This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education

Great food, fine wines and higher education are three of Dr. Yvonne Friedman's loves. Better known as Dr. Y, she shares her passion for all three and her climb up the executive ladder to become a vice president in the student affairs arena. While her story is very similar to other women of color who work in the academy, this petite, Mexican American, latina says after several moves, she is very content where she is at Coastal Carolina University, but is always looking towards the future.  In addition to leading well, she wants to coach and mentor other women and women of color in who are in higher education. Listen in to find out what got her to the "E-Suite" of academia. "Leader and advocate for nurturing underrepresented women in the workplace by creating communities of practice and pipelines for success" is her motto.  You can read more about Dr. Friedman on LinkedIn. There, she writes about helping women and trauma0nformed pedagogy and leadership: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonneh Find more information about This Prof Life Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/5y7tyj27 Or, you can find more episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and all major podcast listening platforms.  Email me at hellodrpat@gmail.com for feedback, information or to suggest other guests.  I do appreciate you!

  Living and studying as a Black woman in Cuba led Dr. Kaifa Roland to write not only one book but two about her experiences.  She is currently Director of Global Black Studies and Associate Professor of Anthropology at Clemson University. Join this delightfully intellectual conversation that centers around her cultural research which focuses on Cuba and the African Diaspora in the Caribbean. She has penned a variety of articles and chapters describing the black experience. You won't be disappointed as she speaks about the tourism industry, entrepreneurshp, national identity, racial and gender constructions, higher education and other topics. I appreciate your support through five-star ratings on Apple podcasts and other platforms. You can find Dr. Roland at https://www.kaifaroland.com/ Find more episodes on my website: https://www.drpatsanders.com/podcast

Have you felt stuck lately? Are you looking for inspiration and motivation to make your next move? Dr. Carol Parker Walsh has experienced it all from being a corporate attorney, to higher education administrator, and now as her own boss. On this episode of This Prof Life, Dr. Parker Walsh shares her journey of being authentically true to herself and living out her values, through autonomy and creativity.  She shares ways to get unstuck from indecision along with some very important pieces of advice: Do an internal audit - ask what else can I do?  Make sure you decide how you want to work and show up - what legacy do you want to leave?  Start building a bridge  - see the vision of where you want to go next.  Listen in to hear more personal lessons and takeaways from this dynamic executive coach, brand strategist and leader.  I definitely left inspired by the conversation!  Find her here: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/ Visit my website for more episodes:  https://www.drpatsanders.com/ Be sure to visit and leave a positive review and 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.  Support This Prof Life on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpatsanders Your listener-ship is appreciated. 

Do you consider your work to be "creative" or "traditional" scholarship? This week's guest, Dr. Kimberly Garza, says you can do both, successfully. A creative writer and professor of literature, Dr. Garza has recently published a book that includes three different languages- one for each of the ethnic backgrounds that she proudly claims. She makes it a priority to share authors of Latin descent with her students at the University of Texas- San Antonio, which has a large Hispanic population. In this episode of "This Prof Life: Women of Color in Higher Education" join Dr. Pat Sanders and Dr. Garza as they discuss the importance and necessity of creative research.  

Myths, tractors, rumors, coin collections, stories.  They are all part of Dr. Yovanna Pineda's path of research. A Guatemalan-American Professor of History connects stories that are developed through machinery and agriculture. It may sound different, somewhat nerdy, even. But, you are in for a treat with this soon-to-be second time book author located at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Pineda also shares the challenges she has faced while working to be promoted to the next level of the professoriate. Listen in on this delightful conversation with Dr. Pat Sanders, a thought leader concerning women of color in higher education. 

When we pursue our dreams, it may lead us down more than one path and even to a different outcome. Whitley Greene, an adjunct dance professor, says that is what led her to teaching at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Currently, she shares her passion with students at the University of North Texas. In this episode she has an impactful discussion with Dr. Pat Sanders after following her heart, but while keeping it real at the same time. Whitley is honored by the privilege to learn, lead, and serve through the Fine Arts.

We pick up where we left off in Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Aerial Ellis, who shares how important it is for people of color to feel as if they belong at an institution. In other words, a person of color has been hired  or included, now what does it take to retain them?  That word, "belonging" has become a significant part of the diversity, equity and inclusion conversation and agenda.  Take a listen! Find more episodes on my website, https://www.drpatsanders.com/ You can also find me on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and anywhere you find your favorite podcast. Don't forget to leave a five-star review if you're enjoying the show.  Learn more about Dr. Ellis on her website, https://www.aerialellis.com/ or LinkedIn. 

Dr. Aerial Ellis is one of the bright minds shining the spotlight in the DEI space, education and the business world. This dynamic woman is not only a business owner, but she is a professor and endowed chair at one of the country's highly regarded HBCUs, North Carolina Central University. Listen as we have a conversatoin about what it means to feel l accepted and as if you belong in a workplace. Dr. Pat Sanders invites you to leave a five-star rating and positive comments on This Prof Life on Apple Podcasts. Or, go to her website, drpatsanders.com. You may email her with topics, questions or to connect at hellodrpat@gmail.com. Contact Dr. Ellis at Dr. Aerial Ellis.    

We all want to experience some level of happiness in our lives, even in our work-life. And, we should.  After all, we spend the majority of our awake hours either working in an office or from home.  In this episode, Dr. Pat Sanders shares ways to find your happy through transformation and a tested framework. Get this, it's not that hard to achieve.  Click the listen button and join her now! Be sure to leave a positive rating and review.  

Dr. Sybril Brown does not hold back when speaking about teaching, working with new generations of students and what it takes to be successful in the Academy. Join our conversation as she speaks about how she stopped trying to teach and instead learned how to teach, leading to her success in the classroom.  We also talk about: Different teaching methods.  How professors are no longer "sages on stages" due to the ability of students to "Google" everything.  Having multiple income streams.  Being adaptable. You can find this former, award-winning journalist and veteran professor on twitter as @drsyb.  Remember to leave a five-star rating and positive review for This Prof Life: Women of Color in Higher Education on Apple Podcasts and to subscribe and share. Find more episodes and more about me on my website, https://www.drpatsanders.com/podcast Thank you for being supportive of this podcast! Sponsors are welcome to reach out at hellodrpat.com.   

Women and people of color who work in higher education may have serious questions concerning their current career status. Kicking off Season 5, Dr. Pat asks, are you still happy, or is it time to move on? She says these are some questions you may need to ask yourself:  Do I love waking up 90 plus percent of the time to go to work? Do I feel respected for what I do? Is valued a word I would use in describing my existence in my workspace? Is the motivation still there? Find some of the answers and how to arrive at your own in this episode. All episodes are available on drpatsanders.com  or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Dr. Pat examines the academic and personal lives of women of color who have dedicated their life's work to higher education.  Be sure to subscribe, share and leave a positive review and 5-star rating. For questions or guest suggestions, email her at hellodrpat@gmail.com.

Match your goals with your values. Dr. Darshon Reed shared amazing tips: 1. SMART Goals  and RESTART goals. 2. Goal disengagement: limiting number of goals expectations for the year. 3. Goals should identify with your character traits. Dr. Reed is trained in experimental psychology and is a graduate of Lifespan Developmental Program and has an extensive background in Developmental Psychology.  She also does diversity work. Find more at https://www.drpatsanders.com/

Enjoy this past episode with Dr. Leslie Wang who has experienced perks and drawbacks while  living and teaching as an Asian American woman in the U.S. On this episode, she speaks to us about: 1. Her experiences in the academy. 2. Her journey home to China in an attempt to find her roots. 3. Her research and work on children adopted from China. 4. Asian hate. 5. Coaching women. You can find more about her on her website, https://www.lesliekimwang.com/about, or https://www.drpatsanders.com/ Rate, review, subscribe, share.

Dr. Ashley Adams on Mentoring and Administration. Where do you want to go?  What is your ultimate goal? How will you get there?  Adams, mentors women to their fullest potential while teaching. Listen in as she shares from experience and research. 

(Replay) Dr. Jennifer Woodard is a longtime professor who moved from the faculty ranks to the administrative track at her institution.  She shares her story of navigating through an institutional system that was not very welcoming to a young, African American woman who persevered to secure her position and success. Her authenticity is refreshing.  Dr. Woodard now mentors other women and believes in the power of sisterhood and connection between women in the world of academia. You find Dr. Woodard on Twitter using the handle @jlbwoodard.

To my sisters of color, I plan to get some rest and downtime during the holidays. No work. It's going to be all play and family time.  Listen in as I close out Season 4 by sharing my plans. I also offer some vulnerability about the realities of producing a podcast as a one-woman-show.  Thank you for your support, listening, ratings and reviews. I will see you after the holidays with a kick-off of Season 5 and new content! Meantime, listen to some replays over the break. Blessings! Dr. Pat

Who are you in the academy, and do you feel fulfilled there? Answering that question is a  one that you should really seek to answer, according to Dr. Adia Gooden who says we all should be able to do that and walk in our true, authentic selves and purpose. Dr. Gooden actually did so by leaving her academic role to pursue her calling as a licensed clinical psychologist in her own business. She has no regrets. Her story could help your story. Find out more on her website: https://dradiagooden.com/unconditionally-worthy-podcast-2/ Find more episodes of This Prof Life on my website: https://www.drpatsanders.com/  

Innovation. Transformational leadership. Joan Williams, Associate Vice President for Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Salisbury University talks about these  important subjects and how we can bring about change. She also lays out the landscape for diversity education development and facilitation. Don't miss this open, transparent and informed conversation.  Find all episodes on my website: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or my website: Dr. Pat Sanders Support this podcast on Buy Me a Coffee  You are appreciated! Please leave a positive review. Email me at hellodrpat@gmail.com    

It's fall semester time! Be you, and be great! We are kicking off a new semester and have either, like myself, started or are getting ready to see old faces and some new faces of students. I want to dedicate this podcast to ways in which you can start down a path of making it a successful one and to be yourself in the process. Remember: You are enough, so be you. You hold value. You are resilient. Set goals and limits. Enjoy your work. Review. Rate. Share. Visit my website at drpatsanders.com

Dr. Kimberly DeSimone shifted from corporate work to academia and never looked back. An Associate Professor at Bonaventure University, she is Chair of the University's President Commission on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. A Puerto Rican and White female, she discusses how important diversity is to any organization and how to improve their numbers in leadership positions. She creates her own podcast, Advancing Women. Or, you can find her on LinkedIn.  Don't miss this dynamic speaker and powerhouse!

Is it a racist act or racialized? You decide after listening to Dr. Venise Berry, University of Iowa, our guest on this podcast episode. Twenty years of research has been centered around race, racism and racialism. Key takeaways: Not everyone or everything is an intended act of racism. Some things, particularly by the way they are presented through the media, are racialized. Everyone should take a step back, all races and ethnicities, and reflect on how they react to things that may not be racism. What it's like to work at a HBCU vs. a PWI. You can learn more about Dr. Berry on LinkedIn.  Lastly, don't forget to show your support for this podcast by buying me a coffee buying me a coffee. Visit my website at https://www.drpatsanders.com/ Subscribe, rate and write a review. I welcome your  recommendations for stellar guests who are working in the academy. Email at hellodrpat@gmail.com.

She has worked in 50 different countries and is still counting. On this episode of This Prof Life, Karla Fraser shares the joys of working and succeeding in international education.  It's something she has been doing the past 14 years. Karla shares thoughts on how she started , how you can, too, and what her future holds. Her experiences include being a Vice President in higher ed. Takeaways include: Advancing in the educational realm. International versus stateside teaching. What to get when you come back home or a visit—you'll be surprised! Cultural differences. You can find more about Karla on her LinkedIn page linkedin.com/in/kamfraser or her website,  roseappleglobal.com/   Find more episodes of This Prof Life on my website, https://www.drpatsanders.com/podcast Or any podcasting platform. Please rate and subscribe.  

Dr. Leslie Wang has experienced some perks and drawbacks while  living and teaching as an Asian American woman in the United States. On this episode, she speaks to us about: Her experiences in the academy. Her journey home to China in an attempt to find her roots. Her research and work on children adopted from China. Racism that the Asian community is facing. Coaching women. You can find more about her on her website,  https://www.lesliekimwang.com/about. Or, visit my website at https://www.drpatsanders.com/ I encourage you to rate, review, subscribe and share. You can email me at hellodrpat@gmail.com to recommend a guest or to inquire about a speaking engagement. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Pat Sanders celebrates the one year anniversary of her podcast in Season 4! She discusses leadership and a major change that has occurred in her work life since she created the podcast. Dr. Pat also discusses a couple of books she has been reading: How to Become an Inclusive Leader by Jennifer Brown and Robin DiAngelo's White Fragility. Visit her website for photos and more about her work and ways to support her. Share, subscribe, and leave a positive review. She loves this work!

Summer is here, but I'm still working to bring you the best of the best from women who work in higher education. Listen. Learn. Lead. This Prof Life: WOC in Higher Education Podcast with Dr. Pat Sanders. 

What drove me to do a series on self-care? In this episode, I tell you how I learned the  importance of self-care when an onset of sickness came knocking at my door at a young  age. This episode also closes out  Season 3 for This Prof Life: Women  of Color  in Higher Education.  I will be back with all new episodes and stories in June! Meantime, go to my website: https://www.drpatsanders.com/podcast Or,  listen to all three seasons  on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or anywhere you  listen to your favorite podcasts.  

Dr. Pat shares her own personal story concerning self-care in the last episode of  Season 3.  She explains why she  chose that theme  for the  latest podcasts. https://www.drpatsanders.com/podcast

Nicole Vick is a public health advocate and part-time instructor.  She tells us that slowing down, taking some things off the list, and aiming for goals that may be set at a tad lower bar can help us cope.  In this episode centered around self-care, we learn that we don't have to be that powerhouse, save-the-day Black woman that society has labeled us with. You will enjoy. Visit my website where you can find all episodes and links to subscribe, rate and share. You can also become a contributor or sponsor This Prof Life. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpatsanders https://www.drpatsanders.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/drpatsanders/ https://twitter.com/drpatsanders1

Shhh, don’t disturb others in the library. That was the library of the past. Nowadays, libraries are hubs of activity due to people like Jamia Williams. They, too, though, have to learn how to manage stress on and off the job. Listen in as Jamia shares her story and how she practices self-care. You can find this  episode and more on  me and Jamia at https://www.drpatsanders.com/podcast I’m also seeking your support for taking This Prof Life to a whole new level. In order to do that, you can show your support by "Buying Me a Coffee" You can find out more about Jamia at: https://twitter.com/LibrarianJamia https://diversityfellow.blog/ https://www.instagram.com/librarianjamia/ https://anchor.fm/libvoices Thank you for listening to my podcast. I’d appreciate your to subscribing, rating and writing a review on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play/Music, Stitcher or anywhere you listen to your podcast.

This gregarious pastor and coach shares how that was her emotional state at one point. In fact, stress showed up so severely in her back that she had to call 9-1-1. After her own wake-up call, Charity Goodwin learned how to change from a culture of doing too much to being more focused on taking care of herself. Listen as she shares through honest and raw conversation her first-hand experiences for practicing emotional wellness and growth in leadership through: Emotional intelligence. The things our degrees don’t  teach us. Higher ed intersecting with spiritual health. How the fullest cup requires the steadiest hand. Pastor Charity also has a nice giveaway to my listeners! You can find her at https://www.charitygoodwin.com/ Also, don’t forget to subscribe to This Prof Life and to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Or, you can find me at https://www.drpatsanders.com/ Show your support for my podcast here by Buying Me a Coffee   Thank you for listening! I appreciate each of you. I really do.        

We have to learn how to disconnect from the  grid from time-to-time, whether it's in the middle of a pandemic or general worklife. Dr. Tomika Williams, of East Carolina State University is a clinical nurse professor, consultant, and nurse practitioner.  Her  takeaways  for focusing on your mental, spiritual, physical and  emotional health: 1.  Get outside.  2.  Use your time wisely.  3. Rest and sleep. 4. Properly  align your spiritual relationship. These are just a few tips we gain from this episode of This Prof Life. Listen to the  episode to find a  way to practice self-care.   Go to Dr. Pat's Website for full details, blog notes, and how to contact her to  speak to your organization.  Also, subscribe, rate and share on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify Amazon, Audible, Google, Listen Notes, or  anywhere you llsten to your favorite podcasts.

Give yourself some grace! Match your goals with your values. When I say I loved speaking with Dr. Darshon Reed from the University of Central Arkansas, it’s an understatement. She shared such valuable information for taking care of ourselves! Some of her tips: SMART Goals  and RESTART goals. Goal disengagement: limiting number of goals expectations for the year. Goals should identify with your character traits. It’s a good thing! Using your voice. Are you doing any of things? No, listen in. You won’t be disappointed! Dr. Reed is trained in experimental psychology with an emphasis in social psychology and a minor in quantitative methods. She is a graduate of Lifespan Developmental Program and has an extensive background in Developmental Psychology.  If that’s not enough, she also does diversity work at her university. Find out more about Dr. Reed on my website. https://www.drpatsanders.com/ LinkedIn: Darshon Anderson President Elect: Southwestern Psychological Association website (SWPA) Facebook: Dr. Darshon Reed University of Central Arkansas  

  Navigating stress, PTSD, workplace battles, relationship with yourself and others in order to achieve self-care. That’s the message for High Value Women. Did you know that just by virtue of being educated, driven, successful and high-achieving woman makes you one? Nia Ridgle, licensed therapist, tells us how to manage it all by looking back in order to move forward. She believes when you make yourself the solution to your problems, you take back your power by taking full accountability to be the change you desire. Her life’s mission is to support and empower others while instilling foundational principles to help break unhealthy habits and repeating cycles. Focus on three things in a day. Keep your plate moderately full in order to be healthy. Don’t lose yourself in the day-to-day. Reminders about how you’re in control of your own life. Find the episode on: drpatsanders.com www.linkedin.com/in/DrPatSanders Spotify Apple Podcasts Nia Ridgle

We must take time for ourselves. Right? Lisa Wilkinson addresses self-care for university women and other clients. She is a wife, new  mom and licensed couples and  family therapist and consultant. Lisa is the Executive Director of Life, Mind, Wellness & Associates Therapy Group. A  recent spin-off  is her  Behavioral Health and Wellness Consulting business, at which she trains other clinicians on how to start their own practices. In this episode, Lisa shares takeaways that benefit all of us. How to handle high-pressure and stressful jobs. How to honor your feelings. Ways to destress and relax. Motivation to acknowledge your own accomplishments. How to establish “sabbath” time for yourself. You can find her at: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-m-wilkinson-lmft-369588b Twitter: lisamwilkinson For all of Dr. Pat's episodes and blogs posts visit her website at: https://www.drpatsanders.com/ linkedin.com/in/pat-sanders-ph-d-ba43611 https://www.instagram.com/drpatsanders/ https://www.facebook.com/drpatsanders1 Please be sure to subscribe, rate review and share.You find me anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!

It's 2021, and we have survived the challenges of 2020! A pandemic disrupted our personal and work-lives. In some instances, the academy was hit hard, so how are you doing? For Season 3, Dr. Pat focuses on "self-care" methods we can apply throughout the year. In new episodes, this season, she talks to women within and outside of the academy about these areas of care:  Emotional. Mental. Physical. Spiritual.  On this episode learn how Dr. Pat keeps herself healthy, sane and ready to succeed in 2021! Find new and older episodes This Prof Life: Women of Color in Higher Education Podcast

Are you tired yet? 2020 has  been a doozy.  In this  episode, Dr. Pat Sanders shares the personal ways she plans to relax during the Holiday Season. She's hoping you will find it helpful.  Takeaways: Don't work.  Find relaxing activities. Enjoy family time.  And, more. Find more episodes at https://www.drpatsanders.com/ Email me at: hellodrpat@gmail.com If you'd like to be a guest on my show or to recommend someone, I am gearing up for Season 3 now. Please email me! As we close out 2020 and Season 2, I want to personally thank you for the positive reviews, subscriptions and shares.   

On this  episode, I talk about the hiring Black women at universities, companies and organizations.  Tips are shared on what companies can do to recruit, hire and  retain Black female employees and the richness they bring to any workplace.  Find  out more on drpatsanders.com  Or, you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.  Please rate, review and share! If you have someone you'd like to suggest for the podcast, please send an email to hellodrpat@gmail.com

We work to find fulfillment in meeting goals and to help others. We also work to find  professional fulfillment and happiness for ourselves, don't  we? Of course we do! In this episode, Dr. Pat helps us to investigate our workplace "spirit animal" in a fun way.  Take a listen to see which one fits you! You can find all episodes at https://www.drpatsanders.com/ or on Apple , Spotify or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please rate, review and subscribe.   

Episode 16: Dr. Stephanie Ricks Dr. Stephanie Ricks is an Educator, Creator, Mom. She LOVES teaching! Did you see what I wrote? Teaching is her passion. She shares with us: Her love for teaching. Her entrepreneurial spirit. Why she will likely to go back and earn a second doctorate. Yes, doctorate number 2! You can see her photo and find out how to get in touch with her and her podcast at drpatsanders.com Subscribe, rate and review!

Episode 15: Do you have a Black child in school? Dr. Carla Monroe's research has centered around black lives, and, in particular, young Black boys in education. She discusses how Black children's behavior is addressed in more punitive ways than other young children. In addition, she shares with us her journey of teaching. Dr. Monroe now works with research and grants at her university and loves it. Before that, though, she was a secondary teacher. She’s not new to the academy. Some key takeaways: She liked teaching, but she loves research more. Black scholarship. The useful and achievement of grants and research. She wants to give back through mentoring. Carla is not big on social media. She calls herself more of a reader and a “nerd.” She can be reached at crmonroe@ncsu.edu Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and share this podcast. You can find me at https://www.drpatsanders.com/ Please rate, review, subscribe and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Ms. Nicole Vick is a public health professional, educator, and civic leader committed to women’s issues and social justice issues.  Talking with her is like visiting with a longtime friend.  She shares with us how she juggles being an adjunct instructor in higher education, a full-time job and being the mom of an adult daughter.  She has 12 years of experience as an adjunct professor and currently teaches public health at a college in Los Angeles, California. She also  has taught at a few other institutions online and in person.  Ms. Vick just published her first book, Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson. California Senator Holly J. Mitchell, the first to introduce and name the CROWN Act, wrote the foreword and said this “in reading Nicole’s powerful accounts of family migration, teen parenting in Trojan-land and self-discovery, I am reminded of the many stories I have heard my entire life. The poignant difference is – Nicole did not just survive, she is thriving. Her storytelling is an important reminder to Black women that we have a collective responsibility to ourselves to save ourselves - first. Our battles with self-image, sexism, racism are toxic and yet through Nicole’s life example, we can and do make it.” Some main points from Nicole’s story: Nicole speaks about community activism, public health and racial equity. Her belief that lived experiences, along with work experience and schooling shape what and HOW one teaches. Making the connection between professional work and teaching by utilizing the COVID pandemic as a way to demonstrate to her students that they were living public health history right now. Points about how to bring some "black girl magic" to the classroom, where many of my students tells her she is their first black teacher.  Overcoming hardships after a teen pregnancy upon her freshman year in college by remaining persistent to achieve personal professional goals. Find more details on how to connect with Nicole by visiting my webpage at https://www.drpatsanders.com/ And here: https://www.instagram.com/nicoledvick/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-d-vick/ https://www.nicoledvick.com/ Rate, review, subscribe and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

In Part 2 in a two-part series. Dr. Allissa Richardson an Richardson is an assistant professor of journalism at the University Southern California, Annenberg School. She researches how marginalized communities use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism — especially in times of crisis. Most recently, she has taken ownership of the title, “Mother of MOJO”, Mother of Mobile Journalism. She also shares her oftentimes challenging journey to becoming a tenure-track journalism professor after many obstacles at a historically black college/university (HBCU) where she held her first job at the tender age of 24.  Finally, in case you haven’t heard, she recently published a book explaining African Americans' use of smartphones to help provide witness in the fight against police brutality. If you’d like to reach out to Dr. Richardson, you can find her at the following: Twitter: drallirich https://twitter.com/DrAlliRich Email: allissar@usc.edu  

After landing her dream job right out of her doctoral program, Dr. Chinasa Elue, entered the academy. Her start was pretty rough, though, when she took her first faculty position at a Research 1 institution. If you haven’t heard that episode yet, be sure to go back and listen to that one. You won’t be disappointed. In this episode, Part 2, Dr. Elue, shares with us her journey to starting a business, motherhood and the loss of her own mother not too long afterwards.  Her journey to being a success in the academy is one that we can all relate to and enjoy. Let’s get started. You can find more about Dr. Elue here: https://www.drchinasaelue.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchinasaelue/ https://twitter.com/drchinasaelue?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/pg/drchinasaelue/about/ https://www.instagram.com/drchinasaelue/ Visit my website https://www.drpatsanders.com/ and also follow me on social media. You can find me on Instagram at drpatsanders. Twitter at DrPatSanders1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drpatsanders1/ Don't forget to rate, review and to subscribe to  This Prof Life: Women of Color in Higher Education Listen on these platforms or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.  This Prof Life on Apple Podcasts, This Prof Life on Google Podcasts This Prof Life on Spotify

In Part 1 of this episode on This Prof Life, we share the academic journey of Dr. Chinasa Elue. Dr. Elue is an associate professor of educational leadership, Author, Speaker, and Life Coach. In addition to her professional work, she is a wife and mom. Dr. Elue began her career at a research one institution, the dream job for many academics. The dream soon became the stuff of nightmares. She tells us how her experience was so challenging that at one point, it put her health at risk. She almost left the academy. Instead Dr. Elue decided to leave the position and continue her love of teaching at an institution that welcomed and embraced her, leading to her a contented work life. You will find encouragement and inspiration in this podcast episode. You don’t want to miss this one! Some key points in this podcast. 1.     Black women and women of color to continue to work  in          their zone  of their genius. 2.     Find something that feeds your soul. 3.     Don’t allow others define who you are. 4.     Your health is important to your success. 5.     Do not stay where you are not flourishing. 6.     It’s time for people of color to shine. You can find Dr. Chinasa Elue here: https://www.drchinasaelue.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchinasaelue/ https://twitter.com/drchinasaelue?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/pg/drchinasaelue/about/ https://www.instagram.com/drchinasaelue/  

Welcome back for Season 2 of This Prof Life: Women of Color in Higher Education.  Dr. Pat Sanders shares details about new episodes. Join the conversation. Also, subscribe, rate and share. You are encouraged to write a review.  Thanks for joining us! Find more episodes on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-prof-life-podcast-women-of-color-in-higher-education/id1520284577 https://open.spotify.com/show/4lNNCjiU9EV1ilSMzneGd8Spotify https://podcasts.google.com/search/this%20prof%20life%3A%20women%20of%20color%20in%20higher%20educationand other popular podcast sites.  Visit my website at https://www.drpatsanders.com/

In Part 1 in a two-part series. Dr. Allissa Richardson an Richardson is an assistant professor of journalism at the University Southern California, Annenberg School. She researches how marginalized communities use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism — especially in times of crisis. Most recently, she has taken ownership of the title, “Mother of MOJO”, Mother of Mobile Journalism. She also shares her oftentimes challenging journey to becoming a tenure-track journalism professor after many obstacles at a historically black college/university (HBCU) where she held her first job at the tender age of 24.  Finally, in case you haven’t heard, she recently published a book explaining African Americans' use of smartphones to help provide witness in the fight against police brutality. Part 2 will be released September 15th. Come back then for a new episode.  You can visit my website athttps://www.drpatsanders.com/ If you’d like to reach out to Dr. Richardson, you can find her at the following: Twitter: drallirich https://twitter.com/DrAlliRich Email: allissar@usc.edu  

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris is selected by Joe Biden, Democratic presidential candidate, as his vice president Running Mate. Harris is the first woman of color to be on a major party ticket.  Dr. Pat Sanders offers a commentary on the selection and what it means for her and other black and brown women in America. 

On this special episode of This Prof Life: Women of Color in Higher Education, I share ways to save energy and time during the summer months. Some of us continue to work, others take the time to work on research projects, do committee work, write books,  plan for fall or just to breathe and relax.  Whatever you plan to do, have a plan! On this episode, I share some tips on how to get going, if you haven’t already, and how to successfully complete the projects you want done before the fall semester begins.   Those ideas revolve around:    Planning    Scheduling    Organizing    Execution of the plan Thanks for listening! Please rate, subscribe and share.

Welcome to This Prof Life Podcast with Dr. Pat Sanders who is a Full Professor of Communications at a regional university. Dr. Pat has worked in higher education for over two decades, teaching, leading and mentoring.  She is a former broadcast journalist who still loves to learn about people's life stories and the different paths they've taken.  This Prof Life Podcast will tell those stories of Women of Color in Higher Education and their roles in teaching, mentoring and leadership. On this episode Dr. Pat tells why she started the podcast, which was a project she has been passionate about for a long time.  She says now. was the time to finally do it! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and to share. You can find Dr. Pat on Instagram at drpatsanders. Twitter at DrPatSanders1 and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/drpatsanders1/

Dr. Pat Sanders, the Creator and Host of This Prof Life Podcast,  addresses social injustices and the upheaval of America following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

  Dr. Ashley Adams speaks about mentoring and leadership for women. She focuses on motivating women at various stages of their academic and non-academic work and on how to move to the next level in their careers. Dr. Adams holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and currently serves as the Director of Student Affairs at a research one institution in the northeast while also serving as a faculty member in the university’s College of Education. In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Adams is part of the two-woman team who produces the Schoolin Life podcast, along with other creative works. Socials: Instagram and Twitter :  Ashley Asshire Website: http://mentor-me.org/