The Cohort Sistas Podcast

Cohort Sistas, Inc.
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.Be sure to follow us on social at https://www.twitter.com/cohortsistas and https://www.instagram.com/cohortsistas, and visit our website at https://www.cohortsistas.org.

  1. 3 ABR

    BONUS: Dr. Mariel Buqué on Healing Your Trauma Before Entering the Job Market

    In this episode, Dr. Buqué shares invaluable insights on intergenerational trauma, imposter syndrome, and the integration of indigenous healing practices into therapeutic settings. Dr. Buqué sheds light on how intergenerational trauma manifests in professional environments, particularly within academia, and offers empowering perspectives on reclaiming cultural healing practices.Listeners are treated to a thought-provoking conversation as Dr. Buqué explores the significance of embracing divers...

    43 min

  2. 20/12/2023

    Dr. Raquel Martin on Social Media as a Bridge and Connecting Research with the Public

    Picture yourself in a conversation with Dr. Raquel Martin, an inspiring clinical psychologist and researcher championing for Black mental health. We explore her ambitions, her journey through academia, and how she is redefining her field, one Instagram post at a time. Dr. Martin's honest reflections on her experiences as a person of color in academia and her endeavors in balancing motherhood while pursuing a PhD will touch your heart and motivate you.In this episode, we shift focus to the aca...

    1 h y 7 min

  3. 13/12/2023

    Dr. Christina Cleveland on Exploring Black Womanhood and Spiritual Perspective

    We're thrilled to introduce our guest, the distinguished Dr. Christina Cleveland, a social psychologist, public theologian, and author of the groundbreaking book, "God is a Black Woman." Prepare to be engrossed as she peels back the layers of her intriguing journey and how her love for fashion and design intertwines with her current retreat in central France, where she's exploring the symbolism of Black Madonna's and sacred Black womanhood.Graduate school decisions can be daunting - mor...

    55 min

  4. 06/12/2023

    Dr. FeLisa Albert on Uplifting Black Professionals and Nontraditional Students

    Ever feel like you're facing Everest when considering a doctoral degree? Dr. FeLisa Albert-Wisses, a beacon of hope and resilience, joins us to share her story of triumph over adversity in academia and healthcare. As a black woman who surged through the barriers of the healthcare system, she inspires us with her journey of choosing to disrupt systemic racism in education by pursuing a Doctorate in Public Health. Through this candid conversation, Dr. FeLisa peels back the curtain on the l...

    52 min

  5. 29/11/2023

    Dr. Sará King on Unifying Education, Neuroscience, and Anthropology

    What if you could bridge the gap between diverse fields like education, neuroscience, and anthropology, and then use those insights to create spaces for healing and thriving? Dr. Sará King, a trailblazer with three Ph.D.s from UCLA, has done just that. She shares her inspiring journey, her explorations into alternative education methods, and her groundbreaking work with MindHeart Consulting and MindHeart Collective. Her transformative concept of Libertory Technology is something you won't wan...

    1 h y 3 min

  6. 22/11/2023

    Dr. Niah Grimes on Balancing Art and Academia

    We're thrilled to bring you an episode with a guest we admire enormously, Dr. Niah Grimes. She's a force to be reckoned with as an assistant professor at Morgan State University, an artist, and a vociferous advocate for social justice, mental health awareness, and higher education. Dr. Grimes generously shares her unique personal journey that has seen her balance art with academia, her struggles with chronic illness, and the centrality of self-care in her life. This episode is peppered with h...

    1 h y 1 min

  7. 15/11/2023

    Dr. Jasmine C. Jackson on Fellowships and Foundations of Success

    We share a stage with Dr. Jasmine C. Jackson, an inspiring assistant professor from Texas Christian University. We delve into her journey, from a budding lawyer to a passionate academic, and talk about her amazing experience in research and teaching. We discuss the importance of self-discovery in research and the fascinating thought process behind her PhD research.We then venture into the sensitive topic of being the only person of color in a department and the invisible labor often shouldere...

    41 min

  8. 08/11/2023

    Dr. Jallicia Jolly on Advocacy for Reproductive Justice and Legacy

    Step into the world of Dr. Jallicia Jolly, an exceptional scholar who balances her roles as an assistant professor of American Studies and Black Studies at Amherst College, and a health organizer. Drawing on a rich heritage of advocacy from her mother and grandmother, she artfully blends her love for spoken word and travel into her academic pursuits. Dr. Jolly offers a fresh perspective on her experiences, exploring the nuances of her academic journey, her passion for advocacy, and how she co...

    35 min
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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.Be sure to follow us on social at https://www.twitter.com/cohortsistas and https://www.instagram.com/cohortsistas, and visit our website at https://www.cohortsistas.org.

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  • Creador
    Cohort Sistas, Inc.
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodios
    96
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Cohort Sistas, Inc.
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