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).
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Felicia Rivera.
Felicia is an alum of TRIO Upward Bound at Eastern New Mexico University and graduate of New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU). Felicia shares her educational journey, her love for coffee, discusses her career as a counselor and therapist, being a mom, and memories of TRIO Upward Bound.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Ryan Barone, Jaded Electronics, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
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Saturday Mar 11, 2023
”Dependable” - Ellie Chavez - TRIO Upward Bound Alum (Eastern New Mexico University)
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO we have Ellie Chavez, graduate of Eastern New Mexico University and alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program (ENMU). Ellie is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, being a mom while completing college, perseverance, and being a TRIO professional for the very program that served her in high school.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Ryan Barone, Jaded Electronics, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO we have Sol Sandoval, former Democratic congressional District-3 candidate, 2022 Emerge Colorado's Trailblazer Award Recipient, TRIO Alum SSS at Colorado State University-Pueblo, currently serves the Board of Education at D60 (Pueblo), full-time mom, and community organizer. Listen as Sol shares her campaign experience, discuss the importance of education, memories of TRIO, and looking to the future.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Jaded Electronics, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
”Dedicated” - Kelvin Weathers - TRIO Advocate
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO we have Kelvin Weathers, a motivational speaker and student mentor, sharing his life experience, educational journey, and professional career. Kelvin is a TRIO advocate and believes in all the great that TRIO professionals do to assist students in attaining a college education; in addition, Kelvin has served as a guest speaker for a variety of TRIO programs.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Jaded Electronics, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
To inquire about booking this speaker:
Kelvin Weathers - weatherskelvin44@gmail.com
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
In this episode we have a former TRIO staff member of Talent Search and Upward Bound from Palo Alto, TX: Luis Perez, Jr. Luis is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, challenges and successes, reflecting on his career, starting their own educational consultancy business and providing great advice to TRIO staff and students.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
This Podcast Episode is Underwritten By:
Pre-Degree an Educational Consultancy Company
Website: https://www.mypredegree.com/
Contact: luisperezjr@mypredegree.com
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
In this episode we have Rachel Yazzie, a Navajo student and alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College. Rachel is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, TRIO experience, being an advocate for the Navajo tribe, and the importance of community support.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Recorded: November 2021
In this episode we have TRIO Talent Search Alum and CEO and founder of TIME with Janelle: Janelle Seward. Janelle is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, TRIO experience, and starting a consultancy business.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_UShttps://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_UShttps://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_UShttps://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_UShttps://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Episode Recorded: November 2021
In this episode we have TRIO Talent Search Alum and Associate Director of Alumni Relations at the University of Northern Colorado: Cristobal "Chris" Garcia. Cristobal joins Juan in the Let's Talk TRIO podcast to discuss a variety of topics. From Chris's upbringing, handling the pandemic and quarantine, views on education and leadership, the importance of connecting with community and so much more.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound