Best Firstgen Podcasts (2024)

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Kyle Silvers, Esq. (Episode 4) 15:59

3M ago15:59

15:59

Through meaningful mentorships, programming and podcasts, the TBA hopes to create a network of resources and connections to help first generation attorneys and law students establish their careers and find a home within the Toledo legal community. Learn more about the First Gen Lawyer's Project at www.toledobar.org/firstgen.…

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Mag. Carmille L. Akande (Episode 3) 17:46

3M ago17:46

17:46

Through meaningful mentorships, programming and podcasts, the TBA hopes to create a network of resources and connections to help first generation attorneys and law students establish their careers and find a home within the Toledo legal community. Learn more about the First Gen Lawyer's Project at www.toledobar.org/firstgen.…

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Andrea Young (Episode 2) 15:36

6M ago15:36

15:36

As part of the First Gen Lawyer's Project, Karl Strauss, Esq. and Noah Woods (3L), both members of the Toledo Bar Association (TBA), interview Andrea Young, an attorney with the Law Offices of Charles E. Boyk, on her journey through her career and what brought her to the practice of law. Through meaningful mentorships, programming and podcasts, the…

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Monica Yvonne (Episode 1) 15:31

6M ago15:31

15:31

As part of the First Gen Lawyer's Project, Karl Strauss, Esq. and Noah Woods (3L), both members of the Toledo Bar Association (TBA), interview Monica Yvonne, Supervising Attorney with Legal Aid of Western Ohio, on her journey through her career and what brought her to the practice of law. Through meaningful mentorships, programming and podcasts, th…

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The Beauty of Entrepreneurship: Sylwia Wiesenberg’s Success Story 20:50

9M ago20:50

20:50

In this episode of Beautiful Journey, host Alya Michelson welcomes Sylwia Wiesenberg, a beauty entrepreneur and the founder of BAWDY Beauty, DOPE Naturally, and TONIQUE Fitness. Sylwia's story is one of resilience and determination. Born in Poland, she embarked on a global adventure to pursue her college education. After graduating from the Univers…

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A Journey of Empowerment: Lola Adeyemo's Inspiring Story 23:58

10M ago23:58

23:58

In this inspiring episode of "Beautiful Journey," Host Alya Michelson joins Lola Adeyemo, CEO & founder of EQImindset, who embarked on a life-changing adventure from Nigeria to the United States to pursue a university degree. But her journey was about more than academics; it was a transformative experience that revealed unexpected lessons along the…

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A year of blessings 47:20

11M ago47:20

47:20

Welcome back to Keeping it Real by Gabriela M.C. this is the final episode of season 3! On this episode I share how I was able to align with my higher path in just one year and what each person that came into my life contributed to my journey in order to make that possible. Thank you for listening, sharing, and coming along the journey. I hope you …

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Voice of America: Journalist Ksenia Turkova’s Journey from Kyiv 28:39

11M ago28:39

28:39

In this fascinating new episode of "Beautiful Journey," host Alya Michelson joins Ksenia Turkova, a Voice of America journalist who has worked in TV and radio for over 20 years. Alya talks with Ksenia about their early days in Moscow, where both worked as journalists for different media companies. They discuss Ksenia's radio work in Kyiv just befor…

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How Do You Do It all Gabby?! 28:12

2y ago28:12

28:12

This has to be the most popular question I get: Gabby how on earth do you do it all? First of all, I don’t. But I have to admit, I do A LOT more than most people around me and that’s because I’ve been building the skills for years now. On this episode I’ll take you with me on the ride that it’s been to get here so you can get all the tea as to “How…

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First Gen Guilt 30:53

2+ y ago30:53

30:53

First episode of 2022 and we're getting right into the good stuff. The guilt we feel because of the perceived "better life" we have compared to our parents, or what I like to call "First Gen Guilt." Tune in to join the conversation about these experiences so many of us share in common and how we can live our best lives as we get through it all! For…

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MY DEGREE FINALLY PAID OFF 21:14

3+ y ago21:14

21:14

At one point I thought that my sociology was just what I ended up choosing in order to graduate from college to avoid disappointing my parents. What was I supposed to do with a sociology degree? I mean I liked the classes and what I learned about human behavior and society in general, but what kind of jobs would I be able to apply for? I didn't thi…

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Risking it All: A First Gen Latina's Perspective on Marriage and Business 24:37

4y ago24:37

24:37

Hi podcast fam! I missed being on here and I can say with about 70% confidence that I'm getting my life together. (Watch life throw a curveball right after this lol). Thank you once again for tuning in! On this episode I make a contrast between marriage and having your own business. Just remember that before you say "I do" and signing your life awa…

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Surviving a Pandemic 21:07

4y ago21:07

21:07

Anxiety is at an all-time high right now and a lot more visible during this current COVID-19 pandemic. Tune into this podcast to hear my thoughts on what you need to get through any crisis and how to prepare yourself to get past it successfully. Thank you for giving me your time and hope you are all staying safe! IG: @gabrielamcee TikTok: gabrielam…

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Why you're NOT making progress 29:29

4+ y ago29:29

29:29

By Gabriela M.C.

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Starting your own business-Phase 2 20:58

4+ y ago20:58

20:58

Everyone tells you to "do your research" but what exactly does that look like today? Tune in to find out what I did for Postres Cafe and what tools you can use for your own business concept! Instagram: @gabrielamcee www.gabrielamc.com Youtube: gabrielamcee email: gabrielamcee@gmail.comBy Gabriela M.C.

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Episode 24: Managing Money with Dannielle 21:53

4+ y ago21:53

21:53

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Dannielle Romoleroux, a Program Manager at a diversity recruiting start-up in New York, about her First Gen Journey. She recently started a passion project focused on documenting her financial goals and progress, First Gen Money. She discusses how she didn’t really consider money when applying to and attend…

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Episode 23: Supporting First Gen Students with CAP 38:44

5y ago38:44

38:44

Today’s episode features a panel from Making Waves Foundation’s College & Alumni Program (CAP). CAP provides financial literacy, college coaching, scholarships, career development, and professional networking opportunities to close the gap from college acceptance to college completion for low-income and underserved college students. Four CAP staff …

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Episode 22: Comprehensive First Gen Programs 18:51

5y ago18:51

18:51

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez reviews two articles that highlight how universities can support First Gen students through comprehensive programming. Dr. Hernandez discusses how social support, financial support, academic support, faculty engagement, mentoring/advising, and high impact educational practices should be central components to any compr…

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Episode 21: Introducing 8 Correlates of First Gen Success with Elisa 7:24

5y ago7:24

7:24

Dr. Hernandez introduces the changes to season 3 and outlines the eight correlates of First Gen success that she will discuss throughout the season.By Elisa Hernandez, PhD

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10 things I wish I knew BEFORE getting married 19:05

5y ago19:05

19:05

If you're in a committed relationship and thinking of signing a legally-binding federal form please listen to this podcast first :) IG: @gabrielamcee email: gabrielamcee@gmail.com YouTube: gabrielamceeBy Gabriela M.C.

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Episode 20: Guilt, Perspective, and Connection with Israel 36:23

5y ago36:23

36:23

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Israel Rojas-Moreno, a Senior Consultant at Capital Group about his First Gen Journey. He discusses how he felt guilty about having distance from the challenges his family faced back home and how his long-term perspective was vital in helping him stay motivated for school. He also shared how he learned to u…

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Ep. 16: The Q & A episode 22:00

5y ago22:00

22:00

On the final episode of the Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Amit takes a backseat and lets Ronnie answer questions sent in from listeners and the ensemble of podcast hosts from the IVM family. From how he keeps reinventing himself, to what he looks for in film scripts to how can we cultivate a more entrepreneur friendly environment - Ronnie answers it al…

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Ep. 15: Focus, Choices and Empathy: The 3 Golden Words 14:52

5y ago14:52

14:52

On this episode of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Ronnie talks to Amit Doshi about the importance of focus, empathy and choices and how those three aspects have formed the crux of his journey, as well how being honest to yourself goes a long way in your career. Follow Ronnie on twitter @RonnieScrewvala You can catch up on previous episodes of 'The R…

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Episode 19: Recognizing Your Value with Maira 41:54

5y ago41:54

41:54

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Maira Hernández, an author, blogger, and Recruitment Specialist at a non-profit organization about her First Gen Journey. She discusses her struggle to understand herself better, find balance, and advocate for a professional space that would allow her to feel valued.…

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Ep. 14: New Work in Progress 6:15

5y ago6:15

6:15

On this episode Ronnie talks to Amit Doshi about the 'second innings' of his career. He updates us with the newer ventures that he's gotten into since he wrote his memoir which are the Swades Foundation, his online education venture Upgrad and buying the U Mumba franchise in the Pro Kabaddi League. Ronnie also sheds some light on how problem solvin…

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Ep. 13: A Snippet of Ronnie's Audiobook: Dream With Your Eyes Open 28:07

5y ago28:07

28:07

This week we're doing something different on the Ronnie Screwvala Podcast. Instead of a conversation between Ronnie and Amit, we're giving you a taste of Ronnie's audiobook version of his memoir 'Dream With Your Eyes Open' by playing the first chapter from it. The book is narrated by Ronnie himself and you can listen to the complete audiobook on th…

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Ep. 12: The Need for Entrepreneurs and the Conundrum of "Good Faith" 12:26

5y ago12:26

12:26

In episode 12 of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Ronnie talks to Amit Doshi about the right time to exit a business, why India needs a lot more first generation entrepreneurs, and why the term "good faith" is prone to misunderstanding. Follow Ronnie on twitter @RonnieScrewvala You can catch up on previous episodes of 'The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast' he…

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Ep. 11: Creating, Seizing and Spotting Opportunities 12:28

5y ago12:28

12:28

On this week's episode of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Ronnie talks to Amit Doshi about how working hard often gets confused with being lucky. He elaborates how working hard also implies working smart and has to do with seizing, seeking and creating opportunities. They also discuss the success of Hungama TV and Rang De Basanti. Follow Ronnie on tw…

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I'M AFRAID OF FAILING TOO 19:55

5y ago19:55

19:55

FEAR unfortunately will stop us from doing most of what will bring us the biggest joy in our lives. Fear is a good thing. It's supposed to keep us safe, but too many times we will also let it keep us from trying to do something different, new, or exciting. Don't let fear keep you from exploring new things and ideas. There's incredible things waitin…

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Ep. 10: Taking Tough Calls & the Futility of Presentations 15:56

5y ago15:56

15:56

On the 10th episode of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast Ronnie talks to Amit Doshi about maintaining good business relations while at the same time taking tough decisions. Ronnie elaborates how being direct with people is the best policy. Later in the episode Ronnie tells Amit why he thinks presentations are rather futile and sycophantic and what are t…

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Ep. 09: Overcoming That Crisis Of Confidence 10:05

5y ago10:05

10:05

"It's about overcoming that crisis of confidence". On this week's episode, Ronnie answers the question about when should an entrepreneur start looking at diversification as an option? He also talks about the importance of going on despite disruptions and how identifying and selecting the right team is a crucial factor for any organisation. Follow R…

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Episode 18: Creating a Career Path with Rocio 38:18

5y ago38:18

38:18

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Rocio Herrera, an A-G Diploma Project Counselor at a high school in Los Angeles, about her First Gen Journey. She discusses her early need for structure and guidance, her strategy for creating a career path that would provide flexibility and security, and how her First Gen identity helps her relate to her s…

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Ep. 08: Avoiding the Intelligence Trap & the Risk of Global Expansion 13:29

5y ago13:29

13:29

On episode 8 of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Ronnie talks to Amit Doshi about the mistake of playing it safe to avoid failure, the intelligence trap and how entrepreneurs are susceptible to it, calibrating the worst case scenarios, lessons from his failure in home shopping network, the risk of going global without perfecting local customer experie…

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Ep. 07: Inflection Points and their effect on Scaling 11:04

5y ago11:04

11:04

On episode 7 of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Ronnie talks to Amit Doshi about the pursuit of inflection points, understanding the size of the markets and the importance of brand in creating scale. They also touch upon hiring a workforce on a project basis versus hiring full time and the pros and cons that go with it. Follow Ronnie on twitter @Ronn…

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Tips for Reducing Anxiety 21:54

5y ago21:54

21:54

Welcome back to another episode! Thank you for tuning in and sharing this podcast with your friends and family. Mental health is a very personal thing, and although I'm open about it, I understand that many of you are not and that is okay. Don't feel obligated to be vocal about your struggles with everyone, but do reach out when you feel you are st…

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Episode 17: Learning to Relate with Cesar 36:42

5y ago36:42

36:42

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Cesar Tiscareño, a civil engineer and project manager, about his First Gen Journey. He discusses how he had trouble relating to others who didn’t share his background in both academic and professional settings. Finding mentors, clarifying his professional values, and challenging some of his own assumptions …

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Ep. 06: The Outsider's Perspective 14:10

5y ago14:10

14:10

On episode 6 of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Ronnie talks to Amit Doshi about the benefits and challenges of being an outsider in an established industry, maintaining long term and short term business relationships, the ethos of a brand and staying your ground in a David-Goliath situation when you're dealing with a business giant. He cites example…

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Ep. 05: Clear Communication - A Necessity 9:00

5y ago9:00

9:00

"When you're asked a question give an answer not a lecture." On episode 5 of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Ronnie talks to IVM podcasts founder Amit Doshi about the importance of clear communication. They start off the conversation by discussing how smart phones have meddled the art of direct and clear communication and how the idea of constantly s…

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Ep. 04: Opporunity first, Luck later 13:33

5y ago13:33

13:33

"If you have a holistic view of the business then you don't need to know the technicality." On episode 4 of The Ronnie Screwvala Podcast, Ronnie talks to IVM podcasts founder Amit Doshi about why he ventured into the laser toothbrush business in the 80's, how inexperience can work in your favour when starting a business, the value of curiosity, fac…

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Episode 16: Choosing Between Two Paths with Andrea 34:18

5y ago34:18

34:18

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Andrea Hernandez, a Relationship Advisor at a commercial bank, about her First Gen Journey. She discusses her decision to transition from one major to another, her experience joining a sorority, and the two separate career paths she carved out for herself during college.…

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Ep. 03: Risk, Reward and Entrepreneurship 12:36

5y ago12:36

12:36

"You cannot be an entrepreneur if you're not ready to face the consequences of your actions." On this episode, Ronnie Screwvala talks to Amit Doshi about growing up in a lower-middle-class family, his thirst for entrepreneurship in college and how the ability to take calculated risks helped him shape his entrepreneurial journey. They also run throu…

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Ep. 02: The Importance of Failure 11:57

5y ago11:57

11:57

"One does not have to hold on to a failed venture for dear life, what you need is your reservoir of confidence that you haven't failed even though the venture may have failed." On episode 2 of 'Dreaming With Your Eyes Open' Ronnie Screwvala talks to Amit Doshi about why stories of failures are way more interesting than stories of successes. He star…

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Ep. 01: Quality of A First Generation Entrepreneur 16:33

5y ago16:33

16:33

"In the final analysis, there are successes. But in the process of things, there are ultimate amount of failures." What made Ronnie Screwvala write a book? What is Ronnie's entrepreneurial chronology? On the first episode of Dreaming With Your Eyes Open, Ronnie and Amit Doshi talk about the inception of Ronnie's entrepreneurial journey from selling…

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Ep. 00: Introduction 2:10

5+ y ago2:10

2:10

Dreaming With Your Eyes Open is a companion podcast to the best selling book "Dream With Your Eyes Open" written by one of India’s most successful first-generation entrepreneurs, philanthropist and pioneer of the media industry- Mr. Ronnie Screwvala. On this podcast series, Ronnie shares his vast entrepreneurial experience and takeaways from each c…

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Episode 15: Learning to be Strategic with Ernesto 43:29

5+ y ago43:29

43:29

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Ernesto Velázquez, Deputy City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles, about his First Gen Journey. He discusses struggling with coursework before leaning in to his interests, navigating law school and the legal profession while feeling different, and the lessons he has learned along the way.…

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Episode 14: A Life of Purpose with Jessica 40:27

5+ y ago40:27

40:27

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Jessica Tovar, a project manager working in public policy, about her First Gen Journey. She discusses how the inequality she experienced in college sparked a passion for social justice and creating change. Her parents didn’t necessarily understand her career path but they trusted her to make the right decis…

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Fraud at UCLA? 15:18

5+ y ago15:18

15:18

This episode is on the "Varsity Blues" scandal that involves prestigious universities across the U.S. As an alumni, it hit home for me and well here we are. Thank you for listening and sharing the podcast!By Gabriela M.C.

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CHISME TIME 20:33

5+ y ago20:33

20:33

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for tuning in and sharing the podcast. I'm humbled that you guys are interested in what I'm up to and I really hope this podcast is adding to your growth or at least entertaining you and keeping your mind off of things for a little while. God bless!By Gabriela M.C.

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Episode 13: Working your way up with Germán 35:23

5+ y ago35:23

35:23

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Germán Ornelas, a freelance producer and editor in the television industry, about his First Gen Journey. He discusses how his major didn’t really prepare him for his career but his college experience was vital to his personal growth. He also details the trials and triumphs of navigating a career in televisi…

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Ep 12: Persistence with Jackie 42:34

5+ y ago42:34

42:34

In this episode, Dr. Hernandez interviews Jacqueline Medina, a Human Resources Analyst, about her First Gen Journey. She discusses how her experience studying abroad shaped her perspective and love of traveling. She also describes how she struggled to find work in her chosen career but through persistence and determination was able to land a job in…

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