The First Gen Madrina
The First Gen Madrina is a podcast for social work students and professionals who are ready to build a career that doesn't cost them their peace. Hosted by Sara Diaz, LCSW, this show blends real talk with practical tools for anyone navigating this field.
Each episode digs into the parts of social work that grad school never prepared you for: burnout that gets treated like a personal failing instead of a systemic issue, the guilt that comes with setting boundaries, advocating for fair pay in a field that expects you to sacrifice for it, and the quiet grief of being "the first" to do any of this. Sara brings her own story as a first-gen Latina and licensed clinical social worker into every conversation, along with guests who understand what it's like to hold space for everyone else while trying to figure out who's holding space for you.
Whether you're still in your MSW program or years into practice, this is your reminder that rest isn't a reward you have to earn, ambition and burnout aren't the same thing, and you don't have to do this alone. Welcome to the familia.
The First Gen Madrina
Bonus Episode: Surprise Update About The Podcast
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For the first time since launching The First Gen Madrina Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on a decision that's been months in the making.
Growth doesn't always mean starting over. Sometimes it means getting clearer about the impact you're meant to make.
In this episode, I'm sharing a personal update that reflects where this journey is headed, why this next chapter feels so important, and how it will create more intentional conversations for our community moving forward.
Whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just finding this podcast, this episode is an invitation into what's next and trust me, you won't want to miss it.
Press play to hear the announcement and be among the first to join me for this exciting new chapter.
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