The Writing on My Mind Podcast

In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Eve Hudson about her experience pursuing her PhD. We discuss everything from advocating for herself, how she navigated as a first-gen doctoral student, and her path to entrepreneurship.

About Dr. Eve Hudson

Dr. Evingerlean D. B. Hudson, affectionately known as Dr. Eve™, was raised in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina by a single mother in a low-socioeconomic household. She went on to become a first-generation college graduate who earned a Ph.D. at the age of 28. Now, she is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Evingerlean Worldwide™—an entity created to empower first-generation college students and graduates across the globe. 

As an international speaker, podcast host, and author she’s touched thousands through her work. A few of her past audiences include Cornell University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The Ohio State University, 1vyG, Africa’s Young Entrepreneur’s, Women Empower X, SocialKnowbility, The United Negro College Fund, and National TRIO Programs. With close to 100k downloads and in more than 85 countries, Dr. Eve’s show, The First-Gen Lounge, inspires, empowers, and uplifts first-generation graduates as they navigate life and entrepreneurship. Her publications have helped transform the lives of thousands of first-generation college students and graduates. Further, she has been featured across several media outlets Voyage MIA, Creating Your Seat at the Table, The Pedestal Project, and Minding My Black Business.

Dr. Eve holds degrees from Shaw University (the oldest HBCU in the South) and The University of Southern Mississippi and is a part of both alumni associations. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and also serves on the steering committee for The Black-Gen Collective and Board of Directors for FLIP National. In her spare time, Dr. Eve enjoys mentoring, reading, research, traveling, food tasting, cuddling with her chocolate lab (Maxwell Alexander), and adventures with her best friend and life partner, Dr. James M. Hudson.

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Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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I took an unexpected break and explain what happen. Today's episode also explores a listener topic of how to find your academic voice. I share why it's important to find your voice and suggestions of ways to find your voice.

Article Referenced

Robbins, S. P. (2016). Finding your voice as an academic writer (and writing clearly). Journal of Social Work Education,  52(2), 133-135.

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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It's my doctorversary and I'm back with a new season and episode. Today, I'm sharing the importance of taking breaks during your doctoral journey. I also give details about how I spent my time during the podcast break as well as some exciting professional developments.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

Deep Work by Cal Newport
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins
More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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Today, I'm getting real about my experience dealing with the fear of success. Additionally, I take some time to share 3 tips to address the fear of success. This is also the final episode of season one. Stay tuned for season two which will drop on June 30th.  Stay connected by following me on Instagram, Twitter, and/or LinkedIn.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:
Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Figher Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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Listen to the Top 3 Episodes of Season 1

#1 - Episode 12 The Mishandling of Black Women in Higher Education with Dr. Monique Liston
#2 - Episode 2 Playing the Game of Graduate School with Dr. Ayana Martin
#3 - Episode 10 Coping by Giving Language to Your Experiences  with Dr. Lynell S. Hodge

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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In episode 3 of the podcast, Dr. Kristal McGreggor shared that she wished that she knew the importance of networking both in academia and outside of it. Her comment inspired me to dedicate this whole episode to the topic of networking. Networking is critical for your success in general and is particularly important for your career as a doctoral student as well as after your program. This episode explores why networking is important for doctoral students, best practices to network as a doctoral student, and ways to maximize your networking efforts.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:
Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Figher Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Attend the Writing on My Mind Writing Retreat (May 16, 2021). Use special code WOMM for $50 off.
Episode 3 - The Power of Networking in Graduate School (with Dr. Kristal McGreggor)

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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In today's episode, I speak to my friend Dr. Lamesha C. Brown about her experience pursuing her PhD. We discuss everything from dealing with imposter syndrome, how she cultivated communities of support, and the steps she took to adjust the pace of her program to suit her needs.

About Dr. Lamesha Brown

Dr. Lamesha C. Brown (she/her/hers) serves as the Director of Advising, Testing, & Career Services at St. Cloud Technical & Community College. She is a proud first-generation college graduate and comes from a low-income background. As a person with multiple marginalized identities along race, gender, college generation status, and socioeconomic status, Dr. Brown sees creating access to educational opportunity and centering student success as key. She has experience in residence life, first-year and first-gen programming, staff development, and advising/coaching students at two-year and four-year institutions, as well as at an HBCU and PWIs. Dr. Brown is also one of the co-founders of @FirstGenDocs, a digital space platform that seeks to affirm the experiences, amplify the voices, and celebrate the brilliance of first-generation doctoral students. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Apparel Merchandising from Washington State University; her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University; and her Doctor of Philosophy in Education, with a concentration in College Student Affairs Administration, from the University of Georgia.

Follow Dr. Brown on Instagram & Twitter. Also, check out her website - www.lameshabrown.com.  Follow First Gen Docs on Twitter & Instagram. Visit their website - www.firstgendocs.com.

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Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Amanda Wilkerson about her experience pursuing her EdD. Dr. Wilkerson shares her passion for mentoring and how she has benefited from her mentors. We discuss everything from her challenges transitioning from attending an HBCU to a PWI and personal story pursuing a tenured track position. She also discussed her book From Student to Scholar: Mentoring Underrepresented Scholars in the Academy.

Dr. Amanda Wilkerson is a scholar and social reformer who examines academia and analyzes K-20 student achievement in order to better understand enhancing the human condition. She is a tireless advocate for equity and excellence in higher education who seeks to build a better world for individuals and institutions through cooperation, collaboration, and community engagement. Currently, Dr. Wilkerson serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida. She is also an affiliated faculty member and visiting scholar with the Center for Minority Serving Institutions at Rutgers University. A proud graduate of Florida A&M University, Dr. Wilkerson has always expressed a sincere commitment to promoting the common good by teaching and mentoring young people who face socioeconomic challenges. She has written educational materials and coordinated forums on significant civic and scholastic matters. Dr. Wilkerson served as the guest editor for the Urban Education Research and Policy Annuals Journal-Hillard Sizemore Special Edition and she has written several articles. As a part of her passion for higher education and her mission to create inclusive learning environments, Dr. Wilkerson regularly works with instructional leaders to build their capacity for studying and practicing equity-based pedagogical approaches. Her research focuses on explicating affirmative teaching practices, educational policies, and community organizing methods that improve community partnerships and bolster student success. Dr. Wilkerson has been recognized with the Outstanding Service in Education award by the Holmes Scholars Association of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Diversity Scholarship with the Adult Higher Education Association (AHEA). She serves as the national chair for the Urban Education Topical Action Group for AACTE. Dr. Amanda Wilkerson is an innovator and an intellectual who continues to work on community development projects, charitable causes, and advocacy initiatives for nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies.

Follow Dr. Wilkerson on Instagram & Twitter. Get the From Student to Scholar book which Dr. Wilkerson authored.

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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Having a supportive community was a big part of my doctoral success. Today, I share the 3 groups that were a part of my community and the 3 key things that my community helped me accomplish along the doctoral journey. I'm sharing my personal stories and favorite quotes from Mia Birdsong's book How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community that supports the importance of community.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:
How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia Birdsong
Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Monique Liston about her experience pursuing her PhD. Dr. Liston details her traumatic experience pursuing her degree and how global white supremacy has influenced her career trajectory. We discuss everything from the importance of community and how she was mishandled by her program because of her intersecting identities.

Dr. Monique Liston, a Black woman who prioritizes Black Women's leadership, is a warrior scholar. A joyful militant, Monique fights for and moves actively towards a more liberated world. She creates space and opportunity so marginalized voices are valued and advocated for. She gives others the tools to do the same with dignity. Monique founded UBUNTU Research and Evaluation to disrupt the daily actions that uphold status quo power relations. Since oppression, anti-Blackness particularly, pervades our society and affects people from birth, Monique fulfills many roles. She is also a doula, a radical spacemaker, educator, and practicing herbal apprentice. Monique is a proud HBCU alumna, representing Howard University and in 2018 obtained her Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in Urban Education.

Follow Dr. Liston on Instagram & Twitter. Visit her company, Ubuntu Research and Evaluation website.  Get the African Americans in Higher Education book which features a chapter written by Dr. Liston.

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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Recently, I was confronted with the concept of giving myself grace. I've been dealing with the effects of hitting the pandemic wall which is a term that has gained attention after Tanzina Vega tweeted about it about a month ago. In this episode, I discuss my experience and the steps that I have taken to make it over the pandemic wall.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Tanzina Vega

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast

Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, a certified career services provider, author and researcher, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a graduate degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other women of color who share their graduate school journey and provide inspiration for graduate students to level up.

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