Education, Internships & Career Access
Unlock Opportunity. Learn Loud. Lead Forward.
These episodes help you break through barriers to higher education, internships, and new industries—especially for first-gen professionals navigating uncharted paths.
SS5 E2 – Unlocking Architectural Dreams – Araceli Garza
Araceli shares how she made it from Chicago to the Ivy League with grit and vision.
S5 E10 – Empowering Education – Maria Burns Ortiz
Maria builds educational games that center identity, culture, and access.
S5 E16 – Empowering Communities – Teresa Guia
Teresa shares her journey from immigrant student to advocate for Latine education equity.
S7 E2 – The Internship Advantage
Learn how to land, leverage, and grow through internships that open doors
S5 E12 – Rejection to Success – Maria Burns Ortiz (Part 2)
From “no” to national recognition—Maria reflects on the path to making impact..
S6 E7 – A Journey of Courage – Wendy Pérez-Contreras
Wendy shares the struggles and triumphs of being a first-gen Ivy League student.