Marvette Lacy

Office Hours With Dr. Lacy

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy is all about helping doctoral students finish their dissertations in 12 months or less so they can graduate and become DOCTOR!

Author

Marvette Lacy

Category

Education

Podcast website

qualscholars.com

Latest episode

Apr 6, 2026

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Episodes

What you Need to Defend your Dissertation 14.10.2021

This week on the podcast, Marvette talks about her new program Defend Your Dissertation and goes over the shifts in your mindset you have to go through in order to complete your dissertation.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple Enroll in the program: https://www.q...

You Don't Need a PhD for your Dream Job 07.10.2021

In this week's episode Marvette shares with you why you don't need a PhD for your dream job, whether it be consulting or speaking.     Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple Apply for the program: https://www.qualscholars.com/fyd/

Why It's So Hard to Finish Your Dissertation 29.09.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette goes over the main reasons why you may be having such a tough time finishing your dissertation.  Dr. Lacy dives into how you can get over your lack of confidence and imposter syndrome that is holding you back from accomplishing your goal.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.co...

When Life Happens Part 2 22.09.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette speaks with a panel of her clients from the Finish your Dissertation program about how to juggle the doctorial process when you're struggling with your personal life.  The panel discusses the importance of self care and prioritizing your mental health.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://w...

When life happens 16.09.2021

This week Marvette talks about navigating the doctorial experience when life happens, and gives some tips on how you can keep yourself motivated when you find yourself getting overwhelmed with your personal life.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple Apply for the p...

Support in the Dissertation Process 25.08.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette goes over how to identify where you need the most support during your dissertation process and how to find that support.  Dr. Lacy also goes over how to actually ask for and accept the help you need without guilt in order to finish your dissertation.     Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://...

Your Advisor is Human 18.08.2021

This week, Marvette continues the advisor series with an episode reminding you that your advisor is human and wants you to succeed.  Dr. Lacy talks about how you need to show up and ask for help from your advisor in order to receive the help you need.   Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativ...

Communicating with your Advisor 11.08.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette starts her series on communicating with your advisor.  Listen in, as Marvette talks about how to know if you're hiding from your advisor and what to do about it.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple Apply for the program: https://ww...

The Cost of Investing in Yourself 04.08.2021

This week on the podcast Marvette goes over some common questions she's received about the the new Finish your Dissertation Accelerator.  Marvette also goes over why it's important to invest in yourself.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple Apply for the program: h...

Write Your Dissertation Accelerator 28.07.2021

This week on the podcast, Marvette goes over the 3 main characteristics of the most successful students in the program who have finished their dissertation.  Marvette also talks about the new Write your Dissertation Accelerator program that's launching and why you need to join if you're serious about finishing your dissertation.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/...

The 4 Week Dissertation with Yvonne Bueno 21.07.2021

In this week's episode Marvette shares a call between her and one of her clients, Yvonne Bueno, where they chat about why she decided to join the program and how joining helped her stay disciplined and focused during the dissertation process.  Yvonne gives tips on how you can finish your dissertation quickly without burn-out.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Jo...

How to be Disciplined in the Dissertation Process 14.07.2021

This week on the podcast, Marvette talks with a client, friend and colleague Dr. Roshaunda Breeden about her dissertation process, what motivated her to hire a coach and what kept her disciplined while she was completing her dissertation.  Connect with Dr. Roshaunda Breeden on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dr_breeden/   Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ J...

What it Takes to Become a Doctor with Dr. Joan Collier 07.07.2021

In this episode, Marvette chats with her good friend and colleague Dr. Joan Collier about what it takes to become to finish your program and become a Doctor.  Dr. Collier explains 3 ways that you can own your identity as a scholar.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesim...

Throwback Episode: Imposter Syndrome 30.06.2021

This week's episode, we're sharing a special throwback episode about imposter syndrome and how you can work through it to get to your goals.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple

Consistency with Dr. J 23.06.2021

In this week's episode, I'm sharing one of our calls from inside the Finish your Dissertation program about consistency.  Follow along on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple

Marriage, Motherhood and Dissertating 16.06.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette shares a call from within her group program that talks about balancing your personal life with your dissertation.   Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple

Throwback Episode: Writing is Hard 09.06.2021

This week's episode is a special throwback episode where Marvette talks about her experience with writing during her dissertation, and how you can make writing easier so you can accomplish your goals.  Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple

Throwback Episode: I Failed my First Semester 02.06.2021

In this special throwback episode, Marvette share's her story about how she failed her first semester of her PHD program and what she learned from the experience.    Follow along on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple

Self Care is Bullshit 26.05.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette goes over some of the most common lies and misconceptions people believe when it comes to self care. Dr. Lacy gives actionable tips for you to follow so you can protect your peace, put your self care first and make sure that your workflow is sustainable.    Follow along on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:  https:/...

Self Care is Self Preservation 19.05.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette shares a call conducted by Dr. Joan Collier from inside the Finish Your Dissertation Program.  In this conversation, Dr. Collier talks about the importance of self care and why you need to make your self care a priority when it comes to finishing your dissertation.  Follow along on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:...

Desiring the Dissertation 12.05.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette talks about the importance of desiring your dissertation and your life afterward.  Dr. Lacy gives actionable tips on how you can change your way of thinking about the program to increase your motivation and your desire when it comes to finishing your dissertation.  Follow along on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook: ...

Celebrate that Shit 05.05.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette talks about the importance of learning to celebrate your failures and adopting a mindset to fail on purpose.  Dr. Lacy discusses how you need to feel the uncertainty and realize that your failures are evidence of action toward your goal. Follow along on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gr...

How to Find the Motivation to Keep Going 28.04.2021

In this weeks episode, Marvette talks about how you can keep your motivation and not get overwhelmed while finishing your dissertation.  Dr. Lacy also goes over the importance of resting and taking a break in order to keep your motivation up. Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsm...

Choose your Job or Your Life 21.04.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette talks about how you need to set boundaries around your time and schedule and gives actionable tips so you can protect your peace and your time.   Dr. Lacy also goes over how you can stop trading hours for dollars and what you need to do to stop the cycle of equating your worth with doing too much work.  Follow along on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marvette...

Finish Your Lit Review Webinar 14.04.2021

In this week's episode, Marvette share's her recent webinar about finishing your lit review. Hear tips and information about finishing your lit review on time and without stress.  Follow along on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/marvettelacy/ Join the discussion on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple  

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