Catch us talking about a little bit of this and a little bit of that. You won’t find any spoilers over here in the description. Alright, someone loses an eye but we won’t tell you when. Anyways let us know what you think. Were Alexa’s bangs banging, why’d she get rid of them? Is Natalia’s job as juicy as her juice? We’d love to know, like actually.  Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

Hey, Generators join us as we take you along our future career plans for this summer and beyond graduation! Listen as we talk about our last summer of college plans, internship updates, and what we plan on pursuing beyond our time at LMU. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram -   / forthegen   Tiktok -   / forthegen   Youtube -    / @forthegeneration808   Twitter -   / forthegen   Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram -   / itsalexagomez   LinkedIn -   / alexa-i-gomez   Natalia Velasco Instagram -   / nataliaavelascoo   LinkedIn -   / natalia-velasco-17852922a   Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube -    / @xocozn   Instagram -   / papachurro_   LinkedIn -   / angel-vilchis-a98777179  

Hey, Generators join us as we interview Jessica Garcia on the First Gen Study Abroad Experience! Tune in as she gives us the insight on her position as a Study Abroad Program Advisor at LMU, what it's like to Study Abroad as a First Gen Student, and more! Jessica Garcia is a Study Abroad Program Advisor. She joined LMU in June 2021 as the Student Development Specialist of the Ignacio Student Support Services Program, a program for first-generation and low-income students. Before LMU, Jessica worked at UCLA, working at both the Transfer Student Center and the First Year Experience Office. She started her higher education career at the Financial Aid Office at USC. She has extensive experience in developing and implementing transformative education programs for underrepresented students. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Jessica Garcia  Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

Hey, Generators join us and catch up on the random stuff we have been up to! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/

Hey, Generators join us as we interview Jordan Pace for our First Gen Spotlight! Listen in as she tells us about her first-gen experience at LMU and how her new business Pa Dekwa is going! Jordan Pace is currently a middle school art teacher in the Long Beach Unified School District and an entrepreneur. She graduated from LMU in 2020 with her Bachelor's in Studio Art with a double minor in Education and Art History. She received her Master's in Educational Administration and Policy in 2021. While at LMU, Jordan worked as a Peer Facilitator for First To Go and was RHA’s Director of Service and Justice. Her entrepreneurial spirit has existed in many hustles, but she has taken an enormous step forward as an entrepreneur by opening her own coffee shop in Southern California. (LET HER PLUG CAFE) Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Jordan Pace Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gewel.yw/   https://www.instagram.com/pa.dekwa/ Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

Hey Generators, we've missed you! We're happy to be back for the spring semester! Join us and catch up on all the latest happenings around LMU and what we've been up to. Bye see you soon!   Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

In this episode, First to career, we get valuable career advice from Simone Jackson. Simone works in Career and Professional Development as the Associate Director of Graduate Programs and Education Professions at LMU. Join us as we talk career advice, internships, and how to face the job market.  Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Simone Jackson   Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonejackson24?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

In this episode, First Gen in Stem we interview Zoe Zidon who is a sophomore mechanical engineering major. She is the Student engagement lead for the Undocumented Student Support Services (USSS), a Peer facilitator for the FTG community, and the Secretary for Resilience.   Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Zoe Zidon  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_hey_1ts_zo3_/ Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

In this heartfelt episode of For The Generation, we delve deep into the empowering world of self-love as experienced by first-generation college students. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and triumphs faced by these trailblazers in pursuit of higher education. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Helpful Websites: https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/new-state-of-mind-youth-mental-health-guide?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=awareness&campaignid=18912386306&adgroupid=148672787492&adid=634527588411&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyNSoBhA9EiwA5aYlb3ujSMrvPrjt95ikYzGmN2owNQH5MoDi04LkmUnZQCVObj6GClNtOxoCCt8QAvD_BwE https://eelslap.com/  Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/  oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

In this episode, we take a look into the first-generation experience at Brown with an interview of Sophia Ordoñez. She is currently a Junior at  Brown University and is double majoring in Economics and Public Health. She’s the Campus Engagement Coordinator for the Latinx Student Union, Financial Chair for the Public Health Departmental Undergraduate Group, Secretary for the Latinx Program House @ Brown, Treasurer for First Gens @ Brown, an analyst in the Healthcare Investment Group, and an undergraduate researcher in the Brown School of Public Health. Listen as we get to know more about her and her college experience so far! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest: Sophia Ordoñez  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophia.ordonezz/ Follow Us! …but not too closely  Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too]  Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/  oh did you drop something down here, hopefully not your standards. Keep ya head up!

Hi Generators! Join us as we unlock a new character for this season! They're really great and you’ll love them! You’ll understand why it took us so long to show them on camera.  Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  0:00 Hi 1:36 Pink Panther 4:19 Ant and the Aardvark 6:06 Betty Boop 7:38 Tom and Jerry 10:18 Tweety 11:09 TMNT 11:39 Snoopy 13:54 Babar 16:46 Woody Woodpecker 19:28 Frog and Toad 21:23 Rupert 22:04 The Muppets & Elton John 22:37 ALF 24:03 Curious George 25:39 Garfield 28:05 Bear Necessities  29:06 Fantasia 30:23 Winnie the Pooh 33:09 Wizards of Waverly Place 33:34 Phineas and Ferb 34:14 Lilo and Stitch 35:08 Surf’s Up 36:09 Bambi 37:03 That’s all folks!

In this episode, we start of our summer season AKA season 5.5. Listen as we talk about our Germany trip and our summer plans ! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 

In this episode, we kick off the last episode of the First-Gen Through the Years series featuring Emil Sol. Emil Sol is currently the Program Coordinator of the Center for Service and Justice at Loyola High School of Los Angeles, his alma mater. He is also a graduate of LMU’s class of 2022 where he earned his Bachelor's in Spanish. He is also set to earn his Master's in Educational Studies from LMU this May. While at LMU, Emil was heavily involved with First to Go. He worked for First To Go all four years of undergrad and was the Lead Administrative Coordinator and a Peer Facilitator. He was also featured in the third episode of For the Gen season 3. Listen as we discuss his first gen experience post-grad. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube -    / @forthegeneration808   Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Emil Sol : https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-sol-... Chapters 1:04 What does being First-Gen mean to you 2:20 How has being First-Gen affected your post-college experience 5:49 How did the First To Go program help you adjust to college 8:24 What would you tell yourself a year ago 11:12 LMU Graduate Application Process 15:15 What has motivated you to pursue your studies 18:12 How has academics shaped your worldview and beliefs 21:16 Have your career goals evolved 26:40 Day to Day life 29:45 Projects coming up? 32:25 Buh-bye

In this episode, we kick off episode 2 of First-Gen Through the Years series featuring our guests Natalie Lopez and Veronica Gomez. Natalie Lopez is a Junior Film Production major and double minor in Chicana/o and Latina/o studies and business administration. She has a great deal of experience in the entertainment industry, some of which include working at the Oscars, Emmys, SAG Awards, and with London Alley Entertainment. She has also worked on music videos for Lizzo and Post Malone and has directed several short films and documentaries. She is currently an executive assistant at Suhloot, a software development company. Our second guest in this episode is Veronica Gomez. She is a Senior majoring in Sociology and double minoring in Peace and Justice Studies And Political Science. Currently, at LMU she is part of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc., MEChA De LMU, El Espejo Mentorship, Alternative Breaks Trip Leader to Belize, Sociology Society, Alpha Alpha Alpha: First-Gen Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta: Sociology Honor Society, First To Go Program, Ignacio Student Support Services and McNair Scholars Program. She also works for First to Go as a Peer Outreach Specialist, Peer Lead Instructor, and Student Lead Administrator. And lastly, she is going to UCLA for her master's in education! She has also done some research. Listen as we discuss their first gen experience as a junior and senior. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Natalie Lopez Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/the_onlynat/ https://www.instagram.com/directedby_nat/ Veronica Gomez Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/verogee_15/ 0:00 Grab your Snacks! 2:35 How’s the family doing? 11:30 Hey we all know you’re doing your best out there 17:01 Don’t put so much pressure on yourself 27:36 We’re all very proud of you 38:08 I could use a Sausage Egg McMuffin  45:19 Hey Margie! I totally forgot to get that clip to you 57:56 Skittles 1:05:38 Don’t leave, come back  ________________________________________________ Day 38 of living down in the description, my body has now just fully become one big callous from being down here for so long. Julius is doing well, thanks for asking, he says hi. You know I miss that part of being a kid where you were able to dedicate yourself to something for like 3 months and you’d be better at that one thing more than everybody else for like the next 3-4 years. I guess you can still do that but for the most part everyone already has the cool ones down like skateboarding, tax fraud, and Minecraft. ugh… 

In this episode, we kick off our First-Gen Through the Years series featuring our firsts guest Vez Claudio and Xion Nelson. Vex is a freshman majoring in Film production with a minor in philosophy. Currently, at LMU he just became a part of the service org Creare. He is next year's director of Marketing for RHA and part of First to Go and Ignacio Student Support Services. He is also getting more involved with videography for campus events. Our second guest is Xion Nelson who is a sophomore majoring in Mathematics. Currently, at LMU she is part of Belles service org. She is also a part of First To Go and is currently a math grader, community impact coordinator, and peer facilitator. She was also a TLC participant in her freshman year.  Listen as we discuss their first gen experience so far as a freshman and sophomore!  Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen  Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com  Guest:   Vez Claudio Instagram-  https://www.instagram.com/ioutu_/ Xion Nelson Instagram-  https://www.instagram.com/_xion_21/ Day 30 of living down in the description. While there's still no sign of escape any time soon, things aren't too bad at the moment. I'd even go as far as to say that we're thriving down here right now. That's right, WE, I made a new friend his name is Julius and he's a tapeworm that I found in my meal I got from the Lair. I see something in him, he could really become something special.

Hey Generators! Welcome back to the second half of the Season 5 Episode!! Join us as we talk about the start of the new semester, what we have been up to, and other random LMU stuff! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 0:00 Hello 0:24 Classes 4:01 Pizza Party: 4:16 Back to Classes Talk 4:53 Award Talk 8:52 Time Isn’t Real 9:38 We need a job 12:41 Summer Study Abroad 18:17 Semester so far? 26:53 What’s going on campus 29:56 Football Discourse 31:35 Missing Friends 32:38 Noises 34:21 Buh Bye

It’s just the last episode of the season, but also the year! We’ll be returning next year for season 6 don’t worry. I can assure you that we all have work-study that needs to be fulfilled. Alexa and Natalia are busy right now, so I said I’d take care of the description for once. I’m like 90% sure no one even takes a peak down here. Unlucky for me though, you are one of those that fall into that 10%. Do you still actually wanna know what happens in this episode, cause all you gotta do is listen for a little and you’ll figure it out for yourself. What’s a description to tell you whether you’re into this stuff or not. Obviously you’re still going so you deserve it; Christmas, school plays, and the Donut King.  Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/   Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen  Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ   Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen   Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com    0:00 Cold Open 0:27 Intro 2:27 Registering for Classes 6:29 Donut King 9:48 Christmas List 13:42 Christmas 2: More Christmas 17:05 Christmas Memories 18:55 Santa 22:52 Christmas Movies 25:50 School Plays 26:27 Christmas 3: Morer Christmas 28:14 Buh Bye

In this episode, we kick off our First-Gen spotlight series featuring our first guest Sean Ryan-Petersen. He is a senior English major at Loyola Marymount University. He is known for his voice acting in Chadley on the Final Fantasy 7 remake and also voices Valentino on Cartoon networks, Victor and Valentino. He also talks about his newest project, Interrupting Chicken which is out now!!  Listen as we discuss his first gen experience and his work in the voice acting industry. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Sean-Ryan Petersen Instagram-  https://www.instagram.com/seanryanpetersen/

Hey Generators! Welcome to Season 5 Episode 2, 1st Generation Halloween Edition! Join us as we talk about the scary side of being 1st gen, halloween costumes, and more! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to Season 5 generators! In this episode, we talk about our summers, the goals that we have for ourselves for this semester and season 5 of our podcast!