What does effective graduate research look like, and how do you find a mentor who guides you to success? In this episode of Graduate Students Den, Halima, Kelsey, and John welcome Professor Louisa Ha from BGSU’s School of Media and Communication. She shares her journey as a scholar focusing on social media influencers, online audiences, and global media communication. She reveals how she mentors graduate students to publish, collaborate, and carve their own path. Whether you are just starting your graduate journey or you are deep in research mode, this episode gives you practical advice, mentorship insights, and inspiration to take your work to the next level.