On this episode of the scholar homies podcast, Maria and Rocio open up about what it means to be scholar moms with teens and college kids who’ve seen them hustle through school and life. They share what pushed them to pursue graduate degrees, the guilt that sometimes comes with balancing motherhood and ambition, and how education became a lifeline for healing after hardship.

From surviving domestic violence to thriving as professionals, they get real about imposter syndrome, code-switching, and learning to stand firm in their authenticity as Latina women in professional spaces. The conversation closes with reflections on love, from self-love to modeling healthy relationships for their kids and what it truly means to break cycles and build peace.

This episode is for every woman who is tired of being strong all the time and just wants to be seen, heard, and understood.

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On this episode the scholar homies discussed services and funding for formerly incarcerated students and system impacted students in higher education systems. They shared their experiences and thoughts on the trauma mass incarceration causes the family members.

In this episode Dra. Abeyta & Dr. Hernandez have a causal conversation about their authenticity and professionalism in academic and social media spaces, how they navigate external expectations while staying true to themselves, and the importance of speaking up for what is right while maintaining authenticity and safety.