Friday May 23, 2025
"Curious" - Dr. Christabelle Dragoo - TRIO Alum & Staff
Let’s Talk TRIO
A podcast dedicated to the TRIO programs across the United States and its territories. TRIO programs are federally funded outreach initiatives that promote college access, equity, and success. The podcast highlights stories from staff, participants, alumni, and advocates from various TRIO programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veteran’s Upward Bound, Student Support Services, McNair Program, Educational Opportunity Centers).
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Episodes
Episodes
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
How can TRIO truly shape a student's future? This week on Let's Talk TRIO, we speak with Evelin Castañeda, a shining example of TRIO's impact. As a proud Alum and now Project Coordinator for the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc., Evelin shares her personal journey, from participating in TRIO to becoming a dedicated staff member and now a leader in youth development. Hear her firsthand account of the transformative power of TRIO and the lessons learned along the way.
TRIO Community Announcement:
TRIO Nation - Call your congressional representatives to defend TRIO! The most recent proposed budget aims to eliminate TRIO programs. Alumni, participants, and advocates are encouraged to reach out to their senators and representatives. Let them know…TRIO Works!
A heartfelt thanks to our individual donors and Patrons on Patreon
Dr. Jamie Motley
Dr. Ryan Barone
Dr. Jeff Nepute
Angelica Vialpando
Angelica Valdez
Rosario Riley
Eric LaMaster
Jeff Kahlden
Felicia Rivera
Jaded Electronics
A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors
TRIOjoblist.com
NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC)
TheTRIOstore.com powered by Proforma
Longsdale Publishing
StudentAccess
Cover Art and Voice Over Work
Cover Art: Raul Perez
Voice Over Ad for Longsdale Publishing and StudentAccess: Amelia Castaneda
Voice Over Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
The Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Team
John Russell: Music Composer, Music Performer, Audio Engineer, and Post-Production Editor
Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Manager, and Producer
Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host
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Visit the Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Webpage
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk TRIO, we're thrilled to welcome Khadijah Dee, a shining TRIO alumna who has soared to become an Instructional Design Project Manager at eDesign Consulting. Tune in as Khadijah Dee shares her transformative educational journey with TRIO, revealing the path that led her to a successful career. But that's not all – hear how she's now paying it forward by actively cultivating connections and sharing her expertise with current TRIO participants on the speaker's circuit!
Get in touch with Khadijah Dee:
Facebook: Khadijah Cooke
Linkedin: Dee Cooke, MBA
Community Announcement Links:
Share what’s going on in your region! Send us an email at letstalktrio@gmail.com
A heartfelt thanks to our individual donors and Patrons on Patreon
Dr. Jamie Motley
Dr. Ryan Barone
Dr. Jeff Nepute
Angelica Vialpando
Angelica Valdez
Rosario Riley
Eric LaMaster
Jeff Kahlden
Felicia Rivera
Jaded Electronics
A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors
TRIOjoblist.com
NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC)
TheTRIOstore.com powered by Proforma
Longsdale Publishing
StudentAccess
Cover Art and Voice Over Work
Cover Art: Raul Perez
Voice Over Ad for Longsdale Publishing and StudentAccess: Amelia Castaneda
Voice Over Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
The Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Team
John Russell: Music Composer, Music Performer, Audio Engineer, and Post-Production Editor
Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Manager, and Producer
Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host
Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
Visit the Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Webpage
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
What does it mean to give back? This week on Let's Talk TRIO, we sit down with Joseph “Joe” Madrid, a TRIO Upward Bound success story now working as the Academic Services Coordinator at Clovis Community College. Joe takes us through his inspiring journey: from his own college aspirations to his current role empowering future TRIO students. Tune in to hear how he overcame obstacles, remained focused on his goals, and built a strong support system with his family. This episode explores themes of perseverance, the impact of TRIO, and the importance of community..
Community Announcement Links:
Share what’s going on in your region! Send us an email at letstalktrio@gmail.com
A heartfelt thanks to our individual donors and Patrons on Patreon
Dr. Jamie Motley
Dr. Ryan Barone
Dr. Jeff Nepute
Angelica Vialpando
Angelica Valdez
Rosario Riley
Eric LaMaster
Jeff Kahlden
Felicia Rivera
Jaded Electronics
A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors
TRIOjoblist.com
NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC)
TheTRIOstore.com powered by Proforma
Longsdale Publishing
StudentAccess
Cover Art and Voice Over Work
Cover Art: Raul Perez
Voice Over Ad for Longsdale Publishing and StudentAccess: Amelia Castaneda
Voice Over Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
The Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Team
John Russell: Music Composer, Music Performer, Audio Engineer, and Post-Production Editor
Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Manager, and Producer
Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host
Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
Visit the Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Webpage
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Let's talk about real college life! We're chatting with an incredible student from Dallas College who's juggling academics, leadership, and everything in between. Christina Sebastian joins the Let’s Talk TRIO podcast to share her experience as a student and participant. Listen in as Christina shares about her involvement with TRIO Student Support Services program and being the president of her college's TRIO club, and she's getting ready to graduate in spring 2025. Join us for a fun and insightful conversation about her experiences, challenges, and triumphs. You'll definitely relate to her story!
Community Announcement Links:
NCCU TRIO Student Access and Success Conference
A heartfelt thanks to our individual donors and Patrons on Patreon
Dr. Jamie Motley
Dr. Ryan Barone
Dr. Jeff Nepute
Angelica Vialpando
Angelica Valdez
Rosario Riley
Eric LaMaster
Jeff Kahlden
Felicia Rivera
Jaded Electronics
A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors
TRIOjoblist.com
NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC)
TheTRIOstore.com powered by Proforma
StudentAccess
Cover Art and Voice Over Work
Cover Art: Raul Perez
Voice Over Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castaneda
Voice Over Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
The Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Team
John Russell: Music Composer, Music Performer, Audio Engineer, and Post-Production Editor
Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Manager, and Producer
Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host
Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
Visit the Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Webpage
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Ever wondered what drives someone to dedicate their career to empowering first-generation college students? This episode answers that question with Paulia D. Williams, the award-winning Gamecock Guarantee Coordinator at USC. Discover the personal story behind her passion for TRIO, and find out what it means to be recognized as the 2024 Dennis A. Pruitt Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students. Prepare to be inspired by her journey and the powerful work she does.
Follow Paulia’s Instagram: @triopropaulia
Community Announcement Links:
COE’s 2025 Policy Seminar
NCCU TRIO Student Access and Success Conference
A heartfelt thanks to our individual donors and Patrons on Patreon
Dr. Jamie Motley
Dr. Ryan Barone
Dr. Jeff Nepute
Angelica Vialpando
Angelica Valdez
Rosario Riley
Eric LaMaster
Jeff Kahlden
Felicia Rivera
Jaded Electronics
A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors
TRIOjoblist.com
NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC)
TheTRIOstore.com powered by Proforma
StudentAccess
Cover Art and Voice Over Work
Cover Art: Raul Perez
Voice Over Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castaneda
Voice Over Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
The Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Team
John Russell: Music Composer, Music Performer, Audio Engineer, and Post-Production Editor
Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Manager, and Producer
Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host
Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
Visit the Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Webpage
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
This week's guest is Jamie McDowell! A graduate student at Colorado State University studying Student Affairs in Higher Education, Jamie is also a proud first-generation graduate and TRIO alum of the ACE program. She's a Provost Fellowship research recipient, Spirit of ACE award winner, and undergraduate woman leader nominee. Tune in to hear Jamie's incredible story of perseverance, the impact of TRIO on her success, and her advice for current and future TRIO students.
Community Announcement Links:
COE’s 2025 Policy Seminar
NCCU TRIO Student Access and Success Conference
A heartfelt thanks to our individual donors and Patrons on Patreon
Dr. Jamie Motley
Dr. Ryan Barone
Dr. Jeff Nepute
Angelica Vialpando
Angelica Valdez
Rosario Riley
Eric LaMaster
Jeff Kahlden
Felicia Rivera
Jaded Electronics
A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors
TRIOjoblist.com
NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC)
TheTRIOstore.com powered by Proforma
StudentAccess
Cover Art and Voice Over Work
Cover Art: Raul Perez
Voice Over Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castaneda
Voice Over Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
The Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Team
John Russell: Music Composer, Music Performer, Audio Engineer, and Post-Production Editor
Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Manager, and Producer
Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host
Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
Visit the Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Webpage
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
This is a paid partnership episode by our sponsor, NOSOTROS Education Center. While the episode showcases our sponsor's services, we believe that the episode also contains valuable information relevant to the TRIO community (free webinars, resources, and more).
Lisa Retamozo, Director and Founder, is on the podcast to share upcoming workshops on: TRIO staff trainings, grant writing, Annual Performance Reports, Program Restructuring, Policy and Procedure Manuals, and so much more. Lisa also goes over resources that have help TRIO programs enhance their services and position them for success.
LINKS
NOSOTROS Education Center: https://www.nosotrosedu.org/
Upcoming Proposal Writing Workshops: https://www.nosotrosedu.org/proposal-writing-workshops
NEC Webinars: https://www.nosotrosedu.org/shop
NEC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NOSOTROSEducationCenter
CONTACT
Email: info@nosotrosedu.org
(469) 450-7137
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Changing lives, one student at a time. Meet the dedicated TRIO Upward Bound team at the University of Montana-Missoula on this episode of Let's Talk TRIO. Xavier Xtravaganza, Jonathan Carter, and Dannette Fadness reveal what drives them to support students on their path to higher education and share inspiring stories from the front lines.
Community Announcement Links:
COE’s 2025 Policy Seminar
NCCU TRIO Student Access and Success Conference
A heartfelt thanks to our individual donors and Patrons on Patreon
Dr. Jamie Motley
Dr. Ryan Barone
Dr. Jeff Nepute
Angelica Vialpando
Angelica Valdez
Rosario Riley
Eric LaMaster
Jeff Kahlden
Felicia Rivera
Jaded Electronics
A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors
TRIOjoblist.com
NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC)
TheTRIOstore.com powered by Proforma
TRIO@PROFORMAGREEN.COM
StudentAccess
Cover Art and Voice Over Work
Cover Art: Raul Perez
Voice Over Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castaneda
Voice Over Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
The Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Team
John Russell: Music Composer, Music Performer, Audio Engineer, and Post-Production Editor
Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Manager, and Producer
Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host
Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
Visit the Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Webpage