In this episode we sit down with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, licensed clinical psychologist and hairstylist. Dr. Mbilishaka discusses importance of self care as a grad student and following your passions even if you have multiple departing from traditional career expectations. In this episode, we also discuss some thoughts on the newly issued apology from APA for its contribution to racism. You’ll be in for a treat hearing her story of how she got to where she is today as she also gives tips to graduate students, prospective graduate students and early career professionals.