Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs · A podcast on thriving in graduate school for first-generation BIPOC students, offering insights on academic success, career development, mental health, and navigating diversity and inclusion in higher education.

360: Building Self-Confidence as a First-Generation Professional

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Why do first-gen professionals triple their workload after a compliment, and how does this reveal deeper confidence issues?

Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu discusses building self-confidence for first-generation BIPOC professionals, explaining key concepts like self-efficacy and self-trust, exploring why confidence is harder due to systemic barriers, and offering practical strategies such as using evidence, clarifying expectations, and leveraging supportive relationships.

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