AVIDly Adulting

The Connections Pact, with Shantel Dixon

In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, Dr. Aliber Lozano sits down with AVID alum and educator Shantel Dixon to explore the power of building meaningful, sustainable relationships—at school, at work, and beyond. From her ro

The Power of Continuous Learning, with Gisell Guerrero

In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, AVID alum and future educator Gisell Guerrero discusses the power of continuous learning while establishing a career. Drawing upon her journey as a student, an AVID tutor, and now a st

Finding Your Why, with Sterling Mark

In this inspiring episode of AVIDly Adulting, Sterling Mark, an AVID alum and Chief Empowerment Officer of Sterling Empowerment, explains the importance of discovering your why. Sterling shares how his AVID journey helpe

Year 1 Career Learnings: First Year, No Fear, with Victoria Hernandez

In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, we dive into the lessons, surprises, and growth that come with navigating a first year on the job. Victoria Hernandez, an AVID alum and first-year teacher at Wells Middle School in Riv

Anxiety-Less at Work, with Jacqueline Lopez

Jacqueline Lopez shares her perspectives on the impact of anxiety in the workplace and strategies for overcoming it. She discusses the importance of peer and mentor relationships in mitigating anxiety at work. She emphas

Stress-Less At Work, with Jacqueline Lopez

Jacqueline Lopez, a graduate researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno, discusses the impact of stress on mental health and work performance. She emphasizes the importance of time management, setting realistic goals,

Time and Project Management: Job Hacks, with Adriana Buelna

Adriana Buelna, an associate project manager at AVID Center, shares her insights on time and project management. She emphasizes the importance of evaluating task value and reallocating time to productive activities. Adri

Fueling Success: Eating Healthy While at Work, with Janet Lopez

Janet Lopez, an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the importance of healthy eating for productivity and energy levels in the workplace. She emphasizes the role of balanced meals in maint

Career and Co.: Starting a Business While Loving Your Full-Time Job, with Tamika Smith

Tamika Smith, an Executive Events Producer at Salesforce, shares her journey of balancing a full-time job with running her own business, EyeKhan Studios. Tune in to hear how she started EyeKhan Studios in 2021 during the

Volunteering: Generosity Unplugged, with Mark Vega

Mark Vega, an AVID alum and Account Executive at SoftServe, discusses the importance of volunteering and giving back. He emphasizes starting small with service, such as helping with résumés or donating, and he highlights

It’s Me, I Earned My Place: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, with Jesus Medrano

Savings and Investments: The Rewards of Efficiency vs The Pitfalls of Shininess, with Steve Mendoza

Steve Mendoza, an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, shares his journey from Yale to his current career, emphasizing the importance of saving early and understanding investments. He advises using tools, such as Mint,

The Early Career Playbook: LinkedIn Edition, with Jazmin Garcia

Jazmin Garcia, an alumna of the AVID program and LinkedIn account director, discusses the importance of building a strong LinkedIn profile for early career professionals. She share key insights including maximizing all p

Life Is Hard . . . But It's Totally Worth It, with Dr. Jerome Chelliah

Welcome to the first episode of AVIDly Adulting, the podcast where we tackle the wild ride of transitioning into your first career and all of the life lessons in between and beyond. Our first guest is Dr. Jerome Chelliah

Introducing AVIDly Adulting™

Welcome to AVIDly Adulting, the podcast where we tackle the wild ride of transitioning into your first career and all of the life lessons in between and beyond. If you're feeling the pressure of adulting, you're in the r