503- Ready, Set, Ascender!

In this episode, Alejandra and Diana relay important information about how to get free tax preparation help, an organization available for DACA students, and their visit to Casa Colombia on East 7th in Austin. They interview guest, Elisha Mac Gregor, ACC Psychology and former Ascender student, who is an avid volunteer and painter who talks about her life and passion for supporting her community. Then Ale and Diana welcome Texas native Vanessa Gonzalez, who was named “Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch” and “Best Stand Up Comic in Austin” for an in-studio sit down! They discuss her rise to fame, what it’s like to be a working comic and actress in 2025, and her educational path that led her to where she is now! Explore Ascender at https://austincc.edu/ascender and Vanessa’s latest news and tour dates at https://www.VanessaComedy.com