Will you be attending this gathering? If so, let me know so I can join you in a networking session.

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We find out tomorrow who the winners are but let me just say this, if we don’t believe in ourselves enough to apply for opportunities, no one else will.

This is more than an event to me, it’s a way to celebrate work that matters to me and to meet some cool new people while we’re at it.

I also threw my hat in the ring and applied for a service-based award for the work that I’ve been doing in the last three years of coaching dozens of individuals and completing over 300 coaching hours.

This first-of-its-kind virtual gathering brings together BIWOC leaders across industries for authentic connection and celebration. There’ll be an expert panel exploring 'The 2.0 of Networking: Leveraging the Power of Community in 2025' featuring BIWOC leaders who understand our unique journey.

If you want personalized support, I have spots open in my hybrid coaching program - a mix of 1-on-1 and group coaching. Reach out to learn more.

The key was in assisting her with reverse engineering her goals, asking guiding questions to identify what was most important within her goals, and anticipating how to address potential challenges.

We also identified potential obstacles and created backup plans. This way, she knows what to do if things don't go as planned.

Why the progress? In that first session, we broke down her main goal into small, manageable steps with clear weekly action items and flexibility within them.

P.S. I have to admit, business has been really slow this year and it’s directly impacting small businesses like mine. Do me a favor and support my small business by liking and reposting this.

I look forward to hearing how we can offer you a custom presentation for you and your students or colleagues.

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If you’re interested in bringing this type of workshop or training to your program, then let's collaborate!

My speaking services include:
* Grad school application and hidden curriculum workshops
* Professional development and productivity trainings for professionals

Here’s a sneak peak of what we’ll share:
* Culturally relevant application strategies directly from our book, Is Grad School for Me?
* Accessible and multimodal learning tools for scholar success
* A contact sheet to keep collaborating and sharing resources with one another

If you’re first-gen, BIPOC, neurodivergent, chronically ill, a parent or caregiver, my work is for you. If you resonate, I’m happy to connect with you! 5/5

I love being the host and producer of The Grad School Femtoring Podcast where I have over 300 episodes dedicated to sharing grad school and career tips, personal growth insights, and stories that center first-gen BIPOC experiences. Yea, we don’t gatekeep around here. 4/5

More things about me? I’m first-gen, Chicana, autistic, with multiple chronic illnesses, and a homeschooling mama of two.

I’m also the co-author of Is Grad School For Me?: Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students and co-editor of The Chicana Motherwork Anthology. 3/5

I specialize in supporting first-gen BIPOC undergraduates in navigating the grad school admissions process and helping grad students and professionals in reaching their goals through sustainable productivity, accountability, and structure. 2/5