Best Firstgeneration Podcasts (2024)

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

5M 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

5M 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

8M 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

8M 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

11M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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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On Ending Year 2 of Grad School 16:44

2y ago16:44

16:44

In this episode, Pa shares two lessons she learned at the end of year 2 of grad school. Show notes: Episode 43: On Starting the Semester Successfully Episode 22: On How to Write a Personal Statement Episode 21: On How to Write a Statement of Purpose How to Write a Personal Statement Workbook Thank you for listening. Make sure to subscribe to this p…

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On Starting the Semester Successfully 16:37

2+ y ago16:37

16:37

In this episode, Pa shares how she plans for the beginning of the semester. Show notes: Episode 38: On Making Friends (or Not) in Grad School Literature Review Spreadsheet Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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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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On Doing Everything with Intention in Grad School 23:18

2+ y ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, Pa discusses her experience with intentionality in grad school. Show notes Great British Bake Off Episode 2 Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the showBy Pa Vue

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On Becoming Educated with Nancy Xiong 1:10:10

3y ago1:10:10

1:10:10

In this episode, Pa talks to Nancy Xiong, an Economic and Community Development Leader by day and a Creative Artist by night, about her educational journey. They discuss their experiences as Hmong girls and the opportunities education provided for them to understand themselves in relation to the world. Show notes www.nancyxiong.com Kimberlee Crensh…

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On 5 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Say No to Stuff in Grad School 27:37

3y ago27:37

27:37

In this episode, Pa talks about 5 reasons why it’s hard to say no to stuff in grad school. She explains the importance of learning how to say no and shares some tips on how to say no. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On How to Write a Statement of Purpose [REPOST] 24:16

3y ago24:16

24:16

It's application season! As such I'm re-releasing this episode to help anyone who is in the process of working on their statement of purpose. In this episode, I talk about what a statement of purpose is and share the steps I took to writing my statement of purpose. Show Notes: Episode 3 Episode 11 Episode 19 How to write introductions Ways to begin…

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On Making Friends (or Not) in Grad School 14:45

3y ago14:45

14:45

In this episode, Pa discusses why some people choose not to be friends with their classmates in grad school and why she chooses to. Show notes: Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 6 Episode 33 Episode 34 Episode 17 The Chair Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducate…

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On the First Day of School (Again) 15:32

3y ago15:32

15:32

In this episode, Pa shares experiences and thoughts from the first few days of the fall 2021 semester. Show notes: Get a copy of the Personal Statement Workbook by going to www.onbecomingeducated.com/shop Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Suppor…

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On Becoming Educated with Kaolee Yang and Olivia Xiong-Vang 1:33:00

3y ago1:33:00

1:33:00

In this episode, Pa interviews Kaolee Yang and Olivia Xiong-Vang about their educational journeys. Kaolee and Olivia were both born in Thailand and came to the U.S. as kids. Kaolee is the chief financial officer for a community action agency in Salem, Oregon. Olivia is the Project Portfolio Manager for Department of Consumer and Business Services W…

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On Finishing My First Year of Grad School 17:17

3+ y ago17:17

17:17

In this episode, Pa shares what she learned after finishing the first year of her PhD program at UC, Berkeley. Show notes: Robin Kimmerer Gloria Ladson-Billings Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On 8 Things to Do Now If You Plan to Apply to Grad School 26:02

3+ y ago26:02

26:02

In this episode, Pa shares 8 things you can do now if you plan on applying to grad school. Show notes: Romanized Popular Alphabet Pa’s spreadsheet for organizing grad school applications MCAT The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Episode 14: On Taking the GRE: A Discussion Episode 22: On How to Write a Personal Statement Episode 21: On How to Write…

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On Leaving a Stable Job to Go to Grad School 18:12

3+ y ago18:12

18:12

In this episode, Pa shares what it felt like to leave her position as a writing center coordinator at California State University, Chico to go to grad school. She also shares some things to consider if you are working full time and want to pursue grad school. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit …

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On Becoming Educated with Seng Alex Vang 58:06

3+ y ago58:06

58:06

In this episode, Pa interviews Seng Alex Vang about his educational journey. Seng currently teaches at UC, Merced, Cal State Stanislaus, and Fresno State. He is also the managing editor of Hmong American Experience, a platform that shares content about education, culture, and politics in the Hmong American community. Hmong American Experience Faceb…

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On Becoming a Race Conscious Educator 26:13

3+ y ago26:13

26:13

In this episode, Pa shares her journey with becoming a race-conscious educator. Show notes: 8 Dead in Atlanta Spa Shootings, With Fears of Anti-Asian Bias ‘Riverdale’ Star Charles Melton on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: ‘I Failed to Defend My Heritage in Fear of Retribution’ (Guest Column) Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong Raya and the Last Dragon Cultur…

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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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On Unlearning In Order to Learn 25:19

3+ y ago25:19

25:19

In this episode, Pa analyzes and shares her experience with unlearning and how important it is in the learning process. Show notes: On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy? By Michelle Kim Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning (This is an affiliate link, which means if you click on this link and make a purchase, I will receive a smal…

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On Going to Grad School During the Pandemic 25:59

3+ y ago25:59

25:59

In this episode, Pa shares some stories from her first semester of grad school during the pandemic. Instead of telling you how it was and is like to start a PhD program during the COVID-19 pandemic, she hopes to show you so that you can draw your own conclusions. Show notes: Louis Althusser Taquiera La Familia The Wretched of the Earth (This is an …

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On Becoming Educated with Alison Saechao 58:31

3+ y ago58:31

58:31

In this episode, Pa interviews Alison Saechao about her educational journey. Alison is an Educational Talent Search Specialist at Woodland Community College and shares her experience growing up in the small town of Oroville, California and her path to earning her master’s degree in history. Show Notes: Iu Mien Secret War Educational Talent Search U…

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On the Grad School Interview 15:15

3+ y ago15:15

15:15

In this episode, Pa shares her experience with her grad school interview(s) and some advice on how you can approach your own grad school interview. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On 10 Things I Learned During My First Semester of Grad School - Part 2 38:14

3+ y ago38:14

38:14

In this episode, Pa shares 10 other things she learned during her first semester of grad school. She also comments on the January 6th riot in the U.S. Capitol and shares her new Facebook group, The On Becoming Educated Aftershow, which she created for listeners to continue discussing topics from the podcast. Show Notes: Colonialism Black Lives Matt…

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On 10 Things I Learned During My First Semester of Grad School - Part 1 20:54

3+ y ago20:54

20:54

In this episode, Pa shares 10 things she learned during the first semester of her PhD program. Show Notes: How much water should you drink? Mendeley Reference Manager Zotero Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On Eating Healthy and Exercising in Grad School 19:53

4y ago19:53

19:53

In this episode, Pa shares why she changed her diet and added a regular exercise schedule. She also shares some of her favorite salad dressings and how she started her regular exercise schedule. Show Notes: Diaphragmatic Breathing Honey Mustard Dressing with Greek Yogurt Red Wine Vinegar Dressing with dry oregano and ground cumin (this should be en…

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On Gratitude and Self-Care in Grad School 18:24

4y ago18:24

18:24

In this episode, Pa shares how she started a gratitude challenge and how gratitude helped her access other forms of self-care. She will also be starting a new challenge on October 12, 2020, so you can follow along on Instagram and Facebook and join her. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listen…

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On How to Write a Personal Statement 27:34

4y ago27:34

27:34

In this episode, Pa gives an update on how grad school is going and shares how she approached writing a personal statement. She defines what a personal statement is and how it differs from a statement of purpose. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.co…

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On How to Write a Statement of Purpose 24:16

4y ago24:16

24:16

In this episode, Pa talks about what a statement of purpose is and shares the steps she took to writing her statement of purpose. Show Notes: Episode 3 Episode 11 Episode 19 How to write introductions Ways to begin an essay How to write conclusions Transition words and phrases Making your paper flow Email Pa at pa@bypavue.com. Subscribe to this pod…

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On Becoming Educated with Dr. Malaphone Phommasa 56:47

4y ago56:47

56:47

In this episode, Pa interviews Dr. Malaphone Phommasa about her experience getting her PhD at UC, Santa Barbara. Dr. Phommasa shares her journey to UC, Irvine, how she became interested in research, and how she navigated the different challenges of grad school. Dr. Phommasa is the Director of Academic Success Initiatives at UC, Santa Barbara. Thing…

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On 7 Things You Should Do After You’ve Decided You Want to Pursue a PhD 20:20

4y ago20:20

20:20

In this episode, Pa shares seven things you should do after you’ve decided you want to pursue a PhD. She also shares a tool she used to track her grad school search. Show Notes: Episode 3: On Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going to Grad School Episode 4: On the Importance of Mentors and Cheerleaders Episode 6: On Grad School Funding Episode …

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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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On Settling Into a New City 15:09

4y ago15:09

15:09

In this episode, Pa talks about moving to Berkeley amidst wildfire season and settling in to her new home. Things mentioned on the show: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers “Nres Sij Hawm” by Hue Chee Yang University of California, Berkeley Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at…

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On Learning How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Your Peers 14:41

4y ago14:41

14:41

In this episode, Pa talks about how she recently ran into imposter syndrome and comparison and how she dealt with it. She also shares some strategies she learned to use when this happens. Things mentioned in the show: Episode 9: On Imposter Syndrome Dare to Lead by Brene Brown (this is an affiliate link to bookshop.org, which supports independent b…

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On Not Getting Ahead of Yourself in Grad School 15:37

4y ago15:37

15:37

In this episode, Pa talks about why it’s important not to get ahead of yourself and shares some strategies on how to stop getting ahead of yourself. Episode 11: On What I Want to Study in Grad School Brene Brown Episode 6: On Grad School Funding Asian and Pacific Islander Council at Chico State Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her…

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On Grad School Housing 15:55

4y ago15:55

15:55

In this episode, Pa talks about the different housing options available to graduate students and shares her experience finding a place to live in Berkeley. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On Taking the GRE 33:20

4y ago33:20

33:20

In this episode, Pa and guest Pragya Saxena discuss their experiences taking the GRE. They also make recommendations about what you should focus on if you are planning to take the GRE. Shownotes: The Official Guide to the GRE General Test (Pa’s study material - This is an affiliate link, which means if you purchase anything after clicking on this l…

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On What Scares Me Most About Going Back to Grad School 14:02

4y ago14:02

14:02

In this episode, Pa shares what scares her most about going back to grad school, and it might not be what you think it is. Things mentioned in this episode: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (This is an affiliate link, which means if you make a purchase, I'll get a small percentage of total amount you spent, which will go towards the m…

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On Becoming Educated with Carmelo Miranda 46:10

4y ago46:10

46:10

In this episode, Pa interviews her friend Carmelo Miranda about his educational journey from Compton to the University of California, Davis. Carmelo is a first generation college student who has years of experience in educational support programs. He is the MESA Assistant Director at Woodland Community College and is currently finishing his educati…

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On What I Want to Study in Grad School 17:06

4+ y ago17:06

17:06

Episode Description: In this episode, Pa talks about why she wants to study the Hmong language in her PhD program and how that all came about. Show Notes: Highland Peoples of Southeast Asia Hmong Language UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Follow Pa on Instagram @bypavue and t…

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On Why I Chose UC, Berkeley 14:56

4+ y ago14:56

14:56

In this episode, Pa shares 5 reasons why she chose to do her PhD at UC, Berkeley. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Show Notes: Episode 7: On 9 Things I Learned After Applying to 7 PhD Programs On the Art of Selecting a Graduate Program (blog po…

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Surviving a Pandemic 21:07

4+ y 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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On Imposter Syndrome 15:15

4+ y ago15:15

15:15

In this episode, Pa shares a moment that set off imposter syndrome. She also discusses how she has learned to deal with imposter syndrome, especially when it comes to applying to grad school. Things mentioned on the show: UC, Berkeley School of Education Hmong Language “Yes, Imposter Syndrome Is Real. And Here’s How to Deal with It” (from Time) “Fe…

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On Coral Reefs and What It Means to Be Educated with Dr. Cawa Tran 49:08

4+ y ago49:08

49:08

In this episode, Pa interviews Dr. Cawa Tran about her journey from a poor neighborhood in San Diego to the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she earned her PhD to being a professor at California State University, Chico. They discuss the amount of dedication it takes to become a professor and what it means to be educated. Follow Dr. Tran’s work o…

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