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

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I discuss essential executive functioning skills for mastering your mental workspace. They include: working memory (your brain's capacity to temporarily hold and manipulate information), attention control (sustaining focus while filtering distractions), cognitive flexibility (adapting to changes), and metacognition (thinking about your thinking). For each skill, I offer practical strategies such as externalizing information through concept maps, working in timed focus blocks, developing alternative pathways, and regular self-reflection. I also stress that everyone's executive functioning varies based on factors like energy levels, sleep, and nutrition. This is part 1 of a special mini-series so you won’t want to miss the next episode where I’ll cover output-related skills to help you take action, including planning, organizing, time management, and emotional regulation. 

If you liked what you heard, check out episode 238 on executive functioning skills 101 and episode 295 on monthly reflection questions to achieve your goals.

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I offer a deep dive into the graduate school application process, answering all of your questions from planning your application timeline to securing strong recommendation letters and even funding your education. I also share insights on finding the right program, crafting standout application materials, and preparing for life in grad school. This episode is jam packed with practical advice to help you navigate the complexities of grad school admissions with confidence and strategy. 

If you liked what you heard, check out the following related blog posts on how to write a competitive CV for grad apps and 20+ ways to fund your graduate education. I also highly recommend that you check out my podcast playlist full of top episodes that will help you apply to grad school. 

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In this episode, I interview Dianni Hall, a queer solo budget backpacker and second-generation Latina, who has lived a nomadic lifestyle for nearly six years. She shares her journey from nearly pursuing grad school with an offer in hand to living a nomadic lifestyle, offering practical tips on budget-friendly travel, freelancing, and embracing one's full identity. We also explore the importance of prioritizing joy while navigating nontraditional career paths.

If you liked what you heard, check out episode 156 on going from study abroad to life in the Netherlands and episode 137 on the pros and cons of getting a master’s degree abroad. 

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I share eight flexible time management strategies for individuals who want to move beyond time blocking. They include task batching by energy levels, priority-based to-do lists, adaptive timers, and more. This episode aims to offer practical alternatives for better managing your time and increasing productivity while acknowledging individual needs and circumstances of first-gen students, neurodivergent students, and individuals with busy lives. Join me for a fun discussion that's designed to help you find what works best for you.

If you liked what you heard, check out episode 301 on gentle productivity tips for chronic illness, autism, and ADHD and episode 237 on how to timeblock.

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I help you overcome writer’s block by addressing common writing challenges faced by grad students and early career professionals. I then share several tailored strategies based on different learning styles—visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic—to help you get unstuck in your writing process. From mind mapping and voice recordings to journaling and using whiteboards, you'll discover approaches that align with how your brain best processes information. Plus, I share insights from my personal experiences and tips on overcoming perfectionism, analysis paralysis, fear of criticism, and time management issues.

If you liked what you heard, check out episode 198 on active reading strategies and episode 280 on perfectionism in grad school.

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I discuss the importance of creating a mentorship map, especially for first gen, BIPOC, and neurodivergent grad students, postdocs, and early career professionals. I introduce the concept of a mentorship map, which is a visual tool that helps document and categorize your mentorship support system. I explain how to create your own map, share examples from respected programs, and offer a free download of my holistic femtorship map. I also address how to overcome common challenges in finding mentors. Listen in to learn how to build a strong support network and ensure your success. 

If you liked what you heard, check out episode 287 on what to do if you’re struggling to secure mentors and episode 212 on holistic critical mentorship.

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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. La'Tonya “LT” Rease Miles to discuss her new memoir, Smart Girl: A First-Gen Origin Story. We cover all kinds of topics from impactful moments in LT’s youth, to  influential women in her family, and even the importance of integrating personal passions into academic life. She also shares how her story challenges traditional first-gen narratives and how intentional she was with her word choice, allusions, and multimodal ways to experience the book. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about redefining what it means to be first-gen and the power of storytelling. 

If you liked what you heard, check out episode 177 where LT shared more about supporting nontraditional students and adult learners. 

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I share ten acts of community care that you can get done in ten minutes or less. These small but meaningful actions are meant to serve as examples of practical ways to show love and support to your greater community, even when you have a busy schedule or feel like you have no time. 

If you liked what you heard, check out episode 210 on micro acts of self-care and episode 195 on reasons why first-gen Latinas struggle with self-care.

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, we address the topic of being an anti-ableist advocate in higher education with our guest Janelle Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, doctoral candidate, neurodiversity researcher, and DEIA consultant. Janelle shares her personal journey navigating higher education as a multiply neurodivergent, disabled, Black woman, and explains the frameworks and strategies she uses to support disabled and neurodivergent BIPOC students. We discuss common barriers these students face, practical strategies to foster anti-ableism, and how to maintain personal well-being, and build healthy relationships while advocating for equity. 

If you liked what you heard, check out episode 279 on queering and cripping academia, episode 189 on disability, education, and inclusion, and episode 187 on embracing neurodivergence.  

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Janelle’s book chapter "How to Be an Anti-Ableist Clinician" in the book Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies.

Dolmage, Jay T. Academic Ableism: Disability and Higher Education. University of Michigan Press, 2017.

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In this episode, I share my personal experience of turning down my dream master's program due to funding issues and provide comprehensive guidance on securing funding for master's programs. From internal scholarships within your department to external fellowships and creative freelance opportunities, I cover various strategies to make your graduate education financially manageable. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of financial literacy and budgeting to ensure long-term financial stability. Tune in to learn how to proactively seek and secure funding for your master's program.

If you liked what you heard, check out my blog post on 20+ ways to secure funding for master's programs and the following relevant episodes: 

-4: Grad School Funding

-58: Accepting an Offer With Little to No Funding

-67: What You Need to Know About Student Loans

-79: Financial Literacy in Grad School

-132: Five Budget-Related Tasks to Complete Before Saying Yes to a Grad Program

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