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Cafecito con Estrellita
by Estrella Serrato
¡Hola mi gente! Cafecito con Estrellita® is Latinx podcast, that guides first-generation scholars through higher education paths + post grad life through research, and with her own experiences. Estrella shares academic tips, consejos de la vida, Latine cultural conversations, and most importantly, she creates a safe space for first-gen to feel empowered.
Episodes
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Gen Z Latinos on California’s Future | Cafecito con Estrellita Podcast LIVE
What does it mean to be civically engaged as a young Gen Z Latino today?In this special LIVE episode of Cafecito con Estrellita, we brought together Latino leaders, creators, organizers, and changemakers for an honest conversation about identity, economic opportunity, representation, and the…
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Dating, Academia, and Girl Bossing as a first-gen Latina (MAJOR LIFE UPDATES)
In this episode, Estrella shares personal updates about her life, including her new role as an aunt and her relationship with Bryan (HER almost fiancé). She discusses the importance of navigating relationships with care and the significance of commitment. Estrella also reflects on her academic +...
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Academia, Latino Parents, and Showing Up For Our Undocumented Community
In this episode, Estrella interviews Angie, a first-generation graduate student, who shares her inspiring journey through academia as a Latina. They discuss the importance of family support, the challenges of navigating graduate school, and the balance between work and studies. Angie emphasizes…
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College Regrets: What I Wish I Knew as a First-Gen Latina
In this episode we dive into the challenges and opportunities within higher education, especially for first-generation and underrepresented students. Estrella shares personal reflections on the importance of taking business classes, building networks, and the power of a growth mindset. We also...
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Education Funding Crisis: What You Need to Know & Mental Health Talk
In this episode, Estrella Serrato discusses the recent passing of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' and its implications for education funding, particularly for low-income and first-generation students. She emphasizes the importance of staying informed, advocating for change, and exploring alternative...
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Celebrating Latinidad: Career Advice, Personal Branding & Entrepreneurship
In this episode Estrella Serrato and Olivia M. Gonzalez discuss the importance of personal branding, especially for first-generation Latinas. Olivia shares her journey from a corporate job to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and cultural pride. They explore how personal...
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The Journey So Far: Book Updates, Meeting Becky G & Content Creation for First-Gen Students
In this episode, Estrella shares updates on her journey with Cafecito con Estrella, including the excitement of returning to solo episodes, the process of writing a nonfiction book aimed at first-generation graduates, and her recent experience meeting Becky G. She emphasizes the importance of...
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Latina Entrepreneurship Starts Here: Building Boldly From an Immigrant Mom Lens
In this empowering episode of Cafecito con Estrellita, we sit down with Ana Pompa Alarcón, a Latina Founder and CEO of Founders Registry, to talk about building a business as a first-gen, immigrant, and/or DACA-identifying woman. From launching her first tech company Find Sisterhood, to creating...
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Law School Is for Us Too: Breaking Barriers as a First-Gen Latina
In this episode of Cafecito con Estrellita, Estrella Serrato interviews Camila Milanes, a first-generation Latina law student who shares her inspiring journey from struggling in high school to thriving in higher education. Camila discusses the challenges she faced as a Latina in law school and…
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What No One Tells First-Gen Latinas About Studying Abroad
In this episode of Cafecito con Estrellita, Estrella Quiroz shares her inspiring journey of studying abroad, overcoming financial barriers, and the importance of cultural experiences. She emphasizes the need for Latinas to pursue their dreams of travel and education, providing practical advice on...
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Student Loans, Self-Worth, and Securing the Bag: A Latina Accountant’s HONEST College + Career Journey
In this powerful episode of Cafecito con Estrellita, we sit down with Sophia Montano, a first-generation Latina who went from community college to landing a career at EY (Ernst & Young) : one of the top accounting firms in the world. Together, we talk about the REAL stuff: Why she was scared to...
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We got an OFFER of Representation for our First-Gen College Student Book
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: We got an offer Reminders for first-gen students Perseverance Breaks and recovery AND MORE BUY stickers and shirts from mi Tiendita Follow here: Subscribe to The…
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Back to School Consejos and I am Starring in a Documentary
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: ScholarMatch https://scholarmatch.org/get-involved/ Summer is almost OVER Back to school consejos first-gen edition Pivoting to find your true talents and skill set Your network is your net worth...
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More side hustle talk for college students + mentorship
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: ScholarMatch https://scholarmatch.org/get-involved/ Building your expertise as a student, to implement in your career growth Differences between a coach and mentor It is okay to change your mind...
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First-gen asking for help; you are your greatest investment
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: ScholarMatch https://scholarmatch.org/get-involved/ Entrepreneurship updates Academic skills transferring into business Staying persistent when hearing crickets Mentoring younger first-gen You are...
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Community College & Postgrad Life
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: The Value Of Community College Dual Enrollment Feeling hopeless, but still showing up Tips on how to succeed in community college Happy Pride Month And more BUY stickers and shirts from mi Tiendita ...
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Educated mijitas y mijitos
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: Being book smart and street smart Launching The Cafecito con Estrellita Tiendita Take your grad pics, have a grad party, & travel You only graduate once Keep going And more BUY stickers and shirts…
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Time apart can be good for Latino families
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: USC canceling their main graduation Academic freedom for students Prepping for our FIRST POP UP How time apart can be a good thing for Latino families Breaking cycles And more Learn about the...
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Self-compassion is your superpower
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: Graduation season Reflecting on past milestones Latinas getting into graduate school How your self-compassion is your superpower Estrellita allergies And more Learn about the Key Grant Today...
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My Latina mom's dream
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: My immigrant mother's dream Honoring stories Moving back home with your Latino parents Life updates Motivation And more Learn about the Key Grant Today Follow here: Subscribe to...
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How to move forward
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: Moving forward with academic setbacks My first-gen keynote presentation Conference at Stanford The types of questions you should ask a multifaceted Latina Community college And more Episode Sponsor is...
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Please don't give up, everything takes time
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: Gratitude for Women's History Month Traveling to colleges & universities Latinas opening doors for other Latinas New FASFA extension May 2nd Everything Takes Time And more Episode Sponsor is...
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Is college a waste of time?
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: Imposter syndrome and inner critic "Colleges not Latina ready" Going to a conference Sola Navigating negative comments about college What a college education did for me And more Episode Sponsor is...
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Chase the degree, not toxic love
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about: Transitions from high school to college How I navigated a relationship as a first-gen student (spoiler alert, I didn't) The importance of Latinas knowing they have options Giving yourself grace, for...
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Latinas need to uplift one another
I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you and we have so much to go over! In today's episode we are talking about: Latinas uplifting each other How to move away from negative vibras When I first discovered I was a first-generation student How I navigated different spaces as first-gen...
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Navigating Academic Rejections & Explaining it to our Latino Parents
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week, I have missed you and I am so excited to be back for season 6! In today's episode we are talking about: Finally achieving personal milestones Navigating Academic Rejections Examples of the first-gen college experiences Empowering ourselves…
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Cultura and Cash is HERE! (Interview w/ Giovanna González)
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! I have missed you, which is why I am excited to share with you our BONUS season 5 episode with the trailblazing Author herself, Giovanna González. Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzaléz, is a Financial Educator, Influencer, Speaker, Founder of The First Gen Mentor®…
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Progress and setbacks as a First Gen Latina
Hola mi gente, I hope you are well! I have missed you! It makes me so sad to say, but this is our FINAL episode for the year. But you best believe I will be back late January. So we will be reflecting on the year, and I will be sharing some chisme on when I had my first ever in person event, and...
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First-Gen Glow Up
Hola mi gente, I hope you are well! I have missed you! With 2023 coming to an end, it's time to reflect back and plan for our growth. And let me tell you, personal growth is so HARD, but 100% worth it. Keep going. Follow here: Subscribe to my newsletter: The Cafecito con Estrellita...
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Let's Talk Boundaries During The Holidays - First Gen Edition
Hola mi gente, I hope you are well! I have missed you. In this episode I talk about why the holidays didn't always feel festive to me, even though they should have been. One of those reasons being I needed to learn how to implement boundaries, but you best believe I am learning. Learning is…
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Post Grad Weight Gain & Calling Myself Out
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well, I've missed you! I am just being honest over here, I have been guilty of putting school and work as a TOP priority. So much that I have let my close loved ones down. The reality is, too much of anything, is never a good thing. Always remember do what you...
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First-gen healing and how we can help
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! I've missed you! Now, I am not going to lie, things have been hard. With everything going on in the world, and with the support Palestine needs, I have been researching and learning, a lot. I am not an expert by any means with what is going on. However I...
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It is more than okay to change your mind
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! I've missed you, and we have so much to talk about in today's episode. I don't know about you, but I have had instances in the past where I felt like my dreams, got lost in the dreams of others. With being first-gen not only do we carry our own stories…
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You never know unless you try, mijita
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! I've missed you and we have so much to talk about today. Can you believe I was flown out by iHeart Radio + Kellogg's to Miami for Fiesta Latina? Ni yo me lo puedo creer, but I am grateful. Also, what is the difference between a scholarship and grant?…
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Mijita, it doesn't matter where you start, as long as you finish
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! I have missed you, and we have so much to talk about. Starting off with us celebrating National Transfer Student Week, which happens annually on the 3rd week of October. I am a community college alumni, and I know so many other first-gen Latines that are...
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Seeing our representation in stories + research matters
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! I have missed you! In today's episode we are talking about the progress I have made in my writing for my upcoming book, social anxiety in networking + professional settings, and the gratitude I have for you. Working on impactful work + research can often...
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Imposter Syndrome + Speaking Events
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! I have missed you. A friendly reminder that Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, is not OVER! It has been an impactful experience for me to work with universities + organizations + brands, in honor of our cultura. However, I will continue to amplify the fact...
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Mijita, advance yourself and change the world
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well! I have missed you. It has been a fun and busy Latine/Hispanic Heritage month! Regardless I am feeling grateful for all the upcoming opportunities for all of us! In this episode we are talking about my first trip where I was personally invited, as the...
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Why are our dreams so important?
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! I have missed you and oh my goodness we have a lot to talk about. Our topics in this episode will focus on Latine/Hispanic Heritage month, weight gain, the 6% increase of tuition cost in for California State University Students.... for the next…
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You are never too old to go to therapy
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! I've missed you, and am excited to talk about so many things with you. All things academia, how to literally BRAG Better, about yourself, taking the first step to healing, and reminding you, it's never too late to go to therapy! I am so happy to...
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Mijita, you are more than enough
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! Today we are going to be talking about so much! Such as, being able to talk about ourselves and OUR accomplishments, with full confidence. As well as scholarships, dissecting the phrases "you sound like a white girl" just everything in between!…
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Do you feel supported? How can I help!?
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! Today we are talking about how it feels to be the sibling, to help guide your other siblings and/or cousins. It doesn't stop there, we will also be thinking about wether or not, Hispanic Serving Institutions Actually Support Latinx/e Students?...
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Mijita, you are more than enough + higher ed trends
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! Today we are talking about, how important you are as a person. No degree, institution, job title, or anything in between could ever devalue your worth. Yes, you have put in the work and earned many titles for yourself, but they don't overshadow...
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Investing in yourself, can feel scary
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In today's episode we are breaking down what it means to invest in yourself. Whether it be through education, starting a business, or any other big goals you want to accomplish for your life and career. Also, we are going to be talking about…
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Mijita, We Love Latina Representation
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! We have so much to talk about in this episode, starting off with some life updates and finally living ONE of the dreams that younger me, had always envisioned. On another fun note, today July, 12, 2023 marks another HUGE day for Latinas…
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Affirmative Action, Let's Talk About It
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! We have so much to talk about, my home office is done and now we talk about a very important topic, the overturn with Affirmative Action by the Supreme Court. As I am sure you can assume, I completely disagree with it. On a lighter note, I have...
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Moving back home con mis padres to build my career
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! It has been a while but I hope you forgive me, because this move has been so crazy. But it is something that Cafecito con Estrellita has needed for a while, but had to finish her program, first! We will be talking about health updates con mi...
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There is always a bright side
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! In today's episode we talk about dreaming big, the Flamin Hot movie, and how it gave me the closure I didn't know I needed, as a proud daughter of immigrants. Your growth is so important to me, which is why I love talking about these topics with...
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No more machismo or marianismo
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing well this week! As always we have so much to talk about and you read that title correctly, no more machismo or marianismo. This conversation was inspired by a recent Tik Tok video about Latinas graduating from a university and most of the hate comments were…
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Looking for comfort through productivity
Hola mi gente, I hope you are doing good this week! In today's episode we get deep and talk about the importance of pouring into ourselves. It is great that we know how to love the people who are important in our lives, but it is important that we give ourselves the self-love we deserve. I am so...
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¡Hola mi gente! Cafecito con Estrellita® is Latinx podcast, that guides first-generation scholars through higher education paths + post grad life through research, and with her own experiences. Estrella shares academic tips, consejos de la vida, Latine cultural conversations, and most importantly, she creates a safe space for first-gen to feel empowered.
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¡Hola mi gente! Cafecito con Estrellita® is Latinx podcast, that guides first-generation scholars through higher education paths + post grad life through research, and with her own experiences. Estrella shares academic tips, consejos de la vida, Latine cultural conversations, and most importantly,...
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