The First Gen Madrina
Dear First Gens,
Welcome to the First Gen Madrina, a podcast that highlights the victories and challenges of the first generation experience. I am your host, Sara Diaz, a fellow first gen navigating the path to success alongside you. Join me as we dive into stories of resilience and perseverance featuring first gen individuals who have overcome the odds to pave the way for others.
Let's embark on this journey together. This is the First Gen Madrina podcast.
The First Gen Madrina
E-107 Resources for First Gens with Sara
Welcome to a brand-new season of The First Gen Madrina Podcast! In this powerful premiere, Sara dives into the heart of this season’s theme: Resources for First Gens.
In this episode, we’re diving into the resources we never knew existed and the ones that weren’t made accessible to us as first-gens. From therapy to scholarships to mentorship, we explore why accessing support feels so hard, and how it’s not a personal failure, it’s a systemic issue.
I share my own story of learning I was considered a first gen after graduating college, and the impact that realization had on my journey. I talk about shame, fear, burnout, and why reclaiming resources isn’t just a skill, it’s an act of resistance.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to figure it all out alone, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to earn the right to thrive, and you don’t have to do it alone.
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Supporting Your Journey,
Sara, The First Gen Madrina