Dear First Gens,

In this episode, host Sara welcomes guest Nessa Cartagena to The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme, Culture as a First Gen!

Since a young age, Nessa always knew she had a passion for educating her community about finances. She made it her mission to narrow the financial literacy gap between the top 1% and minority groups. Since becoming an financial planner in 2021, Nessa has had the pleasure of impacting and working with over 300 families. Nessa received an award for #1 female intern in the country, and #1 Hispanic/Latina intern in the country. In her free time, Nessa enjoys spending time with her friends and family, whether that’s going on a walk to enjoy a nice day, grabbing a bite to eat, or going to the gym together. She loves to spend time in nature and her favorite vacation spot is anywhere tropical!

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Sara, The First Gen Madrina

Dear First Gens,

In this episode, host Sara welcomes guest La'Tonya Reese Miles to The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme, Culture as a First Gen!

As a first-generation college graduate and thought leader in higher education, La'Tonya "LT" Rease Miles, Ph.D. has been instrumental in establishing successful programs for first-gen students at both UCLA and Loyola Marymount University. In her many leadership roles, including her current role as Partnership Development Representative at ReUp Education and co-founder of My Tribe Media, she advises institutions on first-gen student experiences. She regularly champions initiatives for non-traditional adult learners and contributes to scholarly discourse on first-gen experiences. Her influence extends to the digital sphere where she has co-founded several online communities, including a national Facebook group that empowers first-generation students.

She earned a Ph.D. in American literature from UCLA; and her research interests include the hidden curriculum in higher education, narratives about the first-generation college experience, and the representation of first-generation students in popular culture. Her most recent publication explores the positive relationships between campus service workers and first-generation students; and she is the co-editor of a forthcoming book about the Black first-generation experience.

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Sara, The First Gen Madrina

Dear First Gens,

In this episode, Sara introduces a brand new topic to The First Gen Madrina podcast, Culture as a First Gen! In this new season, Sara discusses all things culture and how it impacts us as a first gens. We get into conversations about what culture means to us, how pop culture and being a first gen is related, and how culture can have an impact on our well-being! Stay tuned to find out more about this season!

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Sara, The First Gen Madrina

Dear First Gens,

We have made it to the final episode of The First Gen Madrina's theme for the month, First-Gen Immigration Journey. In this episode, Sara shares with us her first-gen immigration journey and how that has impacted the person that she is today. Sara's family immigrated from Cuba in the late 60s/early 70s. She shares how it feels to be a first-generation Cuban-American, and the relationship that she has with her beloved island of Cuba. Lastly, Sara shares the real story of what is going on on the island and why it is important for us to know our heritage. Check out the episode now to learn more!

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Sara, The First Gen Madrina

Dear First Gens,

In this episode, host Sara welcomes guest Dr. Felecia Russell to The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme First-Gen Immigration Journey!

Dr. Felecia Russell is the Director of the Higher Ed Immigration Portal at the Presidents’ Alliance for Higher Education and Immigration, and author of the groundbreaking book, Amplifying Black Undocumented Student Voices in Higher Education which centers her own educational journey and a qualitative study exploring the experiences of 15 Black undocumented students was released by Routledge earlier this year. Most recently, she was featured on MSNBC. Felecia earned her undergraduate degree from Cal Lutheran, her master’s in Public Policy from Pepperdine University, and her doctorate from Temple University.

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Sara, The First Gen Madrina

Dear First Gens,

In this episode, host Sara welcomes guest Nathi Narciso to The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme, First-Gen Immigration Journey!

Nathi is your new self-love bestie and the inspiring founder of Gostosa Energy, a vibrant self-love community dedicated to empowering women from all walks of life. As a 1.5 generation immigrant from Brazil, Nathi moved to the United States at the age of 10 and faced the challenge of being the first in her family to attend university and enter the corporate world. Through her journey, Nathi has created nurturing safe spaces where women can openly share their struggles, celebrate their achievements, and support one another. With a passion for helping women discover their inner magic, Nathi guides them to prioritize their own well-being, leading to lives that are not only happy and healthy but also deeply fulfilling. Her mission is to inspire and uplift, encouraging every woman to make herself her number one priority.

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Sara, The First Gen Madrina

Dear First Gens,

In this episode, host Sara welcomes guest Nora Alwah to The First Gen Madrina Podcast! This gives us a brand new episode for this month's theme first-gen immigration journey!

Nora is a TEDx speaker, somatic psychotherapist, recognized mental health advocate, acclaimed educator with over 15 years of experience, and soon-to-be author. She empowers individuals living with marginalized, conflicting intersectional identities. She calls them n’betweeners ®, a term she coined to describe those who are trying to understand themselves in their complexity. Whether we're mixed-race, BIPOC, queer, immigrants, multicultural, multi/bilingual, trans or gender-nonconforming and infinite other intersectional identities. n’betweeners often feel alone and misunderstood in their experience. Nora is dedicated to creates spaces and community for n'betweeners to feel seen, understood and belong.

Nora is a cis, queer, multiracial woman of color from Denmark and Comoros. She is passionate about transforming the pain from oppression into possibility and guiding people to believe in themselves and discover their most powerful self.

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Supporting You on Your Journey,

Sara, The First Gen Madrina

Dear First Gens,

In this episode, Sara introduces a brand new theme for the month, First-Gen Immigration Journey. Sara shares with us the impact that the first-generation immigration journey has on us as first gens and how it is an important part of our stories. She also reminds us to come back for the final episode to learn more about her own family's immigration journey and the impact it has had on her as a first-generation Cuban-American.

Visit thefirstgenmadrina.com for the blog and additional resources. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to stay connected. The First Gen Madrina is here to guide you through 2024 and beyond. Also, follow me on instagram and LinkedIn @thefirstgenmadrina and Sara Diaz, LCSW.

Supporting You on Your Journey,

Sara, The First Gen Madrina