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A Journey of Challenges and Rewards With Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo, a professor at the University of Nebraska in Omaha and a writer. We talk about the challenges she faced upon leaving home to pursue her Ph.D., as well as the rewards and trade-offs she had to make along the road.


Episode Highlights:


  • Pray the rosary three times. (4:53)
  • Finding the right people to help you. (10:19)
  • Working with Maria and Maxine. (16:04)
  • The importance of listening to other cultures and learning about other cultures. (21:14)
  • The cultural impact of moving to New York. (26:09)
  • How student loans were a life-saving experience for her. (35:12)
  • You have to give yourself permission to be whom you want to be. (41:08)
  • I love teaching, but I hate grading. (47:21)
  • Owning your wins doesn’t make you better than anybody else. (53:27)
  • What does transcending mean to Sandra? (58:09)
  • Who is one of your favorite women influencers? (1:02:35)


    • Key Takeaway:


    "Permit yourself to bask in your victories and keep moving forward."


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