
Hosted by Dr. Victor Rios · EN
My name is Dr. Victor Rios. Once a high school dropout and juvenile delinquent, my life was transformed by a teacher who believed in me. Today, I hold a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, serve as a MacArthur Foundation Professor, have authored nine books, and delivered a TED Talk viewed by over 1.7 million people.
Adversity is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to define us. This podcast is about making sense of our struggles and discovering how to turn our dreams (sueños) into success. Through inspiring stories, research-based strategies, and actionable insights, we explore how to rise above challenges and help others do the same.
Whether you're navigating your own struggles or seeking tools to support a loved one, student, or mentee, this podcast reminds us all: it's never too late to create a new path.

Featuring Alexandra Soleil Dumas, Head of VC and Startup Partnerships (US West) at Google

Featuring Dr. Constantino Aguilar, Superintendent, Riverbank Unified School District

Featuring Principal Amen Rahh, CEO, Knowlej, Revolutionary Principal, Award Winning Educator, Bestselling Author

Featuring Dr. Darren Mcduffie Superintendent, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Featuring Aaron Barrett Associate General Counsel, Product - Zoom Communications, Inc.

Featuring Manny Raya. Coach, Director of Lil Homies Turf 2 Surf, and Ph.D. Student at Pepperdine University

Featuring Dr. Hilda Maldonado, Superintendent, Santa Barbara Unified

Featuring Seth Streeter - Founder & Chief Impact Officer | Mission Wealth

With Dr. Victor Rios

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