Latinas with Masters: Learning, Leading and Paving the Way

In this episode of Entre Tías y Amiguis, Adri sits down with Christina Rodriguez, founder of Latinas with Masters. Christina shares her inspiring journey as a first-gen Nicaraguan-American doctoral candidate and the intentionality behind creating a platform that uplifts Latinas in higher education. Together, Adri and Christina unpack their shared experiences navigating academia, deconstructing white supremacy in professional spaces, and finding their authentic voices.About our Amiguis:Christina Rodriguez is the founder and creator of Latinas with Masters, a community-driven platform amplifying Latina representation in higher education. A proud Nicaraguan-American, doctoral student in Educational Leadership, and mother of two, Christina is passionate about creating equitable pathways for women of color in academia. Through her work, Christina challenges traditional academic systems, promotes storytelling as a valid methodology, and uplifts her community with love and intention.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The challenges of navigating predominantly white institutions as Latinas.- How cultural identity informs the way we show up in professional and academic spaces.- The importance of storytelling and community in challenging academic norms.- How Christina’s Latinas with Masters platform is breaking barriers and fostering belonging.- Practical advice for showing up authentically and unapologetically.In Christina's words:"Don’t dummy yourself down to make others feel comfortable. Show up authentically and unapologetically—you belong in every space you enter."