The Cohort Sistas Podcast
The Cohort Sistas Podcast is an empowering and enlightening podcast that holds space for Black women and nonbinary doctoral degree holders to share their stories, experiences, and expertise. Each episode features an engaging interview on a wide range of topics, including academic trajectory, application process, mentorship, funding, career development, mental health, and social issues. Hosted by Cohort Sistas Founder and Executive Director Dr. Ijeoma Kola, The Cohort Sistas Podcast is known for its authentic and relatable approach, providing listeners with valuable insights, practical advice, and a sense of community. Whether you're looking for inspiration, encouragement, or simply a thought-provoking conversation, this podcast is a must-listen for aspiring doctors seeking to connect, learn, and thrive.
Cohort Sistas provides digital resources, mentorship, and community to improve equity in doctoral education. While our programs and platform are open to all doctoral students, applicants, and degree holders, we prioritize and center the needs and perspectives of Black women and nonbinary scholars.
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The Cohort Sistas Podcast
Empowering Black Women and Nonbinary Doctoral Students Through Shared Experiences and Advice
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At the end of episodes 202 to 219, we asked our guests to share advice with listeners embarking on a Ph.D. journey. This episode is a compilation of all that they shared, from Dr. Jen Fry’s word of warning not to let younger students make you feel inferior to Dr. Natasha Johnson’s thoughts on imposter syndrome and taking a break. Hear Dr. Anna Ampaw’s wisdom to think carefully before pursuing doctoral studies and Dr. Lauren D. Kendall Brooks’s thoughts on changing track. Dr. Nsa Dada offers encouragement to anyone feeling less than, and Dr. Julia Nepper emphasizes the value of community before Dr. Tassiana Moura De Oliveira echoes her thoughts. Dr. Ayanna Abrams and Dr. Mikal Woldu urge listeners to prioritize their mental health, and Dr. Geniece Crawford Mondé draws on her own experience to illustrate the power of research. You’ll discover how Dr. Fatu Badiane Markey learned to say yes and learn about Dr. Reka Barton’s commitment to designing a Ph.D. journey that worked for her. Dr. Kristen Nichole shares her insight on building connections, and Dr. Marvette Lacy empowers listeners to put their truth into words. Lastly, Dr. Ebony Butler speaks to the power of presence. Tune in today for all this and more!
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