Hosted by Nicole Cruz · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 116 episodes
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Welcome to First to Thrive, the podcast dedicated to exploring the unique journeys of 1st and 2nd generation individuals. Hosted by culturally-informed speaker and leadership coach Nicole Cruz, each episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of navigating life beyond survival mode. Let's be honest, being the First in your family to challenge the status quo is difficult. But just because you're the first, doesn't mean you're alone. You are part of a large and growing community of other trailblazers who are creating lives beyond their ancestors' wildest dreams.Join us as we provide actionable strategies and inspirational stories to help you become the First in your family to truly thrive. From navigating cultural identity and intergenerational expectations to achieving personal and professional success, First to Thrive is your supportive guide. Subscribe now and start thriving today!
Nicole Cruz hosts First to Thrive, a education show with 116 episodes published.
Episode Summary After a meaningful pause, Nicole Cruz is back — and she's brought her whole story with her. In this reintroduction episode, Nicole shares the arc that led her from a decade in corporate America to buildin
Filipina entrepreneur Kristelle Siarza joins Nicole to talk about building what doesn't exist yet—first with Siarza, a full-service marketing/PR/video agency, and then with the Asian Business Collaborative (ABC), a nonpr
In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Cruz shares her personal journey of pregnancy, including the challenges and emotions she faced after experiencing a pregnancy loss. She discusses the importance of support, the decision
What happens when you slide into someone's DMs—and it changes your life? In this episode of First to Thrive, Nicole reconnects with former coaching client and now celebrated storyteller Olyvia Chac-Nguyen, co-writer of t
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of First to Thrive, Nicole Cruz sits down with John McCartney, APR — a seasoned PR pro, founder of JMAC PR, and a proud Filipino American leader paving the way for the next generat
In this heartfelt episode of First to Thrive, I'm joined by PR powerhouse and proud Filipina immigrant Ely Anne Vedar, founder of the Ely Agency. We talk about her journey from navigating cultural whiplash as a four-year
In this episode, Nicole Cruz sits down with Vietnamese American author Tiffany Trieu to talk about her book Inner Child and the healing power of reconnecting with your younger self. Tiffany shares how growing up as the e
Feeling stuck, uncertain, or like you're constantly making choices that aren't truly yours? In this episode of First to Thrive, Nicole Cruz introduces the RECLAIM framework, a step-by-step process designed to help first
In this episode of First Thrive, Nicole Cruz shares real stories from the first and second-generation community, showcasing what it looks like to shift from making decisions to prove oneself to making choices that truly
In today's episode, Nicole Cruz explores the key skill that first and second-gen individuals must develop to create the life they truly want—internally aligned decision-making. She shares how external influences—whether
In this milestone 100th episode, Nicole Cruz answers listener-submitted questions about her journey as an entrepreneur, transitioning from employee to business owner, and building a freedom-centered life. She shares valu
In this episode of First to Thrive, Nicole Cruz is joined by Mariela de la Mora, a leadership coach and founder of the Reclamation Mastermind. Mariela, a daughter of Mexican immigrants, shares her journey of building a m
In this episode of First to Thrive, Nicole Cruz discusses the importance of prioritizing your peace, especially in a world that demands a lot from marginalized communities. With the challenges of the current political cl
In this episode of First to Thrive, Nicole sits down with Arielle Abalon, a Filipino-American artist, to talk about the powerful yet challenging act of prioritizing yourself, especially when faced with family expectation
Welcome to 2025! In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Nicole Cruz shares her journey of prioritizing herself in a season of transformative change, including writing a book that aims to serve first- and second-genera
Struggling to follow through on your goals? In this episode, Nicole Cruz breaks down why follow-through is hard, especially for 1st and 2nd Gen folks, and shares practical strategies to help you move from frustration to
In this episode we will explore: Why it is important to honor our wants How to reconcile our wants and shoulds How to use body cues to differentiate your wants vs shoulds There's a reason why we want certain things over
In this episode, Nicole Cruz reflects on the three key lessons she learned about herself in 2024 and how she plans to apply them in 2025. She emphasizes the importance of reflection, the need for clear direction, the cha
In this episode of First to Thrive, Nicole Cruz guides listeners through the process of visioning for the upcoming year. She emphasizes the importance of identifying personal desires and aspirations, particularly for ind
In this episode, Nicole Cruz reflects on the year 2024, encouraging listeners to take time to acknowledge their experiences, celebrate their wins, and learn from their challenges. She emphasizes the importance of self-re
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