First Gen Journey

Elisa Hernandez, Ph.D.
  • 5.0 (13)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

First Gen Journey Podcast is dedicated to providing validation, support, and inspiration for first generation college students and professionals. Join us for funny, interesting, and heartfelt tales from first generation college students and professionals who are living their success stories.

  1. Managing Money with Dannielle

    10/29/2019

    Managing Money with Dannielle

    In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Dannielle Romoleroux, a Program Manager at a diversity recruiting start-up in New York, about her First Gen Journey. She recently started a passion project focused on documenting her financial goals and progress, First Gen Money. She discusses how she didn't really consider money when applying to and attending college but re-paying her loans has become her priority and motivated her to think more critically about how she manages her money.

    22 min
  2. Supporting First Gen Students with CAP

    10/08/2019

    Supporting First Gen Students with CAP

    Today's episode features a panel from Making Waves Foundation's College & Alumni Program (CAP). CAP provides financial literacy, college coaching, scholarships, career development, and professional networking opportunities to close the gap from college acceptance to college completion for low-income and underserved college students. Four CAP staff members – Ana Calderon, David Ochoa, Dr. Kristina Wright, and Victoria Kupu, will be sharing their experiences as First Gen Professionals working to support and create opportunities for First Generation College Students.

    39 min
  3. Comprehensive First Gen Programs

    10/04/2019

    Comprehensive First Gen Programs

    In this episode, Dr. Hernandez reviews two articles that highlight how universities can support First Gen students through comprehensive programming. Dr. Hernandez discusses how social support, financial support, academic support, faculty engagement, mentoring/advising, and high impact educational practices should be central components to any comprehensive First Gen program.

    19 min
  4. Introducing 8 Correlates of First Gen Success with Elisa

    09/10/2019

    Introducing 8 Correlates of First Gen Success with Elisa

    Dr. Hernandez introduces the changes to season 3 and outlines the eight correlates of First Gen success that she will discuss throughout the season.

    7 min
  5. Guilt, Perspective, and Connection with Israel

    08/06/2019

    Guilt, Perspective, and Connection with Israel

    In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Israel Rojas-Moreno, a Senior Consultant at Capital Group about his First Gen Journey. He discusses how he felt guilty about having distance from the challenges his family faced back home and how his long-term perspective was vital in helping him stay motivated for school. He also shared how he learned to utilize the strengths of his First Gen identity to relate to others and build meaningful relationships with colleagues and family members.

    36 min
  6. Recognizing Your Value with Maira

    07/23/2019

    Recognizing Your Value with Maira

    In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Maira Hernández, an author, blogger, and Recruitment Specialist at a non-profit organization about her First Gen Journey. She discusses her struggle to understand herself better, find balance, and advocate for a professional space that would allow her to feel valued.

    42 min
  7. Creating a Career Path with Rocio

    06/11/2019

    Creating a Career Path with Rocio

    In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Rocio Herrera, an A-G Diploma Project Counselor at a high school in Los Angeles, about her First Gen Journey. She discusses her early need for structure and guidance, her strategy for creating a career path that would provide flexibility and security, and how her First Gen identity helps her relate to her students.

    38 min
  8. Learning to Relate with Cesar

    05/28/2019

    Learning to Relate with Cesar

    In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Cesar Tiscareño, a civil engineer and project manager, about his First Gen Journey. He discusses how he had trouble relating to others who didn't share his background in both academic and professional settings. Finding mentors, clarifying his professional values, and challenging some of his own assumptions helped him develop meaningful relationships and build a satisfying career.

    37 min
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First Gen Journey Podcast is dedicated to providing validation, support, and inspiration for first generation college students and professionals. Join us for funny, interesting, and heartfelt tales from first generation college students and professionals who are living their success stories.

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  • Creator
    Elisa Hernandez, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    First Gen Journey