Great food, fine wines and higher education are three of Dr. Yvonne Friedman's loves. Better known as Dr. Y, she shares her passion for all three and her climb up the executive ladder to become a vice president in the student affairs arena. While her story is very similar to other women of color who work in the academy, this petite, Mexican American, latina says after several moves, she is very content where she is at Coastal Carolina University, but is always looking towards the future.  In...

  Living and studying as a Black woman in Cuba led Dr. Kaifa Roland to write not only one book but two about her experiences.  She is currently Director of Global Black Studies and Associate Professor of Anthropology at Clemson University. Join this delightfully intellectual conversation that centers around her cultural research which focuses on Cuba and the African Diaspora in the Caribbean. She has penned a variety of articles and chapters describing the black experience. You won't be...

Have you felt stuck lately? Are you looking for inspiration and motivation to make your next move? Dr. Carol Parker Walsh has experienced it all from being a corporate attorney, to higher education administrator, and now as her own boss. On this episode of This Prof Life, Dr. Parker Walsh shares her journey of being authentically true to herself and living out her values, through autonomy and creativity.  She shares ways to get unstuck from indecision along with some very important pieces of...

Myths, tractors, rumors, coin collections, stories.  They are all part of Dr. Yovanna Pineda's path of research. A Guatemalan-American Professor of History connects stories that are developed through machinery and agriculture. It may sound different, somewhat nerdy, even. But, you are in for a treat with this soon-to-be second time book author located at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Pineda also shares the challenges she has faced while working to be promoted to the next level of...

Do you consider your work to be "creative" or "traditional" scholarship? This week's guest, Dr. Kimberly Garza, says you can do both, successfully. A creative writer and professor of literature, Dr. Garza has recently published a book that includes three different languages- one for each of the ethnic backgrounds that she proudly claims. She makes it a priority to share authors of Latin descent with her students at the University of Texas- San Antonio, which has a large Hispanic population....

When we pursue our dreams, it may lead us down more than one path and even to a different outcome. Whitley Greene, an adjunct dance professor, says that is what led her to teaching at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Currently, she shares her passion with students at the University of North Texas. In this episode she has an impactful discussion with Dr. Pat Sanders after following her heart, but while keeping it real at the same time. Whitley is honored by the privilege to learn,...

We pick up where we left off in Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Aerial Ellis, who shares how important it is for people of color to feel as if they belong at an institution. In other words, a person of color has been hired  or included, now what does it take to retain them?  That word, "belonging" has become a significant part of the diversity, equity and inclusion conversation and agenda.  Take a listen! Find more episodes on my website, https://www.drpatsanders.com/ You can also find...

Dr. Aerial Ellis is one of the bright minds shining the spotlight in the DEI space, education and the business world. This dynamic woman is not only a business owner, but she is a professor and endowed chair at one of the country's highly regarded HBCUs, North Carolina Central University. Listen as we have a conversation about what it means to feel accepted and as if you belong in a workplace. Dr. Pat Sanders invites you to leave a five-star rating and positive comments on This Prof Life on...

We all want to experience some level of happiness in our lives, even in our work-life. And, we should.  After all, we spend the majority of our awake hours either working in an office or from home.  In this episode, Dr. Pat Sanders shares ways to find your happy through transformation and a tested framework. Get this, it's not that hard to achieve.  Click the listen button and join her now! Be sure to leave a positive rating and review.  

Dr. Sybril Brown does not hold back when speaking about teaching, working with new generations of students and what it takes to be successful in the Academy. Join our conversation as she speaks about how she stopped trying to teach and instead learned how to teach, leading to her success in the classroom.  We also talk about: Different teaching methods.  How professors are no longer "sages on stages" due to the ability of students to "Google" everything.  Having multiple income streams. ...

Women and people of color who work in higher education may have serious questions concerning their current career status. Kicking off Season 5, Dr. Pat asks, are you still happy, or is it time to move on? She says these are some questions you may need to ask yourself:  Do I love waking up 90 plus percent of the time to go to work? Do I feel respected for what I do? Is valued a word I would use in describing my existence in my workspace? Is the motivation still there? Find some of the...

Match your goals with your values. Dr. Darshon Reed shared amazing tips: 1. SMART Goals  and RESTART goals. 2. Goal disengagement: limiting number of goals expectations for the year. 3. Goals should identify with your character traits. Dr. Reed is trained in experimental psychology and is a graduate of Lifespan Developmental Program and has an extensive background in Developmental Psychology.  She also does diversity work. Find more at https://www.drpatsanders.com/

Enjoy this past episode with Dr. Leslie Wang who has experienced perks and drawbacks while  living and teaching as an Asian American woman in the U.S. On this episode, she speaks to us about: 1. Her experiences in the academy. 2. Her journey home to China in an attempt to find her roots. 3. Her research and work on children adopted from China. 4. Asian hate. 5. Coaching women. You can find more about her on her website, https://www.lesliekimwang.com/about, or...

Dr. Ashley Adams on Mentoring and Administration. Where do you want to go?  What is your ultimate goal? How will you get there?  Adams, mentors women to their fullest potential while teaching. Listen in as she shares from experience and research. 

(Replay) Dr. Jennifer Woodard is a longtime professor who moved from the faculty ranks to the administrative track at her institution. Her authenticity is refreshing.  Dr. Woodard now mentors other women and believes in the power of sisterhood and connection between women in the world of academia. You find Dr. Woodard on Twitter using the handle @jlbwoodard.

To my sisters of color, I plan to get some rest and downtime during the holidays. No work. It's going to be all play and family time.  Listen in as I close out Season 4 by sharing my plans. I also offer some vulnerability about the realities of producing a podcast as a one-woman-show.  Thank you for your support, listening, ratings and reviews. I will see you after the holidays with a kick-off of Season 5 and new content! Meantime, listen to some replays over the break. Blessings! Dr. Pat

Who are you in the academy, and do you feel fulfilled? Dr. Adia Gooden says we all should be able to answer that question and walk in our true, authentic selves and purpose. She left her academic role to pursue her calling as a licensed clinical psychologist and have no regrets. Her story could help your story. https://dradiagooden.com/unconditionally-worthy-podcast-2/ Find more episodes of This Prof Life on my website: https://www.drpatsanders.com/

Innovation. Transformational leadership. Joan Williams, Associate Vice President for Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Salisbury University talks about these  important subjects and how we can bring about change. She also lays out the landscape for diversity education development and facilitation. Don't miss this open, transparent and informed conversation.  Find all episodes on my website: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or my website: Dr. Pat Sanders Support this podcast on Buy Me...

It’s fall semester time! Be you, and be great! We are kicking off a new semester and have either, like myself, started or are getting ready to see old faces and some new faces of students. I want to dedicate this podcast to ways in which you can start down a path of making it a successful one and to be yourself in the process. Remember: You are enough, so be you. You hold value. You are resilient. Set goals and limits. Enjoy your work. Review. Rate. Share.

Dr. Kimberly DeSimone shifted from corporate work to academia and never looked back. An Associate Professor at Bonaventure University, she is Chair of the University’s President Commission on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. A Puerto Rican and white female, she discusses how important diversity is to any organization and how to improve their numbers in leadership positions. She creates her own podcast, Advancing Women. Or, you can find her on LinkedIn.  Don't miss this dynamic speaker...

Is it a racist act or racialized? You decide after listening to Dr. Venise Berry, University of Iowa, our guest on this podcast episode. Twenty years of research has been centered around race, racism and racialism. Key takeaways: Not everyone or everything is an intended act of racism. Some things, particularly by the way they are presented through the media, are racialized. Everyone should take a step back, all races and ethnicities, and reflect on how they react to things that may not...

Karla Fraser has worked in 50 different countries and is still counting. She shares her successes in international education, which she has been doing the past 14 years. Learn about: 1. International versus stateside teaching. 2. What to grab when back home for a visit. Surprise! 3. Cultural differences. Find more about Karla on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kamfraser or her website roseappleglobal.com/   https://www.drpatsanders.com/podcast, Or any podcasting platform. Please rate and subscribe.

Dr. Leslie Wang has experienced perks and drawbacks while  living and teaching as an Asian American woman in the U.S. On this episode, she speaks to us about: 1. Her experiences in the academy. 2. Her journey home to China in an attempt to find her roots. 3. Her research and work on children adopted from China. 4. Asian hate. 5. Coaching women. You can find more about her on her website, https://www.lesliekimwang.com/about, or https://www.drpatsanders.com/ Rate, review, subscribe, share.

Dr. Pat Sanders celebrates the one year anniversary of her podcast in Season 4! She discusses leadership and a major change that has occurred in her work life since she created the podcast. Dr. Pat also discusses a couple of books she has been reading: How to Become an Inclusive Leader by Jennifer Brown and Robin DiAngelo’s White Fragility. Visit her website for photos and more about her work and ways to support her. Share, subscribe, and leave a positive review. She loves this work!