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LPDcast
by Eloy Garcia
In an era of short attention spans it's easy to forget the lessons we’ve learned. Join me, as we think critically and speak candidly about current events, historical context, and what it all means for you.
Episodes
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34: Radical Honesty with the Spiritual Cabrona Xolayruca
Today’s guest is Xolayruca, a poet, student of life, and business owner of Spiritual Cabrona, LLC. Xolayruca joins the LPDcast family to share the origins of her online platform and discuss the importance of radical honesty with self and healing. We also talk about the need for compassion of…
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33: The Homegirl Doctora Dr. Vanessa Bustamante
Today’s guest is Dr. Vanessa Bustamante, the founder of Homegirl Doctora. Dr. Bustamante joins the LPDcast family to share her passion for community healing and building through programs like the Homita Network. We discuss how reframing perspectives around barrio culture and hood knowledge will...
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It's Official, I'm an Author!
I'm happy to announce the publication of my first book titled Perseverance Pays Off, Skills and Habits to be Successful in Life from a First-Generation, LGBTQ, and PoC Experience. Perseverance Pays Off establishes the foundation for your personal journey to self-fulfillment as an individual with...
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32: Researching Body Positivity with Alexia B. Martinez
Today's episode features Alexia B. Martinez, a Communication instructor at Cal State San Bernardino. Alexia joins the LPDcast family to discuss her research in the Body Positive Movement and how intersectionality plays a vital role in how women's bodies are viewed in popular culture. She focuses…
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31: Holistic Wellness with Bryan Mapenzi
Today's guest is Bryan Mapenzi who joins the LPDcast family to talk to us about 3 pillars of Holistic Wellness, which include a Personal Mission Statement, Mental Wellness, and the importance of Play and Leisure for Black and Brown Communities. Bryan lends his knowledge, wisdom, and experience as…
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30: Campus Transformation Initiatives with Dr. Angel Gonzalez
Today’s guest is Angel Gonzalez, Ed.D, a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education in the Rossier School of education. Angel joins the LPDcast family to discuss their research agenda which includes LatinX leadership, racial equity policy implementation, and...
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29: Healing Centered Leaders with Dr. Patty Ramirez
Dr. Patty Ramirez, DSW, MSW is Xicana Indigena Salvadoreña brujandera with the cosmic purpose to reimagine how we heal and lead. Dr. Patty weaves ancestral and cultural healing practices to support her in her healing journey and connect to her magic and medicine. Dr. Patty is the Founder and CEO…
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28: Service Leadership, Community Building & Higher Ed w/Dr. Richmond Hill
Today's guest is Dr. Richmond Hill, the Associate Vice President for Student Support Services at Northern Virginia Community College. Dr. Hill’s career in education spans more than 21 years, with experience in K-12 and higher education. He joins the LPDcast family to talk about the essence of...
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27: Thinking Like a Bank with Sarry Ibrahim
Sarry Ibrahim is the CEO of Financial Asset Protection and the host of Thinking Like a Bank podcast. He joins the LPDcast family to discuss important financial strategies that establish and build wealth. In this episode we discuss the importance of a healthy wealth mindset and best practices to...
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Highlights from Season 1
In today's episode we revisit some of my favorite conversations from season 1 and share updates on completed projects from last year. I chose to highlight these guests because they embody the essence of LPDcast; which includes self-awareness, community building, allyship, and perseverance. We...
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26: Ethical Chisme, Joteria, and Pedagogy of the Heart with Sergio Gonzalez
Sergio is a Research Associate and PhD Candidate at Claremont Graduate University, and he joins LPDcast to discuss his journey to the professoriate and his innovative methods of conducting research that center and highlight Latiné people. We learn how he uses Joteria Identity and Consciousness to...
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25: Motherhood, Latinidad, and Higher Education with Aurora Vilchis
Today’s guest is Aurora Vilchis, the soon to be President of the Association of Latino Faculty, Staff, and Students at Cal State San Bernardino. She joins us today to talk about the intersections of being a Latina, a mother, and a researcher pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.…
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24: To Love Me Is To Love The Skin I'm In with Stephanie Carter
Stephanie Carter wrote her first children's book, and she is back on LPDcast to tell us all about it! To Love Me Is To Love The Skin I'm In, tells the story of Deja and her journey to self-love and acceptance. Tune in to learn why Stephanie chose to write this book, and the conversations she…
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23: Being A Queer Administrator in Higher Education with Maya Cardenas
Maya Cardenas is the Associate Dean of Student Services at Mt. San Jacinto College, and we discuss the nuances of being a queer administrator in higher education. Maya shares her philosophy on leadership, and how she navigates the landscape of higher ed as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She...
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22: Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education with Dr. Jacob Chacko
Dr. Chacko shares his journey to becoming the Associate Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Santos Manuel Student Union at Cal State San Bernardino. We discuss the important work he does with the affinity groups on campus to curate an inclusive environment at CSUSB. Dr. Chacko shares his...
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21: Meet the LGBTQ+ Superheroes of Class 6 w/Fernando Velez
Fernando Velez is the CEO of Kraven Comics and the creator and writer of the Class 6 series. The multiple superheroes of Class 6 demonstrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and their stories are representative of the nuances, strengths, and complications that we face. In today’s episode,...
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20: Choosing the Right College with Jose DeJesus Gil
Jose is the Director of Outreach and Recruitment at San Jacinto College in Houston Texas, and today he shares best practices for researching and choosing the right college to fulfill your academic needs. We discuss the nuances of outreach and recruitment during the pandemic and demystify the…
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19: Conducting Equitable Research with Javier Garcia - Perez
Today’s guest is Javier Garcia – Perez, a 4th year Ph.D. student at UCLA in the department of Social Welfare, and we discuss the importance of conducting equitable research. His research focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community and the intersections of youth and Latinx/e identity. Javier’s research…
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18: Self-Acceptance, Self-Love, & Personal Power with Dr. Jon Paul Higgins
Today’s guest is one of Business Equality Magazine’s Top 40 LGBTQ Under 40, Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, and we discuss Self-Love and Self-Acceptance. While the process can be arduous, it is worth it! Your personal development will improve greatly and you will learn how to harness your Personal Power....
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17: How to Advocate for Student Success with Junior Peña
Junior Peña is the current, Assistant Director for Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Diversity for the LEAD Office at Salem State University in Massachusetts. In today’s episode, we discuss how to become an advocate for student success and how the LEAD Office at Salem State University works…
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16: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Lisa Orbé - Austin
Today’s guest is Dr. Lisa Orbé – Austin, an Imposter Syndrome subject matter expert that is here to help us overcome imposter syndrome. This episode is one of my favorites because we unravel the nuances of imposter syndrome and discuss the tools provided in Dr. Lisa’s book, Own Your Greatness,...
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15: Effective Resume Building with Tamara Ruffin - Martin
Tamera Ruffin – Martin is the current Administrative Services Supervisor for the Community Action Partnership office of Riverside County. Today, Tamera guides us through creating an effective resume. She provides insight about what hiring managers look for on a resume, and the best methods for...
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14: How to be Successful in Graduate School with Gerald Johnson II
Gerald Johnson II is completing his third year at Howard University, where he is pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Higher Education, Leadership, and Policy. In today's episode, Gerald shares his insights into graduate school. He discusses the importance of relationship building, networking…
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13: Navigating Micromanaging in the Workplace with Dr. Anita
In this episode, Dr. Anita breaks down everything about Micromanaging. What is it? Why do we do it? How does it affect team dynamics, and even how we can stop! Tune in to learn how our Psychological S.A.F.E.T.Y plays a vital role in mediating micromanaging in the workplace.
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12: Youth Activism and Diversify Our Narrative with Amisi Omondi
Today's episode features Youth Activist Amisi Omondi. Amisi talks to us about the nationwide activism organization, Diversify Our Narrative, that focuses on supplying anti-racism books to public schools one school district at a time. Diversify Our Narrative began as a grassroots organization and...
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11: How to Persevere as a First-Generation Student in Higher Education
Today's episode features Skylar Parker, a first-generation student who earned two Bachelor's Degrees from Northern Arizona University. The first in Psychological Sciences and another in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health…
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10: How to Curate a Board of Advisors with Dr. Anita
Dr. Anita is back on LPDcast to discuss how a Board of Advisors is vital for our leadership and professional development. She explains how we should curate our board and the skills we should employ in the process. Tune in and learn how a Coach, Mentor, Cheerleader, Sponsor, and Champion are...
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9: How to Become an Effective Leader with Natoya Miller
Natoya Miller is a true leader. She is the Director of Student Giving at UCLA Development, and her ability to synchronize the different skills learned from her employment, extracurricular activities, and formal education to attain professional milestones while simultaneously uplifting others is...
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8: How to Establish Psychological Safety During COVID-19 with Dr. Anita
Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. Based on the leadership theories of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus, VUCA is a tool used to analyze the difficult nature of complex conditions to gain understanding and foster productive solutions. Dr. Anita joins us in this episode to discuss the...
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7: Leveraging Student Employment to Land Your Dream Job with Jisela Corona
Jisela Corona is the Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for the Lewis Center for Educational Research. She is a CSUSB alum and visited the Enrollment Management Department (pre-COVID) to catch up with former colleagues and celebrate her new role at the Lewis Center. We discuss the...
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An Ode to George Floyd
LPDcast stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and takes a vehement stance against racism, bigotry, and homophobia. I created this podcast to showcase black and brown excellence. To motivate first-generation students of color to persevere despite the barriers we face in higher...
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6: Curating Your Graduate Research Committee with Francisco Rodriguez
We continue our conversation with Cal State San Bernardino Alumni, Francisco Rodriguez. We discuss his process in curating a graduate research committee, which serves to support grad students writing their thesis. He also shares how his mentors influence and inform his teaching style. We talk…
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5: Relationship Building to Develop Successful Partnerships with Francisco Rodriguez
I speak with Francisco about the steps he took to solidify a support system within higher education. We also discuss the benefits of mentorship in developing career readiness and academic competitiveness. A resource mentioned in this episode is the Career Resource Center at your high school,...
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4: The Importance of Partnerships to Professional Success with Dr. Anita
Dr. Anita and I pick up our conversation from the last episode by discussing the vital role of Success Partners in leadership and professional development. We also apply concepts from Marshall Goldsmith's What Got You Here Won't Get You There, to what Dr. Anita calls Leveling-Up at work. She also...
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3: Put Your Best Foot Forward, Effective Leadership with Dr. Anita Polite-Wilson
Today's guest is my friend, Dr. Anita Polite-Wilson. She is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of deep knowledge in corporate education, training, and development. She has a B.S. in Management from Pepperdine University, an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Biola University, a second M.A. in...
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2: Effective Communication in Construction with Stephanie Carter
This episode features the second half of my conversation with Civil Engineer and UC Berkeley graduate Stephanie Carter. Today, Stephanie speaks to the nuances of being a woman of color in construction and engineering. She also shares communication skills that are vital to teamwork and safety…
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1: Leveraging Resources for Success in Engineering with Stephanie Carter
Stephanie Carter is the perfect guest to begin LPDcast. She is a Civil Engineer and graduate of UC Berkeley. During this episode, we talk about her experience as a First-Generation Student at UC Berkeley and the resources for Women of Color in engineering that she relied on to persevere in the...
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How many episodes does LPDcast have?
LPDcast currently has 38 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is LPDcast about?
In an era of short attention spans it's easy to forget the lessons we’ve learned. Join me, as we think critically and speak candidly about current events, historical context, and what it all means for you.
How often does LPDcast release new episodes?
LPDcast has 38 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts LPDcast?
LPDcast is created and hosted by Eloy Garcia.
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