175: The Power of Social Media for Community Advocacy with Benjamin Perez

<p>This week our special guest is Benjamin Perez who discusses the topic of the power of using social media for community advocacy. Benjamin is a first-generation college graduate and now a first-generation professional. He creates content that brings awareness on topics such as higher education, mental health, masculinity, assimilation, first-gen education, mental health, masculinity, first-gen experiences, the college experience, Greek Life, and the Latinx diaspora in the United States. His passion is empowering and advocating for his culture.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode we cover:</p> <p>- How he transitioned from using social media for work to using it as a resource to help many students find their purpose</p> <p>- The challenges and benefits of building a social media platform</p> <p>- The future of @pereztheadvisor</p> <p>- Tips for how to get started with building and growing a platform, and more!</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can connect with Benjamin in the following ways:</p> <p>IG &amp; TikTok: @pereztheadvisor &amp; Latinx Greek Life Podcast</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development: <a href="https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/gradschoolfemtoring"><u>https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/gradschoolfemtoring</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit here:<a href="https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/kit/"><u> https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/kit/</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out my Etsy tiendita: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/gradschoolfemtoring?ref=shop_sugg_market"><u>https://www.etsy.com/shop/gradschoolfemtoring</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>I’m currently accepting speaking invitations and 1:1 coaching clients. To learn more, go here:<a href="https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/services/"><u> https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/services/</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For this and more, go to:<a href="https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/"><u> </u></a><a href="https://gradschoolfem