In today’s episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I welcome my guest and dear friend, Doris Difarnecio, a feminist, interdisciplinary artist, theater director, and performance activist, to share her remarkable journey through performance as activism. Doris talks about her roots, growing up between Colombia and the United States, her academic trajectory, and her impactful theater work. Together, we explore themes of identity, race, gender, and sexuality, and how these intersect with her artistic and activist efforts. Additionally, Doris introduces us to Arte Acción, her interdisciplinary platform for performance and politics. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on how personal experiences fuel activism and the transformative power of performance in addressing social issues.

If you liked what you heard, check out other episodes that highlight activism with Janay Garrett on mother-scholar activism and Rony Eduardo Castellanos Raymundo on redefining activism for underrepresented students. 

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I share my top five productivity tips for chronic illness, autism, and ADHD. Inspired by the many shortcomings of conventional productivity advice, particularly its lack of inclusivity for disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill individuals, I share strategies that can be adaptable for those who are autistic, ADHD, or spoonies. These tips range from energy management techniques to setting flexible goals and organizing your space effectively. I provide practical examples and emphasize the importance of customizing these tools to your needs while addressing the broader challenges posed by systemic issues and capitalism.

If you liked what you heard, check out my episode on the ABC method of productivity and blog post on ways to consistently meet deadlines with chronic illness. 

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In this episode, I share more about my podcasting and adult autism diagnosis journey. I open up about how this podcast and my recent adult autism diagnosis have helped me with finding my voice. I share insights into my childhood struggles, the importance of self-discovery, and the value of advocacy. Tune in to hear more about my story and gain inspiration to pursue your own forms of self-discovery and live life on your terms. 

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I am joined by Carla Santamaria, a formerly undocumented Honduran immigrant who more than doubled her salary in 10 months by job hopping from higher ed to healthcare to tech. We discuss the challenges and strategies for transitioning careers, the importance of networking, mindset shifts, and the intricacies of navigating new professional environments. Carla also shares her personal journey, offering invaluable advice on overcoming limiting beliefs, negotiating salaries, and effectively leveraging your skills and experience.

If you liked this episode, check out our previous episodes 298 and 286 on strategies for exploring career options and how to plan for a career outside of academia. 

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This episode offers strategies for exploring career options for PhD professionals. I reflect on my post-grad school journey and the challenges I faced when transitioning from academia to alternative careers. I also offer some lessons I learned about what I would do differently when exploring career options; this includes sharing valuable strategies for PhD professionals to explore career options outside of academia. Tune in to learn about how to discover new career paths through learning about your values, nonnegotiables, AI tools, assessments, and more!

If you liked this episode, check out my blog post with a list of core values and episode 265 on identifying your values for career and life fulfillment.

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In this episode, our guest Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go and author of Green Money, highlights the importance of discussing finances with family, sustainability in investing, and cultural influences on financial decisions. Kara is a financial educator who focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money. 

Kara shares her personal journey with money as a white Latina, practical advice for first-gen BIPOC individuals, and strategies to initiate money conversations with resistant family members. She also shares more about her book, Green Money, which is aimed at providing actionable steps for building wealth while reducing waste.

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If you liked this episode, check out our previous episodes 260 and 216 on decolonizing your money mindset and financial wellness for Women of Color.

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This episode discusses strategies for managing the holiday season when you are a spoonie and have limited energy. Addressing chronically ill and disabled individuals, I share personal experiences and practical tips on honoring your culture and legacy without sacrificing your wellbeing. The episode highlights the importance of setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and adapting traditions to fit your capacity. I also encourage you to identify nonnegotiables and prioritize self-care to ensure you work towards having a meaningful and enjoyable holiday season.

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If you liked this episode, check out our previous episodes 44 and 166 on reducing overwhelm before the holiday break and navigating grad school during the holidays.

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In this episode, I share 10 monthly reflection questions designed to help you track and achieve your goals effectively. You’ll learn how and why I developed these questions to promote personal and professional development, combat imposter syndrome, and reinforce a growth mindset. You’ll also gain tips for consistent practice and strategies to make the exercise enjoyable and rewarding. 

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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Ramon Goings to discuss strategies for thriving in academia and building a consulting business. Dr. Goings shares his journey from music education to becoming an associate professor and entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of finding mentors, leveraging transferable skills, and seeking help. We also address all things related to the dissertation writing process, offering practical advice and emphasizing the value of community support for grad students. Tune in for insights on leveraging your skills for academic and entrepreneurial success. 

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In this episode, originally aired on March 2023, I share six ways to overcome dissertation writing anxiety. First, I share common obstacles like procrastination, lack of motivation, time management issues, research struggles, handling feedback, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Then, I offer practical advice, personal anecdotes, and motivational tips to help graduate students in particular to better navigate their dissertation writing process.

Click here to learn read more about how to overcome dissertation writing anxiety.

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