Xicana Code Switchers

Xicana Code Switchers

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Xicana Code Switchers episodes

  • Understanding Imposter Syndrome and the Field of Social Work
    It is the last day of July and we are ready to share another episode of XCS! This week we had Mireya Lupercio who shared about her experience maneuvering the U.S. educational system as a first-generation, Mexican-American student. She helps us define imposter syndrome and we learn about Mireya's profession as a Social Worker. Tune in to learn more about her, Social Work, and imposter syndrome. 
    BIPOC Shoutout: Cadena Collective
    For all our listeners, you can email us at [email protected] and send us your POC business, conference, and event shout outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on Anchor app and that way we can include your recorded message in our future episodes. Follow us on Instagram @XicanaCodeSwitchers and on Twitter @XCodeSwitchers. If you want to support this podcast, you can Venmo/CashApp us @XicanaCodeSwitchers and/or become a Patreon contributor. Thank you all for tuning in to this week’s episode and until next time.
    47 min
  • Life isn’t Greener on the Other Side

    For this week, Dr. Lina Mendez discussed with us what it's like to work as a staff member in higher ed, her experience as a former Gates Millennium Scholar, and ways she supports students.

    BIPOC Business S/O: Diaspora Co. Spices

    1 hr 51 min
  • Insight into Clinical Psychology
    This week we had Dr. Kristina Rodriguez, a licensed clinical psychologist, who identifies as part Mexican and Romanian and appreciates growing up with two cultures and customs. She has worked in several community and university counseling centers to support individuals struggling with a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, depression, adjustment, relationship, and academic difficulties. Listen in and learn more about her educational journey into this field! 
    BIPOC Shoutout: Beam Paints and @beampaints on IG
    For all our listeners, you can email us at [email protected] and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on Anchor app and that way we can include your recorded message in our future episodes. Follow us on Instagram @XicanaCodeSwitchers and on Twitter @XCodeSwitchers. If you want to support this podcast, you can Venmo/CashApp us @XicanaCodeSwitchers and/or become a Patreon contributor. Thank you all for tuning in to this week’s episode and until next time.
    2 hr 1 min
  • Indigenous Students in Higher Ed

    This week we had Nikki Fraser, an Indigenous advocate and a proud mother of two, from the Secwépemc Nation located in the interior British Columbia. She shared about her educational journey and balancing motherhood. Nikki’s dedication and achievement has been acknowledged on multiple platforms, including GreenBiz’s 30 Under 30, the 2017 CBC “Young Indigenous Women on the Rise,” and most recently the 2018 “Top 10 Indigenous Influencers'' named by the Government of Canada. Nikki is currently enrolled in Thompson Rivers University pursuing her B.A. in Sociology and Political Science with plans to go to Law School.

    BIPOC Shoutout: Babe With A Dream clothing line

    Follow Nikki on Instagram at @nikkifraser

    1 hr 2 min
  • Student Affairs "Diversity and Inclusion"

    For this week, we interviewed Diana Ortiz Giron who walked us to her journey in becoming the Assistant Director for Diversity Education & Support at Harvard College and the ways she's supported students in college.

    BIPOC Business Shoutout: All For Ramon

    1 hr 35 min
  • Find Your Purpose

    In this week's episode we had Benjamin Perez who shared about growing up in Salinas, CA and how he found his purpose through education. He is now paying it forward through his very own #LatinxGreekLife Podcast 

    BIPOC Business:  Esa Bruja Andrade

    You can email us at [email protected] and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout-outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on the Anchor app and that way we can include your recorded message in our future episodes. Follow us on Instagram @XicanaCodeSwitchers and on Twitter @XCodeSwitchers. If you want to support this podcast, you can Venmo/CashApp us @XicanaCodeSwitchers and/or become a Patreon contributor.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Migration, Academia, and Transnational Ties

    Big news!!! We celebrate Ariana’s Ph.D. program acceptance!! 

    This week we had Yareli Castro Sevilla discuss her journey to being a Ph.D. candidate in American Studies at The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University. We also discussed her proposed dissertation which takes a migrant-centered approach to explore Mexican “Espacios de Sinidad” in Sinaloa, that is, Chinese-Mexican cultures, customs, migratory processes, spaces where they built communities, and their transnational ties.

    BIPOC Business:  Austin Nature Works

    You can email us at [email protected] and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout-outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on the Anchor app and that way we can include your recorded message in our future episodes. Follow us on Instagram @XicanaCodeSwitchers and on Twitter @XCodeSwitchers. If you want to support this podcast, you can Venmo/CashApp us @XicanaCodeSwitchers and/or become a Patreon contributor.

    1 hr 56 min
  • No Soy Básica: Latinx Literary Trends in Higher Ed

    This week we had Dr. Letty Garcia talk about the Latinx immigration course we all took during our summer, Letty's experience completing her master's degree abroad, the President’s Postdoctoral Fellow application process, and much more! You can contact Dr. Letty by email at [email protected].

    TikTok Account Recommendation: @DoubleDeeMuva

    BIPOC Business S/O: Bel Does Nails

    You can email us at [email protected] and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on the Anchor app and that way we can include your recorded message in our future episodes. Follow us on Instagram @XicanaCodeSwitchers and on Twitter @XCodeSwitchers. If you want to support this podcast, you can Venmo/CashApp us @XicanaCodeSwitchers and/or become a Patreon contributor.

    2 hr 20 min
  • Raizes Collective: Political Change Through Art and Community Building

    This week we spoke to Isabel Lopez, the founder and Executive Director of Raizes Collective. We discussed Isabel's journey in starting her nonprofit, building community, and healing spaces. Read more about Isabel's work: 

    • North Bay Spirit Award winner uses art to empower local Latinos 
    • ’We want our children to carry that pride’: North Bay moms at the heart of Latino tradition 

      • BIPOC Business ShoutOut: Adelitas Apparel  

      XCS BIPOC Business Guide

      1 hr 9 min
    • Professional Degrees: the Field of Dentistry

      This week we had Jeannette Diaz talk about their journey to becoming a registered dental hygienist and an independent dental hygiene practice owner.

      If you are interested in learning more about dentistry degrees, check out the following resources:

      • UC Berkeley Dental School Info
      • Career Options in the Field of Dentistry
      • Dentistry Degrees: Overview of Types of Dental Degree Programs

        • POC Business ShoutOut: Jungalow

        You can email us at [email protected] and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on the Anchor app and that way we can include your recorded message in our future episodes. Follow us on Instagram @XicanaCodeSwitchers and on Twitter @XCodeSwitchers. If you want to support this podcast, you can Venmo/CashApp us @XicanaCodeSwitchers and/or become a Patreon contributor.

        1 hr 54 min

      About Xicana Code Switchers

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      Welcome to the Xicana Code Switchers podcast! Your co-hosts are Ariana and Patricia. We are both Xicana, scholar-practitioners in higher education. Each episode we discuss insights, tips, and…