First-Gen Rising
Michelle Y. Hoover, Sarah Fay, PhDYou were the first in your family to go to college. Now you’re the first in professional environments — and nobody talks about that part. First-Gen Rising is where we turn your lived experience into a career advantage.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 17 | Subscribers | Read | michelleyhoover.substack.com |
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Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
From a Pennsylvania coal town to boardrooms on five continents. I learned the rules the hard way. Writing them down here so you don’t have to. Author of From First to Fearless: Unlocking the Superpowers of First-Generation Professionals (forthcoming)
Substack Growth Strategist + Northwestern faculty + HarperCollins author + Lover of all things cats and Substack
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