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When Time Comes to Leave Your PhD With Stephanie Fuccio

Are you deciding whether or stay in your PhD program or to leave? In this episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, Stephanie Fuccio shares her experience of leaving her PhD program and the important lessons the experience taught her. Hear how she navigated the difficult decision of leaving, the impact on her mental…

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Leveraging Your Degree in Medical Writing With Rebecca Tadokera

Are you feeling stuck, wondering what career options are available beyond academia? In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Dr. Rebecca Tadokera shares her journey from a PhD in Clinical Immunology to becoming the founder and CEO of her own medical writing and scientific communication consulting company. Get inspired and learn about…

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Making an Impact With a Career in Fundraising With Kenna Barrett

Does the NGO world interest you? And did you know that the job of Fundraiser ranks no. 17 in US News Best Business Jobs? This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I’m talking with Kenna Barrett about a career path that has not yet been covered on the show – Fundraising – and about why…

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100 000 Listens – A Celebration With Friends of the Podcast

Last week, you, the Papa PhD listeners, brought the show across the 100.000 listen line. Thank you!!! As an indie podcaster running Papa PhD since almost 4 years, I am over-the-moon happy and humbled. To thank you and celebrate this important milestone, I’ve invited a few friends of the show and some people who contributed…

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The Importance of Voice as an Academic and Beyond With Inês Moura

You may have done a few oral presentations, but are you making the best out of your voice when you’re speaking in public? In this Papa PhD expert interview, I talk with  Inês Moura about the importance our voice can have in graduate school, in our academic career, but also outside of the university walls….

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Common Obstacles to Accelerating PhD Talent with Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan

The PhD is an old institution, steeped in tradition and in compliance with a very structured set of rules. But what if, in the context of preparing for your career you could create your own rules? In this Papa PhD interview, I talk with Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan about his non-traditional academic and professional journey and…

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The Regulatory Domain as a Path for PhDs With Drew Slack

This week on the show, I’m bringing you yet another treasure from the vault – my Season 1 conversation with Drew Slack, where we talked about his journey from his PhD in pharmacology to his current career in the medical regulatory space. This is a special episode for me, because of the energy of this…

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PhD Dojo – Becoming an Entrepreneur During Your PhD With Gad Sabbatier

Welcome to another collab episode of the PhD Dojo with The 2nd Lab. VIDEO In this new PhD Dojo episode, I pick Gad Sabbatier’s brain about best practices when you want to turn your PhD into a business. This is Gad’s bread and butter, so don’t miss this episode if you want to become an…

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Leaving Academia as a Philosophy PhD With Aaron Kagan

What place does a philosophy PhD have in the modern marketplace? In this Papa PhD interview, I explore this question with Aaron Kagan, philosophy PhD and staff user experience (UX) researcher at Google. Reach out to me or to Aaron using the links below, if you have any feedback or any questions for us. While…

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Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Academia With Shaz Zamore (Rerun)

This week on the show, I’m bringing you yet another treasure from the vault – my Season 2 conversation with Shaz Zamore about their vision for the future of academia. During my conversation with Shaz, I got a glimpse at what that change can look like – we dove into the current diversity and inclusivity…

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