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Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Sean Sullivan is a Ph.D candidate in History at Swansea University, specializing in early modern British History and the Stuart Monarchy. When procrastinating on doing more productive things, he can usually be found trawling used book stores to add to his collection of things he says he'll read eventually, and enjoying enthusiastic walks in the woods. He resides in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U.S.A. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Students and graduates! This is a pod-roll from a solo session of PhD Lounge from the Iceberg explained series. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is my podroll with one of my guests Nikita Bedov, a PhD in Biology. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Angelina Giovani Agha is an Art Historian, Provenance researcher, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Source, a peer to peer research app that connects students, researchers, collectors and librarians, to name some, to seek collections and archival material worldwide, which are not available to wider audiences. Source works with both researchers and providers, and you can earn money from your work while helping others. Download Source on the App Store or Google Play by clicking on this link: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/source/id6753940502 Follow Angelina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-giovani-agha-7102b024?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Art Market Academy: https://www.artmarketacademy.com/ Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Students and graduates! This is a pod-roll from a solo session of PhD Lounge from the Iceberg explained series. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is my podroll with one of my guests Nikita Bedov, a PhD in Biology. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Angelo Robles is a final-year PhD candidate from Swansea University, researching brain lipids from zebrafish to study Alzheimer's. Follow Angelo's social media: Instagram: @gelo_ross_drew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-ross-andrew-v-robles-689144144/ Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Students and graduates! This is a pod-roll from a solo session of PhD Lounge from the Iceberg explained series. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is my podroll with one of my guests Nikita Bedov, a PhD in Biology. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Feeling “behind in life” while you’re deep in a PhD can hit hard, especially when friends seem to be racing through the traditional milestones: a car, a wedding, children, a house, a job title that looks neat on paper. If this resonates with you, then this late-night solo session is for you! I share with you the following: —> Why undertaking a PhD is personal rather than a fight against society —> Rejecting checklists and fixed timelines as a measure of worth —> Defining what “behind” means and normalising self-criticism —> Reframing: rest, recharge, and remember a PhD is a marathon Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Jessica Diehl, PhD, is a teacher, researcher writer, and social scientist. Jessica is the Founder of Publish It!, an online business platform where she helps scholars to publish their research strategically. Jessica Diehl's Publish It! website: https://www.jessica-diehl.com/ YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@jessicadiehl4219 Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Students and graduates! This is a pod-roll from a solo session of PhD Lounge from the Iceberg explained series. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is my podroll with one of my guests Nikita Bedov, a PhD in Biology. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Many PhD researchers treat hobbies as optional, a luxury to be postponed until after deadlines ease. The reality is the opposite: a modest, regular hobby can make the hard work of a doctorate more creative, sustainable, and social. In this solo session, I show why and how hobbies are significant for the progression of your PhD journey. I share the following three reasons: —> Balance; —> Social Skills; —> Reminisce lost joys. Whatever hobby you have that fulfil after hard days of research, the point is not to add pressure. It is to choose small, repeatable habits that return more energy than they cost. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! What if the best model for a resilient, fulfilling PhD is older than the lab coat? Do you consider yourself as a Renaissance Scholar when you produce knowledge towards PhD success? In this Late-Night Solo Session, I combine the thoughts of current trend of the Renaissance Man or Woman as a useful frame to your PhD milestones through the following trifecta effect: —> Curiosity about new knowledge —> Proactivity in shaping your research and seek opportunities —> Harmony with yourself and by valuing your closest ones If this conversation helps you see your PhD with new clarity, share it with a fellow researcher so others can find PhD Lounge! What trait—curiosity, proactivity, or harmony—will you lean into this week? Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Bibliography: Heller, A. (1978). Renaissance Man. Routledge & Kegan Paul Books. Chakrabarti, T. ., & Patel, H. (2017, July 30). Stoicism in the Renaissance and Shakespeare. Smart Moves Journal Ijellh (SMJI). Retrieved from https://ijellh.com/index.php/OJS/article/view/2108 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! PhD thesis don't leave the academic circle and are shared towards specialised audiences. But what if they can be presented to other type of audiences? In this late-night talk, I describe how you can share your research when following the code of plain and simple language, storytelling and strong hooks. Here's the breakdown: . Competitions like the 3 MT and Oak Ridge Laboratory: Your Research in a Nutshell. . Research Festivals, including keynotes, posters, and short talks. . Dance your Thesis and Bake your Thesis. . Casual chats with your PhD peers at pubs while holding pints. . Presenting your PhD dissertation at a live Stand-Up comedy show? With time and practice, people will understand your thesis, and you'll form an outreach that strengthens your thinking, delivery and impact. Your research is not a secret. It is a gift—one that grows when more people can hold it. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Ever been told, “I don’t care that you have a PhD,” and felt the wind leave your sails? I take that line apart and rebuild it into a roadmap for landing industry roles where your research mindset becomes a competitive advantage. Across this candid session, I unpack: • Decoding the industry value system and outcomes • Mapping thesis work to product thinking • Addressing assumptions about lack of experience • Turning research stories into time-boxed deliveries • Responding to stereotypes with clear proof • Practical steps to build networks and internships Did you enjoy this late-night solo session? Say your thoughts below. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Bibliography: TurningScience. (2018, January 20). Why won’t industry managers hire PhDs? [Video]. Phdcareersholly. (2021, December 13). What industries really value… and how to leverage this in your post-PhD job hunt. PostGradual: The PhD Careers Blog. Chen, L., Mewburn, I., et al. (2025). PhD employability beyond academia: an analysis of industry skills emphasis through a cultural capital lens. Higher Education Research & Development, 45(1), 81–99. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2025.2515212 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Samuel Webster, PhD is a lecturer in Anatomy at Swansea University, a YouTuber and podcaster. Sam shares content about anatomy beyond his usual lectures, building an online classroom, and why doing hard things matters more than titles whether in short or long formats. Follow Sam Webster's work on his official website, https://samwebster.net/, where you can find his YouTube channel under his name, his podcast Dissectable Me 5 Minute Anatomy, and many more. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and graduates! Miriam Beyers is a double PhD in Environmental Science from the Universities of Copenhagen and Ghent, and is the founder and CEO of WonTime, offering tailored workshops about time management and productivity exercises around wellbeing and mindfulness. Nathan John is the founder and CEO of Rewise, an Award-winning business which creates educational projects by combining impactful social outreach with core customer values. Jade Goodwin is a careers advisor at Swansea University, helping current students and graduates to find employment and to develop high demand skills in the job market through mock interviews and skill set workshops around employability. WonTime: https://www.wontime.eu/ Careerboost email: careerboost@swansea.ac.uk Rewise: https://www.rewise.co.uk/ Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! A PhD doesn’t make you smarter.” Bold claim—or honest truth? The idea that a PhD proves superior intelligence and show how real expertise comes from focus, method, and clear communication. In this solo session, rarity fuels the myth, where limits sit, and how to talk about research without distance or jargon. Here's the breakdown: Why the “PhDs are smarter” myth sticks What narrow expertise actually looks like Methods, questions, and building arguments The role of patience, graft, and curiosity How jargon creates distance in outreach Using plain language to invite dialogue Setting boundaries on expertise with honesty Encouraging others to pursue the path by example Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe A doctorate can feel like juggling knives in a windstorm—until you simplify your approach. We break down a practical rule of three that keeps your research clear, effective, and memorable: strategy, management, and communication. Rather than drowning in to‑dos, you’ll learn how to design a flexible plan, turn that plan into steady weekly progress, and share your work so real people understand why it matters. We start with strategy as the anchor for your PhD. You’ll hear how to focus your question, align aims with your supervisor’s interests, and set milestones that adapt to new data and unexpected detours. Then we move to management, where we prioritise high‑impact tasks, schedule deep work when energy is highest, and build simple systems—weekly sprints, daily next steps, and realistic buffers around supervision meetings—that reduce stress and create momentum. Finally, we explore communication beyond conferences: using plain language, relatable examples, and honest stories about setbacks to connect with undergraduates, colleagues outside your field, and the wider public. Across the conversation, we highlight small habits with outsized returns: treating research as a pipeline, tracking lead indicators you control, and pressure‑testing ideas by explaining them over coffee. You’ll leave with a lean toolkit for navigating uncertainty, focusing on what matters, and turning complex ideas into messages that stick. If you’re a current PhD, a prospective applicant, or a supervisor looking to guide your students, this is a clear, human framework you can use right away. Enjoyed the episode? Follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend who needs a simpler way to steer their PhD. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Ewelina Kurtys is a PhD in neuroscience, business developer and technology advisor at FinalSpark. With more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, Ewelina's work at FinalSpark is about market-planning, strategy and investment in working computers through human living neurons. Personal website: ewelinakurtys.com Ewelina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtys/ FinalSpark: https://finalspark.com/ Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify 💣 CHRISTMAS SALE STARTS NOW 15% OFF WITH CODE XMAS15 | 🚚 FREE DELIVERY OVER £40. Affiliate Link below: https://www.sportifycards.com/?ref=phdlounge Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Nikita is a PhD candidate in Biology at Swansea University who submitted his PhD on the behaviour and ecology of predator interactions, and working at two field sites in sub-Saharan Africa to quantify the famous fight between mongooses and snakes. He also has his YouTube channel, Diary of the Adventurer and the podcast Baffling Biology. Nikita explores how mongooses and snakes flip the food chain, why threat discrimination is context-driven, and what long-term field data reveal about venom resistance and group defence. Along the way, Nikita shares his thoughts on funding, field logistics, science communication, and making space for creative projects during a PhD. • mutual predation between mongooses and snakes in Africa • threat discrimination shaped by movement, learning and context • venom resistance in mongooses and pup vulnerability • group mobbing against pythons versus solo risk • field sites, habituation and camera-trap ecosystems • self-funding, teaching work and practical trade-offs • Diary of the Adventurer and Baffling Biology platforms • science without hype and avoiding dramatization • choosing supervisors, writing early and skill-building Follow his YouTube channel Diary of the Adventurer: http://www.youtube.com/@diaryoftheadventurer Nikita's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-bdeov Baffling Biology: https://bafflingbiologypodcast.weebly.com/ Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe In this solo session, I share a candid reflection on passing the viva, then map the four pillars of a modern PhD: funding, mental health, career strategy, and networking. Practical stories, honest stats, and a nudge to build options beyond the thesis Viva highlights and next steps. Funding sources, tradeoffs, and timing. Mental health risks, supports, and pacing. Academic vs industry routes and optionality. Entrepreneurial mindset for uncertain markets. Networking as social capital, not transactions. Online presence for visibility and community. Choosing the PhD with eyes open. Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! Hazell, C. M., Chapman, L., Valeix, S. F., Roberts, P., Niven, J. E., & Berry, C. (2020). Understanding the mental health of doctoral researchers: a mixed methods systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-synthesis. Systematic Reviews, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01443-1 Horwitz, I. M. (2025). The Entrepreneurial Scholar: A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Princeton University Press. Last, A. (2025). The ‘creative thesis’ in the academic ‘anxiety machine.’ Area. https://doi.org/10.1111/area.70007 Pham, T. (2025). What really contributes to employability of PhD graduates in uncertain labour markets? Globalisation Societies and Education, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767724.2023.2192908 Satinsky, E. N., Kimura, T., Kiang, M. V., Abebe, R., Cunningham, S., Lee, H., Lin, X., Liu, C. H., Rudan, I., Sen, S., Tomlinson, M., Yaver, M., & Tsai, A. C. (2021). Systematic review and meta-analysis of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among Ph.D. students. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93687-7 Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Daria Levina, PhD, shares her journey from winning law competitions in Russia to completing two PhDs, securing a Harvard Law degree through crowdfunding, and building a business helping others access competitive education funding. • From law Olympiads to academia: How winning national competitions opened doors to university without entrance exams • Crowdfunding $92,000 for Harvard by building relationships and sharing her mission for accessible education • Insights from serving on PhD admissions committees: What makes applications stand out • The importance of connecting research to real-world problems rather than just citing literature • Productivity techniques: Using the "agile method" to break down PhD projects into manageable chunks • Digital note-taking with Zettelkasten methodology using Obsidian to create interconnected research notes • Building support networks as essential for navigating the solitary PhD journey • Challenging the pressure for academics to maintain online presence and personal branding • Transitioning academic expertise into a consultancy helping others secure competitive funding • Pursuing stand-up comedy as a creative outlet alongside academic work Follow Daria's work at harvardstateofmind.com or connect with her on LinkedIn and YouTube. Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe The transition from academia to industry remains one of the most challenging journeys for PhDs, yet it's a path that half of all doctoral graduates will take. Elena Hoffer, PhD and founder of https://www.alma.me/ shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and explains how she helps PhDs and PostDocs transitioning to industry careers after reaching over 100,000 LinkedIn followers. • PhDs often struggle to translate their academic skills into language industry employers understand • Networking is about relationship building over time, not transactional requests to strangers • True value of a PhD lies in who you become during the process, not just the thesis produced • Industry employers value PhDs for their problem-solving abilities, resilience, and "get things done" mentality • Most successful job searches focus on 1-2 targeted positions rather than applying broadly • Taking courses in areas like project management signals clear career direction to potential employers • Time management and prioritization are essential for balancing entrepreneurship with content creation • The PhD degree remains valuable but could evolve to better prepare graduates for diverse career paths Visit https://www.alma.me/ to learn more about helping PhDs transition to industry, and follow Elena on LinkedIn or listen to her podcast "Post PhD Directions" for more insights on leveraging your doctoral experience in the professional world. PostPhDDirections podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2trW8zOrwLgh9HKWNqHLpp?si=41cec8b3020d4c3a Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Innovative Language Japanesepod101.com Learn Japanese with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Ilana Horwitz, PhD, is an assistant lecturer of Jewish Studies and Sociology at Tulane University, New Orleans. Ilana presents her released book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond, along other future projects. Buy Ilana's The Entrepreneurial Scholar on Princeton Univ Press and get 20% OFF by typing IMH20: https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691240893/the-entrepreneurial-scholar Ilana's website: https://www.ilanahorwitz.com/ Ilana's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilana-horwitz-447b092/ Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Link to the call for paper conference at Swansea University: https://listserv.liv.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa?A2=CLASSICISTS;d26a3f17.2501 Submit your abstracts to either one of these emails: a.e.a.dawson@swansea.ac.uk & i.a.g.winton@swansea.ac.uk Students and Graduates! The first late-night talk with three PhDs of 2025 is here! Alec Dawson is a PhD Candidate at Swansea University, whose thesis is on Late Antique Rule in Hispania and the Role of the Regnum Suevorum. Since then, Alec has presented papers at international conferences in Spain and the UK, including the renowned Celtic Conference in Classics. Alongside university teaching responsibilities, Alec also has published book reviews for the journal Plekos and jointly chair a departmental seminar series. Bella Winton, a funded PhD candidate at Swansea University, specialises in Greek Hagiography from Christian Late Antiquity, focusing on their value as sophisticated literary narratives. Ella Harford is a PhD student at Swansea University in history. Her thesis focuses on representations of sex and adultery amongst women in 18th century print culture. Check out their social media platforms to network with them. Alec: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-dawson-104b56287/ Bella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-winton-487859174/ Ella: @emharford Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! P.S. My deepest apologies for the external noise as the late-night talk was recorded inside of a library pod where the walls reduce a bit of the external noise. There were other pods where undergraduates were talking, hence the external noise. I did my best to reduce the noise at the best of my editing abilities. Yet, I hope that you have enjoyed this talk! Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast