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Career Growth After Hard Times

This episode is a replay of a powerful livestream focused on growing your career after hard times. I emphasize the importance of feeling your feelings, giving yourself credit for everything you’ve accomplished, and choosing one area of your career where …

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First-Generation Narratives: Resilience, Identity, and the Pursuit of Law with Dayana Mazariego

Navigating higher education as a first-generation student is a journey marked by resilience, determination, and the courage to step into the unknown. Sharing stories of first-generation students not only celebrates their achievements but also inspires future generations to break barriers. …

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Cutting Emotional Ties to a Job

In this episode, I discuss the importance of cutting emotional ties to jobs that no longer serve you, particularly for Latinas, women of color, and first gen professionals. I talk about the anger and grief that comes with career transitions, …

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Redefining Leadership as First Gens

Welcome to Season Six of the First Gen Coach Podcast! This episode is all about redefining leadership for first gen professionals. I am interviewed by first-generation Latina social worker Sara Diaz. We talk about my journey of leadership, what leadership …

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Alumni Connections

Meet Oyinkansola
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  • Human Capital Operations Senior Analyst Neuberger Berman
Meet Jeannie
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Mammalian Engineer Between Jobs
Meet Flynn
  • Farmingdale, New York
  • Research Technician Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories
Meet Arianna
  • New York, New York
  • Director - Business Analyst Morgan Stanley
Meet Carlos
  • New York, New York
  • Global Talent Strategy Leader Ernst & Young
Meet Dan
  • Syracuse, New York
  • Medical Surgical Registered Nurse St Joseph health hospital
Meet Mary
  • New York, New York
  • Research Assistant New York University (Gallatin School)
Meet Magda
  • New York, New York
  • Associate Director, Digital Investment OMD
Meet Frankie
Meet Yesenia
  • Kingston, Ontario
  • Privacy & AI Attorney Self-Employed (Of Counsel w/various firms)
Meet Jessica
  • Waldwick, New Jersey
  • Sr. Analyst Jaguar Land Rover North América
Meet Eduardo

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