How I Made My Path

For episode 7 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Nathan Porras. Nathan is currently working at Brilliant Home Technology as a Product Manager. In this episode he shares his experiences thus far as a product manager, what it's like to be in tech, and the importance of making connections and more. Learn how he went from economics student to Bay Area techie and how Nathan made his path.

For episode 6 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Maria Bernal. Maria is currently a health reporter and social media marketing coordinator for the Richmond Pulse. Maria is a social justice activist, Mexican immigrant, DACA recipient, and first generation college graduate. In this episode she shares about the connection between her research background and reporting as well as the intersection of activism and journalism. Learn how Maria made her path from journalism to justice. 

If you're interested in reading some of Maria's work at the Richmond Pulse, you can go to their website at www.richmondpulse.org.

For episode 5 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Earvin Buckner. Earvin is a counseling department chair for a Bay Area school district in Burlingame, CA. In this episode he shares the importance of representation and his unique experience of working in the schools during the pandemic. Learn how he went from dreaming to achieving and how Earvin made his path.

For episode 4 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Alex Lujan. Alex is a recent MBA graduate and currently works for GoGuardian. In this episode, Alex emphasizes the importance of building community, and connects the dots between her upbringing and varied work experiences. Learn how she went from the liberal arts to navigating the corporate world and how Alex made her path.

For epiosde 5 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Earvin Buckner. Earvin is a counseling department chair for a Bay Area school district in Burlingame, California. In this episode he shares the importance of representation and his unique experience of working in the schools during the pandemic. Learn how he went from dreaming to achieving and how Earvin made his path.

For episode 3 of How I Made My Path we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, LeJon Butcher. LeJon is a Talent Scout at Autodesk and a Hip-Hop and R&B artist. In this episode he shares his experience and ability to bring his passions together, and the importance of building authentic relationships. Learn how he went from speaking up to speaking out, and how LeJon made his path.

Search LeJon B. on all streaming platforms to check out his music. You can find him on Spotify, here.

For episode 2 of How I Made My Path we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Haley Rosano. Haley is on the Operations Strategy - Early Career Talent Acquisition team at ViacomCBS. In this episode, we discuss her career path and her current role. She also shares a lot of great advice about networking, navigating imposter syndrome, and more. Learn how she went from courage to confidence and how Haley made her path. 

Students Rising Above's How I Made My Path podcast offers access to exclusive conversations with diverse working professionals to provide insight on career exploration to first-generation students of all backgrounds. Join us for exclusive conversations that bridge the experiences of  students and professionals to offer new insights on career paths and uncover ways of unlocking your full potential.