Real PhDs. Real Journeys. Beyond Academia.
Are you at a crossroads after your PhD, unsure about what comes next? In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Fatimah Williams - executive coach, founder of Professional Pathways, and author of "Options for Success" (Oxford University Press) to explore the real challenges and mindset shifts required to thrive beyond academia.
Drawing on over 15 years of experience in career...
Dans cet épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, découvrez le parcours de Tania Longpré, docteure en éducation, spécialiste de la francisation, de l’intégration des nouveaux arrivants et de l’enseignement du français langue seconde. Au fil de la conversation, Tania raconte comment son chemin l&rsquo...
PhD holders Elle Campbell (Lab Renew) and Patrick Penndorf (Re:Advance) share their journeys from lab benches to leading sustainability initiatives in science. Discover how scientific skills fuel entrepreneurship, reduce lab waste, and build purpose-driven careers beyond academia. Ideal for PhD students exploring non-ac...
Dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD, on plonge dans le monde de l’entrepreneuriat scientifique au Québec avec Marie-Pierre Cossette, directrice au Grand Défi de société du Fonds de recherche du Québec, et Marine Queffeulou, cofondatrice et présidente de Kalego Solutions. Ensemble, elles et il montrent qu’il existe mille façons de transformer un parcours scientifique en projet d’impact.
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Bienvenue sur ce premier épisode en studio d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, avec deux invitées exceptionnelles : Isabelle Boudreau-Julien e...
This is a special episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, where we spotlight the inspiring transformation of one of Canada’s foremost patient advocacy organizations. In this off-series Podcasthon 2026 episode, guest host Fiona Robinson, a medical writer and editor specializing in inheritable bleeding disorders, sits down with ...
Parenting during a PhD is rarely discussed openly in academia — yet more graduate students are becoming parents while navigating research, teaching, and the pressures of academic life.
In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, David Mendes speaks with Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott and Dr. Jenna Morton-Aiken, editors of Parenting While PhDing. Together, they explore the lived experiences of graduate student parents and...
Comment passe-t-on d’un postdoc en virologie aux États-Unis à une carrière à temps plein en communication scientifique suivie par des centaines de milliers de personnes ?
Dans cet épisode, je reçois Océane Sorel, docteure vétérinaire et virologue, connue sous le nom The French Virologist. Après un parcours académique entre l’Europe et la Californie, un passage en biotech et en affaires médicales pendant la pandémie, Océ...
What does it take to thrive in a system that wasn’t designed for you? In this candid conversation, tech executive and author Kae Kronthaler-Williams joins David Mendes to discuss building a career in male-dominated spaces - and the hard-won lessons she shares in her book Not Made for You.
Drawing on her 30-year journey from telemarketing to the C-suite, Kae breaks down the subtle and systemic biases women still face in STEM, ...
Comment passer d’un doctorat en biochimie à un rôle stratégique dans l’industrie biotech ? Dans cet épisode de Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD (en français), Yamina Berchiche partage son parcours riche et atypique : chercheuse, leader en startup, fondatrice de Doctor GPCR, conseillère stratégique en pharmacologie, et créatrice de communauté.
Yamina revient sur les défis de l’après-PhD, les apprentissages de ses ex...
What if your time in grad school wasn’t wasted—but the foundation of a life you’re just beginning to design?
This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Ashley Jablo—career coach, strategist, and founder of Life Design School—joins us to talk about reinventing your path after academia. From her own journey through government layoffs, business school pivots, and career uncertainty, Ashley shares how t...
Dans cet épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, David reçoit Arnaud Stiepen – astrophysicien, vulgarisateur scientifique et fondateur de Nexus. Depuis la Belgique, Arnaud nous raconte comment un dessin animé a éveillé sa passion pour la science, comment son doctorat l’a mené à collaborer avec la NASA, et pourquoi il a décidé de quitter le monde académique pour devenir une voix incontournable de la vulgarisati...
What happens when a GPCR bench scientist becomes a global connector in biotech? In this episode, Dr. Yamina Berchiche shares her inspiring journey from academia to industry, and how her passion for communication and community-building led her to found the Dr. GPCR ecosystem.
With over 20 years in GPCR pharmacology across academia and biotech, Yamina blends deep scientific insight with entrepreneurial vision. Learn how she transitio...
Dans cet épisode sincère et éclairant d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, David Mendes reçoit Marc-André Hachey, ingénieur mécanique et ancien doctorant en micro-fabrication. Marc-André partage avec authenticité son cheminement académique, les réflexions qui l’ont conduit à quitter son doctorat, et comment il a trouvé un nouvel élan professionnel dans le secteur de la MedTech. Ensemble, ils abordent des thèmes essentie...
Why do we really pursue a PhD—and what happens when the reason no longer feels valid? In this honest and powerful conversation, host David Mendes is joined by Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska—founder of The Scholars Mentor—to unpack the psychological and emotional challenges PhD students face, especially those studying abroad.
Drawing on her background in psychoanalysis and decades in higher ed, Agnieszka discusses the qu...
How do you turn a PhD in astrophysics into a career making science accessible to everyone? In this inspiring episode, Arnaud Stiepen - science communicator, TV host, and founder of Nexus by Arnaud Stiepen - joins David Mendes to share his journey from NASA collaborations to building a science-communication business.
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Building a meaningful career in science communication
Overcoming the “shame of money...
Dans cet épisode spécial enregistré en direct à l’UQAR lors des Journées de la relève en recherche 2025 de l’ACFAS, David Mendes anime la table ronde d’ouverture intitulée « L’avenir après les études supérieures : parcours inspirants ».
Laissez-vous inspirer par les partages de cinq panélistes qui partagent leurs trajectoires professionnelles au-delà du doctorat, illustrant la diversité de carrières possible...
What happens when a high-powered executive walks away from a billion-dollar corporate role to build a life of passion-driven ventures? In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, David speaks with George Appling – former McKinsey partner turned “passionpreneur,” festival founder, and author of Don't Settle: A Pick-Your-Path Guide to Intentional Work.
George shares his transformative pivot from strategy con...
What if your academic CV is working against you? This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, creative strategist and branding expert Michael Dargie joins David Mendes to reframe how researchers can become memorable in non-academic spaces.
Drawing from his new book Brandjitsu, Michael shares his unique approach to personal branding, designed for introverts and extroverts alike. Learn why showcasing only 20% of your experience can ...
Dans cet épisode spécial d'Horizon PhD, je t’emmène à la rencontre de sept PhDs qui ont choisi une voie peu connue, mais pleine de sens : devenir scientifique en résidence dans une délégation du Québec à l’étranger.
À Toronto, New York, Mexico, Rabat, Paris, Rome et à Séoul, ces jeunes scientifiques mettent leurs compétences au service de la diplomatie scientifique et de la coopération internationale au sein du programm...
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