In this episode we had the great honor of having Dra. Yvette Martínez-Vu , host of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast , join us for a part II discussion on leaving academia and how she started her personal development journey as a First-Gen Chicana. Listen to Grad School Femtoring Podcast Episode 173 featuring Xicana Code Switcher hosts. BIPOC Business S/O : Woofboard For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event sh...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In this episode, we had the pleasure of having Mitzi Martinez discuss how she transitioned out of Student Affairs to a career in Learning and Development (L&D). You can connect with Mitzi on LinkedIn or her website . BIPOC Business Shoutout: Eauso Vert For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout-outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on the Anchor app and that way we can inc...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 6
We welcomed Magali Limeta back to share her experience of deciding to run for a school board elected position. If you would like to volunteer with or donate to her campaign, please visit her campaign website . BIPOC Business Shoutout: Artpce, check them out: https://www.artpce.com/ Instagram: @artpce TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/artpce Twitter: https://twitter.com/artpce For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and ...
Sep 01, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This week we had Janine Huerta, a third-year Ph.D. student in the Social-Personality Psychology field. Her research area is sexual communication and more specifically, how the ways in which men and woman talk about sex contributes to the orgasm/pleasure gap. You can contact Janine via her email omedi004@ucr.edu. Book Recommendations: “Come as you are” by Emily Nagoski “The Ethical Slut”by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy “Designer Relationships” by Patricia Johnson and Mark A. Michaels BIPOC Busine...
Aug 09, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This week's guest, Rachel Freeman, walks us through how she decided to apply, accept, and navigate her Ph.D. program at UCLA. She reminded us of the importance to make time for self-care along the way. Resources My Undocumented Life BIPOC Business S/O Olive Kollection, Tiktok @kbeautymom For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout-outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on the An...
May 28, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Join us for this week's episode featuring Cultura Media! It is is a pleasure to begin our third year and 5th Season of the Xicana Code Switchers podcast by having our first guest: Mitzi Salgado! She holds a Master's degree in International Public Policy & Management from the University of Southern California with a specialization in Border and Immigration Policy. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Women Studies from UC Riverside. Mitzi's experience in developing diversity, equity, and inclu...
Mar 13, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In this episode, Ariana and Patricia check in about the start of a new year navigating pandemic, grad school, and work life. We are excited to begin a new season and upcoming new guests. Recommended Social Media Accounts: Imani Barbarin follow on TikTok @crutches_and_spice BIPOC Business S/O MuxeresXingonas For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout-outs and listener letters. You could also record a listen...
Feb 07, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Denise Fernández. We discussed her experience moving out of state for her grad program, how Ethnic Studies impacted her educational journey, and her new professional journey. She is currently working as a Student Services Specialist for the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford University. For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your POC business, conference, and event shout-outs an...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 15
We had the pleasure of having Dra. Letty join us once again for an update on her journey in academia. The chisme was good as Dra. Letty Garcia reflected on her first-year as a professor during the pandemic. You can reach Dr. Letty by email at lcgarcia@ucsb.edu. #academia #doctoralife #LatinAmericanStudies #CulturalPolitics #ShakespearAndRace #XicanaCodeSwitchers #LatinasInHigherEd #WOCInGradSchool #LatinxImmigration #Masters
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 14
This week we had Jammy Camille (Caraballo Torres) Millet who is the founder and lead facilitator at StayJust , a Restorative Justice Education and Implementation organization. We discussed the experiences of BIPOC working in higher ed, what restorative justice means and looks like in educational settings and the importance of continuing our own growth. Recommended Social Media Accounts: @DrSiyabMD (Tiktok) @JessicaMalatyRivera (IG) @Science.Sam (IG) @Luvvie (IG) BIPOC Business Shoutout: Shyn For...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 4Ep. 13
It is the last day of July and we are ready to share another episode of XCS! This week we had Mireya Lupercio who shared about her experience maneuvering the U.S. educational system as a first-generation, Mexican-American student. She helps us define imposter syndrome and we learn about Mireya's profession as a Social Worker. Tune in to learn more about her, Social Work, and imposter syndrome. BIPOC Shoutout: Cadena Collective For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail....
Aug 01, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 12
For this week, Dr. Lina Mendez discussed with us what it's like to work as a staff member in higher ed, her experience as a former Gates Millennium Scholar, and ways she supports students. BIPOC Business S/O : Diaspora Co. Spices
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Season 4Ep. 11
This week we had Dr. Kristina Rodriguez, a licensed clinical psychologist, who identifies as part Mexican and Romanian and appreciates growing up with two cultures and customs. She has worked in several community and university counseling centers to support individuals struggling with a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, depression, adjustment, relationship, and academic difficulties. Listen in and learn more about her educational journey into this field! BIPOC Shoutout: Beam Paints and @beam...
May 07, 2021•2 hr•Season 4Ep. 10
This week we had Nikki Fraser, an Indigenous advocate and a proud mother of two, from the Secwépemc Nation located in the interior British Columbia. She shared about her educational journey and balancing motherhood. Nikki’s dedication and achievement has been acknowledged on multiple platforms, including GreenBiz’s 30 Under 30, the 2017 CBC “Young Indigenous Women on the Rise,” and most recently the 2018 “Top 10 Indigenous Influencers'' named by the Government of Canada. Nikki is currently enrol...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 9
For this week, we interviewed Diana Ortiz Giron who walked us to her journey in becoming the Assistant Director for Diversity Education & Support at Harvard College and the ways she's supported students in college. BIPOC Business Shoutout: All For Ramon
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this week's episode we had Benjamin Perez who shared about growing up in Salinas, CA and how he found his purpose through education. He is now paying it forward through his very own #LatinxGreekLife Podcast BIPOC Business: Esa Bruja Andrade You can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout-outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on the Anchor app and that way we can include your recorded message in our fu...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Big news!!! We celebrate Ariana’s Ph.D. program acceptance!! This week we had Yareli Castro Sevilla discuss her journey to being a Ph.D. candidate in American Studies at The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University. We also discussed her proposed dissertation which takes a migrant-centered approach to explore Mexican “Espacios de Sinidad” in Sinaloa, that is, Chinese-Mexican cultures, customs, migratory processes, spaces where they built communities, and their transnational tie...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week we had Dr. Letty Garcia talk about the Latinx immigration course we all took during our summer, Letty's experience completing her master's degree abroad, the President’s Postdoctoral Fellow application process, and much more! You can contact Dr. Letty by email at lcgarcia@ucsb.edu. TikTok Account Recommendation: @DoubleDeeMuva BIPOC Business S/O: Bel Does Nails You can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout outs and listen...
Jan 25, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week we spoke to Isabel Lopez, the founder and Executive Director of Raizes Collective . We discussed Isabel's journey in starting her nonprofit, building community, and healing spaces. Read more about Isabel's work: North Bay Spirit Award winner uses art to empower local Latinos ’ We want our children to carry that pride’: North Bay moms at the heart of Latino tradition BIPOC Business ShoutOut : Adelitas Apparel XCS BIPOC Business Guide...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This week we had Jeannette Diaz talk about their journey to becoming a registered dental hygienist and an independent dental hygiene practice owner. If you are interested in learning more about dentistry degrees, check out the following resources: UC Berkeley Dental School Info Career Options in the Field of Dentistry Dentistry Degrees: Overview of Types of Dental Degree Programs POC Business ShoutOut: Jungalow You can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, co...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week we had Dr. Maricela Becerra aka @AcademicMami talk to us about immigrant college student experiences, navigating expectations from family and colleges, grad school, and much more! Check out her blog: AcademicMami BIPOC Business ShoutOut: Academic Mami Etsy Sticker Shop For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout outs and listener letters. Follow us on Instagram @XicanaCodeSwitchers and on Twitter ...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We are 22 days away from the U.S. election and in this episode, we discuss media, anti-blackness, and politics with Denea Joseph. If you are able to vote, we encourage you all to do so! We discuss with Denea why it is so important to exercise this right. Also, check out Denea's “Undocumented Black Girl” podcast, her website, and book her through her agency SpeakOut. Follow on IG @denaerjoseph and Twitter @DenaeRandeen. Resources Bay Area Legal Aid Tenants Together CourtLinked Readings Being Mexi...
Oct 12, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This week’s guest, Cynthia N. Ramirez, shared with us about her journey into her PhD in Preventive Medicine and Health Behavior. We also discussed the challenges in having accommodations met in schools and her research on patient perceptions of language congruency and doctor-patient communication. BIPOC Shout-Out: Black-Owned Bookstores to Buy From Brave and Kind Books (Decatur, GA) Semicolon (Chicago, IL) Brain Lair Books (South Bend, IN) Afriware Books (Maywood, IL) Detroit Book City (Detroit,...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this week's episode, Patricia breaks down each chapter of writing a master's thesis along with sharing her research findings with all of us. You can access Patricia's thesis here: Writing "Equity" Is Not Enough! A Case Study of the Graduation Initiative 2025 Implementation on a California State University Campus . Thesis writing book recommendation: " How to Write a Master’s Thesis " 3rd Edition, Yvonne N. Bui - University of San Francisco BIPOC Business Shoutout : Prados Beauty , find them o...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this week's episode we had Claudia Espinosa who is the Founder of Latinas On the Verge of Excellence (L.O.V.E.) Mentoring Program , with the goal to support and empower young women to strive for excellence and achieve their dreams. We covered her journey from Cali, Colombia to NYC and going through the different higher education institutions that eventually led her to creating an organization that empowers young girls. Additional resources for undocumented folx & allies: unitedwedream.org...
Aug 02, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This week we have Liz Sanchez speaking on their master's thesis on student movements and experiences in the California State University (CSU) system. Title of Liz's thesis : The Great Sham of Student Affairs: How the Power of Storytelling Ignited a Student Movement and Revealed the Darkside in Reaching Higher You can read Liz's co-authored article : Commodified Dissent: The Future of Student Activism? Liz's summer class at Fullerton College for Fall 2020 SOSC 130-#14690 LGBTQ Studies You can fin...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode, we discussed the thesis process with Alondra Martinez and Karina Reyes Banuelos and share tips for future masters students interested in doing a thesis. BIPOC Business Shoutout: Red Bay Coffee Beautiful Coffee To The People. Certified B Corp. https://www.redbaycoffee.com/ You can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on Anchor app and that way we c...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We begin the episode talking about the importance of speaking out against anti-blackness and supporting the demands of #BLM movement. This week’s guest is Carrie, whom we talk about career development, interviews, and job search during a pandemic. BIPOC Business ShoutOut: Comfy Sorts that offer a variety of handcrafted chunky and jumbo blankets made from chenille yarn, 100% merino wool and cotton. Support this black-owned business by LaTasha and Shavonne. Check out their beautiful work at: http:...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week's episode we continue our conversation with Donna and Érica and talk about law school, Harvard, and job market during a pandemic. BIPOC Business ShoutOut: Letter Shoppe art by Dina Rodriguez. Art that supports self-love, mental health, and cannabis culture. For all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com and send us your BIPOC business, conference, and event shout outs and listener letters. You could also record a listener message on Anchor app and that way we ...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode Ariana and Patricia check-in and discuss life updates, performative equity, job search process, and overall managing life during a pandemic. BIPOC Business Shoutout: Kassandra “Hand crafted polymer clay jewelry made with heart.” Not your average clay earrings Handmade in Fresno, CA babybellandjake.etsy.com Podcast Recommendations: Hoodrat to Headwrap: A Decolonized Podcast by Ericka Hart & Ebony Donnley All My Relations by Matika Wilbur & Adrienne Keene The Happiness Lab ...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 5
