🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Luis Gonzalez‑Montero shares what it means to navigate education, leadership, and equity as a FirstGen bilingual professional.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4aPo... ​ #F#FirstGenB#BilingualF#FirstGenProud

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Sena Bryant shares what it’s like navigating college, creativity, and leadership while also learning the system the hard way and pushing change for those coming next.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3Dxd... ​ #F#FirstGenG#GraphicDesignerF#FirstGenProud

🎙️ New on The FirstGen Lounge: Ange Mendez opens up about being FirstGen— discovering networking late, and building confidence through community college, leadership, and discipline at NC State.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/67yO... ​ #F#FirstGenL#LatinaF#FirstGenProudS#SHPES#STEM

🎙️ New on The First Gen Lounge: Moises Young shares what it means to build a career without insider rules—pivoting paths, learning the system solo, and taking a seat at the table as a FirstGen leader at Amtrak.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3emT... ​ #F#FirstGenA#AmtrakF#FirstGenProudS#SHPE

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Boeing engineer Leo Soto shares how he discovered engineering later than most and learned he belonged only after someone said it out loud.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1lWQ... ​ #F#FirstGenE#EngineeringF#FirstGenProud

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, engineer Diana Ortega shares what it’s like to build a career before knowing the rules: networking, access, and asking for help. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5EOX... ​ #F#FirstGenS#STEMF#FirstGenProud

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Alexia Bustamante shares how she built confidence in STEM, found representation the hard way, and opened doors for others.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6dTM... ​ #F#FirstGenS#STEMF#FirstGenProud

🎙️ FirstGen means becoming the problem‑solver before you even know the rules. This week, Maria Grazia Le Mura shares how she built a global language‑learning platform after navigating immigration, responsibility, and entrepreneurship on her own.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0ieY...

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Dr. Rosemarie Allen shares how she navigated school systems never built for her—turning early suspension, bias, and “no roadmap” moments into a mission for equity and healing.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5vj6... ​ #F#FirstGenE#EquityF#FirstGenProud

🎙️️ Dr. Antonio “Tone” Williams opens up about choosing college without guidance, learning the system by trial + error, and becoming the mentor he never had. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/793b... ​ #F#FirstGenH#HigherEdF#FirstGenProud

🎙️ New episode! FirstGen trailblazer Douglas Doran shares what it’s like to enter college without the guidance so many others take for granted and how that journey inspired NavisEd. A story of mentorship, belonging, and rewriting the system.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/35Kv... ​ #F#FirstGenC#CEO

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, meet Udayan Bose: a FirstGen founder who built a global company while learning every unspoken rule on his own.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3wzl... ​ #F#FirstGenC#CEOF#FirstGenProud

Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you warmth, love, and a little extra kindness today. 💌✨ #FirstGen #Jokes #Memes #FirstGenProud #ValentinesDay

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Enrique Acosta Gonzalez shares what it’s like to discover college, leadership, and success after entering the workforce without inherited guidance. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6oUt... ​ #F#FirstGenV#VeteranF#FirstGenProud

"The people who get on in this world are the people who look for the circumstances they want and if they can't find them, make them." #Quote #Motivation #FirstGen #QuoteoftheDay

​🎙️ New on The FirstGen Lounge: Karolina shares what it’s like to enter college without a roadmap: learning late about opportunity, community college stigma, and finding her voice through trial and error.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/30I2... ​ #F#FirstGenC#CommunicationMajor

​🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Briana Gonzalez shares what it’s like to grow up without a roadmap—and still rise into bold leadership. A true FirstGen story of curiosity, courage, and breaking cycles.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2x5T... ​ #F#FirstGenL#LatinaN#Nonprofit

🎙️ Meet Maria Martinez Tomas—first‑gen, trailblazer, and community advocate. From not knowing what “office hours” meant to leading programs that guide others, her story is peak FirstGen resilience.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6xvs... #F#FirstGenS#SocialWorkP#PublicHealth

🎙️ From “I didn’t know what engineering was” to building a global community of 4,000 peers—Diego Renteria proves FirstGen grit changes futures.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/78TI... ​ #F#FirstGenE#EngineeringN#Networking

🎙️ Growing up rural, switching majors 4 times, and learning the “unwritten rules” the hard way, Dr. Anna K. shares what FirstGen professionals need to know to thrive. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1pkB... ​ #F#FirstGenP#PsychologistA#AuthorF#FirstGenProfessional

Cheers to a new year! 🎉 Thank you for making 2025 unforgettable for The FirstGen Lounge. Here’s to more conversations, connections, and community in 2026! #HappyNewYear #FirstGen #Podcast #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #SpotifyWrapped

Reflecting on 40 incredible FirstGen stories shared this year! From immigration journeys to bold pivots, each narrative highlights resilience, creativity, and community. Grateful to our hosts for inspiring conversations. Happy New Year from The FirstGen Lounge 🎉

🎙️ As a FirstGen student, Manuel faced hidden rules of college life—from culture shock to $2K fraternity dues. He built his own path, founded a Latino fraternity, and now leads HSI initiatives. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6r8X... ​ #F#FirstGenE#EducationH#HSIF#FirstGenProud

Welcome to The FIrstGen Lounge 2025 Wrapped 🎉 Thank you for supporting our podcast! #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Year2025 #SpotifyWrapped #Podcast

🎙️ This week on The First Gen Lounge, we’re joined by Karla, a digital media strategist and community builder who opens up about navigating college without a roadmap. ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5t2i... ​ #F#FirstGenF#FirstGenProudF#Freelance

🎙️ From UC Davis to the U.S. Navy and back, Ken Lundy shares what it’s like to navigate college without a roadmap—and why persistence matters more than a perfect timeline.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0TJq... ​ #F#FirstGenV#VeteranP#ProgramManagerF#FirstGenProud

🎙️ This week on The First Gen Lounge, Dr. Lisette Sanchez shares her FirstGen journey from university to private practice—and the confidence it takes to be the first.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1Im6... ​ #F#FirstGenP#PsychologistP#PhDM#MentalHealth

Behind every great idea is a great conversation. Let’s keep talking. 💬 #InnovationMatters #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #Quote #FirstGenSuccess #CelebrateFirstGen #Trailblazer

🎙️ On The FirstGen Lounge, Sean Watley shares what it’s like to navigate college without insider tips, failing an open-note test, missing office hours, and finding purpose through AmeriCorps. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6JH4... ​ #F#FirstGenC#CommunityServiceA#AmeriCorps

🎙️ On The FirstGen Lounge, Dora Mendez shares what it’s like to navigate college without a roadmap—no Greek life, no networking tips, just grit. From paralegal to HR exec, her pivots prove resilience is power.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3QJO... ​ #F#FirstGenH#HRConsultingC#CollegeProfessor

Happy Thanksgiving! #FirstGen #Jokes #Thanksgiving #Thankful #FirstGenProud

🎙️ This week on The First Gen Lounge, Dr. Alex Delgado shares how a Summer Bridge program transformed his path from college rejections to higher ed leadership. His story is pure FirstGen resilience. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4wHZ... ​ #F#FirstGenS#StudentSuccessA#AssistantDean

🎙️ This week on The First Gen Lounge, we’re joined by Peggy Belles— a retired lieutenant, wellness entrepreneur, and author—who shares what it’s like to pursue law and leadership without knowing where to start or who to ask. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3kMd... #F#FirstGenC#ConsultingL#Law

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Yura Oh shares her journey from Daegu, South Korea to Stanford—navigating grad school, language barriers, and global education without a roadmap.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0Bpo... ​ #F#FirstGenS#StanfordUniversityU#UNESCO

🎉 Happy National FirstGen Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the resilience, determination, and achievements of first-generation students everywhere. Your journey inspires us all. Keep ringing that bell for success 💪 #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGen #FirstGenProud

​🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Abby MacDonald talks with Yessica, a career counselor who missed out on campus opportunities simply because no one told her they were there.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1uDH... ​ #F#FirstGenC#CareerCounselorH#HigherEd

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Aga Kastelik shares her journey as a FirstGen parent learning the U.S. college system and advocating for holistic wellness.​ 🎧​ open.spotify.com/episode/46Yx... #FirstGen #Parenting #Wellness #TheFirstGenLounge

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, we have Rajesh Mehta, sharing his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned along the way.​ 🎧​ open.spotify.com/episode/3Ngq... #F#FirstGenE#EntrepreneurshipC#CorporateLifeS#Startups

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, our host Abaigh becomes the interviewee and shares her story! 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5M5u... #F#FirstGenW#WomenInSTEMU#UCIRvineP#Podcasting#T#TheFirstGenLounge #U#UCIRvine

🎙️ Lorena Martinez didn’t know what chemical engineering really was when she chose it, but she turned uncertainty into impact. ​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6xA3... #F#FirstGenU#UCIC#ChemicalEngineering

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Jordan Allen, a southern soul artist, share how he learned the music industry from scratch and built a brand rooted in faith, family, and retro soul.​ ​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2oZI... ​ #F#FirstGenS#SingerSongerwriterS#SoulArtist

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Dr. Maximilian Wolf from Germany shares how stepping off a legacy path led him to help others find theirs. He is a professor, change management consultant, and bridge-builder of purpose.​ 🎧​ open.spotify.com/episode/1xTx... #FirstGen #UniversityProfessor​

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, we meet Ashley Inocencio, who went from being two math levels behind to graduating on time, and landing a role at PLSA in San Diego.​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/25tX... #FirstGen #FirstGenSuccess #UCIrvine ​

🎙️ This week listen to Nathaly Dove on The FirstGen Lounge, a multimedia journalist and content creator who shares what it’s like to step into professional spaces without inherited guidance.​ 🎧​ open.spotify.com/episode/2zAQ... #FirstGen #ContentCreator

🎙️Resilience. Kindness. Persistence. This week on The FirstGen Lounge, hear how Lori Marie went from almost giving up on college to mentoring the next generation.​ 🎧​ open.spotify.com/episode/4mLV... #FirstGen #MSUDenver​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

🎙️ This week on The First Ten Lounge: Mya Jones didn’t know she was FirstGen—until a flyer in the mail changed everything.​ 🎧​https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DWRC6RyyQGzLJoxFLLjwf?si=YmjI_BRbRSq-1p5RzGHu9A #FirstGen #CollegeJourney​

​🎙️ From Belgium to Microsoft.​ Jethro Seghers left with 2 bags, no plan—just passion. Listen to Jethro’s story on The FirstGen Lounge at open.spotify.com/episode/3for... #FirstGen #Microsoft #AI ​ ​

🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge: She didn’t know what internships were or how to network—but she figured it out anyway. Anna Mercado shares what no one tells FirstGen students. 🎧https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xM3TZw3BbN4mJNiqnSmC2?si=lJRHbamYQc6rXkmwMGTpig #FirstGenSuccess #LatinaInSTEM

🎙️This week on The FirstGen Lounge: What if no one told you the rules—but you still made it? Professor Dru Stevenson shares stories of law, grit, and showing up anyway.​ 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6c7e... #FirstGenForward #LawProfessor

🎙️ Join us on The FirstGen Lounge with Remi Taffin, a tech leader turned entrepreneur! Discover his journey from France to founding Hundredfold Growth, an AI venture for small businesses. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0yhP... #FirstGen #FirstGenSuccess #CelebrateFirstGen #AI #Entrepreneurship