Latinas with Masters Podcast ~ Hosted by Dra. Christina Rodriguez
Latinas with Masters Podcast: The digital sanctuary where Dra. Christina Rodriguez, first-generation Latina and NICAdemic (Nicaraguan Academic), drops unapologetic truths on the hard knocks of higher education. The podcast turns testimonios into digital receipts, proving that despite representing only 8% of master's degrees and 1% of doctoral degrees, these scholars have reclaimed their voices and existence, turning adobe ceilings into stepping stones for emerging Latina scholars and professionals.
Episodes
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 studi...
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 i...
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 dedicate...
On this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews a straight up Chingona, Maria Linares, MPA who is an Emerita Trustee of the California State University, Board of Trustees which was a position appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom. She is a proud Latina first generation college graduate raised in an immigrant working class neighborhood in the city of Santa Ana, CA. Her work throughout the years has focused on ...
On this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Vanessa Sirias, First Generation Nicaraguense, digital content creator, actress, producer and comedian. Some of her dope creative work includes "Life of Karen", Christina's absolute favorite, "Nicaraguan's Moms Be Like" and representing Nicoya's on social media as THE FIRST Nicaraguense on Buzzfeed's Pero Like! She hold'...
On this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Sandy Correa, MS, a native East Los Angeles and first gen Salvadorian and Puerto Rican Latina who recieved her Bachelor's in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz and a Master's in Health Care Management from Cal State Los Angeles. Ana María Gaona, MPA , is a first gen bilingual Latina and the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Oaxaca, Mexico and Cordob...
On this episode of Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Christopher Luis Partida, a graduate Assistant Coach for the Men's basketball team at the University of St. Katherine AND a future #FirstGen Mexicano pursing a Master's degree in Kienisiology at the University of St. Katherine. He's a proud first gen Mexicano from Torrence, CA, raised by Mexican parents who received inspiration from his sisters who both hold PhD'...
On this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina speaks with Joseph Valadez (him/his) who shares his childhood upbringing as a Chicano in Southern California, serving in the military, celebrating his sobriety and despite all of the systemic barriers he experienced, he always knew that he belonged on a college campus! Joseph has an A.A. in Sociology and A.A. in History, being a transfer student from Orange Coast Colleg...
On this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Sergio A. Gonzalez, a Bay Area native and proud Joto, Latinx, feminist, hijo de a first-generation Madre and Mexican Immigrant Padre, jotería scholar, & activist. Sergio received a BA in Communication Studies from Manhattanville College in Purchase New York and a Master's in Higher Education/Student Affairs from USC and a Master's of Arts in Applied Gende...
On this week’s episode on the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Jesús Briceño, First-Generation Mexican-American from Los Angeles, CA. Jesus graduated from CSU Long Beach with a BA in Film Editing and a Master's in Education School Counseling from USC. He shares with us how his college experience shifted the moment he joined a brotherhood fraternity and the importance of finding a community within the university. J...
On this week’s episode on the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Fabio Peña, first-generation MBA graduate student born in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. Fabio walks us through his personal journey from working in the agriculture fields to pursuing his dream of becoming a college graduate! He earned his Bachelors Degree in Social and Cultural Communications from the University of Washington in Seattle and is curre...
On this week's Season 2 opener, Christina Rodriguez interviews her homie and hermano from the 831, Benjamin Perez, founder of Latinx Greek Life podcast & the Find Your Purpose Instagram Live series. Benjamin is very proud to be a son of immigrants from Mexico and shares his educational journey being born and raised in Salinas, CA to being the first in his family to attend a 4-year university. He walks us through his experiences...
The final episode for Season 1 is here and what an adventurous year it has been. Join me as we take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the episodes and podcast guests who inspired, empowered and educated us on how to navigate the hard knocks of higher education as a first generation college student. I also share my personal reflections on my key takeaways since creating Latinas with Masters, the podcast and a sneak peak on what...
On this week's episode of Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Helena Diaz, a Colombian-American born and raised in Hamilton Heights, New York and a Future Latina with Masters attaining her Master's in Education with a concentration in Spanish. Helena shares her personal and academic experiences as a first gen Latina in predominately (non-Hispanic) population and discovering how college is not just a place to learn bu...
On this week's episode of Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews Cristal Flores, a Oaxaqueña and a Latina with Masters Sociology major from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Cristal shares her personal and academic experiences as a first gen Latina navigating spaces where she felt like she didn't belong in and keeps is 100% real through the eyes of a true Sociologist. Cristal is on the pursuit of always beco...
On this week's episode of Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews una Latina muy maravilla, Paulina Lainez. A first generation Latina to graduate in her family with a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Cal State Los Angeles. Paulina's family originates from Gaunajuato, Mexico and grew up in South Los Angeles. She shares with us her academic journey attending community college as a dance major, transferring to Cal ...
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