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Free-ish in Higher EducationVoices of Resilience: Elias Ramirez, Building a Better Future From the Ground UpIn this episode, I sit down with Elias Ramirez, a first-generation Mexican-American and proud Galveston County native whose story is nothing short of inspiring. From graduating with a degree in Public Service Leadership to leading food access programs at the Galveston County Food Bank, Elias has dedicated his life to fighting hunger, uplifting youth, and building stronger communities.As President of the Hispanic Business Network of Galveston County, Elias is creating opportunities for Hispanic-owned businesses while mentoring the next generation of leaders. He shares his journey of being first-gen, the challenges he’s faced, and the resilience it...
2025-10-0634 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationWomen Who Lead: Paige Swanstein, Championing Student-Centered SolutionsIn this episode, I talk with Paige Swanstein, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC), a national nonprofit working to end food, housing, and healthcare insecurity among college students. SBNC bridges technology, policy, and student leadership to drive systemic change — and has already connected students to over $27 million in SNAP and Medicaid benefits across 500 campuses nationwide.Paige shares how SBNC’s programs, peer navigators, and policy advocacy efforts are helping restore the balance of power so students are included in creating solutions to basic needs insecurity. We also talk about how this work is s...
2025-09-0817 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationWomen Who Lead: Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab and the #RealCollege MovementIn this episode of Free-ish in Higher Ed, I sit down with Dr. Goldrick-Rab, scholar activist and founder of the #RealCollege movement. Known for transforming student struggles into systemic solutions, Dr. Goldrick-Rab has spent her career centering students’ voices and fighting to make higher education more just and accessible.From advising the Obama and Biden administrations to founding The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, Dr. Goldrick-Rab has been at the forefront of research and policy that redefined how we understand basic needs insecurity in higher education. Her work has illuminated the realities of food insecurity, ho...
2025-09-0242 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationWomen Who Lead: Dr. Kimberly Jones. Leading with Impact, Inspiring Change Through RepresentationIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kimberly Jones, a proud Latina, first-generation college graduate, and one of the less than one percent of Latinas in the U.S. who hold a doctorate. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Jones is a dynamic higher education leader and champion for equity and representation. She designs programs that empower student leaders, build belonging, and drive meaningful change from the inside out.We talk about the power of representation, finding your voice in spaces that weren’t built for you, and what it truly takes to lead with authenticity. Dr...
2025-08-2528 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationWomen Who Lead: Dr. Ja’Bette Lozupone, Transforming Lived Experience Into Meaningful LeadershipIn this episode I sit down with Dr. Ja’Bette Lozupone, a former teen mom turned higher ed leader, executive coach, business owner, and unapologetic advocate for equity. Dr. Lozupone is the Founder of Wishful Doing LLC, a consulting firm built to awaken potential, amplify equity, and turn big visions into bold results. She also serves as Director of Student Affairs at Montgomery College, where she leads transformative work supporting student parents and vulnerable student populations.In this raw and real conversation, Dr. Lozupone opens up about what it took to go from 16 and pregnant to a wo...
2025-08-1837 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationStudent Spotlight: Lynne Hamblin, Adult Education Advocate and Peer Leader at Rogue Community CollegeIn this episode, I sit down with Lynne Hamblin, a passionate advocate for adult education and peer leader at Rogue Community College in Oregon. After earning her GED in 2021, Lynne returned to school while raising her twins and working on campus as a student employee. She recently launched a parenting club to support other student parents and has shared her story at conferences across the state.Lynne speaks openly about what motivated her to finish her GED, how she pushed through fear and self-doubt, and why she believes in creating community for students who are often overlooked.
2025-08-1120 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationReal College Spotlight: Christina Hasaan, Community Builder and Creator of The SpeakeasyIn this episode, I sit down with Christina Hasaan, a first-generation college graduate, teen mom, and community builder who has spent over a decade using education and storytelling to drive change. Christina currently serves the city of Philadelphia as a community leader in many ways. Christina leads workshops and builds meaningful connections across neighborhoods.We talk about her journey through higher education, the barriers she overcame, and how she created a support system that helped her stay true to herself. Christina also shares about The Speakeasy, her new community event series designed to hold space for honest...
2025-08-0439 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationReal College Spotlight: Frederick Shegog, Founder, Speaker & Advocate for Recovery and EquityIn this episode, I sit down with Frederick Shegog, founder of The Message LLC, motivational speaker, and advocate for recovery, mental health, and equity in education. Freddy’s story is one of transformation, from battling homelessness and addiction to becoming a college graduate and a national voice for student support.He shares how real, personal support changed his life, what it means to create systems that truly serve students, and why he believes education should touch both the mind and soul. Freddy opens up about his mental health journey, how he stays grounded, and the legacy he’s bu...
2025-07-2127 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationReal College Spotlight: Alisha Small, Wellness Coach, Advocate & Higher Ed ChangemakerIn this episode, I sit down with Alisha Small, founder of Living Fulfilled Coaching & Consulting, a personal development coach, mentor, and advocate for student parents, students with disabilities, and workforce development. Alisha’s story shows the power of personal growth and mentorship to create real change.She shares how her experiences as a non-traditional student and parent shaped her passion for helping others build confidence and break barriers. Alisha reminds us that representation matters — not just for her, but for everyone who comes after.Her journey inspires us to lean into growth, advocacy, and community supp...
2025-07-1438 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationCreating Spaces for Critical Dialogue and Learning ft. Dr. Lance BennettIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Lance Bennett, founder of The People’s Institute for the Common Good, an organization dedicated to creating spaces where people come together for honest conversations, shared learning, and imagining a better future rooted in justice and community.Dr. Bennett’s work shows what’s possible when we create new spaces for connection and change. We discuss the impact his Institute is making, the conversations it’s sparking, and what’s coming next for this growing movement.This episode reminds us that building space for everyone to be seen and heard...
2025-07-0824 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationStudent Spotlight: Jasmine Crawford, Dual Credit Trailblazer and Future STEM LeaderIn this episode, I sit down with Jasmine Crawford, a dual-enrollment student who is deeply involved in her school’s STEM program, student council, spirit team, and varsity tennis. Her story shows what is possible when students are supported. When families stay involved and professors empower their students, students like Jasmine succeed.Jasmine is a future STEM leader and a voice we need to hear. Her journey reminds us that representation matters and equity in higher education is non negotiable. We have to keep paving the way for students like her to succeed.Support th...
2025-06-1922 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationJuneteenth Spotlight: TABPHEIn this special Juneteenth episode, I’m joined by Dr. Charles Leslie to spotlight the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE). Dr. Leslie honors the legacy of the founders—pioneers who created space when there was none—and shares how the impact of their work is still being felt today. He also invites listeners to be part of the movement.Learn more or get involved at TABPHE.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/free-ish-in-higher-education/donations
2025-06-1918 min
Free-ish in Higher EducationWhy Free-ish?In this first episode of Free-ish in Higher Ed, I share the story behind the name and why I had to start this podcast. This conversation is about what it means to be told you're free while still navigating barriers that say otherwise.Free-ish is personal. It’s about chasing a degree in a system that wasn’t built for us, making space for all voices in higher ed, and telling the truth about access and equity. Whether you're a student, educator, or policymaker, this episode is an invitation to listen deeper.Support this podc...
2025-06-1915 min
Every OutfitOn Holding Space, Louis Vuitton, AnoraIt’s a slow news week, so we’re still talking about the deeply bizarre “holding space” video from the Wicked press tour. We also discuss the nominees for 2025 AVN awards, Sean Baker’s fabulous new film Anora, and we finally answer the question that is on everyone’s mind: which Sex and the City boyfriend has the biggest schlong?
Chelsea’s newsletter recs: Back Row by Amy Odell, Dana Thomas, Starf*cker by Liz Goldwyn, Sighs & Whispers by Laura Helms, Opulent Tips by Rachel Tashjian (this is invitation only, maybe DM her on Twitter?)
2024-11-291h 05
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2023-01-2500 min
By the SoundMeet Kirsten Harris-TalleyFormer Seattle City Councilmember Kirsten Harris-Talley describes how both compassion and complexity have informed her career working for progressive reforms. She also has lots to say about our local arts scene. Also this week, Chelsea demonstrates how the movie CATS broke her. Finally, we talk about Beyoncé Black St. James and the most talked about homelessness conference of the last decade.
Episode 005 is hosted by Chelsea Alvarez, Aisha Hauser, and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesound
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CATS (2019) (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cats/m...
2020-01-0300 min
Matter of Fat PodcastSimeon T, Midwest Entrepreneurship, + IntersectionalityEpisode 3: Simeon T.
Welcome to the third episode of Matter of Fat: a body positive podcast with Midwest sensibilities! Co-hosts Cat Polivoda and Saraya Boghani highlight community voices with a lens on body size, body positivity, & fat liberation.
We check in on Twin Cities events during The Fat Dish, talk with our guest Simeon about his background and story as a matter of fat, and dive into the Dirt and Discourse. This episode originally aired on August 14th 2018.
In the Fat Dish, Saraya is still in a daze after seeing Jay Z and Beyonce’s On The Run Tour II an...
2018-10-1841 min
Writer, Writer, Pants On FirePortraying Mental Illnesses Responsibly in Fiction: S GonzalesToday’s guest is S Gonzales who writes Young Adult contemporary books with twisty plots and a generous dose of romance, featuring witty yet vulnerable characters. She joined me today to talk about landing her agent, Twitter contests, and balancing time difference while living in Australia and interacting with her American audience and publishing contacts. Also covered: Why publish with an initial standing in for her first name? Writing about mental illnesses responsibly and rom coms for queer people.
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2018-10-1529 min
Tea Time with Katie and ChelseaEpisode 80 - Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Shows Written By Men vs WomenThis week Katie and Chelsea highlight some of their favorite sci-fi/fantasy shows and discuss why more women need to write/create these shows. Seriously, why are there no shows just created by a woman?!
Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you download your podcasts.
Podcast Intro Music: Dog and Pony Show by Silent Partner - https://youtu.be/Dw20ZkMwI10
Podcast Outro Music: Dog Park by Silent Partner - https://youtu.be/Zzm4A3xYUp8
Intro & Outro Vocals Provided by Dave Bethell
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2018-07-021h 08