The Writing on My Mind Podcast

Today's episode features Dr. Della V. Mosley, former professor now entrepreneur. Dr. Mosley shares her graduate school journey, how she liberated herself to pursue a career on her own terms, and so much more. Listen to this conversation that left me speechless and inspired. About Dr. Della K. Mosley Dr. Della V. Mosley (they/them or she/her) is a healer, scholar-activist, and spacemaker who uses Black feminist approaches to facilitate holistic wellness for people of the global majority, particularly Black people and all queer and transgender People of Color. Dr. Della earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology, is the president of The WELLS Healing Center non-profit, and co-founded The Radical Healing Collaborative, a mental health group practice in Durham, NC. Dr. Della has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters centered on wellness and liberation. They also co-founded the initiative Academics for Black Survival and Wellness and recently presented a TEDx talk entitled “Moving from Woke to Working for Black Futures." Connect with them on Instagram @dvmosley or by visiting www.DellaVMosley.com. Visit the Wells Healing Center and Blafemme websites. Follow Wells Healing Center and Blafemme on Instagram. Things Mentioned in This Episode: The Shape of My ImpactSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

It's the end of the academic year and we are exhausted. In today's episode, I'm sharing practical advice to prioritize rest over the summer. Things Mentioned in the Episode: Rest as Resistance BookSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

Season 5 is here and as we usher in the fifth season of Writing on my Mind, Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chávez-García join us to shed light on the unique challenges faced by first-generation BIPOC students navigating the graduate school application process. Their collaborative effort, "Is Grad School for Me? Navigating the Application Process for First Gen BIPOC Students," serves as a powerful resource guide for those navigating the murky waters of academia. Listen to learn more about the layers of mentorship's impact on the graduate school journey, the authors' personal academic challenges, and their real-life inspiration and actionable guidance. About the Guests Dra. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a first-generation chronically ill and neurodivergent Chicana academic coach, author, and speaker. She is the producer and host of the top-rated Grad School Femtoring Podcast and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC where she empowers first-generation BIPOCs as they navigate higher education. Dra. Yvette is the co-author of the book, Is Grad School For Me?: Navigating the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students with the University of California Press and co-editor of the bestselling Chicana M(other)work Anthology with the University of Arizona Press. Miroslava Chávez-García is Professor of History at UCSB and holds affiliations in the Chicana/o Studies, Feminist Studies, and Latin American and Iberian Studies. She is currently the Faculty Director of the UCSB McNair Scholars Program. Author of Negotiating Conquest: Gender and Power in California, 1770s to 1880s (University of Arizona Press, 2004) and States of Delinquency: Race and Science in the Making of California’s Juvenile Justice System (University of California Press, 2012), her most recent book, Migrant Longing: Letter Writing across the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands (University of North Carolina Press, 2018), is a history of transnational migration, gender, courtship, and identity as told through more than 300 personal letters exchanged among family members and friends across the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. In 2020, Migrant Longing was named a 2019 Choice Outstanding Academic Title and in 2019 it received the Barbara “Penny” Kanner Award from Western Association of Women’s Historians (WAWH). In 2017, “Migrant Longing, Courtship, and Gendered Identity in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands,” published by the Western History Quarterly in Summer 2016, received the Judith Lee Ridge from the WAWH. In the same year, that essay was also awarded the Bolton-Cutter Award from the Western History Association for the best article on Spanish Borderlands history. Support the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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.com Downloads & Resources Vision Board Template5-day Brand Refresh ChallengeBefore Semester Check-InListen 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 years The Mishandling of Black Women in Higher EducationYou Can’t Break the Rules Until You Know What They ArePlaying the Game of Graduate SchoolThe Cure for Burnout is Not Self-CareTop episodes from season 4 Start Walking Like a DoctorUsing Research as a Connection to Home and HeritageNavigating Sponsorship RelationshipsSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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 Miller Alexandria 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 Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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. Get my free beginning of semester check-in download here. Things Mentioned in This Episode: Season 3 Episode 1: Career Development Advice for Doctoral StudentsWant more career support/advice? Free Career Plan DownloadTake Charge: A Career Guide for Graduate Students ebookSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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 ProfessorNevertheless, 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"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), 127-144Support the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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 Cropps Torrie 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: Black doctoral women’s socialization experiences in agricultural science and education departments. Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral EducationSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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 CardAway LuggageBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress CycleListen to my Favorite Guest Episodes: Episode 12 The Mishandling of Black Women in Higher Education with Dr. Monique ListonEpisode 30 You Can’t Break The Rules Until You Know What They Are (with Dr. Brittany M. Williams)Episode 34 The Cure for Burnout is Not Self-Care (with Amelia Nagoski)Support the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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: About Dr. Angela Crumdy Angela 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 Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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 Miles La'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 Resources An 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 Success Support the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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: Taking Charge ebookGet the Free Career Plan DownloadGiving Yourself GraceThe SkimmThe Daily PodcastSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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: About Dr. Rosalind Chow Rosalind 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), 1–15MITSloan Management Reviewhttps://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/fighting-backlash-to-racial-equity-efforts/?og=Home%20Editors%20PicksHarvard Business Review.https://hbr.org/2021/06/dont-just-mentor-women-and-people-of-color-sponsor-themSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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. Arellano Sonia 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 ActivistThe Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant TrailRibero, 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 Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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 listGet the Free Career Plan DownloadTaking Charge ebookSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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: listener surveyTaking Charge: A Career Guide for Graduate Students2021 review podcast episodeBurnout Doesn’t Discriminate But It Has Its Favorites (with Erayna Sargent) podcast episodeThe Cure for Burnout is Not Self-Care (with Amelia Nagoski) podcast episodeOur Doctoral Journey: A Collection of Black Women’s Experiences bookOur Doctoral Journey Author Book Chat podcast episodeJoin my email listSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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 in season 4 - Click here. Get 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-VuSupport the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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-Vu Dr. 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. 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. Support the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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! Support the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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:

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 Episode The Importance of Personal Branding to Doctoral StudentsStrengths ProfileStrengths FinderMyers Briggs Personality AssessmentGet the Taking Charge eBookwww.takingchargeebook.com Support the Show. About the Writing on My Mind Podcast Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in 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: