BlackGrounds

BlackGrounds episodes:

• 12.22.2022

  Major Update & Happy Holidays

  In this episode, we share what we have been up to since our last episode including a major update. We also share our well wishes for the festive season. Take a listen.

  
• 09.12.2022

  The D-Word

  In this episode we discuss the "D - word". Yes the all important dissertation process and how to get through it. We are joined by a special guest Dr. Tiffany Lemon, who shares her dissertation journey with us and provides...

  
• 07.09.2022

  African Excellence

  Join us on this episode as we explore African excellence with our guest Dr. Kojo Sarpong, who exemplifies African excellence. He shares with us his journey and tips for success. We were left inspired and encouraged by this episode and...

  
• 06.20.2022

  We are Back!!!- Episode 1 (Season 2)

  We've returned as if we never left. Season 2 of our Blackgrounds podcast has arrived. Busola and Charity will discuss the upcoming topics for this season, why we took such a long break, and changes to the podcast. Don't miss...

  
• 12.25.2020

  Until Next Time!

  Thank you for listening to our first season! Tune in to hear our lessons from this year and topics we're interested in discussing on the next season.  Have a happy and safe holiday! Podcast referenced at 00:06:00 is 1409 Podcast. Take a...

  
• 12.02.2020

  I am not my hair, or, am I?

  Form Michelle Obama to PhDs presenting at  confrerence, tune in to hear our unique views on Black hair.  

  
• 11.11.2020

  Black Women and Politics *Bonus Episode*

  This win was an exciting one for women of color. Tune in to hear our impromptu feelings on the 2020 election results. 

  
• 11.05.2020

  Leave it alone, fam!

  The PhD is already hard enough. Some things in life we should just leave alone, fam.

  
• 11.04.2020

  Imposter Syndrome

  Those feelings that make you feel as if you are inadequate, they're wrong! This episode we dive into our experiences with imposter sysdrome and give examples of how we cope.

  
• 10.05.2020

  Beyond the 2%

  This week we discuss our motivations for pursuing a PhD, rumors about the PhD process and how we manage it all .  Want to hear all of Dr. Keith Mayes' talk, The Power of the Black Experience in the Classroom?...

  
• 08.30.2020

  Distractions

  Do you know what your distractions are? This week we share some of our biggest distractions and a few tips on how we manage them. 

  
• 08.26.2020

  Beyond the 2%

  This week we discuss our motivations for pursuing a PhD, what a PhD means and how we balance it all. Interested in hearing the rest of Dr. Mayes talk? Click here.  For reference, the complete definition of a PhD is as...

  
• 08.12.2020

  Our feelings on Race

  With the recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, summer 2020 has been traumatizing to say the least. Tune in to hear some of our feelings on race in America.  

  
• 07.16.2020

  Intro- The 4 W's of BlackGrounds

  The Who, When, Where, and Why of BlackGrounds.  We want to highlight the definition of some terms used in this episode. HBCU is a an acronym for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These institutions of higher learning were created with the...

  
• 07.01.2020

  A glimpse into BlackGrounds

  A 5-minute clip that will give you a glimpse into the type of conversations you can expect from BlackGrounds this season. Hope you enjoy! Here's a link to the commercial we are talking about in this clip : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7lbdD1hq0