PLEASE BRING MORE PEOPLE LIKE THIS TO THE POD… these are the real influencers of the Latino community

Why am I crying 🥺 this is literally the influencers that have to have a platform for the new generation 🙌🏻 so proud of them 🩵

Now these are real influencers 😏

Josh please give them a year subscription of taste salud. The hydration,the focus they definitely would benefit from it. Keep them healthy in medical school 💙

When he said he wanted to be an ER doctor just because most of our parents are undocumented & it’s true that’s their first time ever going to the doctor. I’m so amazed by him. Orgullo Mexicano! 🇲🇽

The DACA Community has to be one of the strongest, most resilient, and hardworking people I know. I absolutely LOVE us 🥹🫶🏼 #ObamasKids

This is so relatable for first gens, not having anybody to guide you in the process of higher education. It feel like your going in blind at all times (10 steps behind everybody else)

I'm a nurse and a proud mexican 🇲🇽 I felt amazing being able to translate and advocate for mi gente at hospitals. In scary situations. I know they would've appreciated a doctor like these men especially. Seeing a familiar face in your corner in times that are scary and knowing they'll speak the same language is the difference between getting the care someone needs vs them getting brushed off. I'm so so proud of you guys! ¡Si se puede!

Irving's story got me teary-eyed 🥺 as a fellow DACA recipient, I felt his story deeply 🙏🏼

As a first generation college student, this episode hit different Thank you La Platica for giving them a voice and giving them a chance to tell their story

As a high school teacher, I can't wait to share this link with students I know who need influence like this. !!!!

Being a DACA recipient my eyes teared up when Irvin said he didn’t want to continue studying. I was in the same boat, now fast forward to a couple of years I will be receiving my masters in counseling psychology by December 2024!!! Thanks to Obama for giving us a chance. We are part of the future!! ❤❤ BEST EPISODE SO FAR!!

Finally!!! People that are worthy of actually being praised and interviewed. I’m a law student and only 3% of lawyers are latinas!! TY for putting higher education on the map. 🎉

As a latina pursuing a Ph.D thank y’all so much for this amazing episode!! A lot of times we had to figure things out on our own which makes us even smarter and hard-working. This was an amazing episode and I hope it inspired all of the Latinos who want to become doctors, lawyers, and scholars ❤

The real influencers have stepped in to the Pod. It’s nice to see Latino men pursuing higher education and making their family’s sacrifice worth it. It’s comforting to see more Latinos achieving their educational goals. As college graduate and student, I respect the discipline. We need more raza in the medical field.

Hell yeah! these are the type of influencers to look up to. Que viva la raza!! 🇲🇽😊

To me they are the first REAL influencers worth to watch 💯

As a DACA recipient this podcast was very special. I had a special connection with Irving because many times I was told by counselors that I did not qualify for financial aid because I did not have a SSN. God had other plans for me and I was able to graduate from college will a full ride and graduated with my BSN. Now, I am traveling for work and I will be moving to CA from the East Coast all by myself as a young independent woman. To all my DACA recipients SI SE PUEDE!!! 🇲🇽

Respiratory Therapist here!! Soooo PROUD of the latino community going places, love to see it 💞

My biggest regret as a 30 year old is not trying in school , not joining clubs etc. I was busy skipping school , having “fun “ but at some point the fun ends and you wake up with nothing . STAY IN SCHOOL !! You can have fun when you make it ❤❤

Bring Doctor Valencia !!! He needs more exposure he’s truly a gem in our Mexican American community

This was such a great episode. Sebas, I know it's all fun and you guys probably get along just fine despite any comments that are made, but it would be nice to see you be a little more mindful about the things you say to Josh. He doesn't quite speak to you the way you do to him, and it'd be nice to see you match his energy a little more.

I related hard to Irvin's story 🥺 I always knew growing up that my parents and I were immigrants, but I didn't know what that meant for myself and my future. Towards the end of my high school freshman year, all my friends started talking about getting summer jobs and that's when reality hit me that I was limited in the things I could do unlike my peers 😮‍💨 I felt that anger, resentment and frustration that Irvin mentions. I couldn't understand why my parents thought the US was a better opportunity for me when i couldn't even get into college without papers. I started thinking the same and thought, "What is all this for I'm doomed!" But similar to Irvin, that was the year DACA was announced. I remember the tears in my moms face and the shock and excitement on my dad's. My dad got on my application ASAP, and he didn't care what he had to pay they were gonna make sure they got me on DACA.

As a former college adviser at a Title I, low-income, majority Latino high school and district, this episode has me SO EMOTIONAL. These young men have so much to be proud of and I hope they know we're all proud of them and rooting for them too! So beautiful to see your community shine. And when they talked about how they're so grateful for each other.... LLORANDO FR

This was honestly one of my favorite podcasts. I love to hear Latino people work hard to make it. Such an inspirational podcast. I would love to see or hear more of these stories on the platica!

“ you guys are pioneers of our culture “ funny thing that Sebastian said this, Because I feel that Josh and Sebas are also pioneers! 🔥 keep it going mi gente.

Such an inspiration and love that we’re having these conversations on the pod. Pursuing advanced degrees is no easy feat, but the fact that we can be an example for so many after us is one of the best parts about it 🙌🏼

Lmao sebas is so annoying when playing games 🤣🤣 I can’t with him. Love this espisode, please bring more people like them ❤🫡

As a proud Mexicana with a Masters Degree that has an emphasis in Healthcare, this episode hits so different. ❤ I was the only Mexican in a cohort of 154 people. You truly feel like you don’t fit in because the people around you are so different and it’s hard to relate. But persevering through it and standing where I am now is the best feeling. I also, like these men, aspire to always help & support our younger generation in the Mexican / Latino community. We need more representation in higher education programs and degrees!

As a Latina who is weeks away from graduating from FNP school, I can relate to these foos so much ! Thank you for bringing them on 😊!

ya vez que pasa cuando nos hacen caso??!!😂 thank you Josh and Sebas for listening to your viewers and using y’all’s platform for good 🫶🏼🤍👨‍⚕️🇲🇽

That interaction with the counselors broke my heart. I’m a school counselor and I purposely push my minority students the absolute most bc I know that a lot of them are left unsupervised and their parents may not know how to encourage or guide them through the education process.

I love Sebas’s masculinity! 🙌🏼 The fact he had them express what they appreciate/love about each other was deep. It’s rare to see Latino men express themselves let alone express what they love about another man. Love this podcast, love the vibes, amazing way to start the month and week!! #1 Latino podcast for sure!!❤️ loved today’s episode!

Speaking to Irvin’s point about undocumented folks not being eligible for federal loans, that’s because of a federal law (the Higher Education Act), that technically could be changed. Y’all should invite Latino lawyers who are the first in their families to become lawyers (even lawyers who are DACA recipients) to be featured about their journeys on La Platica 👀

When I went to my graduate school interviews to become a mental health counselor I was the only Hispanic and I felt so overwhelmingly intimidated and when I entered the program I was the only Hispanic there. In my field it is rare to have counselors who are bilingual but now I see so many more than when I first became a counselor and it is so exciting to see! Congrats on your achievement guys!

25:25 - when Irvin said “the higher you go up in your education, the less diversity…” can totally understand that. I'm also a first-gen Latina who went to grad school & had to pave my own way. I was very grateful to have my friend who was also in grad school (she went to UCLA & I went to USC) & we supported each other through our grad school journey! I had counselors, including a Latina counselor at one point, tell me something similar -- that not many Latinos take school seriously yet alone graduate. Let's continue to uplift our communities & pave the way for future Latino generations!! 👏👏

The DACA story touched my heart bc when I tried to become a clinical psychologist, even shortly after daca, I was told it wasn’t realistic considering I couldn’t afford it and didn’t qualify for most scholarships ONLY due to my status. This came from a counselor and led to me changing my entire path. I don’t regret it but it hurts to know that this is the standard for how Latinos are treated in higher education. Still, I’m so happy to hear people like you guys chose to keep fighting and spreading this message!

I love how Sebas keeps telling them how proud he is 🥺

Sebas was giving drunk tío at the end telling them how much he loved them 😂 great episode guys!

It’s so refreshing to see ppl who look like you pursuing careers and talk about their struggles and goals. They’re not just basic influencers and that’s very inspiring! As a first gen Latina with a B.A I can agree counselors were never helpful lmao I remember this lady never explained to me what a parent loan was and just made us sign for a loan to be able to pay the school 🥲 now I’m in student debt.

Shout out to these students representing in the medical field! I been watching their content for awhile and we need more Latino students overall in the medical field. I am graduating this year as a physician associate 👩🏽‍⚕️and look forward to meeting the new generation of doctors , PAs , nurses from a Latino background🇲🇽🩺

I love this! As a hispanic girl who is a teacher, an RBT and full time doing her masters in Applied Behavior Analysis is important for our community to know, you can do it too!! We hispanics are one of the most hardworking people, ambitious and dedicated and I love to see that through these two guys. Loved this podcast

I’m also a Daca student and single mom. Having all odds against us and against me being successful and breaking them down is a blessing 🙏🏻 about to graduate with my masters and it’s all mentality ❤you can do anything!

I didn’t know who these guests were, but wow, amazing! Love to see Latinos/as who have degree professions & are succeeding in their careers. As a Mexicana Dreamer in Accounting, I’m crying 🥺 si se puede! 🇲🇽✨🙏🏽

This episode is so inspiring! They are doing something so special! When people say privilege, that’s what it means…privilege comes in guidance, money, opportunity, things first generations do not have. So to overcome and show what is possible is a beautiful thing! Si se puede!

38:04 this reminded me of when I found out I had to take the LSAT before going to law school. None of these things were explained to me. I had no guidance in the beginning until my former boss told me what to do and sat with me to walk me through what I needed to do.

Such an amazing video! I got my master's degree last year and I am currently a therapist working towards licensure. I have worked with many psychiatrists and only two have been Latino. I always feel so comfortable with my Latino MD's. I understand the struggle, man I got chills watching this. We didn't have the resources and guidance to conquer the education system but we did it. Making us Latinos proud! Keep it up!

I relate so much to both Irvin and Alexis. Being a Daca recipient myself and being raised in South Central. I am truly inspired by them. This are the type of influencers we need more of in our community. By far best episode yet on la platica!

the quiz part literally had me laughing non stop 😂😂 Sebas turning to Alexis when he didn’t know the answer and Josh trying to pronounce the words 💀

❤now this is who we want INFLUENCING!!!! WOW. 😢yo de llorona over here. Im so FN proud of these young men! Hats off, round of applause 🎉🎉 bailando la chona😂😂

Best espisode in la plática. So proud of these two men who are accomplishing their dreams and putting in work. Mexicanos y orgullosos de sus raises, god bless them in every step of the way 🙏✨

Yay you brought them in!! I always watch their content on TikTok… repping the Hispanic culture 🇲🇽😊!!!

This was one of the most relatable stories that has been on this podcast for me. Irvin’s DACA story was similar to mine experience. My school counselor also told me not to shot high because I didn’t have papers. After years of working hard and being one of the top students of my high school, to hear her say that I had no future was hard. She said I wouldn’t have the money to pay for college. My mom was there and told her to kick rocks 🤣 that I would go to college no matter what. I graduated with a bachelors degree with a full ride scholarship. Now, I work as an immigration paralegal helping families with their immigration matters. Next it’s law school to help our people in the community. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise or allow them to dictate your future. Si se puede! ✊🏼

I think by them sharing this journey on social media, it really correlates with “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” They opened that window to show Latinos achieving great things, by seeing that, people watching can follow and be inspired to do the same.

Hispanic nurse here, and it makes my heart so happy to see Hispanic doctors coming into the field. Especially from their background they should be happy and proud of themselves. It will all be worth it later.

wow s/o to Josh and Sebas for giving these humble young men a platform to tell their stories! I’m hella inspired and SO PROUD🥹 that’s RIGHTTT keep representing and be the people we needed when we were younger 🙏🏼💘

As a DACA recipient I remember a counselor telling me I would never be able to go to school. I remember being so defeated. Now I have my bachelors in nursing. I’m a working RN and i have the privilege to teach the future nurses. It makes me soo happy that I kept going. Don’t give up my daca family! We got this 👏🏽👏🏽

All I gotta say is, wow... Just wow!!! I honestly did not know who these foos were, but i am so happy to know who they are now!! Definitely an inspirational podcast.

STEM degrees can be life changing. My husband is an Engineer and I am an accountant as first gen, I feel the struggles they talked about. I love seeing first gen and Latinos pursuing higher education. Especially in a career as challenging as Medicine. I hope they continue to excel in their careers and wish them continued greatness. Also something no one talks about is how to navigate higher income with taxes, retirement, insurance etc. I have had to learn personal finance by myself. That even though the paycheck is great how can I allocate my money to taxes, retirement, investing ( mutual funds etc), health insurance etc. I see so many people make great incomes but spend all their money in the mamalona, lavish parties etc and have no money in investing, retirement etc.

Josh and Sebas, the magnitude of what you guys are doing!! I have no words 🥹🫶🏽 True definition of I got friends with degrees, LLCs, and felonies! Haha!

I got the chill listening to Irv's story about DACA. Im glad you stayed in school and used it as fuel

As a future first gen PA I love that you had these people on, very inspirational 🙌🏽

This is my FAVORITE episode thus far! Please bring more guests like them! So inspirational! Que orgullo! 🇲🇽🙌🏼

One of the top episodes, my boehhhhhhhh. So inspirational. These guys are the shit. Love their stories. Que representen la raza is such an honor. Big props to them.

This episode is forever my favorite. I am now a Hispanic RN communicating with my people in our native language. Also was undocumented at the start of my journey. I love this ❤❤ it inspires me to inspire.

As someone who went through nursing school and a Latino in the medical field this plática made me emotional 😭 BEST PLATICA EVER

Drinking my Salud, getting ready for work AND a new poddy waddy! What a great way to start my week🥰🥰

Thank you for having them on! I follow them on TT and they inspired my daughter to want to be the 1st in our family to go to Med school

@FoosinMedicine I’m just an individual that you don’t know but I would like you’s to know that as a Latina seeing Latinos be doctors is absolutely inspiring. My parents aren’t fluent in English and having a bilingual doctor to treat them is such a heart warming and comfort feeling. Thank you and we are all rooting for you both! And every single latin@ in the medical field!

This makes me so happy and so proud. I understand them completely. I am 1/2 Hispanic nurse practitioner in my county in Alabama. I work with 90% Spanish speaking patients and undocumented as well. It is truly a blessing to be able to help my people the way I wish my parents could’ve been treated when they first got to this country. It really makes a difference seeing people that look like you exceed the expectations! We will continue to rise ✊

Wooohooo Washington state in the house!!! 👏🏻 I loved this pody 🫶🏻 que orgullo son! 🥹 proud of yalls hard work!!

Loved this episode. Shout out to all the Latinos pursuing higher education or who have gotten advanced degrees. The struggles you face throughout this process are one too many to count. Keep going, it’s not easy whatsoever but it is worth it. From a fellow MBA graduate 🫶🏼

Just here crying my eyes out at work The most heartfelt podcast in La Plática History. These young men are beyond amazing and I speak for the Mexican people WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YALL keep striving to be the best Doctors out here! Blessings through this journey. These are the type of People we need on la plática people who will encourage us and the young generation.

Wow what a great episode! You can tell Josh and Sebas were really excited about this one. I kept yelling at my phone “let them answer the question!” Because they kept cutting Alexis and Irving off. Hahaha. For example I still didn’t learn what med school is 💀😂

My kids Dr is actually a foo in medicine 🥹 when I tell you I felt soo proud of our people when I first met him. I can’t wait for to see future generations in our community be out there too!

This is honestly my favorite episode of any podcast ever! Thank you for bringing these amazing men on! Im also a first gen and just finished my masters in mathematics and related heavily to their experiences and it is so important to see us making it in these spaces. Wow! Perfect pod!!

My favorite podcast used to be Itati, but this took the cake. It easily so captivating and made me so proud! 🇲🇽 I didn’t know them until now and now I’m a huge fan!!! These are the types of influencer we need. Men and women who inspire!!!

HANDS DOWN, ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES! I have to admit, I didn’t know who these guys were. But they just gained a new follower. Keep going!! I’m rooting for you guys. As a first gen teacher, I’ll be telling my littles about you guys. So inspirational!

Recently joined La Platica Family and I’m so glad!!!! Love the energy and conversations being had ❤️ Listening to their story is inspiring, so happy they’re breaking through barriers. 🇲🇽

I love this episode and I’m not even done watching! I think it’s awesome for you to invite guests like these two intelligent and driven young men so that other young people can see that medical school and college are attainable. Hopefully in the future, it will be less rare to see brown and black faces in the halls of academia ✊🏽

This is now my favorite episode!!! They are so inspirational. Im hoping to be a psychologist one day and these foos keep me going ✊🏽👏🏽

As a latina with an MBA,. It was not easy. Being a single mother, having to work 2-3 jobs and attend school full time I can literally say, it was a struggle, sacrifice, tears, sleepless nights, missed many of my familys parties etc. Has made me a stronger person than I ever was. thank y’all so much for this amazing episode!! First time college student in my family not knowing anything about college i had to figure it all out on my own. A lot of times we had to figure things out on our own which makes us even smarter and hard-working. This was an amazing episode and I hope it inspired all of the Latinos who want to become doctors, lawyers, and scholars ❤” If i did it anybody from any background can do it!!” One of the best episodes!!! So proud of my Latino Community.!!

Everytime I watch an episode I finish saying favorite episode but then another episode comes out and it tops it … butttt this has to be one of my favs 💕 as a Latina in medicine 🇵🇷👩🏽‍⚕️

This was such an inspiring podcast. As a first gen & alumni they made me feel like the skies the limit. I can’t wait to see what’s next for them. Loved every moment even the laughs.

I am the only one in my close family (so far) that has graduated from higher education and it is such a lonely experience for first gen kids. What they said about having that "one person to make a difference" is so true because I experienced it. Thank you for trying to be the people that make a difference for our community. I know pursuing higher education is already hard as is so I just want to give props for all the extra hard work you are putting in. Much love and good luck on your careers. :)

I love this! They are inspiring. Thank you for bringing them in. I think it’s hyper important that we also recognize education and those who succeed in this manner beyond only social media.

Iriv & Alexis are honestly such an inspiration, breaking generational curses! I absolutely love this episode ! Can’t wait to see how far they go & god bless these foos to keep going !

His counselor stories hit home, mine told me I shouldn’t even be applying to colleges because I was going to get deported anyway. Now I have my bachelors in science in Applied Health from BYU-I Best episode yet so relatable and inspiring. Proud to see our culture be represented through amazing people and stories.

I love hearing their story and what is it that motivates them to keep going! They are doing it for US 🇲🇽✊🏼 and Sebas is right when he said they are the Trail Blazers and they will inspire soo many generations to come. Irving’s answer to why he wants to work ER is soo beautiful! I know that in CA undocumented people were only eligible for emergency services but this year that changed and they are now entitled to full scope services if eligible for Medical. Working in the eligibility world people don’t understand what a difference it’s makes in our community! Some people can’t afford to go to the doctor regularly and now they are able to! Love this episode is probably one of my favorite ❤

super motivated by this episode!!! Thanks for bringing them on!!!🤝🏼🙌🏼

Really enjoyed this episode. Its refreshing to see guests that are not solely influencers because us as “regular” people can relate to them more. Shoutout to them for being an inspiration to the younger generation!

Hands down my favorite episode🎉 thanks for having them on!❤

Damn , it was the way Sebas talked down to Josh that made this episode hard to watch ! Instead of taking over the questions he wanted to watch him struggle , not a real one.

yes!!!! this made me cry. the fact that they are impacting and inspiring so many people is amazing

Subscribed after this episode! Loved hearing these guys stories and knowing that they're out there putting in work for the community. Seriously please bring these guys back a year from now for an update episode!!

Thank you La Platica for bringing in Foos In Medicine. I enjoyed every second this was a lit ass podcast - please bring in more people like this on your podcast - with a mission to do greater. Loved the show!

I never heard of them but I loved this podcast so much. As a Latina who is pursuing Dietetics, it’s really hard sometimes to feel like you ARE enough and that you should keep pushing for success. The counselors and advisors I’ve had for the most part were not so helpful, but I made it work for myself bc you can’t hold yourself back for anyone.

So inspiring and humbling, thank you for sharing your story and motivating us❤️

More episodes like this please! I love that you are showcasing inspiring people! Bravo to you, @laplatica! 👏🏼

Love this! And what you guys are doing with LA Plática! We need more stories like these. As a daughter of immigrant parents this hits deep. As a First generation student who also went to CSUN I was always so proud of how far I got , but wasn't completely satisfied because I felt like I didn't fit in. So motivating and que viva la raza.❤🎉 So motivational