Videos

Being in the Flow of the Work

Steven Wakabayashi, entrepreneur, shares ways that he finds motivation to counter procrastination and start small.

About Out for Undergrad:

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Helpful Tips to Improve Your Working Environment

Garrett Tan shares helpful tips to combat burnout and to build relationships with coworkers in a remote work environment.

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Navigating A Career In The Public Sector

Rise First invited Tinisha Agramonte, former Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Lead of the First-Gen Professionals Initiative …

How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile | Tips From First-Gen Recruiter At Linked-In

Rise First is honored to collaborate with Son Nguyen, a senior LinkedIn recruiter and first-generation professional, for a 1-hour of …

From 6-Figure Debt to Securing Financial Freedom

Melissa Jean-Baptiste, a first-generation Haitian-American living in New York City, thought she was doing all the right things when it …

Understanding First-Gen Student Debt & Loan Management

We discuss student debt and loan management with Dr. Matt Newlin, a higher education and college access consultant who has …

Career Exploration: Athletic Director

Hear from first-generation Athletic Director, Michael Scrutchin, about a day in his life, his path to success, his compensation & …

Career Exploration: Investment Banking Analyst

Hear from first-generation Investment Banking Analyst, Yaseen Gholizadeh, about a day in his life, his path to success, his compensation …

Career Exploration: Architectural Designer

Hear from first-generation Architectural Designer, Rosie Zermeno, about a day in her life, her path to success, her compensation & …