In today's episode, we interview Brianna Henson. Brianna works for Equus Workforce Solutions and is responsible for the operations and management of the Kentucky Career Centers within Greater Louisville, and is an EdD candidate at Liberty University. She is also the mom of of Audra (17 months), Ira (will be born in June), and step mom of Eli (11), and disabled veteran.

In today's interview, you will learn more about Brianna's winding career path, as well as what it is like to do an EdD degree, and what it is like to undertake doctoral education in an online setting. We also learn from Brianna about her experiences as an academic mother with a full-time job, and how she has been making choices along the way.

Finally, we also learn about Brianna's typical day, her advice to talk to faculty and staff when you are a doctoral candidate, her insights on setting boundaries to work, and how she transitioned from an academic staff position to her current job.

References

• Brianna's Twitter profile
• Brianna's research: Introduction to a Programmatic Approach to Health Disparities and Cultural Competency Training in Pharmacy Education
• Brianna's research: A Systematic Review of Assessment Tools Measuring Cultural Competence Outcomes Relevant to Pharmacy Education
• Brianna's research: Strategies for Incorporating Health Disparities and Cultural Competency Training into the Pharmacy Curriculum and Co-curriculum
• Brianna's research: A Call to Action for a Programmatic Approach to Cultural Competency in Pharmacy Education
• Brianna's research: Current State and Opportunities for Enhancing Peer Evaluation Practices Across the Pharmacy Academy
• Brianna's research: Engaging in Authentic Allyship As Part of Our Professional Development 
• US News college rankings
• Dr. Jeffrey Cain from the University of Kentucky
• AACP American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• Liberty university - online EdD program