The Writing on My Mind Podcast

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.

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July 31, 2024 27 mins

This week, I'm talking about the taboo topic of quitting your graduate program. According to the Urban Institute, 26% of graduate students stop out while the Chronicle of Higher Education reports that 50% of people who start their doctoral degree do not finish. If this is the case, why is quitting not a topic that is often discussed. So much should be considered when making this decision. Let's get into the topic.

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Today, I am back with a solo episode that was inspired by a recent client who sought my support to prepare for an upcoming conference. In this episode, I'm sharing my tips for how to prepare and have a successful conference attendance. Listen to learn the benefits of attending a conference as well as what to do before, during, and after a conference.

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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 feminis...

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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.

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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 ...

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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

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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 con...

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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 t...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wellness is a topic that often isn't considered when discussing the graduate school journey. In this week's episode, Dr. Angela Crumdy shares how this lack of connection led her to prioritize wellness and go on to create Grad Girl Wellness.

In this episode, we also discuss:

  • What inspired Angela to pursue her PhD right after undergrad,
  • How Angela navigated moving to a new state while pursuing her graduate degree...
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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.

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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.

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Everyone needs a sponsor in their corner. But knowing the difference between mentorship and sponsorship relationships is the key to success. Dr. Rosalind Chow is in  guest chair and breaks down what sponsorship relationships are and aren't and how to best take advantage of them.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The difference between mentorship and sponsorship relationships,
  • The structure of sponsorship/protègè relation...
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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 s...

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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.

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February 1, 2023 40 mins

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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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