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
13 episodes
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...
