This episode features Malynda Hale, who is an award-winningactress, a singer, an activist, the Executive Director for The NewEvangelicals, a content creator, and an all-around multi-hyphenate. During our conversation, Malynda shares about her background and experiences of being an activist, of navigating the entertainment world, and of trying to find a balance between her artistry and her activism. Additionally, we talked about the topics of being a content creator/the social media world in general, AI and its impact on music, and we talk about our experiences of being Black Women navigating the present socioeconomic climate, specifically that of the one here in the United States.

To connect with Malynda Hale:

Website:  https://malyndahale.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malyndahale/#

Threads:https://www.threads.com/@malyndahale?xmt=AQGzm0yksKkfQ7RapEJbxsD6sA0UbR4GAd5kFjxJ454BA6Q

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/malyndahale

Substack: https://malyndahale.substack.com/

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5470231/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1

TNE (The New Evangelicals):https://www.thenewevangelicals.com/

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This episode features Dr. Shanell T. Smith, who is the founder of Shanell T Smith Consulting and the creator of the Accelerate Your Doctorate method. On this episode, Dr. Smith shares about her background as well as the work of her LLC, Shanell T Smith Consulting, which has two focuses of 1) aiding doctoral students with accelerating through their degree program, and 2) aidingorganizations and leaders with further developing their leadership abilities and with enhancing their overall productivity. Additionally, we talk about the topic of prioritization and the importance of prioritizing one's energy, one's time, and most importantly, oneself.

 To connect with Dr. Shanell T. Smith:

Website: https://www.accelerateyourdoctorate.com/

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanell-t-smith-phd/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanelltsmith

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shanelltsmith/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shanelltsmith-doctoralexpert

X(formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/shanelltsmith

Linktree: http://linktr.ee/shanelltsmith

Additional Resource for Doctoral Students:=

FREE! 12 Simple Steps to Accelerate Your Doctorate: https://bit.ly/12_Simple_Steps

This episode features Dr. Ramon Goings who is the author of “14 Secrets to a Done Dissertation” as well as runs the “Done Dissertation” dissertation consulting firm. On this episode, Dr. Goings shares about his background and we talk about the topics of imposter syndrome, and being a first-generation student going through a doctoral program. Additionally, Dr. Goings shares some key takeaways that will ideally aid you with navigating through a doctoral program or with navigating through life overall.

To connect with Dr. Ramon Goings:

Website: www.ramongoings.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramongoings/

To connect with Done Dissertation:

Website: www.thedonedissertation.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/donedissertation

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donedisscoach

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donedisscoach

Additional resources for Doctoral Students:Elevate Your Academic Writing Training

• This training teaches our writing structure that has helped hundreds of overwhelmed doctoral students to overcome procrastination, understand how to write for their audience, and defend with confidence in 12 months or less.

Done Dissertation YouTube Channel

• The Done Dissertation YouTube Channel features over 600 videos related to navigating the dissertation process, writing for publication, and leveraging the doctorate. Videos feature interviews with prolific academic writers and thinkers in fields ranging from the humanities, social sciences, and hard sciences.

14 Secrets to a Done Dissertation: A Guide to Navigatingthe Dissertation Process and Finishing in Record Time

• This book shares fourteen proven strategies that will help doctoral students navigate the dissertation process and finish in record time.

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This episode features Veronica DeLaHarpe, your 2025 Miss American Coed for the Miss American Coed Pageant system! On this episode, Veronica shares about her background, her experiences in both pageantry as well as being a Graduate School Student, and we talk about the importance of shining as your true authentic self.

To connect with Veronica DeLaHarpe, please feel free to reach out to her via her social media platforms, and/or via email:

Personal Instagrams: @miss.veronica.delaharpe

@veronica.delaharpe

Title/Queen Instagram: @themissamericancoed

Email: [email protected]

If you are interested in learning more about the Miss American Coed Pageant system, then please check out their website as well: missamericancoed.com | @missamericancoed

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Who makes up your community? On this episode of Broke PhD Podcast, I talk about the importance of community and how it is crucial to surround yourself with individuals who will uplift you as you navigate along your life journey.

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What do you wish you would have known earlier in life that could have aided you with better navigating your life journey? On this episode, I share the last five things out of the “10 Things That I Wish I Would Have Known Earlier in Life.” This segment is a two-part segment, so be sure to check out Episode 22 to hear the first five things.

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What do you wish you would have known earlier in life that could have aided you with better navigating your life journey? On this episode, I share the first five things out of the “10 Things That I Wish I Would Have Known Earlier in Life.” This segment is a two-part segment, so be sure to check out Episode 23 to hear the other five things.

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This episode features Dr. Michelle Gibbs, also known as Mrs Mummy PhD. On this episode, Dr. Michelle Gibbs shares about being a Black Immigrant woman navigating the world of academia. Additionally, we talk about the importance of having or building your own support system to aid you as you navigate your academic or personal life. Dr. Gibbs also shares some key takeaways that will hopefully aid you as you navigate along your own journey. This episode is part two of a two part segment, so be sure to listen to the first part of our conversation, part one (Episode 20).

To connect with Dr. Michelle Gibbs, please feel free to check out her website, connect with her via her social media platforms, and/or reach out to her via email:

Website(s): mrsmummyphd.com

Instagram(s): @mrsmummyphd

@scholarlymamas

Email: [email protected]

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This episode features Dr. Michelle Gibbs, also known as Mrs Mummy PhD. On this episode, Dr. Gibbs, shares about her background and her inspiration for wanting to start Mrs Mummy PhD. Additionally, she shares some strategies that she uses to aid her with maintaining a balance with managing all of the facets and areas of her life. Lastly, during this part of our conversation, Dr. Gibbs shares about how she is navigating her present life, navigating motherhood, navigating the world of academia, and navigating her professional role of being a dietician. This episode is part one of a two part segment, so be sure to also listen to the rest of our conversation in part two (Episode 21).

This episode features Gillian DiAddezio, your 2025 Ms. American Victory for the Miss American Coed Pageant system! On this episode, Gillian shares about her professional background and being as she deems “a Gillian of all trades.” Additionally, she shares about the positive impact that pageants have had on her life. We also talk about not being afraid of failure, and how this journey called life may not always be a linear path forward.