Beach Peeps
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.
Episodes
20 episodes
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 an...
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.
Science, Dance, and Black Excellence with Z'nya Spears
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Z’nya Spears, a molecular cell biology and physiology major who has found numerous ways to stay involved on campus.Z’nya shares how her pa...
Criminology, Student Involvement, and Finding Opportunities
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Sebastian Rosano Alvarado, a criminology major whose journey at The Beach is defined by resilience, advocacy, and a strong connection with his com...
Clubs, Resources, and Taking Chances with Abigail Catalan
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen speaks with Abigail Catalan, a Cinematic Arts major whose journey at The Beach comes with courage, utilizing resources, and embracing new opportunities.Ab...
Social Work, Coffee, and Peer Navigators with Isabella Martinez
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Isabella, a social work major whose journey at The Beach is rooted in finding a sense of belonging.Inspired by her supportive high school ...
Sisterhood, Soccer, and Student Government with Samantha Valdez
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen speaks with Samantha Valdez about sisterhood bonding, a passion for soccer, and ASI's Student Government.Samantha shares how finding a sense of belonging...
Resilience, Community, and Finding Your Way with Rudy Hernandez
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Rudy Hernandez, a social work student whose journey at The Beach is a powerful story of resilience, growth, and the importance of community.
Leadership, Pageants, and Paying It Forward with Jada O’connor
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Jada O’connor, a fourth-year accounting student whose journey at The Beach is defined by confidence, community, and purpose.Jada s...
Purpose, Persistence, and Graduate School with Fatima Rosas Huerta
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Fatima Rosas Huerta, a graduate student whose journey through higher education is grounded in purpose, advocacy, and resilience.Or...
Godzilla, Growth, and Connections with Leo Lopez
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Leo Lopez, a kinesiology major whose journey at The Beach is all about growth, connection, and embracing every part of who you are.Leo sha...
First-Gen Dreams, Finding Confidence, and Finishing Strong with Ana Carpio Monterroso
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Ana Carpio Monterroso, a first-generation student whose journey to The Beach is rooted in resilience, discovery, and purpose.Origi...
Storytelling, Social Media, and Staying Authentic with Ian Fernandez
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Ian Fernandez, a film major and the creative mind behind many of the Student Affairs Instagram reels.Ian shares how his passion for storyt...
Policy, Public Service, and Putting Yourself Out There with Andre Achacon
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with political science major Andre Achacon to talk about advocacy, public service, and taking intentional risks.Andre shares how he jumped into...
Pink, Purpose, and Finding Your People with Monet Jenkins
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Monet Jenkins, a Business Marketing major whose journey to belonging at The Beach is filled with intention, resilience, and a whole lot of pink.
Horses, Humility, and Writing Your Next Chapter with Mikey Sato
In this episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Mikey Sato, an international student from Tokyo, Japan, whose journey to The Beach is anything but ordinary.Before arriving at CSU...
Archery, Orientation, and Finding Your Passion with Jonathan Mukai
In Episode 4 of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with Jonathan Mukai for a conversation about focus, leadership, and helping students start strong at The Beach.Jonathan shares how his involvement...
Grants, Growth, and Financial Empowerment with Kim Nguyen
In Episode 3 of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with ASI Student Government Vice President of Finance Kim Nguyen for an empowering conversation about leadership, confidence, and financial literacy.<...
Self-Belief, Student Leadership, and Home at The Beach with Sonny Ciampa
In Episode 2 of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with 2025/2026 ASI Student Body President Sonny Ciampa for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about leadership, resilience, and community.
Networking, Disney Adults, and Campus Tours with Tyler Brazile
In the debut episode of Beach Peeps, CSULB Vice President of Student Affairs Beth Lesen sits down with student Tyler Brazile for a lively, heartfelt conversation that captures the true spirit of The Beach. Tyler shares his journey as a CSULB st...
