In this episode, I dive into the concept of underearning: what it really means, how it shows up, and the mindset shifts that help you break free from it. I explain the difference between being underpaid (when the system undervalues …
Navigating higher education as a first-generation student is a journey marked by resilience, determination, and the courage to step into the unknown. For Madjeen Garcon-Bonneau, that path began with a childhood dream of becoming an attorney and grew into a …
Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.
You …
Before she found her footing in the lab at Helix, Kumudra Nyun was chasing sunshine — and maybe something more.
Born and raised in Myanmar, Kumudra moved to the U.S. as a teenager. She finished high school in San Francisco, then …
Rise First is a nonprofit online platform built by and for first-generation, low-income students. It curates a searchable directory of …
First-generation college students face additional stress that is often overlooked.
First-generation college students often deal with financial stress and the pressure of family expectations.
What is it like to be the first member of your family to go to college? First-generation college students must …
The National Urban League Jobs Network is an online career resource offered by the National Urban League, a historic civil …
DiversityJobs is a career platform that connects job seekers with employers committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The site …
