Vida De PhD

In this episode, Guest José shares his journey to academia as a professor. He talks about his first failed PhD and how meeting the right people at the right time set him on his current path. He ends by sharing his words of wisdom to show up just as you are… that is your value! Hope this one resonates with you like it did for me.     En amor y poder, Lorena  *I do not own the rights to any of the m...

In this episode, Lorena shares her experiences with the internships that she did in graduate school. Lorena also talks about key things you can do if you are interested in pursuing an internship to explore your career options! Lorena also talks about wisdom she learned from doing these internships and hopes its resonates with you!    En amor y poder, Lorena  *I do not own the rights to any of the...

In this episode, Guest Virnaliz shares her journey of pursuing a PhD as an Afro-Latina. We talk about all the high and lows one encounters in the PhD journey. You also get to hear about what she's looking to do post PhD studies. She also shares some great nuggets of wisdom. Enjoy!  En amor y poder, Lorena  *I do not own the rights to any of the music shared*

In this episode, Lorena does a quick check-in on what is to come on the podcast and dives into Hispanic Heritage Month. She shares a few points that can be important for us to reflect on in these last few days of this beautiful month. En amor y poder, Lorena 

In this episode, Guest Alicia shares her journey from pursuing her PhD to owning and leading her own research organization as CEO. We also dive into how she made these crucial decisions of leaving academia to become her own boss. We also got to chat about how to balance personal life and goals with our professional goals and achievements. Hope this episode helps you think through how you can be an...

In this episode, guest Dr. Josi Bañales and I talk about the community based research she is doing. Through our conversation, we also touch on the importance of community more broadly and mentorship in our career paths. Josi is scholar that I admire and it was amazing to hear more of her story. She is a fellow Latina who honestly always inspires me. Josi is my first academic on the podcast to show...

In this episode, Guest Amber shares her journey into policy relevant work. She also dives into her community participatory based work that she currently conducts that aligns with her long-term career goals. Amber and I also dive into the beautiful ways in which scholars of color can connect with each other personally and within bigger research spaces such as societies/research organizations. Hope...

In this episode, I reflect back to when I started my grad school journey! This one is for all my people out there starting their PhD programs or if you are starting a new school year. I share some of the challenges I faced going into grad school and tips for how I navigated this transition. These tips may be useful as your start or even if you are already further along in your grad school journey....

In this episode, I talk about 3 things that can be useful in making a decision to pursue a non-academic career or prepare you for this path if you are committed to a non-academic career. The 3 things include networking and building relationships, internships/applied experiences, and translating your research. Hope these tips are useful in your non-academic journey! En amor y poder, Lorena  *I do n...

In this episode, I talk about the beautiful ways my family has shown up to support my educational trajectory. Sometimes it can be so easy to get stuck on the stressful side of being Latino; but this week I wanted to highlight some of the amazing and beautiful ways my family has shown up for me. I hope you have some beautiful moments you cherish with your family too. En amor y poder, Lorena  *I do...

In this episode, Avelina and I talk about all things boundaries. We talked about boundaries with our families and how we navigate and negotiate those. We also dive into the importance of boundaries in our careers. We close by sharing ways we hold ourselves accountable with our boundaries. Hope something resonates for you in this episode. En amor y poder, Lorena  *I do not own the rights to any of...

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Villegas shares her journey into her non-academic career. We talk about experiences and strategies that were instrumental in ensuring her decision to leave academia and land the perfect research scientist job. We also dive into the role her Latina identity has play in this journey. Hope something resonates for you in this episode. En amor y poder, Lorena  *I do not o...

nn this episode, I share some really personal stories about my own journey related to my dissertation and my experiences with my family when they were mixed status. Through these stories, I share how when something is for you it is for you no matter what even when it feels like it is not. These moments may make you question your entire existence, but I remind you ways that can support your journey...

In this episode, listen to two Latinas interested in non-academic careers talk about what it's like to be first-gen and Latina in the pursuit of a PhD. We also dive into the code and context switching that many of us Latinas have to navigate on regular basis with our families. Hopefully something resonates from what Vanessa had to share with us. En amor y poder, Lorena

In this episode, take a listen to two Latinas who are dear friends talk about what it is like to actively explore your career options. We dive into the emotions and real deal about actively making choices about post PhD plans. We even dive into navigating family boundaries. Hope this one is useful. En amor y poder, Lorena

In this episode, I do a check-in and share about slowing down and envisioning your future. I take some time to share how important it is to slow down and quiet your mind to let yourself dream big when it comes to envisioning your future. This envisioning can include your career, your personal goals, or whatever your inner child wants to do. I share specific ways you can do this for yourself. Hope...

In this episode, I have my first non-academic career guest, Dr. Dianna Tran! Enjoy this episode where Dr. Tran shares a little about her science policy career path and how she got there. She also dives into some wisdom that could be useful for you as you explore your non-academic options. More guests coming your way. En amor y poder, Lorena *Note. I do not own any rights to the music shared.*

In this episode, I dive into talking about the internal feelings and questions that came up for me as I always exploring non-academic careers. Facing questions such as "Did I FAIL if I am not going to be a professor?" and reframing this exploration process to be about filling my own cup instead of fulfilling expectations that were imposed on me without my knowledge. I want you all to fin...

In this episode, we take a pause from the non-academic journeys conversations and dive into a topic that actually is important for career exploration, being authentically you! I take a moment to share what was on my heart on this topic and few ways that you can start figuring out how to just be you in your spaces and in your journey of getting a PhD and being a PhD. I want to see you shine and be...

In this episode, I share the real REAL with you about walking through all the feelings and changes that come with deciding to pursue a non-academic career. I hope a piece of this episode resonates with you. Part 3 coming next week! En amor y poder, Lorena *Note. I do not own any rights to the music shared.*

In this episode, I felt inspired after the SRCD conference to re-share my journey into the non-academic world. This episode is just part 1 of sharing on this topic. Part 2 coming soon. En amor y power, Lorena Here is the link to the resources I referenced in this episode. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15beTY7-psfBKnmEzUc_OYAjY3TDVsPoA?usp=sharing *Note. I do not own any rights to the musi...

Hi everyone! I know I have been off the grid for a bit. Here I give you vida update and hopefully fuels in whatever and wherever you are in your life journey. Con amor y poder- Lorena

Hey everyone! So I know I usually blog, but now I want to try something different.... podcasting. In this first episode, I share post NCFR 2022 conference reflections. Please let me know if this resonates with you and whether this new format is something you like.  Enjoy! Be empowered, be well. This the first ever episode of Vida De PhD. 

Episode 2 is my second try at this podcast thing. In this episode, I dive into sharing about those days where everything goes sideways. These kinds of days happen to even the best of us. We are only human. This is another episode of Vida De PhD!