The Writing on My Mind Podcast

Today, I am joined by two co-authors of our book, Our Doctoral Journey: A Collection of Black Women's Experiences to discuss the process of writing the book and what we hope readers gain from our stories. Get your copy of our book which is available now on Amazon . About My Special Guests Tabitha Esther also known as The #BodyConfident Coach is a 5th year doctoral student at the NYU Grossman...

I'm back with part two of our two part burnout series. Today, I am joined by Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A. and we talk about everything from how self-care won’t cure burn out, steps to closing the stress cycle, how faculty members can support doctoral students, and practical advice for showing up for others who may be experiencing burnout. We also talk about capitalism, misogyny, white women feminis...

Burnout existed prior to the pandemic and has become a widespread phenomena since. Today, I speak to Erayna Sargent, the Burnout Whisper, about the topic of burnout. We discuss the the definition of burnout, how burnout impacts women of color specifically, how friends and family can support a loved one experiencing burnout, and so much more.  This is part 1 of our 2 part series on burnout.   About...

On today’s solo episode, I talk about all things related to personal branding. A thoughtful personal brand can help you accomplish your professional goals. Getting serious about your personal brand can open doors for you and help you establish yourself as a person to hire or collaborate with. The importance of cultivating a personal brand and steps to creating a personal brand that helps you to ge...

Today, Alberto Diaz joins us on today's episode to share the benefits of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Listen to hear us discuss how people can apply, mistakes to avoid, and more. If you've got student load debt, you will want to give this episode a listen. About Alberto Diaz Alberto Juan Diaz Jr. is a seasoned financial aid professional with over nine years of experience....

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Brittany M. Williams about her experience pursuing her PhD. We discuss everything from what drove her to chose her program and career path, the hidden curriculum of higher education, how she navigated the challenges of being Twitter famous as a doctoral student, and much more.   About Dr. Brittany Williams Brittany M. Williams, Ph. D., is a Higher Education...

I'm back with season 3 of the Writing on My Mind podcast. Today, I'm sharing details about about what to expect this season. I'm also sharing some career development advice specifically for doctoral students. Things Mentioned on This Episode Get the Free Career Plan Download Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com . Support the show About the Writing on My Mind Podc...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Emmanuela reflects on her successes and setbacks of 2021 as well as what she is looking forward to in 2022. Things Mentioned on This Episode First Gen Lounge Episode that inspired this bonus episode - Being Enlightened Through the Ups and Downs with Eve Hudson, PhD Dr. Eve Hudson's Episode - Better to Have It and Don't Need It (with Dr. Eve Hudson) Dr. Lynell H...

Hindsight is 20/20 and today, I share some of the things that I wished I knew or what I would do differently as it relates to my doctoral journey. I also incorporate some listener comments related to the topic. Additionally, this is the season finale and I'm collecting suggestions for future topics for the Writing on My Mind Podcast. Share your thoughts on this short survey . Your comments wi...

Mayra Gaona is in the guest chair in this week's episode. She is currently a PhD candidate and is joining to share her experience as a Latina which influenced her to start the popular Instagram page becomingadoctora where she supports other Latinx graduate students.  Listen to hear us discuss the cost of rushing through graduate school, the pressures associated with being a second-generation...

Dissertation committee members have the power to make or break your experience. Listen in on this episode to learn what you should expect from committee members, my tips for finding the right dissertation committee members, and things to consider along the process. Send/share your advice via email to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com , or on Instagram , Twitter , or  LinkedIn . I'm also gettin...

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Malissa Sanon about her experience pursuing her PhD. We discuss everything from how she chose her program, how mentorship led her down the path to her doctorate, balancing work while pursuing a doctorate, and what prompted her to seek the help of a mental health professional. About Dr. Malissa Sanon Dr. Malissa Sanon is a Haitian American first-generation sc...

Environment is important for productive writing time. On today's episode, I'm talking about everything to help you set the stage for productive writing. I talk about what counts as writing, tips to reduce distractions, and steps to creating a productive writing space that engages all of the 5 human senses. Things Mentioned on This Episode Episode 15 - Challenges of First Generation Doc S...

Dr. Lynell S. Hodge returns for episode 5 of Season 2 to talk about stress in the doctoral journey. There's so much packed into this week's episode. We discuss the different types of stress that doctoral students can encounter, why faculty don't discuss stress with students, and share practical strategies that doctoral students can take to manage stress. About Dr. Lynell S. Hodge Ly...

It's the start of a new semester and academic year after 18 months of uncertainty. Today's episode revisits the topic of self-care and offers up some reminders and new suggestions to get you through the year.  Support the show About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing...

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Eve Hudson about her experience pursuing her PhD. We discuss everything from advocating for herself, how she navigated as a first-gen doctoral student, and her path to entrepreneurship. About Dr. Eve Hudson Dr. Evingerlean D. B. Hudson, affectionately known as Dr. Eve™, was raised in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina by a single mother in a low-socioeconom...

I took an unexpected break and explain what happen. Today's episode also explores a listener topic of how to find your academic voice. I share why it's important to find your voice and suggestions of ways to find your voice. Article Referenced Robbins, S. P. (2016). Finding your voice as an academic writer (and writing clearly) . Journal of Social Work Education,  52 (2), 133-135. Email...

It's my doctorversary and I'm back with a new season and episode. Today, I'm sharing the importance of taking breaks during your doctoral journey. I also give details about how I spent my time during the podcast break as well as some exciting professional developments. Things Mentioned in this Episode: Deep Work by Cal Newport Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity...

Today, I'm getting real about my experience dealing with the fear of success. Additionally, I take some time to share 3 tips to address the fear of success. This is also the final episode of season one. Stay tuned for season two which will drop on June 30th.  Stay connected by following me on Instagram , Twitter , and/or LinkedIn . Things Mentioned in this Episode: Professional Troublemaker:...

In episode 3 of the podcast, Dr. Kristal McGreggor shared that she wished that she knew the importance of networking both in academia and outside of it. Her comment inspired me to dedicate this whole episode to the topic of networking. Networking is critical for your success in general and is particularly important for your career as a doctoral student as well as after your program. This episode e...

In today's episode, I speak to my friend Dr. Lamesha C. Brown about her experience pursuing her PhD. We discuss everything from dealing with imposter syndrome, how she cultivated communities of support, and the steps she took to adjust the pace of her program to suit her needs. About Dr. Lamesha Brown Dr. Lamesha C. Brown (she/her/hers) serves as the Director of Advising, Testing, & Caree...

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Amanda Wilkerson about her experience pursuing her EdD. Dr. Wilkerson shares her passion for mentoring and how she has benefited from her mentors. We discuss everything from her challenges transitioning from attending an HBCU to a PWI and personal story pursuing a tenured track position. She also discussed her book From Student to Scholar: Mentoring Underrep...

Having a supportive community was a big part of my doctoral success. Today, I share the 3 groups that were a part of my community and the 3 key things that my community helped me accomplish along the doctoral journey. I'm sharing my personal stories and favorite quotes from Mia Birdsong's book How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community that supports the importance of co...

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Monique Liston about her experience pursuing her PhD. Dr. Liston details her traumatic experience pursuing her degree and how global white supremacy has influenced her career trajectory. We discuss everything from the importance of community and how she was mishandled by her program because of her intersecting identities. Dr. Monique Liston, a Black woman wh...

Recently, I was confronted with the concept of giving myself grace. I've been dealing with the effects of hitting the pandemic wall which is a term that has gained attention after Tanzina Vega tweeted about it about a month ago. In this episode, I discuss my experience and the steps that I have taken to make it over the pandemic wall. Things Mentioned in this Episode: Essentialism by Greg McK...