The College and Career Ready Podcast | empowering students for the careers of tomorrow
Join your host Sonia Cacique on a transformative journey preparing high school and college students for real world careers, equipping them with practical skills, professional experiences, and career guidance.
As a dedicated career guidance counselor, career coach, and education leader, Sonia has spent her entire career empowering the next generation for the future workforce. With her expertise, she helps students develop self-awareness, motivation, and career guidance, building the essential skills needed for success in both their educational and future professional journeys.
Coach Sonia is ready to shift the focus from GPA, class rank, and grades to career connections, self-identity, character development, and real-world skills. She aims to challenge the traditional narratives and provide students with a comprehensive approach to education and career readiness. Changing lives for our next gens, one student at a time.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
42.Deciding between community college and a four-year university: An In-Depth Look at the Decision-Making Process
What if there were more paths to success than just a four-year university degree? As we embark on this fascinating exploration into the decision-making process of choosing between a community college…
41. Helping Navigate the Common App: Insights and Strategies
Are you one of the many parents navigating the tricky waters of the Common App? Fear not! Your guide on this journey, Sonia Cacique, is here to demystify this essential tool for your child's college …
40. [Career Exploration] The Triumphs and Trials of a Columbia University Graduate; from Medical School to Biomedical Engineer
Meet Andy Garcia, whose journey started with dreams of becoming a doctor and metamorphosed into a love for advanced mathematics. The transition wasn't smooth, and he shares how he navigated the highs…
39. First-Generation Harvard Student's Guide to Navigating Higher Education [Student Spotlight]
Ever wonder how the journey of a first-generation college student at Harvard looks like? Meet Kassandra Rodriguez, a determined Harvard student with ambitions of making it big in the field of surgery…
39. (Spanish Edition) De la Frontera a Harvard: La Inspiradora Trayectoria de Kassandra
¡Prepárate para una conversación apasionante e inspiradora con nuestra invitada, Cassandra, una estudiante de primer año en Harvard, cuya historia de superación va a encender tu espíritu! Si alguna v…
38. [Pep Talk] Top 4 things your teen could do right now to make this your best school year, yet!
Are you ready to make this school year your best one yet? Join me, Sonia Cacique, as I share my top tips for taking control of the year ahead, whether you're entering your first year of high school o…
37. [Student Spotlight] How to continue your dream of going to college even with a disability w/ The Deaf Queen + How ANY student can be encouraged by her story
Kellina is a deaf coach and advocate, a podcast speaker, a best selling author, and a passionate entrepreneur on a mission to help young adults with disabilities achieve their goals while also educat…
36. [Student Pep Talk] How to maximize the remainder of your Summer before School Starts + Insightful tips
Maximize Your Summer for College & Career Readiness before school starts! In this episode we will have insightful tips with specific examples on how to maximize the remainder of the summer especially…
35. [Career Exploration] {PA School Physician Assistant + An inside look at how to stand out amongst other applicants w/ Paola Gonzalez @ MD Anderson
Being a Physician Associate (Physician Assistant) can be a remarkable career. One that is unfortunate is underrepresented by minorities. This is your opportunity to hear first hand from a Latina who …
34. An inside look at GT and Special Services w/ Dr. Severance
Let's look take a closer look at the services available to EVERYONE in college whether you are are a first year college student (or soon to be) or a graduate student!
Dr. Severance (PhD) join us toda…
33. Navigating Career Paths with Confidence + Open conversations with between teens and parents
The pressure to choose a career path. I know how overwhelming it can be when everyone asks you what you want to be when you grow up. But guess what? It's okay not to have all the answers right now!
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32. How to Declutter Your Life + The Gift of Experiences w/ Chrysty Lockhart
Chrysty Lockhart is our guest who shares her insights on living in the moment, decluttering life, and enjoying time with loved ones. Chrysty, a wife, mother, teacher, and host of the Start Scared pod…
31. [Student Pep Talk] The Journey Begins: Unleashing Your Potential and Embracing the Extraordinary
Join me, your host, as we embark on a transformative journey together.
So, whether you're a high school senior, college-goer, or young professional, this podcast is tailor-made for you. It's time to …
30. [Career Spotlight] INTERIOR DESIGNER to BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT and everything in between w/ Kelsey Paul
Are you creative, love design and architecture? Be inspired by Kelsey Paul's journey. A female Business Development Manager at Network Next Gen, an Interior Designer, and the creative force behind t…
29. Knowledge that never goes to waste + Looking at your career as an experience and not as an end goal w/ Maria Burgos
In this episode, we have a special guest, Maria Burgos, who is a mentor willing to share her knowledge, experience, and personal journey with us. Maria provides valuable insights on career exploratio…
Anxiety, my personal experience + Conquering the chaos within #28
I never thought I would find the confidence to share my story with you, but here I am. It was scary to be vulnerable, but I knew it was worth it if it could help someone else. Talking about anxiety, …
[Student Pep Talk] The Power of Mentorship 2+ the how to w/Sonia Cacique #27
Hey there, students! Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to navigate your academic and personal journey? Well, have we got a podcast episode for you!
In this episode, we're diving into th…
[Student Pep Talk] The Power of Mentorship 1 + the why w/Sonia Cacique #26
Have you ever thought about the importance of MENTORSHIP in your personal and professional growth? In this episode of "The Power of Mentorship", we discuss the benefits of having a mentor and how the…
[Student Pep Talk] Student anxiety and school safety + coping mechanisms w/ Sonia Cacique #25
Are you feeling anxious about school? You're not alone! In this episode, we open the conversation by sharing practical tips and strategies to help you manage anxiety in a school environment.
We'll dis…
My journey to Harvard University + what I want to SHARE with YOU! w/ Kassandra Rodriguez #24
Acceptance letter to Harvard...wait what? Yes, our guest, Kassandra graduated valedictorian of her class last year and received a very prestigious acceptance letter to attend Harvard University among…