SUCCESS INNOVATION

We hear from SYLVIA ACEVEDO, who recently released “The Trailblazers Playbook”.  She shares her story and trajectory across her positions and the roles she has held.  She has been instrumental in shaping her path and sharing the recipe for others to be successful.  We hear about her tremendous wins but also hear how her resilience has been honed in to not be defeated.  We talk about her dedication to STEM and pursuit for elevating ...

We hear from ERICK FIGUEROA MUNGUIA, who recently took a Gap Year from attending UCSD.  We talk about the decision process which led him to decide this was the best path for him during this time.  We talk and explore why mental health is important and some resources he took advantage while at UCSD.  We dive into the pausing and obstacles he encountered while dealing with his Financial Aid package. This episode is to explore the pro...

We hear from CHRISTIAN BUENROSTRO, who currently is the acting Chief for the California Water Reclamation Bureau. He shares his path from community college to Fresno State and how he pulled out of being in Academic Probation.  His strong dedication and persistence to being involved in SHPE certainly have helped many more students avoid and overcome many similar obstacles.  His dedication to supporting and being a servant leader is ...

We share our experience and remembrance regarding “9/11”.  This date is very significant, and we dive into the importance of it 24 years later. Each participant shares thoughts on the overarching topic; some have more vivid memories and others respond based on what they read or learned from school.  The session was very insightful as we delved into the emerging technologies and world view stemming from the catastrophe as time passe...

We hear from VIRY MARTINO, who has led major projects such as the San Diego International Airport Terminal 1 (about to open in September 2025), The Cross Border Xpress (Bridge connecting the Tijuana Airport with Otay Mesa in the US). Her career at Turner Construction Company began before graduating USC; it was due to her engagement and participation in SHPE convention.

She has a Masters in Construction Engineering Management an...

We hear from VICTOR CARRERA MURO, who recently graduated from UCSD with an Aerospace Engineering degree.  He shares his discovery of Rocket Propulsion Lab team and his trajectory on becoming the Lead for the Landing Recovery team.  He walks us through some of the things he wished could be done a little differently in order to be successful in his path a bit sooner. His path into Relativity, the company he will begin his career with...

We have the opportunity to speak and hear AMY LUCAS.  She shares her path into UCSD and how she decided to pursue Structural Engineering with Aerospace Focus. We learn the way she landed her full-time position with Collins.  She shares deep insights about her Co-Presidency of SHPE UCSD position!!!  We travel back and learn how she decided to attend college and how her selection came to be UCSD!!  Hear how one huge obstacle during h...

We have the opportunity to speak and hear from Miguel Tisnado.  He shares his journey securing an internship with Northrop Grumman.  He walks us through the process, including various multiple times he attended career fairs looking for opportunities.  We find out his involvement with various student organizations, SHPE and IEEE being his strong focus.  Hear his insights on what it is like walking in the STEM path towards a career.

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We talk about the various types of DIFFICULT PEOPLE and how to navigate a solution. Ultimately, we determine that having a candid and respectful conversation will go a long way to finding a resolution.  Sometimes we do have to take a hard look and accept that MAYBE ourselves is the DIFFICULT PERSON but could be due to external pressures.

Thank you for listening.

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We start off with giving advice on considering taking time off before beginning a full-time job.

We then talk about:

* Is hybrid work sustainable in 2025 or id there a shift to back IN-OFFICE happening!!!??

* What TOOLS or practices have improved productivity and Work-life balance??

*How has remote work changed local economies and social connections!!!??

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