The First Gen Madrina

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E133 Why Are There Few Male Social Workers? with Michael Avila, LCSW

September 29, 2026

In this episode of The First Gen Madrina Podcast, Sara sits down with Michael Avila, a first-gen Latino therapist and founder of BrightMinds Therapy, to talk about what it's really like being one of the only men in the room in a field dominated by women.Michael opens up about growing up as a first-gen kid navigating anger, identity, and machismo, and how mentorship helped him find his way to social work. Together, he and Sara dig into the double stigma men of color face entering the ment...

E132 How to Create More Representation in Social Work with Sara

September 15, 2026

In this episode of The First Gen Madrina Podcast, we're tackling a topic that doesn't get enough attention in social work and mental health: representation. We break down the lack of male representation in social work, therapy, and other helping professions.We also talk about why diversity in social work matters beyond gender including the need for more men of color, LGBTQ+ clinicians, and non-binary and gender non-conforming professionals in mental health spaces. Representation isn...

Bonus Episode: Surprise Update About The Podcast

August 26, 2026

For the first time since launching The First Gen Madrina Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on a decision that's been months in the making.Growth doesn't always mean starting over. Sometimes it means getting clearer about the impact you're meant to make.In this episode, I'm sharing a personal update that reflects where this journey is headed, why this next chapter feels so important, and how it will create more intentional conversations for our community moving for...