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

In this solo episode, I discuss the topic of how to deal with academic and career disappointment in compassionate ways. It can be really challenging to experience the disappointment of working hard towards something that ultimately does not work out the way you imagined. Many of us are experiencing losses or changes in our academic and career trajectories that prompt a wide range of uncomfortable emotions. If you're struggling with feelings of disappointment, listen to this episode where I discuss: Examples of academic and career disappointment. Why it's important to manage these emotions with compassion. And four specific strategies to implement to help you get through this difficult time. 

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This week our special guest is Dr. Angela Crumdy who talks to us all about wellness and content creation in grad school. Dr. Angela is the creator of @gradgirlwellness, a platform designed to inspire and encourage women of color to prioritize their overall health and wellness while pursuing higher education.

In this episode we discuss: Dr. Angela’s reasons behind focusing on wellness for women of color to fill a gap in higher ed and in content creation. The skills you learn in grad school that are applicable to content creation. The importance of creating supportive spaces in academia where we can take care of ourselves. And advice for folks that want more wellness in their life and/or are interested in becoming content creators

You can connect with Dr. Angela by following her on Instagram @gradgirlwellness, checking out her website, and listening to her podcast.

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In this episode, you'll get to enjoy a replay of one of my earliest episode, all about writing the statement of purpose. In this episode, you'll learn more about why I decided to bring back this episode from the Grad School Femtoring Podcast vault and my reactions to listening to it again after more than two years since I recorded it. If you're planning to apply to grad school this fall, you won't want to miss this episode. 

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This week our special guest is Jamaal Muwwakkil (he/him) who discusses the topic of contextualizing higher ed models and academia’s hidden curriculum. Jamaal Muwwakkil is a sociocultural linguist and educator from Compton, California. Jamaal is currently a PhD candidate in the department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara and his dissertation investigates language socialization of Black students within an elite public higher education model.

In this episode we discuss: Jamaal’s nontraditional academic path attending several community colleges before transferring to UCLA. What motivated him to major in Linguistics and pursue an academic career. The major differences between the California community college, California State University, and the University of California system as well as how those differences impact your career trajectory. Why relationship building is so important and strategies for how to network as an introvert.

You can connect with Jamaal by following him on Twitter @wordsbyjamaal or by going to wordsbyjamaal.com.

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In this solo episode, I share five specific budget-related tasks that you should complete before saying yes and submitting your statement of intent to register (SIR) to a graduate program. These five steps will help to ensure that you make an informed and empowered decision when it comes to the financial aspect of grad school.

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This week our special guest is Hazel Carías-Urbina (she/her) who discusses the topic of applying to summer research programs. Hazel is a History student with a minor in Latin American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She is also Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow and daughter of Guatemalan and Honduran immigrants.

In this episode we discuss: How her Central American identity and growing up in LA has shaped her interest in studying history. What Hazel has learned about applying to summer research programs for undergraduates. Why summer research programs are so competitive and what you can gain from participating in them. The benefits of being involved in cohort-based research programs, like the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program. And how Hazel has navigated the challenges and struggles of building community as a Central American student in Cal State LA

You can connect with Hazel by emailing her at [email protected]

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In this solo episode, I share the top eight episodes to listen to if you're applying to graduate school. The episode list I have curated is intended to demystify the process and empower you to make informed decisions at every step from creating your grad school list, to requesting letters of rec, to writing your essays, interviewing, and accepting an offer. You'll also find out which is the most played episode of my podcast and you may be surprised by the answer. Tune in to this episode to learn more!

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This week our special guest is Amanda Peña (she/her) who discusses the topic of advocating for yourself in grad school. Amanda Peña is an entrepreneur and master’s student at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy where she focuses on machine learning and artificial intelligence for underserved groups, particularly building tech for women and people of color. She has expertise in brand strategy, storytelling, and narrative building for social platforms. She has been a leader for a marketing communication team for a design tech firm in Seattle that focused on mobility. She’s also a Brand Strategy Manager for AnitaB.org working towards diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech.

In this episode we discuss: How she landed her first job out of college and gained skills to become an entrepreneur. The moment she realized she needed a master’s degree to advance her career. Why it’s important to advocate for yourself as soon as you’re admitted into a grad program. Her interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence and why it matters to women and people of color. And advice for how to advocate for yourself if this is something you struggle with. 

You can connect with Amanda on LinkedIn and by emailing her at [email protected].

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In this solo episode, Dra. Yvette shares essential information you need if you're thinking about starting an academic podcast. She covers the topics of coming up with an idea, thinking about the structure, identifying tech, considering recording and hosting options, creating cover art, coming up with a title, and more!

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This week our special guest is Marisol Ibarra (she/her) who discusses the topic of adulting and life after college as a first-gen professional. Marisol Ibarra is the founder of Here Comes the Sun Podcast, where she helps first-generation students, college graduates, and professionals navigate the things that schools don’t teach. By day, Marisol is a legislative director who helps draft policy for communities of color in the state of California. She is also a proud daughter of immigrants.

In this episode, we discuss: Her experience majoring in Political Science at Cal Poly Pomona, completing a senior thesis, and studying abroad in Dubai and Hong Kong. How working a 9am to 5pm internship helped prepare her for the workforce. The post-graduation struggles of working full-time, not having a job, or going straight to grad school. Money talk surrounding how to negotiate salary and benefits as a new professional and how to budget. Time-management and self-care tips!

You can connect with Marisol by following her at @herecomesthesun_podcast on Instagram

If you want to listen to my guest appearance on Marisol’s Here Comes the Sun Podcast, go here.

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