August 15, 2022
A new week means a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Luis-Genaro Garcia. He is an art professor at Sacramento State University, but according to Dr. Garcia, college was not always a part of his plan. Join us as Dr. Garcia takes us through those critical moments of his educational and professional journey. #podcast #journey #life #art #LA #sacstate #keepitreal #education #criticalpedagogy #teacher #professor
August 8, 2022
On this week's episode of the Way to College Podcast, my guest is Cesar Barron Castro. Cesar owns Barron Engineering. He's had quite the journey, and I am so glad to be able to share it with listeners. Check it out and don't forget to share, subscribe and rate.
August 1, 2022
Welcome to Season 4 of The Way to College Podcast. My first guest to get us started this season is Sabrina Walker-Hernandez. Sabrina has spent over 30 years working in the non-profit sector. She recently started her own consulting firm to help non-profits. She shares her educational and professional journey with us and provides sage advice for those looking to find their way forward. #podcast #coach #nonprofit #faith #service #college #highered
July 5, 2022
This week, we get the second half of Dr. Flo's story. This time we learn about Dr. Flo's professional journey, where it has taken him, and where he is now. Check it out! #podcast #journey #professional #purpose #college #highered #TCU #TACHE #chicano #Latinx #diversity #inclusion
June 28, 2022
A new week means a new podcast. My guest this week is Dr. Florencio Urias Aranda. Dr. Flo, as he likes to be called, has a fascinating story. One that not even he expected. Today, Dr. Flo is the Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Texas Christian University. Check out the first part of Dr. Flo's journey. #podcast #highered #firstgen #TCU #TexasTech #TACHE #service #speaker #college
June 21, 2022
My guest on this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast is Sara Lozano. Sara is originally from Edcouch, Texas, and is currently the Academic Dean for the Division of Business, Public Safety and Technology at South Texas College. Sara didn't plan to go into higher education, but like many of my guests, life has a funny way of putting us where we need to be. Check out Sara's journey in this week's episode. #college #highereducation #journey #Edcouch #EdcouchElsa #Yale #STC #Dean #Latina #Latinx #community
June 14, 2022
Welcome to a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week my guest is Dr. Nolan Cabrera. Nolan is a Professor in the College of Education at The University of Arizona. Like so many of my guests, Nolan didn't expect to be in higher ed and in fact, started out as an engineering major. Check out his story! #podcast #highered #Stanford #UofA #education #Oregon #UCLA #whiteness #ethnicstudies #MAS
June 6, 2022
A new week and a new episode of the podcast. My guest this week is Ryan Renteria. Ryan is an executive coach who helps business leaders and professionals maximize their performance. Ryan's journey took him from wall street to the NBA to his current role as an executive coach. Check out his journey and don't forget to follow and share the podcast. #podcast #NBA #Stanford #wallstreet #journey #highered #college #executivecoach
May 31, 2022
After a week off, we're back with a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. This week, my guest is Renee Sanchez Leal. She is the Director of Operations at Society 204, a co-working space in the south Texas, but like many of my guests she does so much more. She has a wonderful story. Check it out and don't forget to share, subscribe and rate the podcast. Also, if you'd like to share your educational and professional journey, please feel free to reach out to me, jlsaldivar12@gmail.com. #podcast #journey #education #highered #society204 #edinburg #montealto #communication #college
May 17, 2022
This week, my guest on the podcast is my friend and former supervisor, Maria Fernandez. Maria is an organizational strategist and recently started her own consulting firm her business partner, Juarez & Fernandez Consulting. I had a wonderful time reconnecting and am honored to be able to share her story here with my listeners. Check it out and don't forget to share, subscribe and rate. #education #highered #college #immigrant #latina #entrepreneur #Stanford #Harvard #SanAntonio #consultants #nonprofit