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 Busines…

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 bu…

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: …

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 a…

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 LifeBIPOC Business S/O Olive Kollection, Tiktok @kbeautymomFor all our listeners, you can email us at xicanacodeswitchers@g…

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 Immi…

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 a…

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 U…

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 #Xicana…

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 grow…

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 …

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xicana-code-switchers/message…

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, …

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 …

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xicana-code-switchers/messa…

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 s…

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 …

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 Busin…

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…

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…

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.c…

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 he…

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…

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 recommendati…

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…

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: …

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 u…

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 mad…

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 …

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: H…

Join us for this week's episode, we had Donna and Erica talk about critical reflections of family dynamics, social justice, and elite spaces. This is part 1 of 2 where Donna and Erica will discuss their experiences as law students at Harvard. BIPOC Business Shoutout: Monarchs of Gold via Etsy Undocumented artist, activist, public speaker: Yehimi Ca…

This is a live recording where we asked our guests to talk about how their upbringing informed their academic and professional careers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xicana-code-switchers/message

Tune into our latest episode where we had guest speaker: Mara Nohemí López Godoy from Academic Mujeres! She discussed her latest passion project and how she has overcome many challenges and stood-up to gatekeepers in academia. BIPOC Business Shoutout: @Guaraxez Fátima Gutiérrez, a Latina, student, and immigrant who sells handmade artisanal footwear…

Welcome back & Happy New Year 2020! This is the Xicana Code Switchers' third season! For this episode we provide some updates, talk about being overbooked and overcommitted, all while sharing some reflections on podcasting. Podcast recommendation: With That Being Said by Esther Boykin & Erica Turner POC Business ShoutOut: Beam Paints Plastic Free P…

This week, we had our guest, Jaime Barboza talk about his experience returning to the community college. BIPOC Business Shoutout: - Resumes by Lara Empowering, supporting and uplifting previously and/or currently incarcerated folks, people of color and those wanting to accomplish their dreams through resume services and education. @resumesbylara ww…

In this week's episode, we had Magali Limeta discuss her journey to pursuing her MBA.POC Business Shoutout: Quw’utsun’Made created by a descendant of the Quw’utsun’/Cowichan tribe of Vancouver, Canada, Arianna Johnny-Wadsworth. Quw’utsun’Made is an apothecary and lifestyle brand that sells fragrances, salves, soaps, candles, masks, tattoo aftercare…

This week, we had Doctora Lorena Márquez discuss how #DinnerConDoctoras came to be and ways others have created their own spin to cultivate doctorahood. POC Business Shoutout: Doctora Designs - jewelry inspired by your resilience by Angela ChenDoctora is a state of mind and being grounded in self-care, preservation, and resistance. Doctora recogniz…

In this episode, we had Valeria Simmons Garcia discuss with us the missing conversations about the transitions first-generation professionals go through. We also discussed Valeria's social media platform @firstgenprofessional. XCS Graduation School Application webinar, link to instructions: https://bit.ly/2NiHF1g XCS Graduation School Application w…

This week we had Dr. Lettie Ramírez and we discussed her published book, “You Are Not Alone: Recipes for Success by Parents for Parents” and upcoming new book called “You Are Not Alone: Recipes for Success by Students for Students” where we are contributing authors. Funds for every book purchased go towards a college scholarship fund via velazquezp…

This week we had Pablo Montes join us to talk about his journey to his PhD program. Pablo Montes is a first generation, working class student and migrant from the lands of the Purépecha and Guamares, also commonly known as Guanajuato, MX. We discussed the importance of following your intuition, ways to support low-income, first gen students in high…

For this week, Zarian Williamson joins us in a discussion about his experience as a STEM major and recent graduate of California State University, Monterey Bay. We discuss his experience as a Residential Advisor (RA) in undergrad and as a Head RA in SMASH. At the end, Zarian shares some advice for students interested in pursuing STEM and a medical …

Hello! Summer is here and we are back for the 2nd Season of Xicana Code Switchers! In this new episode, we catch up with each other on our summer happenings and discuss the lessons we've learned thus far. From defining who is considered "local" to understanding ourselves in different spaces, institutions, etc. What are restorative practices? Restor…

For this episode, we end our first season reflecting on the past academic year and our graduate school journey. We also discuss how podcasting has changed our graduate school experience. Book recommendation: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer.For all our listeners, you can…

For this episode we invited Leticia Corona to share her experience as a Global Development and Population Fellow at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation where she creates and manages a new $3 million grant-making portfolio that focuses on youth-led organizing and mobilizing in the U.S. Entrepreneurship is a field that not many women of color en…

This week, we invited the Associate Director of Student Affairs, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), Tracie Jones. We discussed lessons Tracie has learned from being a woman of color in a Student Affairs administrator position. Tracie Jones shared key lessons and advice on her pathway to becoming an Ass…

We invited 2nd year PhD student, Mayra Puente, to discuss family dynamics, her undergraduate experience at UCLA and her PhD graduate program at UCSD. Mayra also offered her advice to anyone thinking about pursuing a PhD program and applying to prestigious fellowships. We spoke at length about how we can own our greatness in predominantly white spac…

This episode was inspired by the anthology Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines edited by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, China Martens, and Mai'a Williams and the Chicana M(other)work Collective. We live recorded from the North Bay Womxn of Color Conference (NBWOCC). We invited returning guests Dr. Mariana G. Martinez and Dr. Patricia Kim Rajal …

Listen to our latest episode where we talk about the emotional and physical burden of social indoctrination on black and brown bodies within academic spaces. Learn more about these experiences with our special guest: Derick Pagan! Connect with us via Instagram @xicanacodeswitchers, Twitter @xcodeswitchers, and email xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com. S…

We invite two great femtors, Dra. Patricia Kim-Rajal (Profa) and Dra. Mariana G. Martinez as our guests for this episode. In this episode we talk about femtorship and the challenges and successes of femtoring. Connect with us via Instagram @xicanacodeswitchers, Twitter @xcodeswitchers, and email xicanacodeswitchers@gmail.com. Share our podcast and …

Welcome to our first episode of Xicana Code Switchers! We discuss how this podcast came to be and talked about our educational journey. We dive into what our intentions of this podcast are, the breakdown of the word "scholar-practitioner" and our name Xicana Code Switchers. Connect with us via Instagram @xicanacodeswitchers, Twitter @xcodeswitchers…