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Episodes

Jan. 27, 2024

It's a Scholarship Office Matter

Join us in the exciting kickoff of Season 2 as we dive into the world of college scholarships with Teresa Villarreal, the expert Scholarship Coordinator at UTRGV. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of finding and s…
Nov. 25, 2023

It's a Season One Matter

In today’s episode we reflect on the milestones of our first Season. Join us as we revisit the impactful stories, valuable insights, and unforgettable moments. Season 2 awaits in January 2024 – more inspiration, more journe…
Nov. 18, 2023

It's a TNB Foundation Matter

Join us for a conversation with Joe Quiroga, President of Texas National Bank, as we unveil the compelling narrative behind their newly established scholarship foundation. Their mission is to empower students in the Rio Gran…
Guest: Joe Quiroga
Nov. 11, 2023

It's a FAFSA Matter

In today’s episode we demystify FAFSA changes for a smoother financial aid journey. Special guests Felipe Olivarez and Roman Silva, Assistant Directors of Financial Aid at UT Rio Grande Valley, dive deep into what you need t…
Nov. 4, 2023

It's a Food Bank Matter

Join us as we sit down with the Director of Operations at the Food Bank RGV to uncover how young adults can make a lasting difference in the fight against food insecurity while enhancing their college applications and resume…
Guest: Yara L Doyle
Oct. 28, 2023

It's a Home for the Holidays Matter

On today's episode we welcome our good friend and mom to discuss the joys and challenges of our kids coming home for the holidays and the beautiful shift in family dynamics that accompanies these cherished moments.
Oct. 21, 2023

It's a Stars Scholarship Matter

On today's episode of the Moments that Matter podcast, we discuss my favorite organization, Stars Scholarship Fund. In this episode I share the criteria and required documentation to apply for the next scholarship applicatio…
Oct. 14, 2023

It's a Care Package Matter

Midterms are around the corner, our college kids may start to feel homesick and you may want to send them a little love. In today's episode we sit down with our good friend Celina and discuss care package ideas. We share the…
Oct. 7, 2023

It's a Financial Aid Matter

One of the hardest parts of sending your kids off to college is understanding all the terms thrown at you during the financial aid process. Join us as we go through the many acronyms you may need to know and some of the basi…
Sept. 30, 2023

It's a College Visit Matter

Join us as we explore the vital role that college visits play in shaping your student's academic future with Paige Cisneros of Cisneros College Consulting.
Sept. 23, 2023

It's a T.I.E.S. Matter

On today's episode we welcome our good friend Ernesto Gonzalez who is a STEM specialist at Region One Education Service Center. We sit down to talk about the T.I.E.S. (Together In Education For Success) conference his organi…
Sept. 16, 2023

It's a Fleeting Moment Matter

Leaving your first child at college is overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. However, these feelings are fleeting. Before your know it you are back home and trying to find a new normal. Join us as we catch up with our fri…
Guest: Kerrin Sutton
Sept. 9, 2023

It's an AI Matter

This episode we sit down with My EdTech Life host Alfonso Mendoza and discuss the evolution of AI in education as he offers his insight to parents and college students
Sept. 2, 2023

It's a Heartbreaking Matter

(Sensitive Content) Our dear family friend shares her heartbreaking story of losing her son to a fentanyl overdose. We discuss the realities of the world our children live in, what to discuss with your college students and h…
Aug. 26, 2023

It's a Technology Matter

On today's episode we have a chat with my resident tech guru and talk about all things technology as it relates to our college students.
Aug. 19, 2023

It's a First-time College Parent Matter (Part Two)

We continue last week's conversation, as we sit with our friend and first-time college mom to answer her questions and share our personal experiences and advice on this new journey. Enjoy Part Two.
Aug. 12, 2023

It's a First-time College Parent Matter (Part One)

We sit down with our friend and first-time college mom to answer her questions and share our personal experiences and advice on coping with this important life event. We shared so much, we needed two episodes. Please enjoy P…
Aug. 5, 2023

It's a College Essay Matter

We get guidance from Independent Education Consultant, Paige Cisneros on personal statements and essays for your senior's college applications.
July 29, 2023

It's a College Application Matter

Today we have a special episode for parents with rising seniors who will be preparing to apply to colleges in just a few weeks. We will offer guidance on the first steps to take BEFORE starting those college applications.
July 22, 2023

It's a Division One Matter

We have an honest conversation with my friends and learn what parenting a child who has big plans of playing sports at a Division One college is really like.
July 15, 2023

It's a Junior Year Matter

We have a discussion on the 3 things I suggest parents of rising Juniors should be prepared for as their child starts the college journey.
July 8, 2023

It's a Money Matter

We have an honest conversation with my friends on sending our children to college and the money issues that we didn't expect.
June 5, 2023

Introduction to Moments that Matter

Moments that Matter podcast will launch in July to bring insight to parents preparing to send their children to college and honest discussions of what being parents to college students is really like. Stay tuned!