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In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO we have Kelvin Weathers, a motivational speaker and student mentor, sharing his life experience, educational journey, and professional career. Kelvin is a TRIO advocate and believes in all the great that TRIO professionals do to assist students in attaining a college education; in addition, Kelvin has served as a guest speaker for a variety of TRIO programs. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Jaded Electronics, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US To inquire about booking this speaker: Kelvin Weathers - weatherskelvin44@gmail.com Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode we have a former TRIO staff member of Talent Search and Upward Bound from Palo Alto, TX: Luis Perez, Jr. Luis is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, challenges and successes, reflecting on his career, starting their own educational consultancy business and providing great advice to TRIO staff and students. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US This Podcast Episode is Underwritten By: Pre-Degree an Educational Consultancy Company Website: https://www.mypredegree.com/ Contact: luisperezjr@mypredegree.com   Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode we have Rachel Yazzie, a Navajo student and alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College. Rachel is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, TRIO experience, being an advocate for the Navajo tribe, and the importance of community support. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

Recorded: November 2021 In this episode we have TRIO Talent Search Alum and CEO and founder of TIME with Janelle: Janelle Seward. Janelle is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, TRIO experience, and starting a consultancy business. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_UShttps://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_UShttps://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_UShttps://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_UShttps://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

Episode Recorded: November 2021   In this episode we have TRIO Talent Search Alum and Associate Director of Alumni Relations at the University of Northern Colorado: Cristobal "Chris" Garcia. Cristobal joins Juan in the Let's Talk TRIO podcast to discuss a variety of topics. From Chris's upbringing, handling the pandemic and quarantine, views on education and leadership, the importance of connecting with community and so much more. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound

In this episode we have the Director of the TRIO Upward Bound program at the University of New Mexico-Gallup: Brittany Tabor. Listen to Brittany's story about her upbringing, her educational journey as she shares her experience working for TRIO programs and adjusting to a virtual space in higher education then returning to on-campus activities at UNM-Gallup. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound

WE ARE BACK! In our return to podcasting we have Amaris Lopez, a participant of CSU-Monterrey Bay's TRIO Student Support Services program. This is an update episode featuring Amaris as they share their reflection from the first time they were on the podcast all the way through college graduation. Join us as Amaris shares their experiences in traveling during the time of COVID, opportunities in college, and beginning a journey in the professional realm. This episode is dedicated to Juan Rivas's father... In memory of Guadalupe Rivas (1961 - 2022). A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms

This is very special episode of Let's Talk TRIO. Juan Rivas, host, had the honor of teaching podcasting to a group of students at the University of New Mexico-Gallup's TRIO Upward Bound program. Students learned about podcasting editing techniques, public speaking, and the history of broadcasting. Margelina Bahe, participant of UNM-Gallup's TRIO Upward Bound program, created this podcast pilot titled "Let's Talk Best..." the topic being "top anime characters. If you are not familiar with anime characters, worry not...this episode was created with the intention of becoming familiar with podcasting to, more importantly, to have fun.  A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms

In this episode we have Anthony (Tony) Culpepper, Jr., an education doctoral candidate in Higher Education Leadership at Saint Peter's University and former TRIO staff member. Anthony is on the podcast to discuss his life experience, educational journey, working for the TRIO programs, being in a doctoral program, and reflecting on the purpose and impact of TRIO programs. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms

In this episode we have Trent Ball, the Associate Vice-President for Equity and Access at Southeast Missouri State University. Trent is on the program to discuss his experience with the TRIO programs as a staff member, his own journey in education, mentoring students, and to talk about comics books (particularly the Dark Knight, also known as Batman). A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms 

In this episode we have Ellen Scott, an alumna of the TRIO Student Support Services program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Ellen is on the program to discuss her experiences within the TRIO SSS program, he multiple board games, a desire and interest in nature, and her current career. Listen to her story about feeling connected finding ways to engage with campus resources. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOalumni #TRIOgraduate #TRIOprograms

In this episode we have Austyn Richards, Alum and Advisor for the TRIO Education Talent Search program at Idaho State University. Austyn is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, their TRIO Education Talent Search experience, and share his current career at Idaho State University. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOeducationaltalentsearch #TRIOalumni #TRIOgraduate #TRIOprograms

In this episode we have Dr. Brittany Murray, an alumna of the TRIO McNair Program and graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Dr. Murray is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, her TRIO McNair experience, and share her current career at Davidson College. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOmcnair #TRIOalumni #TRIOdoctorate

EPISODE #60 FOR LET'S TALK TRIO!! In this episode we have Dr. Rachel Renbarger, an alumna of the TRIO McNair Program from the University of Oklahoma and graduate of OU and Baylor University. Dr. Renbarger is on the podcast to share her educational journey, going to college, experiences with TRIO McNair, a researcher, and sharing her research on TRIO McNair Program. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOmcnair #TRIOalumni #TRIOdoctorate

In this episode we have Kimberly Gomez, an alumna of the TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science program at Pasadena City College (CA). Kimberly is on the podcast to share her educational journey, experiences in TRIO UBMS, going to college, and working for a college access program at CALSOAPLA. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess(ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOalumni #TRIOubms

In this episode we have Misty Burch, an alumna of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Eastern New Mexico University. Misty is on the podcast to share her journey as a person living with cerebral palsy, discuss her experience with TRIO Upward Bound at ENMU, and talk about the various projects she is involved with (podcast, writing a book, and a new clothing line). A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess(ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsors at: Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell, Guest Musician: Noah Ruiz (Bass) #NoahRuizBassist Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOalumni

In this episode we have Cynthia Martinez, an alumna of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Hope College (MI). Cynthia is on the podcast to share her educational journey, discuss her experience with TRIO Upward Bound, and talk about her documentary/project centered around the TRIO Upward Bound program at Hope College. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, StudentAccess and Gerber Tours (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsors at: Gerber Tours: https://www.gerbertours.com/  Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Support the film Project by Cynthia Martinez on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2071414601/first-voice-generation-the-stories-of-1st-gen-latinx  Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOalumni

In this episode we have Araceli Ramirez, student at the University of New Mexico and participant of the TRIO Student Support Services program. Araceli is on the podcast to reflect on her life journey, share her experiences with TRIO, and discuss potential careers. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstudent

In this episode we have Janey Moran, a student at Colorado State University and participant of the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services Program. Janey is on the podcast to reflect on her educational journey, share her experiences with TRIO, and discuss potential careers. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstudent

In this episode we have Andrew Gonzalez, the former director of College Enrichment Programs at the University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM). Andrew is on the podcast to reflect on his educational journey, the importance of the TRIO programs, and having an impact on a student's college experience. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOprofessional