Broke PhD Podcast

This episode features Renita, the creator behind Magically Black AF. During our conversation, Renita shares about her background and the reasons for why she started her page and shares her content. Additionally, we talk about our love of Beyoncé, the Black community, and our culture, and we also share about our experiences of being Black Women here in the United States.   To connect with Renita: I...

This episode features Lia Picard, who is a journalist and a freelance writer with nationally published work. She is also an adult recreational tennis player and the host of the Bagel Bagel podcast. During our conversation, Lia shares about her background, we talk about our love for the sport of tennis, and she shares more about her podcast - the Bagel Bagel podcast. To connect with Lia Picard : We...

This episode features Malynda Hale, who is an award-winningactress, a singer, an activist, the Executive Director for The NewEvangelicals, a content creator, and an all-around multi-hyphenate. During our conversation, Malynda shares about her background and experiences of being an activist, of navigating the entertainment world, and of trying to find a balance between her artistry and her activism...

This episode features Dr. Shanell T. Smith, who is the founder of Shanell T Smith Consulting and the creator of the Accelerate Your Doctorate method. On this episode, Dr. Smith shares about her background as well as the work of her LLC, Shanell T Smith Consulting, which has two focuses of 1) aiding doctoral students with accelerating through their degree program, and 2) aidingorganizations and lea...

This episode features Dr. Ramon Goings who is the author of “14 Secrets to a Done Dissertation” as well as runs the “Done Dissertation” dissertation consulting firm. On this episode, Dr. Goings shares about his background and we talk about the topics of imposter syndrome, and being a first-generation student going through a doctoral program. Additionally, Dr. Goings shares some key takeaways that...

This episode features Veronica DeLaHarpe, your 2025 Miss American Coed for the Miss American Coed Pageant system! On this episode, Veronica shares about her background, her experiences in both pageantry as well as being a Graduate School Student, and we talk about the importance of shining as your true authentic self.   To connect with Veronica DeLaHarpe, please feel free to reach out to her via h...

Who makes up your community? On this episode of Broke PhD Podcast, I talk about the importance of community and how it is crucial to surround yourself with individuals who will uplift you as you navigate along your life journey. To stay connected with the Broke PhD Podcast Family and to learn more about the show or about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com Also, check o...

What do you wish you would have known earlier in life that could have aided you with better navigating your life journey? On this episode, I share the last five things out of the “10 Things That I Wish I Would Have Known Earlier in Life.” This segment is a two-part segment, so be sure to check out Episode 22 to hear the first five things. To stay connected with the Broke PhD Podcast Family and to...

What do you wish you would have known earlier in life that could have aided you with better navigating your life journey? On this episode, I share the first five things out of the “10 Things That I Wish I Would Have Known Earlier in Life.” This segment is a two-part segment, so be sure to check out Episode 23 to hear the other five things. To stay connected with the Broke PhD Podcast Family and to...

This episode features Dr. Michelle Gibbs, also known as Mrs Mummy PhD. On this episode, Dr. Michelle Gibbs shares about being a Black Immigrant woman navigating the world of academia. Additionally, we talk about the importance of having or building your own support system to aid you as you navigate your academic or personal life. Dr. Gibbs also shares some key takeaways that will hopefully aid you...

This episode features Dr. Michelle Gibbs, also known as Mrs Mummy PhD. On this episode, Dr. Gibbs, shares about her background and her inspiration for wanting to start Mrs Mummy PhD. Additionally, she shares some strategies that she uses to aid her with maintaining a balance with managing all of the facets and areas of her life. Lastly, during this part of our conversation, Dr. Gibbs shares about...

This episode features Gillian DiAddezio, your 2025 Ms. American Victory for the Miss American Coed Pageant system! On this episode, Gillian shares about her professional background and being as she deems “a Gillian of all trades.” Additionally, she shares about the positive impact that pageants have had on her life. We also talk about not being afraid of failure, and how this journey called life m...

This episode features Dr. Paulina Cossette! On this episode, Dr. Paulina shares about her experience of leaving the world of academia and professorship. Additionally, she shares about her journey of becoming a freelancer and small business owner and entering into the world of copy editing.   To connect with Dr. Paulina Cossette, please feel free to check out her website, connect with her via her s...

On this episode I talk about how I am planning to expand the scope of Broke PhD Podcast to share the stories of individuals navigating life in general. I want Broke PhD Podcast to be a platform that can elevate the voices of those that are often left out of the narrative and/or ignored. I also reiterate that BROKE is an acronym which means B uilding R elationships O r K indling E motions. Through...

This episode features the first guest ever on Broke PhD Podcast – Future Dr. Shelika Joshi! On this episode, Future Doctor Shelika continues to talk about her dissertation research as well as her research topic area of refugee and immigrant mental health. Additionally, she shares about her experience of being a woman of color in academia.   To connect with Future Dr. Shelika Joshi, please feel fre...

This episode features the first guest ever on Broke PhD Podcast – Future Dr. Shelika Joshi! On this episode, Future Dr. Shelika shares about her career and dissertation research focus on refugee and immigrant mental health. Additionally, she provides an understanding of the difference between the terms refugee and immigrant, and she shares some of the personal connections that motivated her to str...

This episode  features the first guest ever on Broke PhD Podcast – Future Dr. Shelika Joshi! On this episode, Future Dr. Shelika Joshi shares about her background and her journey. Additionally, this first part of our conversation focused on the topics of work-life balance, self-care, and prioritization of mental health and well-being.   To connect with Future Dr. Shelika Joshi, please feel free to...

What are the stages that a person goes through when recovering from a PhD Program or an Educational Program? On this episode, I share the five stages that I went through when recovering from my PhD Program! To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com Also, check out the Broke PhD Podcast Shop: brokephdpodcast.shop

What are my Mini Motivators or incentives that have aided me with pushing through those tough times of my program? On this episode, I share my five Mini Motivators or those things that have aided me, fueled me, and helped with me with pushing through during my doctoral program! To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com Also, check out th...

I started an online shop!!! On this episode, I share about my new online art and sticker shop – Broke PhD Podcast Shop! To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com Also, check out the Broke PhD Podcast Shop [Opening May 6, 2024]: brokephdpodcast.shop

Why did I leave the teaching profession? On this episode, I share the five main reasons that contributed to me making the decision to leave the teaching profession. To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com

What are some practices that can aid an individual with maintaining their mental health while going through an educational program? On this episode, I share five practices that aided me with maintaining my mental health while going through an educational program. To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com

What steps might an individual take in order to earn their PhD? On this episode, I share steps 6-10 out of the 10 steps of the PhD Process. This episode is part two of a two part segment, so please also check out the first part/episode. To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com Here is the citation for my Dissertation Research in case an...

What steps might an individual take in order to earn their PhD? On this episode, I share steps 1-5 out of the 10 steps of the PhD Process. This episode is part one of a two part segment, so please also check out the other part/episode. To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com

What are some things that you think an individual should know before they begin a PhD journey? On this episode, I share four more things (things 6 – 9  out of 13 things) that I wish I had known before starting my PhD program. This episode is part two of a three part segment, so please also check out the other parts/episodes. To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast...