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Grad School Femtoring
A weekly Education podcast featuring Yvette Martínez-Vu
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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I discuss the invaluable skill of pitching yourself to create your own opportunities. If you’ve ever wondered how people suddenly have access to great opportunities, odds are they may be pit
In this episode, we have Dr. Danielle De La Mare speaking about the first-gen hustle and the impact that this has on your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Dr. Danielle is a career wellness coach to academics and the host of the Self-Comp
In this episode on how to stop playing small, I address the pervasive issue of both scarcity and scarcity thinking in higher education and its impact on first-generation BIPOCs. I share my personal experiences of working to overcome negative me
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sandy Oh, to discuss transferable skills for social science majors. Dr. Sandy Oh has a PhD in cultural anthropology and has taught writing at UC Irvine while leading UX research for a LA-based civic tech organ
In this episode, I reflect on past summer experiences during grad school and the importance of preparing for seasonal shifts. I discusses my future plans for my podcast and business and stress the significance of slowing down, reflecting, and a
In this episode, I discuss the challenges that grad students and working professionals face, including high stress and workload, and how coaching can help you navigate these hurdles. I also provide insights into the benefits of coaching, sharin
In this episode, I share three valuable tips to improve your networking skills on LinkedIn. These tips are related to how to tackle the issue of not knowing how to find the right people, what to say when you reach out to them, and what to do du
In this episode, we cover the topic of setting up systems and designing a joyful life with neurodivergence and chronic illness in mind. Our guest is Joy Valerie Carrera and she is a first generation Guatemalan-American & proud ADHDer from New
In this episode, I address the hidden costs of finishing grad school or more specifically the often overlooked financial burdens associated with earning a PhD. I share personal experiences and practical advice aiming to provide you, my first-ge
This episode addresses the concept of reciprocal networking and the importance of building genuine, mutually beneficial connections. Drawing from my 14 years of professional experience empowering first-gen BIPOC students, I share the increasing
In this episode, I discuss the importance of identifying your core values for first generation BIPOC students and professionals. I share my own journey of pivoting careers and prioritizing values alignment over external expectations. I also go
In this week’s episode we discuss the intersection of chronic illness and entrepreneurship with our guest Nikita Williams.Nikita is an award-winning Business and Mindset coach, Certified Professional Aromatherapist, speaker, and host of the t
In this episode, I guide you through a grounding body scan exercise designed to help you reconnect with your body and find peace amid the pressures of graduate school and professional life. Before diving into the exercise, I share my current st
In this episode, I share my top five public speaking tips along with my personal journey with public speaking, including my most challenging experience. These tips include practicing and timing your speech, slowing down and varying your rhythm,
In this episode, I discuss the power and importance of having faith in authenticity in personal and professional environments. I open up about my journey toward becoming and showing up as more authentically myself, including the challenges I’ve
In this episode, our guest, Luzy King, shares her journey from financial struggle to educating hundreds on stock market investing, especially targeting BIPOC and Latinas for financial prosperity. Luzy is the founder of Say Hola Wealth, a coach
In this episode, I discuss why I hate the phrase “work life balance.” I offer different takes and perspectives on this phrase, my reasons for disliking it, and share why I choose to still use that phrase strategically in my services. I also off
Today we have a replay of another very popular episode on the topic of writing the personal statement and diversity statement for graduate school applications. I define what a personal statement and diversity statement are, share sample grad sc
Back by popular demand, today we have a replay of my most played episode, which is on the topic of writing the statement of purpose. I discuss the essential components of a statement of purpose for graduate school applications and share tips fo
In this episode, I interview Joan Choi who discusses the topic of demystifying therapy from a BIPOC therapist’s perspective. Joan is a private practice therapist based in NYC who works with POC and immigrants, supporting clients through trauma,
In this episode, I cover the topic of how to captivate any audience by discussing the importance of creating compelling hooks in various forms of communication, including essays, speeches, social media, and course creation. I discuss what hooks
In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I share all the juicy details about what I wish I knew about publishing a book with an academic press without an academic job. This has been a highly requested topic and therefore, I offer d
In this episode, I reflect on the launch of my co-authored book, Is Grad School for Me?, and share my experiences and gratitude for the support received. I mention the messages of congratulations we received, the successful book launch event, a
In this episode, our guest, Julio Salas' shares with us his inspiring journey of going from pre-med to a PhD in sociology, including key insights and advice for BIPOC students navigating academia. Julio is a Chancellor's Fellow and first-ye
On this episode I share my excitement about the upcoming publication of my co-authored book Is Grad School for Me? Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students. I also invite my podcast listeners to join us for a virtual bo
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