Hi Friends! Welcome to a new episode of the Zealous Podcast! In today's episode I share 3 tips that will help you build the life you are manifesting as a first gen. Now that spring is here, I wanted to share 3 spring cleaning tips to help you c

S4: The Struggles of being a First-Gen Latina and a Therapist

Mar 18th, 2024 36m 37s

Hi Friends! welcome to a new episode! In this episode, I talk about the struggles that came with being a therapist and a First-Gen Latina. As promised, below is the link to my linktree and Instagram handle. Take care friends! Linktree: https://

S4: Navigating Guilt, Shame and Isolation as a First-Gen

Jan 17th, 2024 29m 50s

Happy 2024 Friends! I have so much to share with you all. In this episode I sit down with you all and explain why I took a sudden holiday break. Hint, Hint - it was definitely needed. As usual stay connected with the community over on Instagram

S4: My Secret to Networking and Resistance to the word “Mentor”

Dec 6th, 2023 41m 56s

Hola Friends! Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. In today's episode, I share my secret to networking and why I don't believe in finding "Mentors". I hope my journey with networking helps you in your journey. Sending you many sal

S4: My Secret to Networking and Resistance to the word “mentor”

Dec 6th, 2023 41m 56s

S4: Re-Defining the First-Gen Idenity in a Foreign Country

Nov 15th, 2023 58m 22s

Hi Friends! In today's episode I sit with Valeria, a first-gen Latina studying abroad in South Korea! Join us as we discuss her journey and discover what it means to be the first in your family to study an undergraduate program abroad. As alwa

S4: Enough is Enough!

Oct 25th, 2023 29m 8s

Hola Friends! Welcome to another episode of The Zealous Podcast! In today's episode we go over the phrase "Enough is Enough". We talk about what it means to outgrow something, to change and how to use these moments for your goals. As always, th

S4: The Recipe for Success is Embracing Change, Self Awareness and your Multicultural Identity

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 1m

Hola Friends! Welcome to a new episode of The Zealous Podcast! Today I sit down with my good friend Cindy, an immigration attorney from Texas. We go over her journey from Pre-Med to Law School. Later on, we chat about the importance of self aw

S4: The haunting of failure, the unknown and perfectionism

Oct 11th, 2023 35m 18s

Hola friends! Welcome to season 4 of the Zealous Podcast. I am so excited for this season. As usual, stay connected with the zealous community on instagram and now on TikTok! I will talk with you all next week. Find us on instagram at: https://

S3: Flushing out the toxicity of the First-Gen identity and processing its privilege

Aug 30th, 2023 35m 57s

Hi Friends, Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast! As mentioned in the episode, you can now submit a message in the link tree! The links to the linktree and instagram are below and feel free to send a message or just say Hi! Instag

S3: How a Passion for Music sparked the career of a Latina Marketing Manager

Aug 16th, 2023 1h

Hola friends! Welcome to another episode of The Zealous Podcast. Today I sit with my good friend Jasmine and venture off into the world of music and podcasting. Stay tuned for more updates in the Instagram: The Zealous Podcast To stay in touch

S3: The Journey to Private Practice as a First-Gen DACA Recipient

Apr 29th, 2023 39m 40s

Hola Everyone! Join me as I sit with Arleth Perez, LMHC and owner of Ambient Therapy MHC PLLC. Arleth is a Latinx-licensed mental health counselor specializing in treatment for BIPOC struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Today she j

S3: The Road and Perks of School Counseling as a First Gen

Mar 11th, 2023 59m 7s

Hola, Welcome to a new episode! Today I sit with Carlos, the co-host of The Caile Guey Podcast and he shares with us his journey into school counseling. We talk about the first-gen experience in higher education and the need for representation.

S3: Navigating Social Work as an Afro-Latina

Feb 4th, 2023 1h 4m

Hi All, Welcome to another episode! In today's episode our amiga Angelica shares her journey into Macro Social Work. As always, it's going to be an insightful episode. I also want to include a trigger warning on SA so please keep it in mind as

S3: It's Been 4 Years, What happens now?

Jan 25th, 2023 19m 39s

Hola, Welcome to a new episode of the Zealous Podcast! Can you believe it has been 4 years since we met? Let's talk about why your amiga Diane has been AWOL and what you can expect for the rest of season 3. Looking forward to growing with you a

S3: Let's talk about Dinero, Retirement Plans and Generational Wealth

Oct 8th, 2022 39m 8s

Hola, welcome to a new episode! Today I brought back Jaime and we talk about his journey with Generational Wealth. In this episode, we talk about retirement plans and grapple with the realization that not all of our parents have had the privile

S3: Navigating the Corporate World and a MBA as a First Gen Student

Sep 24th, 2022 49m 54s

Hola Everyone! Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast! In today's episode, I speak with Jaime and learn about his journey at UCLA, the corporate world, and graduate school at Stanford. Jaime also shares some resources for those of y

S3: The Evolution of a UX Researcher and Self-Publisher

Sep 17th, 2022 38m 54s

Hi Everyone, Welcome to another episode of the zealous podcast! Today I sit down with Eirene to learn more about her journey into UX Research and the Self-Publishing world. Follow her on Instagram @eireneartandcomics and if you want to buy her

S3: The Importance of College Breaks and Community College

Aug 13th, 2022 54m 28s

Hola Everyone, welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast! Today I sit Diego, a first-generation Mexican American pursuing a graduate degree in Educational Counseling. Diego talks about his journey in higher education and shares the less

S3: Was Law School the Right Path for Me?

Aug 6th, 2022 45m 51s

Welcome back to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. In today's episode, I sit down with Jay, a current 2nd-year law student, and small content creator about his journey to law school. Jay also shares his thoughts on the application process

S3: The Power of Resilience & Gap Years

Jul 23rd, 2022 43m 39s

Hi Everyone, Happy Saturday! Welcome to another episode of the Zealous Podcast. In today's episode, I talk with Shirley about her journey to law school and how resilience played a role in it. To see more of Shirley's growth as a lawyer follow h

S3: La vida of a First - Gen Content Creator Ft. La Comadre Jesus Acevedo

Jul 16th, 2022 45m 58s

Hi Everyone, Welcome to another episode! In the previous episode, we talked about how social media can be a resource for each and every one of us. Therefore, today I invited la comadre Jesus Acevedo to share the journey he has embarked on as a

S3: The Do and Don't of a First-Gen PHD Student

Jul 9th, 2022 44m 49s

Hi Everyone, welcome to another episode! Today I invite Mayra, founder of the Instagram page @becomingdoctora, to share her journey as a PHD student. Mayra also shares some tips for any person out there who is thinking about applying for a PDH

S3: It is a Bittersweet Beginning

Jul 2nd, 2022 29m 43s

Hi Everyone! Welcome to a new episode, it has been a WHILE. Today we want to explain why we have been away. We will also share some juicy details about season 3! As always, make sure to follow us on IG: @THEZEALOUSPODCAST Hasta Luego!

S2: My American Dream was....

Aug 11th, 2021 47m 58s

Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio! Welcome to a new episode! In today's episode, Diane sits down with two Mexican Immigrants to ask them about their journey into the United States and the American Dream that motivated them to come. Ig: @thezealo