Grad School doesn’t usually come with a course on how to navigate all the things that come along with it. These things are often described as the “hidden curriculum” — things you’re just expected to know or somehow learn on your own—or else. Sometimes these topics are addressed briefly during orientation, sometimes it does not. Why does it feel like, sometimes, we’re all we’ve got? And we’re kinda new here, but we ARE here. So who exactly am I talking about when I say we? The many communities that have come into fruition over the years to serve graduate students beyond graduate school. This week I share the organizations I’m in as well as many that I admire! The many communities that have come into fruition over the years to serve graduate students beyond graduate school. This week I share the organizations I’m in as well as many that I admire! If you looking for your people within the academic space you might find them in this episode but you have to listen to hear all the goodies! In this episode I mention a bunch of communities to consider joining. Get the full list at blkingradschool.com/podcast/121   Just two more weeks to join The Scholar Circle until next year! Get more information at blkingradschool.com/jointsc

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Ep: 121: Communities for Grad Students during Coronavirus

In this week’s episode I give an overview of Léa’s workshop, ‘Embodying Wellness: Mind, Body and Finding a good therapist.” Swe shares some amazing strategies for not only taking care of yourself mentally and physically—she explores the concept of digital wellness. Listen for a quick recap of all the goodies she shares like writing prompts, inclusive mental healthcare, and strategies for finding a therapist for your needs. But don’t stop there, watch the full 1-hour webinar at blkingradschool.com/podcast/120 This webinar pairs perfectly with my latest resource, The Goal Oriented Scholar. This free workbook that offers a way to set your goals for the new academic semester in a way that will make sure they are REALISTIC! You can download it at blkingradschool.com/goal-oriented If you are in a research-based graduate program you have almost no structure in most cases. you select your classes, you shape your research agenda, you dictate the pace of your progress in your program besides a few, large spread out milestones (think Master's thesis, qualifying exam, dissertation defense). This in itself can be very overwhelming. Exercises to help you determine which goals to pursue Quick and effective time accounting page to make sure you have a full view of all your responsibilities in the coming semester Resources to help you with the next steps after you’ve figured out your goals My favorite time management tips + hacks A podcast playlist all about goal-setting 

Ep. 120: Developing Your Wellness Plan

Profound words from @profgabrielle on Twitter. This episode explores how we as graduate students specifically find ourselves often overextended. I share a laundry list of the mistakes and oversights that occur over the course of a semester that creates a reactive environment instead of one this is reactive. Need some help with getting yourself organized this semester? Here's a free workbook I put together to help you out. Check it out at blkingradschool.com/goal-oriented

Ep. 119: You’re not overwhelmed. YOU ARE OVEREXTENDED.

Christin Haynes is an upcoming 4th year doctoral candidate in Family Science and Human Development at Montclair State University. She holds a B.S in Psychology and MSW from Florida A&M University and research focuses on Black mother/daughter relationship, maternal mental health, and coping mechanisms with gendered racism. An avid cook and food lover, she also focuses on empowering Black families to learn family history through intergenerational cooking with her latest product, Delicious Legacy, the first African American recipe binder. We talk about developing an authentic research agenda with range and flexibility for a variety of careers after completing your graduate degree. Christin shares how she connected her passions, talents, and expertise to her educational training to develop a focus for her doctoral degree. She shares more on how she's using her expertise in creative ways beyond academia and support the Black community. You can follow Christin @blackfamilyscholar.   Thanks again to our sponsor, Bolden for their support. Use code 'Blk+InGrad20' for 20% off your first order! Get your order today at boldenusa.com

Ep. 118: God, Food + Black Folk: Developing your Research Agenda w/ Christin

Part Two of Two: If you missed last week's episode, go back and listen. This week's guest is Dr. Langston Clark, an Assistant Professor at UT-San Antonio. We connected through his group A&T to PhD and Langston been a part of my extended support system ever since. What was supposed to be a typical interview turned into a pretty raw and uncut vent session mixed with lots of sage advice/wisdom from someone who has already been through the process. Listen for a hard dose of reality and of course advice and inspiration to keep pushing. A little more about Langston: Langston Clark is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Education and Human Development. Langston completed his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to obtaining his Ph.D., he received his M.A. in Adapted Physical Education from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Physical Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T). Given his experience as an undergraduate at A&T, his research focuses on the training of Black teachers at HBCUs from the perspective of PETE. His other research examines Black history in sports, and the intersection of athletics, race, and education. Instagram & Twitter Handle: @LangstonDClark **Don't forget** Show Bolden Skin Care, this week's sponsor, some love. Use code 'BLK+INGRAD20' for 20% their products at boldenusa.com or follow them on Instagram @boldenusa

Ep. 117: An Honest Conversation about Grad School w/ Langston - Part 2

This week's guest is Dr. Langston Clark, an Assistant Professor at UT-San Antonio. We connected through his group A&T to PhD and Langston been a part of my extended support system ever since. What was supposed to be a typical interview turned into a pretty raw and uncut vent session mixed with lots of sage advice/wisdom from someone who has already been through the process. Listen for a hard dose of reality and of course advice and inspiration to keep pushing.   A little more about Langston: Langston Clark is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Education and Human Development. Langston completed his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to obtaining his Ph.D., he received his M.A. in Adapted Physical Education from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Physical Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T). Given his experience as an undergraduate at A&T, his research focuses on the training of Black teachers at HBCUs from the perspective of PETE. His other research examines Black history in sports, and the intersection of athletics, race, and education. Instagram & Twitter Handle: @LangstonDClark **Don't forget** Show Bolden Skin Care, this week's sponsor, some love. Use code 'BLK+INGRAD20' for 20% their products at boldenusa.com or follow them on Instagram @boldenusa

Ep. 116: An Honest Conversation about Grad School - Part 1

This week I had the pleasure to chat with Gabriell! She is starting her PhD in the fall, and like so many others incoming graduate students she had to make a lot of decisions while the world is experiencing a pandemics and uprisings. She reached out to me to and we talked about her thought process as she made plans for starting her PhD in the fall. She shares how she thought through the decisions she had available: continue working and pursue the PhD part-time or go to grad school full-time. We all know finances play a role in our decision-making and even more so when this precarious economic landscape, but Gabriell didn’t let this lead her to the final decision. Listen as she shares some other key factors you may be missing if you are in a similar position. Follow Gabriell on Instagram @oh_heyitsgg Thanks to our sponsor Bolden Skin Care! Check out their entire line of science-backed products made specifically with Black and Brown skin in mind! Head to www.boldenusa.com or on instagram @boldenusa

Ep. 115: Starting Grad School During Coronavirus

Whew, this academic year was something else. Wrapping up classes, manuscript rejections, manuscript revisions, one hard

Ep 114: Third Year Recap

Zach is a second year Graphic Design MFA student at Iowa State University. His thesis is investigating the barriers and pain points associated with being a Black graphic art/graphic design student. We talk about the work he does to decolonize design in his courses and with his colleagues. His story gives us insight and inspiration to keep fighting for better academic institutions for ourselves and future scholars. It's a candid conversation and timely with one (of many) ways to keep the momentum for the change we seek as Black folx in academic.   Follow him and get inspired on IG @Zach_frazier.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Ep. 113: The Work is Worth It w/ Zach

Nicole Vick has spent the last fifteen years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, students, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of Los Angeles County’s most underserved communities. She's built a life of purpose as a public health professional, businesswoman and now author. On this episode we talk about her life and she shares both the heartbreaking pain and the extraordinary triumphs that led her to advocacy and social justice work. Her early years of self-doubt and discomfort in her own skin would set her up for decades of bad choices and difficult situations: a teen pregnancy that could have derailed a lifelong dream. Nicole channeled challenging moments of her life into prime opportunities for personal growth. She shares skills she used to connect, build, and create community, comradery, and a sense of purpose. This is all a precursor to Nicole's book, Pushing Through, which just took the #1 spot in Amazon's healthcare category! She gives a glimpse of what she shares in the book. It's such a motivating story because it's a 'real human' story. Nicole's stories are real, making her success feel equally real and possible for us still in grad school. I think it's especially moving for non-traditional grad students, public health grad students, and mothers in grad school. Listen our convo and then check out Pushing Through available now on Amazon and available in print in the fall. You can follow Nicole on Instagram @nicoledvick.

Ep. 112: Pushing Through w/ Nicole

On Sunday I went on IG live with Vanessa (@nessiethegreat94 on Instagram) a UMN PhD student who has been provided nearly $15,000 worth of supplies to protesters and those in need in Minneapolis. We talk about ways that graduate students can involved locally, responding to support from non-Black folk and more. This is mostly a conversation, recording a moment in what we hope— and some feel—is the beginning of some real concrete progress in America.   

Ep. 111: Live from the Frontlines of the 2020 Protests w/ Vanessa

It's a new podcast episode! I know grad students are busy so I figured folks who are short on time could use a quick overview of the sessions! In less than 30 minutes I recap 6+ hours of the virtual summit!   Thanks again to the sponsor of this episode INI sips! You can get 15% off your first order with code BLK+INGRADSCHOOL.   Wanna watch the replays? Get access to the replays at gradschoolsummit.com

Ep. 110: 2020 Grad School Success Summit Recap

This is the last recording in the live series with Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion. “What I Wish I Knew: Advice for Every Year of Grad School”, includes stories from grad students and recent grads as they've completed another year of their graduate program. This episode will share more stories, specifically what to expect right after your finish your degree. I also include all the Q&A from the chat at the end of the recording. When it comes to grad school, we don’t always know what lies on the road ahead of us. Listen to pick up the keys to starting your next year of grad school strong!

Ep 109: Advice for Every Year of Grad School (Part 2)

This is the last recording in the live series with Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion. “What I Wish I Knew: Advice for Every Year of Grad School”, includes stories from grad students and recent grads as they've completed another year of their graduate program. Learn more about what to expect in your first year, second year and beyond on today's episode. When it comes to grad school, we don’t always know what lies on the road ahead of us. Listen to pick up the keys to starting your next year of grad school strong! Calling all Grad Students! You're invited to the 3rd Annual Grad School Success Summit. I created this virtual Summit in 2018 for incoming graduate students from all disciplines. The goal is to equip that was traditionally underrepresented at the graduate level with the tools to transition smoothly to graduate school from undergrad, the workforce, or another graduate program. This three-day virtual experience is taking place May 18-20, 2020 with workshops led by current graduate students, wellness experts, career development professionals and more! Each  workshop is selected to help you flourish holistically which is important for you to succeed in graduate school. The Grad School Success Summit focuses on issues related to the early stages of the Graduate School journey but I think there's something here for everyone you can register for free and learn more information gradschoolsummit.com Also, I want to give a huge shout out and thank you to one of the sponsors of this year's Grad School Success Summit. Non-Tradish is a nonprofit that aims to empower, support, and engage non-traditional students in college and graduate school. Non-Traditional has helped over 300 adult learners to date.  They are releasing another scholarship in the fall be sure to follow them @non_tradish on IG to stay in the know. 

Ep 108: Advice for Every Year of Grad School (Part 1)

Everyone needs a break from reality from time to time. Here's a round up of shows, podcasts and books to help you take a mental break from school and #thatRona. This is the second episode in the live series with Carnegie Mellon's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion. Don't forget you can register for the Grad School Success Virtual Summit taking place May 18-20, 2020 at gradschoolsummit.com

Ep. 107: Bingeworthy

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