Charlas y Café

03/15/2025

Our newest episode is now out! 🎙️Tune in to hear about current immigration events from legal attorney, Sarah Lynne Balderas!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KLS9rPVoO2mp90qbnG15C?si=P6n8hQBbTCq52uAFYlaxvQ

Charlas y Café · Episode

03/12/2025

Join us for the first episode of Season 2 of Charlas y Café!

Ruth meets with Sarah Balderas, immigration attorney at Balderas Legal Group, LLC, to discuss the current events regarding immigration. Sarah and Ruth discuss what new immigration laws one should be aware of and how one can be safe and keep others safe.

03/01/2025

We loved having Balderas Legal Group, LLC on our podcast! Stay tuned for the first episode of season 2, coming soon!☕️🎙️

Thank you to Charlas y Café for inviting me to be a guest on the podcast!! We had a great conversation about the current state of immigration in America. 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Stay tuned for more information on when the episode drops!

04/13/2024

New episode out NOW!🌟

Our newest episode welcomes Idalia Loya as she speaks to us about the organization she founded, Latina Líder, that aims to connect and empower Latinas in our community!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DmeOEGId2VfoydphG7W45?si=45809df61e1041d9

Listen to this episode from Charlas y Café on Spotify. Ida Loya of Latina Lider joins us to talk about imposter syndrome and her community project to empower Latinas in Kansas.

03/14/2024

Learn more about the process of becoming a lawyer from Alicia Silva. Silva shares her experience as a first-gen student who will be attending Harvard Law School in the fall.

02/21/2024

Catch Charlas y Café this Saturday! Somos First-Gen founder, Emily Cruz, joins our host Ruth on this episode to talk self care and its importance.

Find more ways to listen on our website somosfirstgen.com/charlasycafe

02/09/2024

Vianey joins us to talk about her experience as a first-gen and following her childhood dream of becoming a teacher. Episode drops tomorrow!

01/26/2024

Don’t miss our next episode! Aileen joins us from the Neighboring Movement to talk about building community.

🎙️Episode airs tomorrow, January 27th

01/25/2024

Meet the founder of and our podcast, Emily!

"I believe that having a support system as a first-generation student is essential. Listening to the stories, advice, and skills that other first-gen students and community members have gained along the way is a valuable component to a support system. I hope that Charlas y Café can highlight the amazing first-gen community while also providing valuable resources and information to students and their parents!

About me: I am a first-gen student that recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work and psychology from Wichita State University. I am currently working towards my master’s degree in social work. I am passionate about helping advance equity in my community!"

Charlas y Café airs biweekly, listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music!

01/24/2024

Meet our producer, Selena!

"I am passionate about telling people’s stories, there is so much to learn from others if we just take the time to listen. I love that Charlas y Cafe gives us the space to share first-gen stories while also conveying information and resources for students! I hope our podcast can have a positive effect on students and members of our community.

About me: I received my bachelor’s degree in graphic design in 2020 from Wichita State University. Since then I have become self-employed, working as a photographer. I believe if you work hard enough, you can achieve your dreams!"

Charlas y Café airs biweekly, listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music!

01/23/2024

Meet our host, Ruth!

"I have always enjoyed talking to people and getting to know them through their stories, especially if we share similar difficulties as first generation students in the U.S. I hope that by being able to do this podcast it will bring a positive outcome, for students and their parents.

About me: In May 2023 I received my bachelor’s in social work at Wichita State University. Currently I am planning to go back for graduate school to attain my master’s degree. I hope by pursuing this career I will be able to do great things to help those in my community."

Charlas y Café airs biweekly, listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music!

01/08/2024

This week's episode of Charlas y Café features Dustin Le! Dustin discusses wise time management and how doing so can greatly impact your college experience.

Listen on Spotify this Saturday, January 13.