The Daily Elena

Ph.inishe.D

On March 26th I defended my dissertation and officially became Dr. Calderon Sandoval, PhD in Higher Education! In this episode I share more about what this experience was like, from the prep a month before, the week of, and the actual day! My husband, Eduardo, is the host of this episode.

Life Lately, December Reflections

In this episode, I talk about a book I read in January, "Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements" and reflect on UndocuJoy. I also share a recap of my December trip to Mexico and a check-in on my PhD journey. Shownotes: Cumbiaton Movement https://wearemitu.com/crema/cumbiaton-lgbtq/ [https://wearemitu.com/crema/cumbiaton-lgbtq/]  Book: Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/illegalized [https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/illegalized]  Town: San Juan De Alima https://visitmichoacan.com.mx/en/experiences/san-juan-de-alima/ [https://visitmichoacan.com.mx/en/experiences/san-juan-de-alima/]

Episodio En Español: Un Dia En El Rancho

En este episodio, comparto una historia de mi blog, donde reflexiono sobre mi primera vez visitando a Michoacán después de 25 años. Este episodio se trata de un reencuentro con mis raíces, con mi gente, y conmigo misma. Recursos: Blog Un Dia En El Rancho [https://undocujoy.home.blog/2020/02/06/un-dia-en-el-rancho/] Cuando La Noche Se Nos Viene Encima [https://www.amazon.com/Cuando-noche-viene-encima-Spanish/dp/B0C7SWSYYF/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TCfxQjZXKDxMf9T4-5HXCaSX3xsECDjObJ9SZQSo7RufSGm_jnjS_ZbI8Tz4bbDkpfqqloyG3x39vu1_1CwqfnmKLOaLdcr8Ai9oBLnpLaiAnr1L0l0gvaxyK9nHtOeeJ4boSzi54OlQTu84a0t3GA.fnrNEJh70kOYiN0RzsQElfO0jYyUW7iK0cVTSMcNznM&dib_tag=se&qid=1759469665&refinements=p_27%3ATrino+Sandoval&s=books&sr=1-4] El Regreso Del Colibri [https://www.amazon.com/El-regreso-del-colibri-Spanish/dp/B0C7JJCF5B/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TCfxQjZXKDxMf9T4-5HXCaSX3xsECDjObJ9SZQSo7RufSGm_jnjS_ZbI8Tz4bbDkpfqqloyG3x39vu1_1CwqfnmKLOaLdcr8Ai9oBLnpLaiAnr1L0l0gvaxyK9nHtOeeJ4boSzi54OlQTu84a0t3GA.fnrNEJh70kOYiN0RzsQElfO0jYyUW7iK0cVTSMcNznM&dib_tag=se&qid=1759469665&refinements=p_27%3ATrino+Sandoval&s=books&sr=1-5]

First-Gen Mic Check: 10 Takeaways from a Year Behind the Mic

In this episode of The Daily Elena, I’m flipping the mic around to reflect on a year of podcasting as a first-gen storyteller. From embracing vulnerability to staying organized, learning on the go, and simply taking the leap, here are 10 takeaways I’ve gathered from a whole year of podcasting. Whether you're thinking of starting your own podcast or just love a good first-gen reflection, this one’s for you.

$300 Suit, No Job Offer

Would you spend $300 on a suit for your first big job interview-and still not get the job?! Because that's exactly what I did when I first ventured out into the job-search process.