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The Way to College Podcast

Podcasts · Education

The Way to College Podcast

201 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

The Way to College Podcast examines the multiple roads we take to get to college and beyond. Guests share their individual stories of success, failure, and what they did to push forward to find success.

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People · top 20

Companies · top 20

Topics · top 10

First-generation college student experiences×2Career pivoting and strategic flexibilityEntrepreneurship and small business ownershipFuneral service industry and death carePostpartum mental health and maternal wellnessWork-life balance and sustainable business modelsFirst-generation college graduates and family expectationsFemale entrepreneurship and gender safety in businessBusiness financing and bootstrapping strategiesNonprofit versus for-profit organizational structures

Analyzed Episodes

Mar 24, 2026

Pivoting with Funeral Director, Arielle Caraveo

Career pivoting and strategic flexibilityEntrepreneurship and small business ownershipFuneral service industry and death care

Mar 30, 2026

Climbing Your Way Through the Trees, Literally, with Climbing Arborist, Kayla Mendez

Entrepreneurship education and its real-world impact on career decisionsFemale representation in male-dominated blue-collar industriesSocial media strategy for service-based businesses

Apr 9, 2026

What Students Need with Dr. Fred Fuentes

First-generation student support and mentorshipFirst-generation professional development and workplace navigationMental health in higher education and helping professions

Apr 22, 2026

From Pre-Med to Corporate Strategist to Entrepreneur with Andrea Sotomayor

Career Pivoting and Non-Linear Career PathsPre-Med to Business TransitionEntrepreneurship and Business Failure

May 11, 2026

The Career Jungle Gym with Kate Crane

Non-linear career paths and career pivotsNetworking and informational interviewsManagement consulting as career accelerator

Apr 30, 2026

Supporting Neurodivergent Learners

Neurodivergent student support and accommodationsLearning style adaptation and multimodal instructionCollege transition planning for neurodivergent students

May 5, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 185 - Dorotea Reyna

First-generation college student experiencesChicano and Latino educational access and equityLanguage acquisition and cultural identity in bilingual contexts

May 12, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 186 - Felida Villarreal

Dual enrollment programs and early college pathwaysWorkforce development and career training programsFirst-generation college student support services

May 19, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 187 - Sharon Samjitsingh

First-generation college students and family educational expectationsWomen in STEM and chemical engineering career pathwaysStartup fundraising challenges for women and founders of color

Jun 2, 2025

Ep 188 - Celia Chomon Zamora

Heritage Language Education and PreservationAssociation Leadership and Nonprofit ManagementCareer Transitions and Pivoting

Jun 9, 2025

Ep. 189 – Sam Garcia | From STC to Harvard Law and Venture Capital

Dual Credit Courses and LSAC GPA StrategyHarvard Law School Admissions and PreparationVenture Capital Career Transition from Law

Jun 16, 2025

Ep. 190 - Maria Jose Cook

Immigration and undocumented status in education and career developmentSelf-advocacy in educational settings and professional environmentsCommunity college as alternative to four-year universities

Jul 2, 2025

Ep. 191 - Ezra Brown's First Gen Journey

LSAT Test Preparation and StrategyLaw School Scholarship NegotiationFirst-Generation Law Student Support

Jul 14, 2025

From Wall Street to Ed Tech: The Way to College Podcast with Sam Bernstein

College discovery and matching algorithmsHigh school student guidance counselor shortageMobile app design for Gen Z education

Jul 20, 2025

Pamela Maldonado: How a Poker Hobby Turned into an ESPN Career

Career Transitions and PivotsSports Betting Analysis and PredictionPoker Industry and Professional Gambling

Jul 30, 2025

Justin Reyes on Purpose, Persistence, and Paying It Forward on The Way to College Podcast

First-Generation College Student SuccessOvercoming Imposter Syndrome in Higher EducationProfessional Networking and Association Membership

Aug 11, 2025

Sitting Down with First-Gen Trailblazer La'Tonya "LT" Rease Miles

First-generation college student identity and definitionMemoir writing and narrative representationPodcast production and content strategy

Aug 18, 2025

Daniel Santos: Breaking Down the College Admissions Journey on The Way to College Podcast

College admissions timeline and deadlinesEarly college planning (9th-10th grade)Self-awareness and emotional intelligence in college selection

Aug 26, 2025

Episode 197 – Finding Confidence and Building Mental Fitness with Iuri Melo

Student Mental Health Crisis PreventionSchool-Based Mental Health TechnologyLicensed Clinical Social Work Practice Models

Sep 8, 2025

Getting Curious with Ben Yzaguirre - Ep. 198 The Way to College Podcast

Educational journey and career developmentSmall college vs. large university decision-makingCareer pivots and professional transitions