The Writing on My Mind Podcast

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Lynell S. Hodge about her experience pursuing her EdD. Dr. Hodge shares her expertise in trauma and how it relates to the doctoral process. We discuss everything from the importance of creating community, ways that women can support one another through their journey, and navigating Eurocentric academic spaces. Lynell S. Hodge, Ed. D is a practitioner-scholar...

It is so frustrating to feel stuck during the doctoral journey. In today's episode, Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus discusses the importance of acknowledging what's standing in the way of your success during the doctorate journey. Find out the 6 things that may be keeping you stuck and how to claim your power over them. Things Mentioned in this Episode: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Episode 8 w...

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Ashley Adams about her experience while pursuing her PhD. She discusses everything from isolation, mentorship, and managing your identity outside of your degree. We also talk about the importance of strategic career planning for doctoral students. Ashley A. Adams, PhD is the senior director of student affairs at an R1 institution in the Northeast and an adju...

Everything around us seems to be in chaos so it is important to engage in self-care practices that go beyond self-care Sunday. Listen to my 9 self-care ideas to fill your cup and help with productivity. 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 a graduate degre...

In today's episode, I speak to Nicole Telfer about her experience everything with microaggressions while pursuing her PhD and talks about what inspired her latest book, A Black Woman's Guide to Earning a PhD. Nicole A. Telfer is currently a third-year doctoral student in Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She received her Bachelor of...

It's vision board season and today, Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus discusses: benefits of vision boards and how they can help you during the doctorate journey and beyond, steps to creating a vision board, ways to make your vision boards successful, & what's on her vision board. Get your free copy of my digital vision board template by clicking here. Article Referenced Burton, L., & Len...

In today's episode, Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus discusses the importance of celebrating your wins during the doctorate journey. Listen in to see how this practice can help you. This episode is brought to you by 87Treasures . A lifestyle brand with products including T-shirts, sweaters, tote bags and small canvas pouches each displaying various designs to help celebrate everyday life and mileston...

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Kristal McGreggor about everything from the power of networking and the importance of support systems and safe spaces. Born and raised on the beautiful island of Jamaica, Dr. Kristal McGreggor immigrated to the United States when she was 16 years old. Dr. McGreggor received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Master’s degree in Sport Administrati...

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Ayana Martin about everything from advocating for yourself, using mental health counseling to get unstuck, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Ayana Martin, PhD completed her degree in Molecular Medicine and Translational Science at Wake Forest University. While in grad school, Ayana served as the President of the Black Graduate Student Association, the grad...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Writing on My Mind Podcast. In this episode, your host, Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus shares her vision for the podcast as well as a little about herself. 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 a graduate degree. Tune in a...