I Kinda Hid What I Was Going Into

In this inspiring episode, host Andrew Caravella sits down with Izaiah Rubio, a Victor Valley College student whose story is anything but ordinary. From growing up in Rialto with a single mother and helping raise his siblings, to overcoming a rough start surrounded by negative influences, Izaiah opens up about the path that led him to earn five degrees and a full-ride scholarship to UC Irvine. Now pursuing a future in criminology, Izaiah shares how he's breaking generational cycles, dealing with imposter syndrome, and finding the courage to distance himself from unsupportive environments—all while staying true to who he is.