Aaliyah J. Deggs Consulting Podcast

Aaliyah J. Deggs Consulting

Aaliyyah Dyani (she/her) is a first-generation Higher Education and Student Affairs professional from Kansas City, MO. Although she has multiple non-dominant identities, she uses them to fill in gaps in Higher Education and Student Affairs. She is a consultant with specialty areas in First-Generation College Students and Professionals, Holistic Wellness, Identity Development and Salience, Minority Serving Institutions, Housing and Residence Life, and many more. Her goal is is make the profession better for students and professionals.

  1. Navigating Graduate School Success with Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu

    07/07/2025

    Navigating Graduate School Success with Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu

    Welcome to the AJD Consulting Podcast, where we center personal and professional development! In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu, a trailblazing coach, author, and host of the award-winning Graduate School Femtoring podcast. 🔥 Episode Highlights ✨ Dr. Martinez Vu’s journey as a first-gen, disabled, and autistic academic ✨ How to decide if grad school is really for you ✨ Productivity strategies rooted in sustainability and energy management ✨ The power of networking and conducting informational interviews ✨ Balancing multiple identities and honoring your non-negotiables📚 Dr. Martinez Vu is the founder of the Grad School Femtoring framework and co-author of the groundbreaking book Is Grad School for Me?. Her mission: to help first-gen BIPOC students and professionals navigate higher education with clarity, confidence, and care. 💡 Whether you're considering graduate school, already enrolled, or supporting first-gen students in your work—this conversation is packed with practical tools and real talk.📌 Connect with Dr. Yvette Martinez Vu: Website: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com Instagram: @gradschoolfemtoring Podcast: Graduate School Femtoring (available wherever you stream) 🗣️ Join the Conversation: Drop a comment below: What’s one takeaway from this episode you’ll apply in your academic or professional journey? 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews and tools for first-gen success: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaliyah-j-deggs-consulting and www.aaliyahjdeggs.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @AJD.Consulting#GradSchoolSuccess #FirstGenCollege #AJDConsulting #GraduateSchoolFemtoring #YvetteMartinezVu #SustainableProductivity #NetworkingTips #GradSchoolAdvice #EnergyManagement #HigherEdSupport

    44 min

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Aaliyyah Dyani (she/her) is a first-generation Higher Education and Student Affairs professional from Kansas City, MO. Although she has multiple non-dominant identities, she uses them to fill in gaps in Higher Education and Student Affairs. She is a consultant with specialty areas in First-Generation College Students and Professionals, Holistic Wellness, Identity Development and Salience, Minority Serving Institutions, Housing and Residence Life, and many more. Her goal is is make the profession better for students and professionals.