In this episode of Black-Liberation.Tech, Dr. Renée Jordan takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of navigating flexibility in research and life. Following the completion of her dissertation prospectus, Dr. Jordan dives deep into the challenges of letting go and making space for new methodologies, all while ensuring her research stays relevant and meaningful.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

• The importance of letting go when necessary, like cutting 30 pages from a draft, and how it doesn’t mean the information is wasted—just saved for later.
• How flexibility in your research approach, such as exploring methodologies like Daughtering (Evans-Winters, 2019), can open doors to deeper, more enriching perspectives—especially when you embrace decolonized approaches to knowledge.
• The analogy of research as an experiment, where success lies not in following a rigid plan but in being open to new possibilities, tools, and methods.
• The metaphor of life as a jam session: embracing the improvisational nature of both research and life, where not every note fits perfectly, but together, they create a harmonious outcome.

This episode is a reminder that research is not a linear path—it’s a dynamic, evolving process. Flexibility, the ability to adapt, and openness to new ideas can propel you forward in your academic and professional journey. Whether you're navigating feedback, adjusting timelines, or exploring new methodologies, this episode will encourage you to stay agile and keep moving forward.

Tune in and reflect: How have you embraced flexibility in your own research or life? What opportunities have you missed by staying too rigid in your approach? Let’s talk about how we can all grow and innovate through flexibility.

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