holistic Health Coach Naihomy Jerez, and Certified Personal Trainer Samantha Lee. I also talk about the systems of oppression that impact food systems, how we nourish ourselves, and the disordered behaviors that are marketed as “healthy.”  CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to disordered eating behaviors.  Join my Get Offers on LinkedIn Bootcamp: a weeklong program designed to help you start attracting opportunities aligned with your values!  Episodes Referenced:  53. The Politics of Wellness with Holistic Health Coach Naihomy Jerez 124. How to Get Paid Professional Development Opportunities Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min

  7. OCT 13

    134. How to Stop Underearning and Make More Money

    In this episode, I dive into the concept of underearning: what it really means, how it shows up, and the mindset shifts that help you break free from it. I explain the difference between being underpaid (when the system undervalues your work cough cough Latina Equal Pay Day) and underearning (when we unintentionally keep ourselves small). I share how entrepreneurship pushed me to face my own money blocks, and how developing high-paying skills changed not just my income, but my confidence. Tune in for practical tips to expand your idea of what’s possible, dream big, and take actionable steps towards your career goals. Remember, everything is available to you.  If you’ve ever felt stuck in a low-paying role or questioned whether you’re “ready” for more, this episode is for you.  Stay in touch with Mariel Amador on Instagram via @MoneyForMujeres or via https://moneyformujeres.com/. Listen to the Ching@ Tu Money® Podcast!        Join my Get Offers on LinkedIn Bootcamp: a two-week program designed to help you start getting opportunities that align with your goals, values, and story. Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min

  8. OCT 6

    133. Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started

    LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for first-gen professionals (yes, even in 2025), and how to actually make it work for you. I share why the platform is more than just a job site, and how you can use it to get noticed by recruiters, potential clients, and more. I also talk about what it really means to show up authentically online, especially when so much of the job market feels grim and discouraging. If you’ve been avoiding LinkedIn or feel unsure where to start, this episode is for you! Ready to take it a step further? Join my Get Offers on LinkedIn Bootcamp : a two-week program designed to help you start getting opportunities that align with your goals and values. Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min
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On the First Gen Coach podcast, first generation professionals learn how to rethink limiting cultural beliefs, up-level their mindset, advance in their careers, and build generational wealth. Host Carla Santamaria and her guests deliver practical and actionable ways to own your brilliance and have a thriving career and life. IG: @CarlaTheFirstGenCoach

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