In this week’s episode of The Way to College Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, a sociologist and tenured community college professor at Hartnell College. Dr. Jimenez is also a certified health coach + fitness instructor, and a creator who’s building a powerful platform around identity, healing, mental health, and body liberation.

We talk about:

• redefining “education” beyond classrooms

• how sociology gave her language for understanding systems, power, and belonging

• navigating academia as a parent

• choosing family and community over prestige and having zero regrets

• why protecting your mental health isn’t optional

• and what it looks like to be unapologetic about who you are

This is a powerful episode, one that I'm sure will resonate with my listeners. If this episode hits home, share it with one other person and remember, our stories matter.

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