Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs

In this solo episode, I talk about the harsh financial realities of early entrepreneurship and share my own experience. I was prompted to share about this due to informational interviews I've been invited on and many instances where I realized that a lot of people have no clue what goes on behind closed doors within a single-member business and their finances. I stress the importance of transparency in sharing the financial aspects of entrepreneurship, especially for those in higher ed who are considering this career option. I explain how many entrepreneurs spend countless unpaid hours on various tasks and face expenses that traditional W-2 employees would not have, like taxes and overhead. I end the episode with call to support the entrepreneurs in your life, whether financially or through referrals and sharing.

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This week I interview Dra. Mayra Gaona who discusses the topic of how she became a doctora and first-gen professional. Mayra Gaona is a school psychologist. She received her PhD in School Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. She is currently completing a postdoctoral experience in a hospital/university setting in the Chicagoland area. She is also serving as an adjunct professor. Her research interests include trauma-informed schools, multi-tiered supports for EL students, and the experiences of newcomer immigrant youth. She is also the founder and creator of the IG page @becomingadoctora where she shares tips and inspiration for first-gen students whose hope is to pursue graduate school.

In this episode, Dra. Mayra shares her background as a first-gen Mexicana and the strong influence her immigrant parents had on her education. She shares how she discovered her passion for psychology and what school psychology is. She also reveals how and why she launched her “Becoming a Doctora” platform during the early part of the pandemic to provide inspiration and build community. And she acknowledges the feelings of uncertainty and doubt that come with transitioning into life after the PhD when you do not immediately land your dream job.

You can connect with Dra. Mayra on Instagram: @becomingadoctora and Twitter: @MayraAGaona

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I interview Ariana Brown who discusses the topic of sustainable writing and multimodal pedagogies. Ariana Brown is a queer Black Mexican American writer based in Houston, TX. The author of the poetry collections We Are Owed. and Sana Sana, Ariana’s work investigates queer Black personhood in Mexican American spaces, loneliness, and care. She holds a B.A. in African Diaspora Studies and Mexican American Studies, an M.F.A. in Poetry, and M.S. in Library Science. Ariana is a national collegiate poetry slam champion and owes much of her practice to performance communities led by Black women poets from the South.

In this episode, we cover the common challenges in traditional learning environments and the need for flexibility and understanding. What are multimodal pedagogies and how can they be used to make learning more accessible. The role that empathy can play in creating more inclusive and supportive classrooms. And Ariana offers invaluable advice for emerging writers and educators.

You can connect with Ariana at the following links:

Website: www.arianabrown.com

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I interview the interviewer. I get to talk to Fanny Julissa García about oral history and documenting immigrant narratives. Fanny is an award-winning Honduran American oral historian contributing work to Central American Studies. She has been active in immigration justice as a translator, legal assistant and advocate. In 2022, she received a National Endowment for the Humanities and Oral History Association fellowship to work on Separated: Stories of Injustice and Solidarity, an oral history and testimony project which documents the stories of parents and children separated under Zero Tolerance policy. 

In the episode, we discuss: Fanny’s origin story as an undocumented immigrant and the impact of politics and policies on her life. How her previous work supporting the LGBTQIA community during the AIDS epidemic and supporting survivors of sexual violence influence her lens on oral history. Fanny reveals how her own desire to uncover and connect with her family’s stories sparked her interest in oral history. She also shares more about her recent project, “Separated,” and how she is amplifying, reframing, and showcasing the resilience, solidarity, and courage of families forced to leave their homelands.

You can connect with Fanny on her website and you can learn more about the Separated project here.

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In this episode, Dra. Yvette goes over the basics of applying to graduate school. In an effort to demystify the process for prospective applicants, she goes over the typical application materials required, necessary steps to apply, and offers a suggested timeline for when to complete each step of the process.

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In this solo episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, you'll hear my mid-year review as it relates to my life and business. I take a look back at my annual goals and vision board for 2023 and reveal where I'm at now. On the personal side, I discuss my recent move back to the US from Portugal, my decision to homeschool once again, and how I'm navigating my chronic illnesses. On the professional side, I share my enthusiasm about reaching the production stage for my forthcoming book, Is Grad School For Me. I also talk about my group coaching program, the Grad School Femtoring Academy and my speaking engagements. If you prefer my more personal solo episodes, you won't want to miss this episode.

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In this milestone episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I share more about my podcasting journey and the positive impact that this podcast has had on first-generation BIPOC students after releasing 200 episodes. 

I share more about how the podcast has developed and grown to become a top rated and globally shared resource. I share examples of feedback and messages of gratitude I’ve received from fellow listeners. Some listeners have shared that this podcast helped them get into grad school, feel less alone, and navigate systemic barriers. I also talk about the future of the podcast and how you can continue supporting the show. 

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I interview Dr. Lauren Yang who discusses the topic of navigating bipolar disorder in higher education. Dr. Lauren Yang is a clinical psychologist in the Bay Area, CA. Currently, she is completing her postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente. Her professional interests include bipolar and other mood disorders, young adult concerns,, AANHPI mental health, and BIPOC advocacy.

In this episode, we cover: Dr. Lauren’s personal journey with bipolar II disorder and the challenges with recognizing and seeking help. She stresses how bipolar disorder in higher education requires awareness and support. Dr. Lauren also addresses the stigma surrounding mental health in the AANHPI community. We also talk about the complexities of disclosure and what to consider when making this decision. The show ends with mental health resources and advice for newly diagnosed individuals.

You can connect with Dr. Lauren Yang on Instagram @dr.laurenyang and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenyang/

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I cover the topic of active reading strategies in graduate school. I specifically share three ways to start active reading today. They are: reading out of order and instead in a strategic order, developing a list of reading questions to pull critical information you need from your texts, and to identify your learning style to understand how you read and retain information best. 

This episode is brought to you by the Grad School Femtoring Academy, my six week personal development and sustainable productivity program for first-gen BIPOCs. Shout out to my founding femtees to recommended this episode topic! If you want to join my waitlist for the next cohort of GSF Academy femtees, go here.

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I interview Dra. Melissa Abeyta who discusses the topic of motherhood and cultura in graduate school. Dra. Melissa is a mother, a partner, daughter and first-generation scholar. Her impact on the field of higher education has been demonstrated through all avenues of her scholarly identity, through research, writing, and/or practice. Her scholarship is significant to the field of higher education as the impact of her scholarship centers on the narratives of student populations that have traditionally often left in the margins of research and in practice.

In this episode, we cover: Dra. Melissa’s journey as a first-gen student and the challenges she faced in accessing higher education. The importance of community and cultura in dismantling inequitable educational barriers. How she navigated motherhood while pursuing a master's program and the internal struggle she faced during her doctoral program application process. How motherhood ultimately empowered Dra. Melissa to speak up and advocate for herself, her daughter, and for more visibility and representation of mothers in academia.

You can connect with Dra. Melissa on Instagram via @academicsoul and @scholarhomies as well as on her website.

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