On today's episode of Cafe con Pam Dr. Martinez-Vu delves into her empowering journey of owning her and her husband's neurodivergent identities, navigating higher education as a first-generation student, and the powerful impact of childhood experiences on adult achievements. From sharing her struggles with finishing books to discussing the gatekeeping of higher education, Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu offers a candid and inspiring conversation about resilience, advocacy, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. Join us as we explore her experiences, her new book "Is Grad School for Me," and her valuable work in empowering 1st generation BIPOC individuals in higher education.Follow Yvette on all things social:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFollow Cafe con Pam on all things social:InstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Secure your spot for Be Heard and Launch Your PodcastJoin the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin our Discord space and let's keep the conversation going!Want to get insider updates and learn more about all that's coming to Café con Pam?Get on the insider list, por que sabemos que te gusta el chisme ;) Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.