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Adriana Guerrero – Legacy, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning

Born and raised in San Antonio, Adriana Guerrero is a first-generation college student, a McNair Scholar, and a future pediatric physical therapist whose journey is grounded in family, service, and legacy. In this heartfelt episode, Adriana shares how her great-great-grandmother’s work at OLLU during the Great Depression inspires her academic path today. She opens up about her research on cardiovascular health in older women, her leadership on campus, and her passion for helping the next generation through physical therapy.

Rob Gil – Hustle, Hoops & Building a Legacy

From the court to the corner office, Rob Gil is redefining what it means to be a student-athlete. After three seasons with the Saints and a legendary 11-0 start, Rob turned his childhood dream into reality by opening his very own basketball gym—Court of Legends—at just 23 years old.

Carolina Vasquez – Focused, Fearless & Future-Bound

Born in El Paso, rooted in family, and dreaming big in New York—Carolina Vasquez is an honors student, finance intern, and first-gen leader ready to take on the world. In Episode 15, Carolina opens up about balancing work, school, and ambition; her close bond with her mother and sister; and why she’s driven to succeed beyond graduation. She even flips the mic to ask Dr. Chávez about leadership, daily routines, and advice for life after college.

Juan Limon – From Guadalajara Greens to the Lake

From Guadalajara, Jalisco to the golf courses of San Antonio, Juan Limon brings focus, family pride, and a powerful drive—both in academics and athletics. In this episode, Juan shares his journey as a student-athlete and transfer student, his family's multigenerational love for golf, and what it's like to study finance while representing OLLU on the green.Plus, he and Dr. Chávez talk PGA vs. LIV, pre-game rituals, and what it takes to balance international transition, school, and sport.

Layla Pagan-Gonzalez – Lights, Camera, Creativity

From YouTube videos at 14 to writing screenplays and creating anime and gaming content, Layla Pagan-Gonzalez is building her creative legacy one frame at a time. In this episode, Layla shares her journey from Seton Hall to OLLU, talks about her passion for storytelling, and opens up about balancing content creation with college life. From film and theater to video games and TikTok, Layla is all about turning passion into purpose.