Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs

This week our special guest is Laura Quintero-Soekarnsingh who shares her experience studying abroad and then moving abroad to the Netherlands. Laura is a program officer at ECHO, Expertise Center for Diversity Policy who has been involved in multiple diversity and inclusion projects in the U.S. and the Netherlands. During her studies at UCLA, she combined her Sociology major with projects in access and outreach to contribute to social justice change in education and society. In 2019, she moved to Amsterdam to begin a new life with her family and to continue the necessary work of diversity and inclusion in the Netherlands.

In this episode we discuss: How she landed the opportunity to study abroad as a first-gen Chicana. What factors led to her decision to move from California to the Netherlands. The benefits and challenges of living and raising a transnational family in Europe. And how she has built community within exchange programs and DEI work. 

You can connect with Laura on LinkedIn and via email: [email protected]

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The episode offers a a discussion of the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of academic burnout. I discuss some differences between stress and burnout and offer strategies for how to cope with and/or overcome academic burnout. I also share my own personal experience dealing with burnout while in graduate school. If you think you may be feeling burned out or would like to avoid burnout, please listen to this episode today. 

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In today's solo episode, I share eight different strategies for building a writing routine that is effective, in other words, that will help you make more consistent progress with your writing. From habit formation, to time-management, to understanding and accepting what works best for you, there are countless strategies you can try out to help you get out of a writing rut or writer’s block. I recorded this episode with dissertation writers in mind especially given that my own dissertation writing experience was rocky and in contrast, my book writing process has been anything but that.

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This week our special guest is Dra. Hortencia Jimenez who shares her knowledge on the importance of wellness, nutrition, and guilt-free joy in grad school. Dra. Hortencia Jimenez, who is from huichol ancestry, was born in the Sierra Madre in the state of Nayarit, Mexico and immigrated to the United States with her paternal grandmother and aunt. She holds a BA, MA, and Ph.D in Sociology and is also a certified Health Coach and Intuitive Eating Counselor, among many other titles!

In this episode we discuss: Her work as a mama, community college profe, and health coach. How to embrace wellness from our spiritual and indigenous ancestry. Redefining nourishment and our relationship with food. And resources to help you embrace guilt-free joy

You can connect with Dra. Hortencia on her website and on Instagram: @drhortenciajimenez

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This episode is for everyone who is considering applying to graduate school. In my work coaching applicants, I’ve noticed that reaching out to faculty in the graduate programs you’re interested in continues to be an intimidating task for many first-gen students of color. Despite this, I strongly urge you to reach out to them and in this episode I share five key reasons why you’ll benefit from contacting and meeting with them. You have very little to lose and so much to gain from putting yourself out there before applying to grad school. To learn more about how to contact and meet with prospective faculty, listen to episode 35. 

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This episode was originally aired on September 17, 2021 and it is an extension of my first episode on "The Grad School List" and it includes some additional things to consider when creating a graduate school list. These may be considered deal breakers or hidden aspects of graduate school to consider when making a decision. They include factors like the diversity and demographics of the area, size of campus, cost of living, transportation needs, and more! 

Click here to listen to my very first podcast episode on how to create a grad school list. 

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If you are in the middle of a big post-grad life transition, such as starting or ending graduate school, changing jobs, and moving away from loved ones, then you will want to listen to this episode. I share my insight about how to navigate feelings of loss, grief, and discomfort especially as it relates to changes that impact one’s identity-formation. I also offer a few coping strategies that may be helpful for you as you navigate your own life transitions.

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This week our special guest is Dr. Zakiya Akerele who discusses the topic of repurposing your education and controlling your career after grad school. Dr. Zakiya Akerele is a third-generation educator passionate about lifelong growth and learning. She holds degrees from Florida A&M University, Columbia University, and Fordham University in International Educational Development, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. She is also the author of Dump Your Degree: How to Repurpose Your Education, Control Your Career, and Gain Financial Freedom.

In this episode we discuss: How she went from an interest in law school to becoming a third-generation educator. How to identify your skill set as a multipassionate and interdisciplinary scholar. Examples of how to take control of your career while job hunting. Details on her latest book, Dump Your Degree: How to Repurpose Your Education, Control Your Career, and Gain Financial Freedom. And advice for anyone trying to figure out the next steps in their life and career. 

You can connect with Dra. Zakiya on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok (@ZakiyaAkerele), on LinkedIn (Zakiya Akerele), and on her website: www.zakiyaakerele.com. You can also get a copy of her book on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. 

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If you are trying to decide whether graduate school is the right next step for you, listen to this solo episode where I cover the wrong reasons to attend graduate school. While there are many great reasons to attend graduate school— such as needing an advanced degree to pursue a career, to move up a job ladder, or to switch fields— there are also some not so great reasons. Even if you know that you definitely plan to go to grad school, this episode may also help you decide if now is the right time to apply.

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This week our special guest is Dra. Jasmine Escalera who discusses the topic of confidence building and defining career success on your terms. Dra. Jasmine is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Yale. She was also named a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice!

In this episode we discuss: Her background as a Latina who grew up in Brooklyn, New York and how it influences her work today. The importance of self-awareness in (re)building your confidence after being in spaces where few people look like you. How to carve your own career path and define your own career success. And the importance of  forming a community building strategy for networking.

You can connect with Dra. Jasmine on Instagram @jasmineescaleracoaching and LinkedIn. 

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