El Camino College's "ElCo Chats" podcast series shares inspiring stories of student success as told by our own students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Discover what El Camino has to offer through the experiences of those who achieved their goals or are continuing their journey, and hear from those who helped guide them on a path to success.
Shaping the Student Parent Experience at El Camino College
El Camino student Maria Lopez discusses her role as student parent fellow for FamilyU, a national comprehensive assistance program led by the nonprofit Generation Hope. Jumpstarting her higher education journey at ECC, Maria was able to leverage support resources and build an expansive community, all while earning a 4.0 GPA. The 'Parents to Bee' campus baby shower, under Maria's leadership, is a shining example of the future of student parents at the college.
20 May 2026
Celebrating 40 years of Puente Project at El Camino College
In this episode of ElCo Chats, Puente Project counselors and co-coordinators Maribel Hernandez and Griselda Castro celebrate a major milestone: 40 years of Puente at El Camino College.
Griselda and Maribel share their own journeys as first-generation college students and ultimately the counselors who now guide others along the same path. They talk about what makes Puente work: the cohort model, the integration of counseling and instruction, the mentors who show students what's possible, and the sense of familia that follows Puentistas long after they transfer.
22 Apr 2026
Take the Leap Into Real Estate at El Camino
Real estate professor John Yeressian and student William Wilson talk about how El Camino’s real estate program helps students learn and prepare for a wide range of careers in the competitive real estate industry. Both had diverse experiences and employment in other areas before they enrolled in the ECC program that encouraged them to challenge themselves and build a sustainable career in an evolving market.
Who has been a guest on ElCo Chats
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Brittany Hubble
Mele Makalo
Fine Tuitupou
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
442,704
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
4.2 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
22
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
32
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