Beach Peeps is a conversational podcast hosted by CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs, Beth Lesen, featuring honest, engaging conversations with CSULB students. Each episode explores students’ lived experiences, challenges, joys, and journeys, offering a behind-the-scenes look at life at The Beach.
Art, Marketing, and Studying Abroad with Ashlynn Chavez
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Ashlynn Chavez, a pre-illustration major and marketing minor who combines creativity and leadership to find new opportunities on campus. As President of the American Marketing Association and a Student Assistant for Student Affairs Communications and Marketing, Ashlynn has learned how art, strategy, and storytelling can work together. Ashlynn reflects on studying art and building friendships wh...
12 Oct 2026
Music, Perseverance, and Becoming the Representation with Izzy Wright
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Izzy Wright, a music education major whose experience is shaped by perseverance and cultural representation. After transferring to CSULB and earning a place in its competitive music program, Izzy faced imposter syndrome as the only Black student majoring in choral education. Izzy also opens up about experiencing bullying, gaining the courage to report it, and finding support from campus resourc...
5 Oct 2026
Confidence, Cultural Clubs, and Building Friendships with Mionna Gray
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Mionna Gray, a communication studies major whose experience at The Beach highlights the power of friendship, relocation, and trying new things. After moving from Chicago to Long Beach during the pandemic, Mionna had to rebuild her community in an unfamiliar place. By participating in activities and becoming a SOAR leader, she gradually stepped outside her shell and developed the confidence to co...
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