Episodes
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Nov. 25, 2023
It's a Season One Matter
In today’s episode we reflect on the milestones of our first Season. Join us as we revisit the impactful stories, valuable insights, and unforgettable moments. Season 2 awaits in January 2024 – more inspiration, more journeys! #Season1Recap #MomentsThatMatter #StayTuned"
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Nov. 18, 2023
It's a TNB Foundation Matter
Join us for a conversation with Joe Quiroga, President of Texas National Bank, as we unveil the compelling narrative behind their newly established scholarship foundation. Their mission is to empower students in the Rio Grande Valley to turn their educational dreams into reality. For more information on this scholarship visit www.tnbfoundation.org, the deadline to apply is January 15, 2024.
Guest: Joe Quiroga
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Nov. 11, 2023
It's a FAFSA Matter
In today’s episode we demystify FAFSA changes for a smoother financial aid journey. Special guests Felipe Olivarez and Roman Silva, Assistant Directors of Financial Aid at UT Rio Grande Valley, dive deep into what you need to know!
Guests: Felipe Olivarez , Roman Silva
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Nov. 4, 2023
It's a Food Bank Matter
Join us as we sit down with the Director of Operations at the Food Bank RGV to uncover how young adults can make a lasting difference in the fight against food insecurity while enhancing their college applications and resumes through volunteering. Volunteer Today
Guest: Yara L Doyle
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Oct. 28, 2023
It's a Home for the Holidays Matter
On today's episode we welcome our good friend and mom to discuss the joys and challenges of our kids coming home for the holidays and the beautiful shift in family dynamics that accompanies these cherished moments.
Guest: Ginger Padilla
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Oct. 21, 2023
It's a Stars Scholarship Matter
On today's episode of the Moments that Matter podcast, we discuss my favorite organization, Stars Scholarship Fund. In this episode I share the criteria and required documentation to apply for the next scholarship application cycle that opens on January 1st. Don't miss this information!
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Oct. 14, 2023
It's a Care Package Matter
Midterms are around the corner, our college kids may start to feel homesick and you may want to send them a little love. In today's episode we sit down with our good friend Celina and discuss care package ideas. We share the packages we have sent and different ideas for our kids.
Guest: Celina Vasquez
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Oct. 7, 2023
It's a Financial Aid Matter
One of the hardest parts of sending your kids off to college is understanding all the terms thrown at you during the financial aid process. Join us as we go through the many acronyms you may need to know and some of the basics of financial aid.
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Sept. 30, 2023
It's a College Visit Matter
Join us as we explore the vital role that college visits play in shaping your student's academic future with Paige Cisneros of Cisneros College Consulting.
Guest: Paige Cisneros
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Sept. 23, 2023
It's a T.I.E.S. Matter
On today's episode we welcome our good friend Ernesto Gonzalez who is a STEM specialist at Region One Education Service Center. We sit down to talk about the T.I.E.S. (Together In Education For Success) conference his organization offered for male students in preparation for post-secondary exploration and transition.
Guest: Ernesto Gonzalez
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Sept. 16, 2023
It's a Fleeting Moment Matter
Leaving your first child at college is overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. However, these feelings are fleeting. Before your know it you are back home and trying to find a new normal. Join us as we catch up with our friend Kerrin for a recap on how drop-off went and what her life is like now.
Guest: Kerrin Sutton
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Sept. 9, 2023
It's an AI Matter
This episode we sit down with My EdTech Life host Alfonso Mendoza and discuss the evolution of AI in education as he offers his insight to parents and college students
Guest: Alfonso Mendoza
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Sept. 2, 2023
It's a Heartbreaking Matter
(Sensitive Content) Our dear family friend shares her heartbreaking story of losing her son to a fentanyl overdose. We discuss the realities of the world our children live in, what to discuss with your college students and her advocacy work to protect all of our children.
Guest: Sandra Bagwell
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Aug. 26, 2023
It's a Technology Matter
On today's episode we have a chat with my resident tech guru and talk about all things technology as it relates to our college students.
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Aug. 19, 2023
It's a First-time College Parent Matter (Part Two)
We continue last week's conversation, as we sit with our friend and first-time college mom to answer her questions and share our personal experiences and advice on this new journey. Enjoy Part Two.
Guests: Celina Vasquez , Kerrin Sutton
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Aug. 12, 2023
It's a First-time College Parent Matter (Part One)
We sit down with our friend and first-time college mom to answer her questions and share our personal experiences and advice on coping with this important life event. We shared so much, we needed two episodes. Please enjoy Part One.
Guests: Celina Vasquez , Kerrin Sutton
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Aug. 5, 2023
It's a College Essay Matter
We get guidance from Independent Education Consultant, Paige Cisneros on personal statements and essays for your senior's college applications.
Guest: Paige Cisneros
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July 29, 2023
It's a College Application Matter
Today we have a special episode for parents with rising seniors who will be preparing to apply to colleges in just a few weeks. We will offer guidance on the first steps to take BEFORE starting those college applications.
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July 22, 2023
It's a Division One Matter
We have an honest conversation with my friends and learn what parenting a child who has big plans of playing sports at a Division One college is really like.
Guests: Rachelle Torres , Adrianna Maldonaldo
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July 15, 2023
It's a Junior Year Matter
We have a discussion on the 3 things I suggest parents of rising Juniors should be prepared for as their child starts the college journey.
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July 8, 2023
It's a Money Matter
We have an honest conversation with my friends on sending our children to college and the money issues that we didn't expect.
Guests: Ginger Padilla , Celina Vasquez
June 5, 2023
Introduction to Moments that Matter
Moments that Matter podcast will launch in July to bring insight to parents preparing to send their children to college and honest discussions of what being parents to college students is really like. Stay tuned!