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The Way to College Podcast

Jose L. Saldivar
Higher Education
Education
First-Generation College Students
First-Generation Students
Immigration
Student Services
Mentorship
Community Support
College Admissions
Education Policy
Princeton University
Texas A&M University
Work Ethic
Terytopsis Dornii
College Costs
Educational Journey
Mental Health
Imposter Syndrome
Mathematics
Health Equity

The Way to College Podcast examines the multiple roads we take to get to college and beyond. Guests share their individual stories of success, failure, and what they did to push forward to find success.

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From foster care to the Ivy League to rebuilding after addiction and rock bottom. Ken Miller’s story is proof that your next chapter can be your best one. Ken and Dr. Jose Saldivar talk self-esteem, counseling, guilt vs. shame, Ken’s “4 buckets” grow... more

In this week’s episode of The Way to College Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, a sociologist and tenured community college professor at Hartnell College. Dr. Jimenez is also a certified health coach + fitness instructor, and a creator who... more

In this episode of The Way to College Podcast, Dr. Jose Saldivar sits down with Mya Andersen, independent academic life coach and founder of The Student Empowered, to break down the hidden curriculum of college, or the stuff students aren’t explicitl... more

This week on The Way to College Podcast, I’m joined by Jeannie Salinas, founder of Book-E Bus, the Rio Grande Valley’s first mobile bookstore.

Jeannie’s story is a masterclass in pivoting with purpose: from earning her business degree at The Univers... more

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Ken Miller
Guest, author and mentor with a background in education and entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur, author, speaker
Episode: Ken Miller Owns His Story on The Way to College Podcast
Dr. Hortencia Jimenez
An academic, community advocate, and proud mother who reflects on her identity and journey as a first-generation college student.
Episode: Dr. Hortencia Jimenez on Family, Healing, and Taking Up Space on The Way to College Podcast
Mya Andersen
Independent academic life coach and founder of The Student Empowered, specializing in bridging the gap between high school and college readiness.
The Student Empowered
Episode: Learning the Unwritten Rules About College with Academic Life Coach Mya Andersen
Jeannie Salinas
Owner and founder of the Book-E Bus, the Valley's first mobile bookstore.
Book-E Bus
Episode: Pivoting with Purpose: Getting on the BookERGV Book Bus with Jeannie Salinas on The Way to College Podcast
Behdad Jamshidi
Business consultant and Marketing Connector
CJAM Marketing
Episode: You Can Be Brilliant and Still Get Passed Over: A conversation with Behdad Jamshidi on The Way to College Podcast
Jillian Reilly
Author of 10 Permissions, social transformation advocate, and speaker.
Episode: Giving Yourself Permission with Jillian Reilly on The Way to College Podcast
Jocelyn Pearson
Founder of The Scholarship System
The Scholarship System
Episode: Season Premiere | How to Pay for College with Jocelyn Pearson creator of The Scholarship System
Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez
Academic and advocate for educational equity, currently serving at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Episode: Creating Opportunities for Historically Underserved Communities: The Way to College Podcast with Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez
Jack Goldstein
Freshman at the University of Pennsylvania studying political science, aspiring law student.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Redefining the College Tour with Quadzio on The Way to College Podcast

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Dr. Jose Saldivar
Host of the show who frequently leads discussions on educational equity and personal growth, often integrating insights from various expert guests.
Dr. Saldivar
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Ken Miller Owns His Story on The Way to College Podcast
Q: What was the beginning of your educational journey, and what moment stood out most to you?
The beginning was a mother who invested in education; learning to read opened doors, and the early support from family shaped the trajectory more than any single moment. The moment that followed—building literacy, confronting identity, and seeking guidance—became foundational to his later resilience.
Pivoting with Purpose: Getting on the BookERGV Book Bus with Jeannie Salinas on The Way to College Podcast
Q: What advice would you have for somebody who maybe has a passion, but they don't know how to turn it into a business?
Research, seek mentorship, and find a niche that sets your business apart.
You Can Be Brilliant and Still Get Passed Over: A conversation with Behdad Jamshidi on The Way to College Podcast
Q: What advice would you give them on learning how to add value?
Behdad emphasizes asking questions, being curious about people, and finding ways to support them as a way to add value.
You Can Be Brilliant and Still Get Passed Over: A conversation with Behdad Jamshidi on The Way to College Podcast
Q: Could you tell me about what were you like as a student besides being extremely focused?
Behdad describes himself as an unfocused student who was loud and disturbed the class funnily but also worked hard.
Giving Yourself Permission with Jillian Reilly on The Way to College Podcast
Q: How has your experience shaped your relationship with your son?
Jillian highlights the importance of demonstrating to her son that it's okay to carve out his unique path and that he has choices in life, encouraging him to pursue his own interests.

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2. Dr. Hortencia Jimenez
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7. Jocelyn Pearson
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