Beyond Winging It: Real Talk on Sacrifice, Visibility & Growth with Dr. La Toro Yates

<p>In the premiere episode of <em>Journey with Dr. J</em>, I’m joined by Dr. LaToro Yates—Vice President for Enrollment Management at Kean University and a dynamic voice in higher education. </p><p><br /></p><p>From the inner-city streets of Jersey City to leading major enrollment efforts across New Jersey and New York, Dr. Yates brings powerful insight. He provides insight into what it truly means to grow as a first-generation student, rise through systems not built for you, and lead with both strategy and soul. In this conversation, we talk about:</p><p><br /></p><ul><li><p>The cost of first-generation success</p></li><li><p>Visibility, isolation, and representation</p></li><li><p>What it means to stop winging it—and start living on purpose</p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Whether you’re a student, a loved one, an educator, or someone building through barriers—this episode will meet you where you are and challenge you to rise higher. This is a powerful start to the <em>Journey with Dr. J</em> series—and a reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. </p><p><br /></p><p>📚 <a href="https://tr.ee/ubkUh5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Learn more about Dr. Yates</a><br /></p><p>🔗 <a href="https://calendly.com/jmfacademy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Book</a> a development consultation session with Dr. J.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 Listen, reflect, and <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/MeetingMyself" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">share your thoughts or ask questions.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>✔️ Visit <a href="https://tr.ee/qsIQ2Z" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">JMF Academy's website!</a></p><p><br /></p><p>#JourneyWithDrJ #ReadySetGrow #DrJPodcast #HigherEdLeadership #FirstGenSuccess #CollegeAndBeyond #DrLaToroYates</p>