Dr. Torrie A. Cropps is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Agricultural Sciences, Education, and Communication at Purdue University. She is the second black woman to receive her doctorate in Agricultural Sciences Education and Communications from Purdue University. Torrie received her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and her Master of Science in Agricultural Education from THE illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Torrie has four years of professional experience in education. She also has eight years of experience working with various summer enrichment programs. Torrie’s research interests include critical qualitative research focused on the mentoring, socialization, and imposter syndrome experienced by Black women in agricultural and life science disciplines. In this episode we talk about: Torrie's research on the experiences and challenges that Black Women face in Agriculture and her passion for working with students of color  How to overcome Imposter Syndrome and Angry Black Women Stereotypes Different ways to create a sense of community and safe space for black women  Follow Dr. Cropps on Social Media: IG: Dr_tcroppa Twitter: ScholarCropps Join the Black Womxn and Non-Binary Folx in Agriculture and Natural Resources Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/596616287549930/about/  Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @agricultureislife_ Facebook: Agriculture is Life, LLC Shop Agriculture is Life T-Shirts: https://bit.ly/394Rpoh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app