🎙️ Episode 7: "Dear PhD Student" with Dr. Denae Muhammad
In this affirming and transparent episode of D.O.P.E. Conversations, scholar and mentor Dr. Denae Muhammad shares wisdom, warnings, and words of encouragement in a heartfelt message to current and aspiring PhD students.

Through the lens of her doctoral journey, Dr. Muhammad opens up about navigating academia as a Black woman, managing imposter syndrome, protecting your peace, and building a scholarly identity rooted in authenticity and purpose.

🎓 Whether you're in the thick of dissertation writing or just thinking about applying, this episode is a love letter to the grind, the growth, and the grit it takes to thrive in the ivory tower.