Invaluable resource As a first-gen femme student of color, I am more than grateful for Dra. Martínez-Vu’s invaluable advice about grad school and also general professional development tips. Dra. Martínez-Vu brings a unique, inclusive and much-needed real-life perspective on grad school. This podcast has really helped to demystify grad school for me and it has also helped me in my general professional development. Much thanks and props to Dra. Martínez-Vu for putting this together!

"This podcast is a must listen for anyone (esp first gen BIPOC individuals) who plans to apply to or is already attending grad school. Dra. Yvette Martínez-Vu shares her expertise and advice in an accessible, kind, affirming, and candid way. Her episodes include invaluable advice that demystifies the grad school application process and equips listeners with the knowledge they need to succeed. I'm so grateful I came across this podcast and can't thank Dra. Martínez-Vu enough for her phenomenal work!"

Exactly what I was looking for. I am so appreciative that I found this podcast. I can’t tell you how much his representation is key in higher education. Her calm aura eases my anxiety a bit and I began to feel more prepared and lose my imposter syndrome. I am first gen, disabled, and low income so hearing this advice from someone similar reminds me that I belong in higher education.”

“A MUST Listen to for 1st Gen/URM/BIPOC folx! Dra. Martinez-Vu provides such insightful advice on beginning your search for graduate programs and then navigating the application process! After each episode I feel like I received such an encouraging pep talk from Dra. Yvette. I look forward to continue listening to her great advice and I have shared her podcast with many other friends interested in considering grad school or who work with undergrad students and want to provide an awesome resource! 5 ESTRELLAS for sure!”

“Thank you for this podcast! As someone who is Latina, first-generation, low-income, and has recently been admitted to graduate school, I‘m so glad to have found this podcast! Dra. Yvette Martínez-Vu is not only knowledgeable about the resources available to those considering applying or going to grad school but she is super relatable as well. I definitely recommend listening to this podcast!”

Gem after gem after gem. Each episode of this podcast provides insightful advice and commentary on prepping for graduate school and applications, in particular. This podcast has dramatically changed my entire outlook on the process of applying and I’ve found it extremely useful. I cannot express how great it is, you’ll have to listen for yourself and be the judge! Thank you so much, Dra. Martínez-Vu!

“Great resource. I recently graduated with my masters last year. I specifically related to ‘Dealing with Post Grad Blues’ and I felt heard for the first time! As a first generation Latina woman, I appreciated this podcast, especially her Instagram account. I promised myself that I would take a few years off before applying for a PhD — starting the process this fall and her resources have been SUPER helpful”

“Must Listen for All Prospective Applicants. Doctora Martinez-Vu is an invaluable resource. As PhD admissions is very obscure, she provides valuable information specifically geared for those usually marginalized. As someone who is a person of color and from a lower SES, I truly am grateful for the information shared in this podcast. I cannot thank the host enough!”

“Listen listen listen! As someone who is applying to PhD programs this fall, the podcasts have helped me sooooo much. I usually listen to them and take notes that I come back to when I focus on my writings. 10/10 recommend!”