The Writing on My Mind Podcast

In this bonus episode, I'm reflecting on three years of the Writing on My Mind podcast. I'm celebrating the wins, sharing the top episodes from the three years and season 4, as well as some free resources to get your year started on the right foot. Get the Taking Charge: A Career Guide for Graduate Students ebook - www.takingchargeebook.comDownloads & ResourcesDownload the Vision Board Template Join the 5-day Brand Refresh Challenge Download the Before Semester Check-In  Listen to the Before Semester Check-In Episode Check out my interview on the Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture podcast Top episodes over the past 3 yearsListen to The Mishandling of Black Women in Higher Education (with Dr. Monique Liston) Listen to You Can't Break the Rules Until You Know What They Are (with Dr. Brittany M. Williams)Listen to Playing the Game of Graduate School (with Dr. Ayana Martin) Listen to The Cure for Burnout is Not Self-Care (with Amelia Nagoski) Top episodes from season 4Listen to Start Walking Like a Doctor (with Dr. Jason K. Wallace) Listen to Using Research as a Connection to Home and Heritage (with Alexandria Miller) Listen to Navigating Sponsorship Relationships (with Dr. Rosalind Chow) Support the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

Today's episode features Alexandria Miller, fifth year doctoral student at Brown University's Africana Studies Department and host of Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture podcast which is a project to promote accessibility of Caribbean history. Alexandria shares her graduate school journey, how she navigated graduate school during the pandemic as well as how she uses her research as a means to stay connect with her community.About Alexandria MillerAlexandria Miller is a historian, writer, and multimedia documentarian who is passionate about capturing Caribbean stories. She earned her B.A. with distinction in African & African American Studies and History from Duke University and is currently a Ph.D Candidate in the Department of Africana Studies at Brown University. Miller was selected as one of the 30 Under 30 Caribbean American Emerging Leaders by the Institute of Caribbean Studies in 2018 and, as a member of The Beautiful Project, her photography on Black women's beauty was showcased at The Metropolitan Museum of Art the following year. The winner of several academic awards including the American Association of University Women's American Dissertation Fellowship, Alexandria's scholarly interests encapsulate Caribbean history, women's history, Black culture, and entrepreneurship. She is also a fierce advocate for educational equity and supports underrepresented groups' learning in and out of the classroom. With this advocacy work in mind, she founded Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture https://www.strictlyfactspod.com/ in 2021, a podcast and digital platform that aims to educate and celebrate Caribbean history by connecting history, politics, and activism to the region's rich, contemporary music and popular culture.Follow Alexandria on Twitter, Facebook, and InStagram. Check out my episode on the Strictly Facts podcast here.Support the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

It's the beginning of a new academic year and a beginning of a semester check-in is a great way to gain clarity and set yourself up for success. In this episode, I discuss  why you may want to conduct a before semester check-in and provide deep dive into the aspects of a before semester check-in which includes reflection, community, wellness, professional development, and celebration. You'll want to grab a paper and pen to jot down your thoughts and ideas.Things Mentioned in This Episode:Season 3 Episode 1: Career Development Advice for Doctoral StudentsWant more career support/advice?Get the Free Career Plan DownloadBuy the Take Charge: A Career Guide for Graduate Students ebookSupport the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

We're discussing all things first-generation graduate/doctoral students in today's episode. You don't want to miss this conversation with the brilliant Dr. Jason K. Wallace who is in the guest chair. He discusses his experience as a first-generation college student and shares findings related to his research that explores the experiences of first-generation doctoral students.About Dr. Jason K. Wallace Dr. Jason K. Wallace (he/him) is a higher education researcher and practitioner, originally from Fort Worth, Texas. He currently serves as the Nina Bell Suggs assistant professor of higher education in the School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Wallace is a proud first-generation college graduate - an accomplishment he owes primarily to his mother, Shellice M. Wallace-Vaughn. Prior to joining the faculty at Southern Miss, Dr. Wallace worked for nearly a decade in student affairs primarily in multicultural services. His experience as a practitioner, passion for equity and justice, and lived experiences inform his teaching and research. As a critical qualitative scholar, Dr. Wallace's research centers on issues of equity and inclusion in higher education with emphasis on Black and first-generation college student experiences. Dr. Wallace holds a Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in College Student Affairs Administration and a graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies from the Mary Frances Early College of Education at The University of Georgia. He received an M.Ed. in Educational Administration and a B.S. in Advertising and Public Relations from Texas Christian University. In fall 2023, Dr. Wallace will join the faculty at Mississippi State University as assistant professor of higher education. For more information, visit www.drjkwallace.com.Things Mentioned in This Episode:I Wish I Knew Thank I Could Be a Professor blog post by Dr. Jason K. WallaceWallace, J. K. (2022). Nevertheless, we persist: Exploring the cultural capital of Black first-generation doctoral students at non-black serving institutions. The Review of Higher Education, 45(4), 515-548.Wallace, J. K., & Ford, J. R. (2021). "They don't value my knowledge": Interrogating the racialized experiences of black first-generation doctoral students in HESA programs at HWIs.  Journal of First-Generation Student Success, 1(2), 127-144.Support the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

Dr. Torrie Cropps is in guest chair today and is sharing her graduate school journey. In this episode, she shares how mentorship played an important role in getting to and through graduate school. She also discusses the transition from attending an HBCU to a PWI as well as interesting findings from her research related to the experiences of Black doctoral students in agricultural disciplines.About Dr. Torrie CroppsTorrie Cropps is a Research Scientist in STEM Education at University of Texas at Dallas in the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Her research there focuses broadly on strategies to promote equity for racially/ethnically marginalized doctoral students in STEM disciplines pursuing careers in the academy. She also assists in the creation of educational materials for hiring equity and analyzes climate survey data. Additionally, Dr. Cropps is a Lecturer of Environmental Justice in the department of American Studies. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and her Master of Science in Agricultural Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Dr. Cropps earned her PhD in Agricultural Education from Purdue University. Her dissertation focused on the experiences of Black women doctoral candidates in agricultural disciplines at PWIs.Her research interests include the mentoring, advising, and socialization of marginalized graduate students; Black collegiate women; marginalized groups in STEM+agriculture; and critical qualitative research.Connect with Dr. Torrie Cropps through her website www.torriecropps.com/ and on Twitter.  Things Mentioned in This Episode:Cropps, T. A. (2023). Black doctoral women's socialization experiences in agricultural science and education departments. Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education.Support the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

We've made it to episode 50! And today, I'm sharing some updates, my favorite conversations over the last 50 episodes, and what to expect in the future.Things Mentioned in this Episode:Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (Earn 60,000 points)Away Luggage (Get $20 off - no code needed)Get the Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle BookListen to my Favorite Guest Episodes:#1 - Episode 12 The Mishandling of Black Women in Higher Education with Dr. Monique Liston#2 - Episode 30 You Can't Break The Rules Until You Know What They Are (with Dr. Brittany M. Williams)#3 - Episode 34 The Cure for Burnout is Not Self-Care (with Amelia Nagoski)Support the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

Wellness is a topic that often isn't considered when discussing the graduate school journey. In this week's episode, Dr. Angela Crumdy shares how this lack of connection led her to prioritize wellness and go on to create Grad Girl Wellness.In this episode, we also discuss:What inspired Angela to pursue her PhD right after undergrad,How Angela navigated moving to a new state while pursuing her graduate degree, Tips for incorporating graduate school wellness, and much more.About Dr. Angela CrumdyAngela is the creator of Grad Girl Wellness, an online platform designed to encourage women of color to prioritize their overall health and wellness while pursuing higher education. After earning her PhD in 2022, she is currently a postdoctoral fellow studying issues related to teacher retention and the social lives of teachers.Follow Angela and Grad Girl Wellness on Instagram and Twitter. Visit the Grad Girl Wellness website - https://gradgirlwellness.com/. Listen to the Grad Girl Wellness Podcast. Things Mentioned on the Episode:Institute for the Recruitment of TeachersSupport the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

Dr. Rease Miles is in the guest chair today to share her experience navigating higher education as a first-generation college student. We get real on this episode and discuss her college stop out story, her journey to PhD, how she discovered that she was a first-generation college student, how community contributed to her success, and how institutions can better support first-generation undergraduate and graduate students. About Dr. La'Tonya Rease MilesLa'Tonya Rease Miles is Director of University Partnerships at ReUp Education.  A first-generation college graduate and former "stop out" student, LT has established two successful programs for first-generation college students — one at UCLA and the other at Loyola Marymount University—both recognized as First-gen Forward institutions. She regularly consults with institutions nationally concerning first-gen students and also has advised local high schools about developing programs on their campus. Finally, she established and manages a national Facebook group, "Empowering First Generation Students" and is the Chief Strategist for the "First Gen & Juice" brand.Visit Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles' website. Join the Empowering First Generation College Students Facebook Group. Follow Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles on Instagram and LinkedIn.Additional ResourcesAn Annotated Bibliography on First-Generation College Students: Research From 2008-2019Campus Service Workers Supporting First-Generation Students: Informal Mentorship and Culturally Relevant Support as Key to Student Retention and SuccessSupport the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

This episode explores a topic that I am always asked about, how do you network if you're introverted. I share 7 of the best strategies to get the most out of networking as a person who identifies as an introvert. Listen to get these practical tips to implement today.Things Mentioned on This Episode:Purchase the Taking Charge ebook Get the Free Career Plan Download Episode 11 - Giving Yourself GraceThe SkimmThe Daily PodcastSupport the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

Everyone needs a sponsor in their corner. But knowing the difference between mentorship and sponsorship relationships is the key to success. Dr. Rosalind Chow is in  guest chair and breaks down what sponsorship relationships are and aren't and how to best take advantage of them.In this episode, we discuss:The difference between mentorship and sponsorship relationships,The structure of sponsorship/protègè relationships,The importance of trust in both mentorship and sponsorship relationships,How sponsorship uniquely impacts people of color,Strategies for navigating the negative effects of self promotion, andHow to turn a mentor into a sponsor.About Dr. Rosalind ChowRosalind Chow is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University, where she studies the power of social hierarchy and its impact on diversity and inclusion efforts in organizations.Additional/Resources/Things Mentioned in This Episode:Chow, R. M., & Knowles, E. D. (2015). Taking race of the table: Agenda setting and support for color-blind public policy. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 42(1), 1–15.Chow, R. M., Phillips, L. T., Lowery, B. S., & Unzeueta, M. M. (2021, June 8). Fighting backlash to racial equity efforts.  MITSloan Management Review. https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/fighting-backlash-to-racial-equity-efforts/?og=Home%20Editors%20PicksChow, R. (2021, June 30). Don't just mentor women and people of color. Sponsor Them. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2021/06/dont-just-mentor-women-and-people-of-color-sponsor-themSupport the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for others to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Sonia Arellano about her experience pursuing her PhD and her path to attaining a tenure track professor role. Dr. Arellano discusses the impetus of her research which was inspired by the quilt work honoring migrants who have passed away in the Arizona desert after crossing the U.S./Mexico border.  She discusses grieving as a graduate student, how mentorship played a part in her success, and so much more. About Dr. Sonia C. ArellanoSonia C. Arellano is an assistant professor in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Central Florida where she teaches about visual/material rhetorics and gendered rhetorics. Her scholarship broadly engages social justice issues through textiles, tactile methods and rhetorics, and mentoring of BIPOC students and faculty. You can see her scholarship in journals such as Peitho, Rhetoric Review, Compositions Studies and College Composition and Communication. Sonia was awarded the 2022 CCCC Richard Braddock Award for her research quilt and article titled “Sexual Violences Traveling to El Norte: An Example of Quilting as Method.”Things Mentioned in This Episode:Stitching a Revelation: The Making of an Activist by Cleve JonesThe Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail by Jason De León  Ribero, A. M., & Arellano, S. C. (2019). Advocating Comadrismo: A Feminist Mentoring Approach for Latinas in Rhetoric and Composition. Peitho Journal, 21(2), 334-356.Support the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for others to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

We're back for season 4 of the Writing on My Mind podcast. Today, I'm sharing advice for maximizing and maintaining mentorship relationships by staying in touch with mentors/femtors. This is a jam packed episode where I discuss the role of mentors/femtors, the importance of staying in touch with mentors/femtors, six ways to stay in touch, and how to be a good mentor/femtor.Things Mentioned on This Episode:Join my email list Get the Free Career Plan Download Purchase the Taking Charge ebook Support the showAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for others to level up.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast: Rate Review Share the show with 2 women of color graduate students Share an episode on social media & tag me

In this bonus episode, Dr. Emmanuela reflects on the wins, lessons, and setbacks of 2022 as well as what she is looking forward to in 2023. She also provides a peak into when to expect the premiere of season 4 of the podcast.Things Mentioned in This Episode:Complete the listener surveyPurchase the Taking Charge: A Career Guide for Graduate Students eBookListen to 2021 review podcast episodeListen to the Burnout Doesn't Discriminate But It Has Its Favorites (with Erayna Sargent) podcast episodeListen to The Cure for Burnout is Not Self-Care (with Amelia Nagoski) podcast episodePurchase the Our Doctoral Journey: A Collection of Black Women's Experiences bookListen to the Our Doctoral Journey Author Book Chat podcast episodeJoin my email list for graduate student tips and updatesAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show

Entrepreneurship is a career path that many are curious about. In today's episode, Dr. Emmanuela shares 8 pieces of advice for graduate students who are considering entrepreneurship. Please fill out the listener survey to share what topics you would like me to explore and guests you would like featured is season 4 - https://forms.gle/FHmWS9tXZwgGgnVR8Get your copy of the my new ebook - Taking Charge: A Career Guide for Graduate Students which is available now on takingchargeebook.com. Have a burning question related to entrepreneurship? Send me an email at writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Check out my recent podcast guest appearances:First-Gen Lounge with Dr. EveGrad School Femtoring with Dra. Yvette Martínez-VuAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast:RateReviewShare with 2 women of color graduate studentsShare an episode on social mediaSupport the show

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu about her experience pursuing her PhD. She shares what motivated her to pursue her doctoral degree, how she navigated her program with a chronic illness, what lead her to leave academia, and her entrepreneurship journey.  About Dr. Yvette Martínez-VuDr. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a Chicana mother-scholar, academic coach, and host of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast where she empowers first-generation students of color as they navigate higher education. Dr. Martinez-Vu is the co-author of the forthcoming Grad School Femtoring Guide: Successfully Navigating Graduate School Applications with University of California Press, and co-editor of the best-selling Chicana M(other)work Anthology with University of Arizona Press. After working in higher education for over ten years, she transitioned out and relocated her little familia from California to Portugal.Visit Dr. Martínez-Vu's website - www.gradschoolfemtoring.com. Connect with Dr. Martínez-Vu on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Buy my latest ebook, Taking Charge: A Career Guide for Graduate Students, which is available now on takingchargeebook.com. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast:RateReviewShare with 2 women of color graduate studentsShare an episode on social mediaSupport the show

In this bonus episode, Dr. Emmanuela reads the introduction of her new ebook, Taking Charge: A Career Guide for Graduate Students which is available now on takingchargeebook.com. Get your copy today!About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast:RateReviewShare with 2 women of color graduate studentsShare an episode on social mediaSupport the show

I'm back with another solo episode. This week, I'm expanding on last week's discussion about my recent career change. This episode, I share three things that you should think about if you're considering a career shift, things that may be signs that you need a career change, and challenges associated with a career change.Things Mentioned on This EpisodeThe Importance of Personal Branding to Doctoral StudentsStrengths Assessments - Strengths Profile, Strengths Finder, and Myers Briggs Personality AssessmentGet the Taking Charge eBook - www.takingchargeebook.comAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast:RateReviewShare with 2 women of color graduate studentsShare an episode on social mediaSupport the show

Grief strikes when you least expect it.In this episode, I discuss my experience grieving the unexpected death of my father as well as grieving my 17 year career as a higher education administrator. I share advice for navigating grief as well as things that folks shouldn't do when attempting to support someone who is grieving.Things Mentioned on This EpisodeJoin My Book Email List to hear about my new career development e-book for graduate students which will come out October 10thWe Can Do Hard Things Podcast (Why Grief - like Love - is Forever with Marisa Renee Lee)This Too Shall Suck Podcast - The Grief of Losing a ParentDisposability of Black Women Faculty in Academia by Dr. Joy Gaston GaylesMy Dissertation - We're Here, We Exist: An Exploration of how Second-Generation Afro-Caribbean College Women Make Meaning of their Race, Ethnicity, and GenderAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast:RateReviewShare with 2 women of color graduate studentsShare an episode on social mediaSupport the show

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Tania Abouzeide about her experience pursuing her PhD. She shares what inspired her to pursue her doctorate while balancing the demands of a full time job while raising two young kids with her husband. Dr. Abouzeide also provides practical tips for advocating for what you need while pursuing your degree and so much more.  About Dr. Tania Abouzeide Dr. Tania Abouzeide is the Lead Consultant & Founder of Way Finder Educational Consulting. With over 15 years of professional experience, she specializes in the comprehensive college admissions process, academic advising and one-on-one coaching to college-bound students. Dr.Abouzeide is a professor of higher education and she has held leadership positions in student affairs, admissions, and academic advising departments at public and private universities. Dr. Abouzeide is dedicated to assisting students secure post-secondary educational opportunities, while incorporating personal well-being practices.Connect with Dr. Abouzeide  by visiting her website www.yourwayfinder.com; Following her on Instagram;  LinkedIn; and YouTube. About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Support the show

I'm back with another solo episode and I'm continuing the conversation of burnout and how it can impact the job search process. Listen to hear my tips for successfully job searching while experiencing burnout. I also announce my new e-book that is focused on career development for graduate students which will be released at the end of August. In the book, I expand of some of the topics that I've focused on during this seasons solo episodes as well as advice for interviewing, building an online brand, the differences between a resume and CV and more. Join My Book Email List to hear about my new career development e-book for graduate students which will come out the end of August.Things Mentioned on This EpisodeJoin My Book Email List to hear about my new career development e-book for graduate students which will come out the end of AugustOn Purpose with Jay Shetty with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Buy the Our Doctoral Journey BookAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show

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 GuestsTabitha Esther also known as The #BodyConfident Coach is a 5th year doctoral student at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Her career in public health over the last 10 years has focused on the spatial and social epidemiology. Her doctoral journey has led her on a personal journey to uncovering, Who is Tabitha without science? As a woman who has healed through body dysmorphic disorder for 20+ years, currently she is focused on her passion as a coach where she helps women who are unsatisfied with their bodies develop unshakeable body confidence thorough a personalized body science approach based on their blood type & through body image healing. Her goal is to create a nation of women who have unshakeable body confidence as their life motto. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Visit her website - TabithaEsther.com. She can also be reached through email at tabitha@tabithaesther.com.Dom, short for Dominique, Garrett-Scott (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a radically soft Black feminist poet-scholar, plus-size model, entrepreneur, content creator, and self-proclaimed hot girl hailing from Dallas, Texas. She holds a B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in African American Studies from the University of Mississippi and a M.A. in Sociology with concentrations in Black Studies and Gender and Women Studies from the University of Texas. A former student, community, and labor organizer, Dom is currently a Ph.D. student studying the relationship between anti-Black misogyny, fatphobia, and surveillance. You can follow her on her socials @domthefurious.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast:RateReviewShare with 2 women of color graduate studentsShare an episode on social mediaSupport the show

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 feminist, and the toxicity of higher education. This episode is full of nuggets and is one that you will come back to and share with others. About Amelia Nagoski,  D.M.A. Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A. (it stands for Doctorate of Musical Arts) is the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Her job is to run around waving her arms and making funny noises and generally doing whatever it takes to help singers get in touch with their internal experience.She lives in New England with her husband, one cat, and two rescue dogs.Follow/Subscribe to Amelia on Instagram and YouTube. Check out her website and buy her book at https://www.burnoutbook.net/ for more information. Things Mentioned in the Episode:15 Minute Feedback Research - The Gottman InstituteAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast:RateReviewShare with 2 women of color graduate studentsShare an episode on social mediaSupport the show

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 Erayna SargentErayna is a speaker, mental wellness champion and founder of Hooky Wellness— your one-stop for burnout relief. Personal experience gave her deep empathy for the challenges in the relief journey and set her on a mission to create practical burnout support that meets you where you are. Erayna has an MBA from Indiana University, is a Global Wellness Institute initiative member, a contributing writer for Well+Good with guest appearances across publications including NPR Life Kit, Thrive Global, & Architectural Digest.Follow Erayna on Instagram, Facebook , Twitter , and Linkedin. About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Support the show

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 get what you want.Things Mentioned on This EpisodeSeason 3 Episode 1 - Career Development Advice for Doctoral StudentsSeason 1 Episode 16 - Networking as a Doctoral StudentSeason 1 Episode 3 -  The Power of Networking in Graduate School (with Dr. Kristal McGreggor)Download  the Free Career Plan DownloadEmail your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.comAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show

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 DiazAlberto Juan Diaz Jr. is a seasoned financial aid professional with over nine years of experience. He joined Florida International University (FIU) in 2013 as a Coordinator of Financial Aid and joined FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in 2015 as the Assistant Director of Financial Assistance. Alberto attended FIU, earning his B.S. in Public Administration and M.S. in Higher Education Administration. He is currently a 5th-year Ph.D. Candidate in Higher Education, and his dissertation examines medical students' understanding and debt experiences.Connect with Alberto on email or LinkedIn.Things Referenced in This Episode:www.studentaid.govwww.pslfjobs.orgAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.4 Ways to Support the Podcast:RateReviewShare with 2 women of color graduate studentsShare an episode on social mediaSupport the show

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 WilliamsBrittany M. Williams, Ph.D., is a Higher Education and Student Affairs professor. Williams' research broadly examines issues of (in)equity within higher education around issues of class(ism), health disparities, and identity and career development wherein she primarily focuses on the experiences of Black women and girls. Her scholarship, as well as her personal and professional advocacy, have been featured in and by the White House Initiative on HBCUs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Public Radio (NPR), the National Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI), One Day Studio (ODS), the National Minority Aids Council (NMAC), and in a host of academic journals.  You can often find her tweeting away on her favorite social media site, Twitter, via @DrBritWilliams and on the web at BrittanyMWilliams.com.Things Referenced in This EpisodeDr. Brittany M. Williams' tweet about the hidden curriculumEpisode 25 - Building Your Dissertation Committee Podcast EpisodeAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Support the show

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 EpisodeGet the Free Career Plan Download Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 EpisodeFirst Gen Lounge Episode that inspired this bonus episode - Being Enlightened Through the Ups and Downs with Eve Hudson, PhDDr. Eve Hudson's Episode - Better to Have It and Don't Need It (with Dr. Eve Hudson)Dr. Lynell Hodge's Episode - Let's Talk About Stress (with Dr. Lynell S. Hodge)Dr. Amanda Wilkerson's Episode - The Value of Mentorship (with Dr. Amanda Wilkerson)Book My 2022 Doctorate Coaching SpecialCheck Out my Recent PublicationsJoin Dr. Emmanuela's Newsletter for UpdatesAbout the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 will help me with planning out season 3 which will premiere in 2022.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 American,  focusing on your why, and so much more.About Mayra GaonaMayra is a 5th year PhD Candidate in School Psychology. She is currently completing her pre-doctoral internship at a large school district in the Chicagoland area. Previously, Mayra obtained a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. Her dissertation research will examine teacher reported experiences after receiving trauma professional development and training. She is the creator of the IG page @becomingadoctora where she shares her doctoral/graduate school journey being a low-income, Latina daughter of immigrants.Follow Myra on Instagram & Twitter.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Give Your FeedbackShare your thoughts and leave suggestions of future topics for the Writing on My Mind Podcast by filling out this short survey. Your comments will help me with planning out season 3 which will premiere in 2022.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 getting ready for the season 2 finale by collecting your comments of what you wish you knew or would change knowing what you know now about the doctoral process. Send your comments via email to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com by November 19, 2021.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 SanonDr. Malissa Sanon is a Haitian American first-generation scholar born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2020, Malissa successfully defended her dissertation that sought to better understand mental health issues within the Black community, particularly in Black college men. Her dissertation, “If You Can't Make a Sound, Make A Peep: A Narrative Inquiry of the Lived Collegiate Experiences of Black Male Students Who Dealt With Suicide Ideation,” focuses on the mental health of Black men, how they choose to get help, what resources and support they deemed to be the most helpful. In 2021, she received her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Research Methodology with a concentration in Higher Education from Florida Atlantic University.As a professional in higher education, Dr. Sanon is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner. As an advocate of DEI, Dr. Sanon holds dearly that everyone deserves equal opportunity in an equitable environment that embraces diversity as well as individual needs. Dr. Sanon specializes in helping to understand the concepts of equity and inclusivity by acknowledging individual privileges as well as their inalienable right to self-aspiration.Dr. Sanon runs a consulting business, www.malissasanon.com, where she promotes DEI initiatives in businesses, institutions, and communities. Dr. Sanon is a dedicated empowerment speaker, educator, mentor, and author, that inspires humanity by sharing her personal life experiences and the obstacles that she had overcome. In building resilience, Dr. Sanon discusses the importance of self-awareness and commitment to good work ethics.Dr. Sanon has presented at higher education institutions, podcasts, and granted television interviews on DEI as well as mental health issues among Black men. She is excited to bring her wealth of experience to collaborate with individuals, organizations, communities, and institutions towards a journey of sustainable transformation as well as unprecedented growth. Dr. Sanon's most recent TED Talk, “How Would you Respond when you hear a PEEP,” was about raising and reinforcing awareness of mental health among Black men. Malissa wants the world to know that when a Black man makes a PEEP, we should take time to Pause and Listen, Elevate their voice, Encourage them to tap into their resources, and Be Present. Follow Dr. Sanon on Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn. Visit her website.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Things Mentioned on This EpisodeEpisode 15 - Challenges of First Generation Doc Students (with Dr. Lamesha C. Brown)Wallace, J. K., & Ford, J. R. (2021). They don't value my knowledge: Interrogating the radicalized experiences of black first-generation doctoral students in HESA programs at HWIs, Journal of First-generation Student Success, 1(2), 127-144.JazzHop Lounge Spotify PlaylistEmail your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 Lynell S. Hodge, Ed.D is a practitioner-scholar with decades of professional and research experience. Dr. Hodge currently serves as the Assistant Director of Occupancy Management for Housing and Residence Life at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Her expertise includes vicarious/secondary trauma, social justice, and women's equity. She earned her Doctorate from the University of Central Florida in Higher Education and Policy Studies and Master's from The Florida State University in Higher Education.Follow Dr. Hodge on Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn. Visit her website.Also, check out her guest blog post on the Dr. Emmanuela Consulting website.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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. About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 HudsonDr. Evingerlean D. B. Hudson, affectionately known as Dr. Eve™, was raised in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina by a single mother in a low-socioeconomic household. She went on to become a first-generation college graduate who earned a Ph.D. at the age of 28. Now, she is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Evingerlean Worldwide™—an entity created to empower first-generation college students and graduates across the globe. As an international speaker, podcast host, and author she's touched thousands through her work. A few of her past audiences include Cornell University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The Ohio State University, 1vyG, Africa's Young Entrepreneur's, Women Empower X, SocialKnowbility, The United Negro College Fund, and National TRIO Programs. With close to 100k downloads and in more than 85 countries, Dr. Eve's show, The First-Gen Lounge, inspires, empowers, and uplifts first-generation graduates as they navigate life and entrepreneurship. Her publications have helped transform the lives of thousands of first-generation college students and graduates. Further, she has been featured across several media outlets Voyage MIA, Creating Your Seat at the Table, The Pedestal Project, and Minding My Black Business.Dr. Eve holds degrees from Shaw University (the oldest HBCU in the South) and The University of Southern Mississippi and is a part of both alumni associations. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and also serves on the steering committee for The Black-Gen Collective and Board of Directors for FLIP National. In her spare time, Dr. Eve enjoys mentoring, reading, research, traveling, food tasting, cuddling with her chocolate lab (Maxwell Alexander), and adventures with her best friend and life partner, Dr. James M. Hudson.Follow Dr. Eve on Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter. Also, check out her website - www.evehudsonphd.com. About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women  of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Article ReferencedRobbins, S. P. (2016). Finding your voice as an academic writer (and writing clearly). Journal of Social Work Education,  52(2), 133-135. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Things Mentioned in this Episode:Deep Work by Cal NewportGetting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David AllenThe First 90 Days by Michael D. WatkinsMore Than Enough by Elaine WelterothSet Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover TawwabEmail your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Things Mentioned in this Episode:Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Figher Manual by Luvvie Ajayi JonesAttend the Writing on My Mind Writing Retreat (May 16, 2021). Use special code WOMM for $50 off.Join the Writing on My Mind Community. Thank you to 87Treasures for being a sponsor of the Writing on My Mind Podcast. 87Treasures is 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 milestones. Head over to  87treasures.com and use the special code WOMM to get 15% off.Listen to the Top 3 Episodes of Season 1#1 - Episode 12 The Mishandling of Black Women in Higher Education with Dr. Monique Liston #2 - Episode 2 Playing the Game of Graduate School with Dr. Ayana Martin #3 - Episode 10 Coping by Giving Language to Your Experiences  with Dr. Lynell S. HodgeJoin the Writing on My Mind Community. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.87 Treasures A lifestyle brand with products to help celebrate everyday life and milestones. Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 explores why networking is important for doctoral students, best practices to network as a doctoral student, and ways to maximize your networking efforts.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Things Mentioned in this Episode:Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Figher Manual by Luvvie Ajayi JonesAttend the Writing on My Mind Writing Retreat (May 16, 2021). Use special code WOMM for $50 off.Episode 3 - The Power of Networking in Graduate School (with Dr. Kristal McGreggor)Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show

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 BrownDr. Lamesha C. Brown (she/her/hers) serves as the Director of Advising, Testing, & Career Services at St. Cloud Technical & Community College. She is a proud first-generation college graduate and comes from a low-income background. As a person with multiple marginalized identities along race, gender, college generation status, and socioeconomic status, Dr. Brown sees creating access to educational opportunity and centering student success as key. She has experience in residence life, first-year and first-gen programming, staff development, and advising/coaching students at two-year and four-year institutions, as well as at an HBCU and PWIs. Dr. Brown is also one of the co-founders of @FirstGenDocs, a digital space platform that seeks to affirm the experiences, amplify the voices, and celebrate the brilliance of first-generation doctoral students. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Apparel Merchandising from Washington State University; her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University; and her Doctor of Philosophy in Education, with a concentration in College Student Affairs Administration, from the University of Georgia. Follow Dr. Brown on Instagram & Twitter. Also, check out her website - www.lameshabrown.com.  Follow First Gen Docs on Twitter & Instagram. Visit their website - www.firstgendocs.com.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 Underrepresented Scholars in the Academy.Dr. Amanda Wilkerson is a scholar and social reformer who examines academia and analyzes K-20 student achievement in order to better understand enhancing the human condition. She is a tireless advocate for equity and excellence in higher education who seeks to build a better world for individuals and institutions through cooperation, collaboration, and community engagement. Currently, Dr. Wilkerson serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida. She is also an affiliated faculty member and visiting scholar with the Center for Minority Serving Institutions at Rutgers University. A proud graduate of Florida A&M University, Dr. Wilkerson has always expressed a sincere commitment to promoting the common good by teaching and mentoring young people who face socioeconomic challenges. She has written educational materials and coordinated forums on significant civic and scholastic matters. Dr. Wilkerson served as the guest editor for the Urban Education Research and Policy Annuals Journal-Hillard Sizemore Special Edition and she has written several articles. As a part of her passion for higher education and her mission to create inclusive learning environments, Dr. Wilkerson regularly works with instructional leaders to build their capacity for studying and practicing equity-based pedagogical approaches. Her research focuses on explicating affirmative teaching practices, educational policies, and community organizing methods that improve community partnerships and bolster student success. Dr. Wilkerson has been recognized with the Outstanding Service in Education award by the Holmes Scholars Association of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Diversity Scholarship with the Adult Higher Education Association (AHEA). She serves as the national chair for the Urban Education Topical Action Group for AACTE. Dr. Amanda Wilkerson is an innovator and an intellectual who continues to work on community development projects, charitable causes, and advocacy initiatives for nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies. Follow Dr. Wilkerson on Instagram & Twitter. Get the From Student to Scholar book which Dr. Wilkerson authored.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 community.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Things Mentioned in this Episode:How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia BirdsongWarmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonCaste by Isabel WilkersonJoin the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show

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 who prioritizes Black Women's leadership, is a warrior scholar. A joyful militant, Monique fights for and moves actively towards a more liberated world. She creates space and opportunity so marginalized voices are valued and advocated for. She gives others the tools to do the same with dignity. Monique founded UBUNTU Research and Evaluation to disrupt the daily actions that uphold status quo power relations. Since oppression, anti-Blackness particularly, pervades our society and affects people from birth, Monique fulfills many roles. She is also a doula, a radical spacemaker, educator, and practicing herbal apprentice. Monique is a proud HBCU alumna, representing Howard University and in 2018 obtained her Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in Urban Education. Follow Dr. Liston on Instagram & Twitter. Visit her company, Ubuntu Research and Evaluation website.  Get the African Americans in Higher Education book which features a chapter written by Dr. Liston.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Things Mentioned in this Episode:Essentialism by Greg McKeownTanzina VegaJoin the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 with decades of professional and research experience. Dr. Hodge currently serves as the Assistant Director of Occupancy Management for Housing and Residence Life at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Her expertise includes vicarious/secondary trauma, social justice, and women's equity. She earned her Doctorate from the University of Central Florida in Higher Education and Policy Studies and Master's from The Florida State University in Higher Education.Follow Dr. Hodge on Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn. Visit her website. About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Things Mentioned in this Episode:The Big Leap by Gay HendricksEpisode 8 with Dr. Ashley AdamsEpisode 1 with Dr. Emmanuela StanislausJoin the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.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 milestones. Head over to  87treasures.com and use the special code WOMM to get 15% off.87 Treasures A lifestyle brand with products to help celebrate everyday life and milestones. Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 adjunct professor in the university's college of education. When she's not working with college students, she leads a different classroom as the founder of the podcast and lifestyle brand, Schoolin Life (schoolinlifepod.com) and CEO of Mentor Me (mentor-me.org), a career development platform for professional women. Through Mentor Me, she offers small group mentoring services to help high-achieving women advance their careers. With more than 10 years of professional experience in corporate, non-profit, and educational leadership, she uses mentoring to serve women and teach them how to leverage their leadership skills to thrive personally and professionally.Follow Dr. Adams on Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn. Visit her website. About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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 Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Arts in Applied Developmental Psychology from UMBC. Nicole's research focuses on the academic success and achievement of Black children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as the influence of socio-cultural (e.g., neighborhood quality) and systematic (e.g., racial discrimination) factors on Black individual's outcomes. Her research also examines the retention of women of color in STEM undergraduate programs. Furthermore, Nicole's research is critically guided by the theory of intersectionality, such that there is a focus on multiply marginalized social identities and the role of power, privilege, and oppression. Aside from academia, Nicole is a mentor to Black girls in elementary to high school, the founding President of the Black Graduate Student Association at UMBC, and the author of the book, “A Black Women's Guide to Earning a Ph.D.” Nicole's commitment to serving the Black community is very well influenced by the meaning of her name, “Victory of the People” and by the scripture, 1 Peter 4:10: Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others.Follow Nicole on Instagram & Twitter. Visit her website. Buy her book, "A Black Woman's Guide to Earning a PhD: Surviving the First 2 Years"About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)

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.About the Writing on My Mind PodcastDr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.Join the Writing on My Mind Community waitlist. Email your questions to writingonmymindpodcast@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus on LinkedIn.Article ReferencedBurton, L., & Lent, J. (2016). The use of vision boards as a therapeutic intervention. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 11(1), 52-65.Support the show (https://paypal.me/dremmanuela)