In a world of exploitation, overwork, and burnout—where many of us rely on providing some form of labor to survive— what does regenerative and sustainable productivity look like for first-generation BIPOC students? In this interactive workshop, you will explore concrete time-management, project-management, self-care, and community care strategies for achieving personal and professional success. You’ll learn to challenge dominant narratives around productivity, care, and wellness and instead redefine success and well-being in ways that align with your lived experiences, identities, and core values. By interweaving conceptual reframings with tangible techniques, this workshop will equip you to thrive in your higher education journey and beyond. You'll leave feeling empowered, energized, and galvanized to take action toward achieving your personal and professional goals in sustainable ways.



Bio:
Dra. Yvette Martínez-Vu (she/her) is a first-generation chronically ill and neurodivergent Chicana graduate school and productivity coach, author, and speaker. She is the producer and host of the top-rated Grad School Femtoring podcast and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC where she supports first-generation BIPOCs as they navigate higher education. Dra. Yvette is the co-author of the book Is Grad School for Me?: Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students with the University of California Press and co-editor of the bestselling Chicana M(other)work Anthology with the University of Arizona Press.