This week our special guest is Dr. Zakiya Akerele who discusses the topic of repurposing your education and controlling your career after grad school. Dr. Zakiya Akerele is a third-generation educator passionate about lifelong growth and learning. She holds degrees from Florida A&M University, Columbia University, and Fordham University in International Educational Development, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. She is also the author of Dump Your Degree: How to Repurpose Your Education, Control Your Career, and Gain Financial Freedom.

In this episode we discuss: How she went from an interest in law school to becoming a third-generation educator. How to identify your skill set as a multipassionate and interdisciplinary scholar. Examples of how to take control of your career while job hunting. Details on her latest book, Dump Your Degree: How to Repurpose Your Education, Control Your Career, and Gain Financial Freedom. And advice for anyone trying to figure out the next steps in their life and career. 

You can connect with Dra. Zakiya on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok (@ZakiyaAkerele), on LinkedIn (Zakiya Akerele), and on her website: www.zakiyaakerele.com. You can also get a copy of her book on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. 

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