Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 03/10/2026FirstGen reality #PhD #firstgen #firstgenprofessional 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 27/09/2026Congratulations 🎉 #firstgen #PhD @prancingpapio.bsky.social 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 13/09/2026The word « FirstGen » is rarely associated with being a DJ. But DJ Helios is. Listen to her story. #FirstGen #FirstGenProfessional 011
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 03/09/2026FirstGens, how are you doing on this bingo? #firstgen 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 27/08/2026Indeed. Dolly Parton was the first in her family to finish high school. Her dad could read nor write. Then she moved to Nashville… #FirstGen #FirstGenProud 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 26/08/2026Great initiative for the next generation of FirstGens! #firstgen #firstgencollegestudent 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 12/08/2026Great advice from @drkallschmidt.bsky.social #FirstGen 100
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 10/08/2026In the industrial age, following the manual was valuable. In the AI age, figuring it out may be more valuable. FirstGen people have been practicing that their entire lives. Andrea Acosta exemplifies this trajectory very well. Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/1bwc... #firstgen #AIopen.spotify.com“I walked away completely debt-free from college because I refused to stop looking for solutions." ft. Andrea Acosta, VP of Sales EdflexThe FirstGen Lounge · Episode 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 24/07/2026Moms play such an important role in life. #firstgen #mothers #firstgenproud 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 05/07/2026🤔: What’s a FirstGen’s favorite workout? 💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams. #Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 27/06/2026That moment you get your college acceptance letter? Pure magic. ✨ For FirstGen students, it’s more than a milestone; it’s a bold step into new territory. Keep going. You’re making history. #FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 26/06/2026Rimshah is a pro at networking. #firstgen #firstgenproud #globalminded 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 21/06/2026If you want to discover a story of resilience, this is it. #firstgen #firstgenproud 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 01/06/2026Speak first. You’re worth it. #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 22/05/20262x Congratulations 👏👏👏@roberta-stardust.bsky.social #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen 010
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 15/05/2026Often a dilemma for a young FirstGen: follow your heart or follow the money. And what will family say about your choice? #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen 020
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 15/05/2026White collar comfort zone + Blue collar comfort zone = a broader comfort zone. Basically the point made by @drkallschmidt.bsky.social #FirstGen #celebratefirstgen #firstgenproud 020
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 04/05/2026For any FirstGen student out there: listen to your peer in this podcast. So much practical advice. A must listen! #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen #firstgencollegestudent #STEM #latinawomen 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 26/04/2026Peer grit helps people - invest in human capital, - choose better-fit paths, - persist through adversity. Especially effective for FirstGens. From @efiadamopoulou.bsky.social #FirstGen 010
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 24/04/2026I wish somebody would have told me this years ago. #firstgen #firstgenproud #podcast 010
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 19/04/2026👏 @erindmorton.bsky.social So useful to share these stories! #firstgen #celebratefirstgen #firstgenproud 121
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 13/04/2026“I felt like I didn’t belong”, but he did! #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen #STEM #engineering 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 09/04/2026"...For years, I compartmentalized myself to fit into spaces that weren’t built for women like me—first-generation, bilingual, taking care of my dad while he was terminally ill, pursuing a doctorate, teaching military veterans transitioning to college, and choreographing Zumba routines." 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 09/04/2026"Your wholeness is your superpower" writes Dr. Lori Marie Huertas. 👏 👏 👏 "I grew up believing I had to choose: the academic or the dancer, the professional or the mother, the Puerto Rican or the American..." influentialwomen.com/blog/the-pow... #FirstGen #wholeself #FirstGenProfessional #Latinasinfluentialwomen.comThe Power of Showing Up Whole: A First-Gen Latina's Guide to Leading Without ShrinkingStop shrinking to fit in—your whole story is your greatest strength. Discover 3 powerful practices for Latina leaders to lead authentically and expand their influence. 100
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 06/04/2026When you are expected to be in the room, believe you belong there! #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 06/04/2026She will get there. With a little help from us all it will be a little easier. #firstgen 110
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 05/04/2026Congratulations 🎊 Charlie!! @cworeds.bsky.social #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen #firstgen 020
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 05/04/2026This means that of the only 4 humans out of the 8 billion on earth who are on their way to the moon, 50% are FirstGen! #artemis #moon #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen #space 020
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 22/03/2026Most entrepreneurs are also FirstGens. Also figuring things out on their own, breaking new ground, pioneering new pathways without an existing network. Maria is one of them. Listen to her story. #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen #startup #entrepreneurship 010
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 15/03/2026“FirstGen students walk into school systems not designed for them”. Imagine how different it would be if the school system was designed for them. #firstgen #celebratefirstgen #firstgenproud 001
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 12/03/2026Few people know that this FirstGen became the CEO of Goldman Sachs. His great grandparents immigrated to the U.S. from what is Poland today. #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 11/03/2026That feeling of navigating college without a roadmap. Great episode, of the podcast I mean 😉 #firstgen #firstgencollegestudent 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 07/03/2026Congratulations @profshirleylin.bsky.social 🎊🎉👍 #firstgenproud #firstgen #firstgenprofessional #celebratefirstgen 110
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 24/02/2026This is truly an incredible story of being one day away from shutting down a startup, to a thriving business today. And then using part of the funds to give talented girls a better path in life. One of those inspiring FirstGen stories to remember. #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #resilience #startup 020
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 25/01/2026Hi Megan. We love the world to know our FirstGen stories. Have a glimpse here: www.inpersonplus.com/communities Your story is an inspiration to so many other FirstGens, so I’d like to invite you to our podcast. Let me know please. Thank you!inpersonplus.comCommunities | InPerson+ 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 23/01/2026🎉👏🏻🎈Congratulations Professor Megan @mydennis.bsky.social All FirstGens are so proud of you! #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGen 110
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 23/01/2026A typical mentor advice is to network more. But how to appreciate and act upon that advice when nobody explained you the value of networking yet? #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #networking 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 06/01/2026One teacher noticed his potential, stayed after class to help him write an essay for a contest, and showed him what was possible. That moment, placing 1st regionally and 2nd statewide, became the spark that made him believe: I can do this. #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 31/12/2025This podcast provides a wonderful oral history of FirstGen lived experiences. It nicely shows how all FirstGen lives are different, but have in common that pioneering mindset of figuring it all out with minimal or no guidance. #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen 030
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 27/12/2025Interesting read. Congrats to the FirstGens mentioned in the article. #FirstGenProud #celebratefirstgen #FirstGen #scholars #academia 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 19/12/2025That’s FirstGen excellence 👏👏👏 #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 19/12/2025“I thought a psychology degree made you a psychologist. No one told me it takes a PhD.” Lisette also opens up about the burnout she experienced working as one of the only bilingual psychologists. #FirstGen #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenProud #Psychology #PhD #imposter #mentalhealth #Latina 020
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 06/12/2025SHPE is the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers. The event gives opportunities to upcoming STEM talent to connect with companies for internships and jobs. 👏👏👏 #STEM #FirstGen #engineer 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 06/12/2025Sounds familiar FirstGens? 😉 #FirstGen #FirstGenProud 000
Dany DeGrave, FirstGen @inpersonplus.com · 01/12/2025Another honest FirstGen story, not shying away from the hard truths and the paths to a better future, built one step at a time. 👍 #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen 010
Reposted by Dany DeGrave, FirstGenFirstGens, You Belong Here! @inpersonplus.bsky.social · 28/11/2025SHPE 2025 Philadelphia was full of energy, connection, and powerful FirstGen stories! We loved meeting so many of you, hearing your journeys, and capturing these moments of pride together. #SHPE2025 #FirstGenProud #InPersonPlus #STEMCommunity #CareerGrowth #FirstGen #engineer 011
