Latinas with Masters Podcast ~ A Digital Sanctuary Podcast

Dra. Christina V. Rodriguez, Ed.D., MBA

Latinas with Masters is the digital sanctuary where Latina scholars and our cultura live within the academy, unapologetically. Raw and authentic conversations from academics surviving, thriving and building resilience as they navigate higher education Dra. Christina V. Rodriguez, NICAdemic and Doctora in Education, sits down with her academic homegirls : scholars, practitioners and community voices who make up 8% of Latinas with Masters and 1% of Latinas with Doctorates. These LATINAdemics deserve to be seen. And they will be heard. Ready to experience Season 4 with Big Hoop Latina Energy? Let’s go!

  1. Getting Real with V: The Real Cost of Becoming a Latina with a Masters Degree

    May 29

    Getting Real with V: The Real Cost of Becoming a Latina with a Masters Degree

    In this episode of the Latinas with Masters podcast, Dr. Christina Rodriguez interviews Veronica Suazo, a Bay Area Latina graduating with a master's in Marriage, Family, and Therapy from Alliant International University. Veronica shares her remarkable journey from struggling in San Francisco's school system with undiagnosed ADHD, barely graduating high school, to earning her bachelor's from USF and eventually pursuing her MFT degree. She discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, practicing self-care, and breaking generational cycles. Veronica also highlights her podcast, Get Real with V, and encourages Latinas to believe in themselves and pursue higher education. Show some love to our homegirl Veronica by listening to her podcast, Getting Real with V and following her on IG on @motivationbyv

    1h 13m
  2. Two Besties in a Pod ~ Interview with Future Dr. Alexis Linares-Sierra & Living Your Truth in Academia

    Mar 23

    Two Besties in a Pod ~ Interview with Future Dr. Alexis Linares-Sierra & Living Your Truth in Academia

    Two besties in a pod! Alexis Linares-Sierra joins me for Season 4, Episode 2 and we get into the messy beautiful parts of it. Growing up first-gen, navigating machismo, coming out, family acceptance, Salvadoran representation in research, and protecting your peace while chasing your doctorate. Alexis is East LA raised, son of Salvadoran immigrants, a sweet soul, proudly gay man owning every part of who he is, and a future DOCTOR in the making at Cal State Fullerton. Pull out a chair and hang out with us amigas. This episode will make you feel so seen and loved. Much Love Always ~ Dra. Christina Rodriguez

    1h 21m
  3. S4 E1 ~ Doctoras Empowering Latina Voices in Higher Education ~ Interview with Dra. Mara Noemi Lopez

    Mar 13

    S4 E1 ~ Doctoras Empowering Latina Voices in Higher Education ~ Interview with Dra. Mara Noemi Lopez

    Everything you have been waiting for is here in Season 4! I am kicking off the season opener of the Latinas with Masters Podcast with Doctora Mara Noemí Lopez, the inaugural Director of the Hispanic Serving Institution Research Center at the University of Arizona. We get real about our non-linear journeys to higher education, what it really takes to survive and thrive as a first-generation Latina and mother in academia, and how community and healing have carried us through along the way. This episode is for every Latina who has ever questioned whether she is worthy of taking up space in academia. Show up and take up space anyway amigas, red lipstick, big hoop energy, and all. Much Love Always ~ Dra. Christina Rodriguez

    1 hr

  4. 07/14/2025 ·  Bonus

    BONUS ~ Let's Talk About... Red Flags During a Job Interview

    Latinas with Masters is a safe space where me and you can share our stories, our narratives and our truths. In this 2nd episode of Let’s Talk About…, I share 10 red flags to look out for during a job interview and as a job seeker myself, how some of these red flags have shown up in my interviews and my personal take on how I handles each and every situation. Don't settle for less amigxs! If you experienced any of these red flags, you are not trippin' and you are not alone. You guessed it, this is only the beginning for this new series of Let's Talk About... where I, Christina Rodriguez will unpack and share the unfiltered truths about what some may be afraid to talk about and what stories that don't get talked about enough. No topic is off limits so if you have a topic or an experience you would like to talk about, hit me up!

    42 min

  5. 01/20/2025 ·  Bonus

    BONUS ~ Let's Talk About...Toxic Workplace Culture

    Latinas with Masters is a safe space where you can share your story, your narrative and your truth. On this groundbreaking episode, Christina talks about her recent experience with working in a toxic culture environment and how we as Latinas and Women of Color need to speak up more about these toxic workplace experiences to uplift others who may be on this similar journey. This is only the beginning for a new series called, Let's Talk About... where Christina will unpack and share the unfiltered truths about what some may be afraid to talk about or what stories that don't get talked about enough. No topic is off limits so stay tuned.

    23 min
  6. S3 E7 ~ Embracing Vulnerability: A Candid Conversation on Mental Health & Latina Identity with Leticia V. Garay, MBA

    10/02/2024

    S3 E7 ~ Embracing Vulnerability: A Candid Conversation on Mental Health & Latina Identity with Leticia V. Garay, MBA

    In this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, host Christina Rodriguez converses with her cousin Leticia V. Garay, a mental health advocate, blogger & a recent MBA graduate from UC Davis. They discuss their shared experiences as Latinas & Nicaraguans in higher education, emphasizing the importance of mental health. Leticia shares her journey through graduate school, the challenges of balancing work and graduate studies, and the significance of therapy. Christina reflects on her own experiences, highlighting the need for culturally responsive mental health support. Together, they underscore the power of community, vulnerability, and self-advocacy in navigating academic and personal challenges.

    1h 36m
  7. S3 E6 ~ Empowerment through Wealth with Lea Landaverde ~ Latina Wealth Activist & Founder of The Riqueza Collective

    07/14/2024

    S3 E6 ~ Empowerment through Wealth with Lea Landaverde ~ Latina Wealth Activist & Founder of The Riqueza Collective

    Join the Latinas with Masters Podcast as we dive into the world of financial empowerment with Lea Landaverde, known as the Latina Wealth Activist. Based in Dallas, TX, Lea is the visionary founder of The Riqueza Collective, an innovative financial coaching practice focused on bilingual financial education. With a Master's in Finance form the University of Utah and over 9+ years of industry experience, Lea integrates expertise in wealth management, investment banking, technology and personal finance to empower the next generation of wealth builders. Lea enriches us with insights into her upbringing as a first-generation Salvadorian Latina, detailing her academic journey through her Master's program, navigating corporate environments, and founding her groundbreaking financial coaching practice, The Riqueza Collective. Thank you for supporting and listening to the Latinas with Masters Podcast. Please share your comments with us! Don't forget to subscribe, like and leave your thoughts on this episode.

    1h 12m
  8. S3 E5 ~ Interview with Laura Walker, M.Ed., A Mother Scholar's Resilience to Education & Survival

    02/06/2024

    S3 E5 ~ Interview with Laura Walker, M.Ed., A Mother Scholar's Resilience to Education & Survival

    On this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina delves into the inspiring journey of Laura Walker, M.Ed., a resilient Mexicana born in Mexico and raised in the U.S. from the tender age of 2. Laura's committment to education, instilled by her mother, drove her to promise her mother that she would graduate high school- a promise she steadfastly kept, earning a perfect 4.0 GPA. Married to her best friend, a dedicated United States Marine, Laura is not only a loving mother of two but also a dedicated scholar. Amidst the challenges of military life, Laura pursued her academic ambitions, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland University College while residing in Japan. Laura continued to demonstrate her unwavering determination by embarking on a Master's program in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University. While completing her final course in her program, she experiences a health crisis when she experienced kidney failure, forcing her to pause her pursuit of a Master's degree. In a pivotal moment, her sister emerged as her hero and savior, selflessly donating her kidney. This act of love and sacrifice enabled Laura to resume her Master's program and ultimately complete her final course, earning her well-deserved Master's degree. You can follow this amazing Mama Scholar @laurawalker on Instagram. Thank you all for your continued love and support. Peace out! =)

    1h 9m
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Latinas with Masters is the digital sanctuary where Latina scholars and our cultura live within the academy, unapologetically. Raw and authentic conversations from academics surviving, thriving and building resilience as they navigate higher education Dra. Christina V. Rodriguez, NICAdemic and Doctora in Education, sits down with her academic homegirls : scholars, practitioners and community voices who make up 8% of Latinas with Masters and 1% of Latinas with Doctorates. These LATINAdemics deserve to be seen. And they will be heard. Ready to experience Season 4 with Big Hoop Latina Energy? Let’s go!

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