Dr Tendai's PhD journey is intriguing, beginning as a short-gap plan to remain in South Africa and blossoming into a PhD in Sociology with a focus on masculinity and refugees' livelihood. Faced with funding challenges, combining work and studying and the outbreak of COVID-19, no challenge was insurmountable for Dr Tendai in his journey towards attaining his PhD. This episode is different from others, as it contains golden nuggets that will help you navigate your PhD journey. I was joined by a co-host who brought a new perspective and insight from our host. Be sure to listen and share with others.