This week our special guest is Dra. Lorena Marquez of @doctorahood who shares all about doctorahood and all of its brown mujer magia. Dra. Lorena is a first-generation Chicana feminist and scholar practitioner. She’s also the Director of Cal State LA’s Cross Cultural Centers and the creatress of #dinnercondoctoras. In this episode we discuss: -What doctorahood and brown mujer magia mean and why they matter -How her doctoral program and family experiences informed her purpose of uplifting others -How she started advocating for the next generation of brown mujeres and girls -The future of doctorahood, dinner con doctoras, and more! You can connect with Dra. Lorena on IG: @doctorahood and check out her other resources here: https://linktr.ee/doctorahood. Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit here: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/kit/ Need more support, book a free half-hour coaching consultation: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/services/ For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

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119: Doctorahood and All of Its Brown Mujer Magia With Dra. Lorena Marquez

This week I have a bonus solo episode where I discuss the topic of getting organized, setting up organizational systems, and creating standard operating procedures. I talk about what they are and how you can create or modify your own systems to work smarter and not harder. I discuss examples in my own life of how I organize my workload, which includes a combination of organizing my files, writing and following standard operating procedures, creating and prioritizing my to-do list, and calendaring. If you're interested in learning a few tips to get more organized, then listen to this episode!  Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit here: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/kit/ Need more support, book a free half-hour coaching consultation: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/services/ For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

118: Organizational Systems and Standard Operating Procedures

This week we had Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios share what it’s like having a career in politics while getting her PhD in higher education leadership. Jeannette is a Latina, full-time mom, wife, councilwoman, district director, and grad student pursuing a doctorate degree. In this episode we discuss: -How she got into politics and her reflection on her 20 years of experience -The importance of learning about how political and educational systems work -Her desire to change policy to provide more students with access to higher education -And her advice for younger generations interested in a career in politics You can connect with Jeannette on IG: @jeannettesanchezpalacios. Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit here: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/kit/ Need more support, book a free half-hour coaching consultation: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/services/ For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

117: Pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Higher Education Leadership with Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios

I’m thrilled to have Christina V. Rodriguez from @latinaswithmasters as our guest speaker this week. She shares her insights all about housing and funding in master’s programs. Christina is a multicultural and equity-minded marketer and educator with a commitment in creating equitable opportunities for Women of Color in business, housing and academia. In this episode we discuss: -Her first-gen educational experience taking gap years and reapplying to grad school -Housing 101 and what to consider when searching for housing -The hidden costs of relocating for grad school -Her process of creating Latinas with Masters for Latina empowerment, where it’s at, and where it’s going You can be in touch with Christina by following her on all social media platforms with the handle @latinaswithmasters. Here are some other links Christina mentioned on the show: -Latinas with Masters: https://www.latinaswithmasters.com -Consumer Affairs: https://www.usa.gov/state-consumer Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit here: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/kit Need more support, book a free half-hour coaching consultation: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/services For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

116: Housing and Funding in Master's Programs with Christina V. Rodriguez

Our guest speaker this week is Adriana Jaramillo who shares her insights on taking a gap year, facing rejection, and reapplying to grad programs. Adriana is a first-gen Chicana who earned her BA in Psych with minors in Chicanx Studies and Education after transferring to UCLA from Santa Monica College. She’s currently reapplying to master’s programs in educational policy with an emphasis in higher ed. In this episode we discuss: -Her transfer and gap year experiences -The value in taking time to reflect on applying to grad school -The benefits of reaching out to professors from different institutions for research opportunities -Why Adriana has chosen to apply only to master’s programs -And advice for students who are also re-applying to grad programs You can be in touch with Adriana on Twitter and Instagram with the following handles: @Adriana_J_C for Twitter and @Ay.its.jay for Instagram. Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06 Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5 For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

115: Gap Years, Rejection, and Reapplying to Grad Programs with Adriana Jaramillo

Check out the latest episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast which covers the topic of financial literacy for first-generation college students.  This episode features Ana and Jeremy who are a first-gen married couple on the path to financial independence and who are committed to spreading their knowledge of financial education among BIPOC and mixed immigration status communities.  In this episode you’ll learn all about:  -their experiences migrating from Mexico to California as children  -their college and grad school journeys in areas of counseling, engineering, and more  -strategies for paying for your undergraduate education  -quick and efficient ways to get started investing  -how our parents pass on their knowledge and views about money to us  -how to take advantage of financial education resources available  To connect with them, you can follow them on Instagram @brewingdinero  NEW! Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring  Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06  Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified  Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA  Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5  For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

114: Financial Literacy for First-Gen College Students with Ana & Jeremy of Brewing Dinero

I’m thrilled to release an episode all about personal brand design and the business of personal development with a very special guest, Dr. Lauren Mason Carris. She’s my first guest of 2022 and also happens to be a former femtor/mentor of mine. Dr. Lauren Mason Carris is a first-gen Jew-tina who is also the VP of Learning Design at Penny AI, a global SaaS tech company. In this episode you’ll learn all about: -her experience as a first-generation scholar and Applied Linguist at UCLA -the relationship between critical identity studies and personal brand design -what personal brand design is and how it's relevant for current and aspiring graduate students -how she made the leap from academia to industry -how continuous reflection of her values, interests, and skills helps her along her journey -how personal brand is an ongoing process and what questions you can reflect on to help craft your own To connect with Dr. Lauren, you can find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmcarris NEW! Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06 Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5 For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

113: Personal Brand Design and the Business of Personal Development with Dr. Lauren Mason Carris

This week’s episode is all about why and how to invest in yourself, in your growth, in your goals.  Specifically, this episode covers:  -Investing in yourself via coaching  -The difference between coaching and femtoring  -My experience working with coaches as a grad student  -My coaching and types of support I offer  -3 free ways to invest in yourself this year  And I also add in a few personal updates too.  This episode went a bit longer than expected because I clearly have a lot to say about the topic of investing in yourself. Enjoy!  NEW! Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring  Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06  Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified  Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA  For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

112: Why and How to Invest In Yourself

Check out my latest episode, where I share my year end reflection in what is my first recording while living abroad. The big focus of this episode is on the importance of dreaming, resting, being proud, and being grateful. Here are a few questions to ask yourself as you reflect on your year: -Where were you a year ago? -Where are you now? -What are you most proud of this year? -What are you most grateful for this year? -What are your current goals? -What’s the biggest dream you could ever have? NEW! Join my exclusive community on Patreon to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gradschoolfemtoring Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06 Are you in need of writing support, setting up organizational systems, and/or accountability? I'm currently accepting new coaching clients. You can learn more and book a free consultation here: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/services/  Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply. It now comes with a bonus 1-hour coaching session: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5 For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

111: 2021 End of Year Reflection

Check out our latest episode, with our special guest, Dr. Ces’Ari Garcia-Del-Muro from the Latinx Education Coach, who shares all about how to prepare for academic writing during the holidays. In this episode, she shares valuable insights, including: -what it was like growing up multigenerational with a gang-affiliated family in Baldwin Park, CA -recognizing the changing family dynamics many first-gen students face after you’ve gone to college -the importance of literacy rates in the US and teaching English -advice for those that have writing to do over the holidays -the services that Latinx Ed Coach provides, such as coaching, editing, workshops, and more! To connect with Dr. Garcia-Del Muro, you can follow her via @latinxeducation_coach or go to latinxedcoach.com Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06 Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5 For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

110: Preparing for Academic Writing During the Holidays with Dr. Ces’Ari Garcia-Del Muro

In our latest episode, our special guest, Brandon Quintana—a biology master’s student at CSUF— shares how he went from losing 10K of funding to gaining 75K! In this episode, he shares valuable insights, including: -what happens when you lose your grad funding because it’s contingent on one grade -the issues of merit scholarships that don’t account for disadvantages and inequities in academia -How to find scholarships for masters programs -Pointers for winning competitive scholarships and fellowships, and much more! To connect with Brandon, you can follow him on Twitter. His handle is @brandoyster_ Here is the handle to the Instagram scholarship account he mentions in the episode: @accessscholarships. Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06 Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5 For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

109: How Brandon Quintana Went From Losing 10K of Grad Funding to Gaining 75K

This episode features our special guest, Jeannette Marroquin, a 25 year old DACA scholar, professor, and business owner who shares all about what it means to follow your gut unapologetically.    Tune in to hear more about:   -Her experience moving to a new country as a young child  -Navigating school and work as a DACA recipient  -How following her gut has led her to seamlessly switch career paths   -And what it’s like being a young business owner   Follow the Starting Thoughts Podcast on Instagram @startingthoughtspodcast to connect more with Jeannette.    Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06    Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified     Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA     Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5     For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

108: Following Your Gut Unapologetically with Jeannette Marroquin

This week I’m privileged to share a vulnerable and intimate episode with our special guest, Dra. Diane Nevarez, who shares her experience being a Chicana PhD lecturer. Tune in to this episode to learn about what it’s like: -teaching as a contingent professor with no insurance, while on government assistance, and while unable to afford rent in California -being a Chicana mother-scholar resisting the narrative that you can’t be a mom in academia -finding the silver linings in higher ed, like identifying all the good people and having access to spaces our parents didn’t have -and what happens when you find out you’re being undervalued in academia To connect with and support Dr. Nevarez, you can follow her via chicana_di_aretes on Instagram and while you’re at it, get yourself a pair of beautiful handmade earrings. To read the article she wrote for the LA Times, go here: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-11-09/uc-lecturer-union-strike-pay Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06 Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5 For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

107: Being a Chicana PhD Lecturer: On the Margins but With a Whole Heart with Dr. Diane Nevarez

This week, I have a very exciting and insightful episode with a guest who I instantly connected with, Stephanie Santos Youngblood, who discusses the topic of informal mentorship and mentoring neurodiverse students. Tune in to this episode to hear all about: -What informal mentorship is, -The impact that campus service workers have on first-gen students, -Things to consider when mentoring neurodiverse students, -Our experiences being neurodivergent or having loved ones who are neurodiverse, -How to resit deficit-based perspectives and internalized ableism, and much much more! I have to admit this is probably among my top 10 favorite episodes and you’ll quickly learn why. To connect with Stephanie, you can reach her via Twitter: @Steph_santosyb If you’d like to request that your library order the book that she co-edited, Campus Service Workers Supporting First-Generation College Students, you can find it here: https://www.routledge.com/Campus-Service-Workers-Supporting-First-Generation-Students-Informal-Mentorship/Guzman-Miles-Youngblood/p/book/9781032050850 Want to join the Empowering First-Generation College Students Facebook group? Go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringfirstgens/ Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06 Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5 For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

106: Informal Mentorship and Mentoring Neurodiverse Students with Stephanie Santos Youngblood

This week, I’m sharing all about the thought process and rules I unintentionally followed to help me make my dream of moving to Portugal a reality. I share the 5 rules I followed and continue to use to help me expand my comfort zone. In this episode, you’ll learn all about: -how to try new things, -the value in doing things slowly, -the power of taking small steps, -why it’s okay to do things scared, -and much more! Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06 Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through the step by step process to apply: https://gradschoolfemtoring.thinkific.com/courses/gradappsdemystified Want to be a guest on the show, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Q5rVZsX9E93bwubAA Lastly, don't forget to send in your questions and topic suggestions here: https://forms.gle/SJqeH1uaXSEReCnx5 For this and more, go to: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gradschoolfemtoring/message

105: 5 Rules I Follow to Expand My Comfort Zone

Learn tips and tricks to prepare for graduate school applications from your Chicana femtor, Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yvette14/support

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