In 2024, GGW is standing on business, and that's what our guest, Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, is all about. As a multi-passionate professional, serial entrepreneur, and daughter of immigrants, she leverages her depth of experiences as a consultant and coach for women of color in graduate school. In this episode you'll learn: Advice for starting your own businessDetermining when it's time to begin or end an entrepreneurial endeavorHow your research can inform your approach to business Dr....

On this episode of the GGW podcast, we chat with Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Founder of Black Womnyn Professoriate, Dr. Keneisha Harrington. As a key component of wellness, W\we talk all things community in grad school and on the tenure track. Some topics include: Using graduate school to explore the types of wellness activities that work best for youA wellness toolboxDifferent ways and spaces to build communityThe BE Well writing retreat (claim the remaining spot...

Self care is important but we can't do it all on our own. This episode of the Grad Girl Wellness podcast features, Dra. Yvette Martínez-Vu, a first generation, Chicana, mother scholar and academic coach. She shares how her experiences as a graduate student inspired her to be a resource for first generation students of color as they navigate the graduate school application process and beyond! On this episode you'll hear: The importance of finding the right type of mentor for youTips on how to...

On this special Wellness Reset edition of the Grad Girl Wellness podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois who will be a featured panelist and the yoga instructor for the retreat happening October 8 at 12 pm EST. Dr. Bourgeois is a "Pandemic PhD" who earned her doctorate in Administration of Justice in 2021. She is currently a professor, postdoctoral fellow and yoga instructor. Through her work with Pages & Poses LLC., she melds her passions for wellness and supporting individuals...

What happens when dissertation writing and romance collide? On this episode of the Grad Girl Wellness podcast, we continue our conversation about romantic relationships. Wynta, our featured guest, is currently a first year PhD student in clinical psychology but has been known to wear many hats as a researcher, lecturer and, stress coach. Some key points she shares about relationships as a grad student include: Time management while in a relationshipCo-habitation and working from home during...

Love is in the air. On this episode, we talk to Dr. Christina, a recently minted PhD in American studies. She shares her reflections and authentic advice on what it's like to date while in graduate school. Some of the topics we cover include: identifying the place of romantic relationships in our life and how the prioritization of relationships changes throughout grad schoolthe pros and cons of dating someone who is also a studentthe importance of therapy in helping you to conceptualize how...

Add this to your book list! Danielle, a Second year PhD Student in Microbiology and Immunology, created an interactive mindfulness journal for students! The Mindful PhD journal was reviewed by licensed therapists, and is filled with reflective prompts, peer reviewed literature, meditations, quotes, and affirmations. On the show, Danielle talks about how her postbacc prepared her for prioritizing wellness during the PhD, and why she is inspired to change the culture of academia by prioritizing...

In a recent Instagram poll of the GGW community, 93% of 120 respondents shared that their health had been negatively impacted while in grad school. This was prompted by a highly popular post by @becomingadoctora, a soon to be PhD in school psychology who developed a number of physical health issues including migraines and carpal tunnel syndrome all while pursuing graduate studies.  On this episode we discuss:  The interconnection between physical and mental healthGoing to therapyBeing mindful...

This episode is a long awaited response to the top 5 questions I received about writing a dissertation. After this very long 2 year process, I can finally take a step back to talk about the highs and lows of dissertation writing. The reflections I share are also applicable to folks working on a thesis or a capstone. On this episode, I cover the following questions with one bonus! What was my writing process? What is a realistic timeline?What setbacks did you encounter?How can a first year...

On this episode, we talk with Cydnee aka @naturallyclarke, a third year doctoral candidate in Global Leadership and Change, about grief in graduate school. This is a topic many of us have experienced but for which there is little data. While there are studies about the experiences of undergraduates, there is scarce information about graduate students as a whole and even less about underrepresented groups within the grad student population. On this episode, we discuss: -What we want from...

Have you been thinking about how to revamp your wardrobe for the new year? If so, this episode with Tiffany, a recent PhD in Education and the founder of Policy and Fashion, is just right for you! On this episode we cover: The importance of image as a student and instructorShopping basics while on a grad student budgetHow to determine your individual style Head over to policy and fashion to download Tiffany's 'Wardrobe Checklist'. She will soon be offering style consultations, so reach out to...

Need to change your approach to writing? On this latest installment of the Grad Girl Wellness podcast, we sit down with the founder and owner of The Dissertation Coach, Dr. Alison Miller, along with a fellow dissertation consultant, Dr. Rowena Robles to talk about sustainable productivity in the lives of grad students. Writing long texts can feel like being in a constant state of uncertainty, which is why Alison and Rowena use the concept of sustainable productivity to help us sooth our...

Have you been thinking about incorporating journaling into your wellness practice but don’t know where to start? If so, this episode is for you. We talk with Rikhi, a Singaporean-Indian international "covid graduate student" pursuing an MA in Aerospace Engineering. On the show, she talks about how meditation and putting pen to paper has helped change her relationship to academic work and improved her overall quality of life.  Listen for tips:  -How to adapt journal prompts to your...

Have you ever considered starting a business in graduate school? If so, then this episode is for you. Danielle is a 6th year PhD student and co-founder of Lil Labmates, an environmentally sustainable company that produces stem themed developmental baby toys. On this episode we talk about how childbirth and the pandemic gave her the inspiration, the parallels between grad school (ie. You will fail and you will learn; seeking out support) and also about how knowing yourself and your triggers...

Let’s normalize saying “no” to professors. This is the quote that got a lot of the Grad Girl Wellness community members talking, so we brought in Dr. Deborah of Your Postgrad Buddies to chat about her experiences with wellness and establishing boundaries with professors. She provides insights from her time as a student and now as a lecturer.  • Some major talking points include: -Cultural considerations -Bringing receipts -Considering compromise -Determining what you are willing to...

Feeling like an imposter? You're not alone. Imposter syndrome is something that a lot of students experience, On this episode, we speak with Kene a second year Masters in Public Helath student studying health policy and management. She shares her experiences with imposter syndrome particularly how it showed up while taking classes in a remote environment and with students at various levels in their academic career. Kene gives us great tips on how community, journaling and focusing on the...

Did you know that dancing it out could be therapeutic? On this episode of the GGW podcast, we talk to Ambrie of @ambrie_creative who is a grad student working towards licensure in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) and professional counseling. She gives us the basics of DMT, its benefits and how graduate students can realistically incorporate it into their wellness practice. • Ambrie is passionate about collaboration and intentional about creating more space to talk about mental health in the...

On this episode, we talk to Brittne, a recently minted PhD, proud mother of 3, and founder of Doctoral Mom Incorporated. Her organization was birthed out of her own experiences in grad school and now supports over 3,800 Doctoral Moms around the world providing a vibrant community and even scholarships. We touch on a range of topics including: the importance of having understanding faculty, addressing the stigma against having children in grad school and how to effectively ask for help. Find...

This is the beauty episode you’ve been waiting for! On this edition of the podcast, we talk to Sharana aka “The Manicured Scientist,” a recent graduate with her M.S. in Forensic Toxicology who blends her love for forensic science and beauty. She is redefining what a scientist looks like one manicure at a time. Sharana talks about the benefits of working in between undergrad and grad school and how those years provided useful skills for prioritizing her self care. As our resident beauty...

On this episode, we talk to Brittny, a fifth year doctoral candidate in Health Studies and creator of Black Mom PhD.  She shares her experiences in grad school and what it's like taking on a number of new roles one of which included becoming a mother. ⁠ In the spirit of community, Brittny graciously answers listener questions including: When is the best time to to have a child? How do you find time for sleep? Is it reasonable to work full time and be a mother in a PhD program? ⁠ There truly...

On this episode of the GGW Podcast, we talk to Breyonnah, a first year doctor of health student studying the maternal mortality rates of Black women. She shares how her early familial influences lead her to use working out as an outlet and how it is sustaining her as a graduate student. Breyonnah also provides tips on time management, finding a trainer and building a community through weightlifting. •⁠ She has a body building competition coming up soon, so send all positive vibes her...

Calling all creatives! In this episode, I sit down with Amira who is a Scotland-based PhD student studying sustainable fashion. We talk about her evolving relationship with self-care, her passion for art and how the pandemic led her to create a signature event called "Create and Sip" to bring together creatives of all types for community and conversation. To find out more about Amira and her event, you can find her on Instagram @amiramonaie and at sustain-table.com!

On this episode, we talk to Chinenye, a second year PhD student in Electrical Engineering who has a passion for reading and physical fitness. She shares with us how she rediscovered her love of reading after a difficult semester and how it helped her to build a sense of community with others. Tune in for some great book recommendations and to learn about why reading is an ideal way to practice self care in the midst of a hectic semester. Find out more about Chinenye's favorites by following...

On this episode we talk to Shanice about how to get our mindset right when it comes to time. We cover topics ranging from time management, creating effective systems and unpacking what we really mean when we say that we don’t have any time to spare. As a graduate student, instructor, wife and mother, Shanice draws upon a wealth of experiences and to help us make the most of our time in ways that prioritize care and creativity. To connect with Shanice, you can find her on IG, Facebook and on...