Blk + In Grad School

Feb 28 2024 173 ep. 35 mins 35
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Blk + In Grad School is an audioblog created to encourage and inspire women + people of color to and through the grad school struggle. Follow Allanté, a regular, schmegular Black woman pursuing her Ph.D. Access more stories and resources at blkingradschool.com

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FLOWERS for Brandon Taylor | Ep. 172

Feb 28 2024 10 mins  
In the final part of the mini-series FLOWERS, learn about the remarkable journey of Brandon Taylor, an American writer whose path took unexpected turns from biochemistry to the bestseller lists. From his days at Auburn University Montgomery to his pursuit of graduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Iowa, Taylor's story is one of resilience and r

FLOWERS for Isabel Wilkerson | Ep. 171

Feb 26 2024 6 mins  
In the next episode of the FLOWERS mini-series, we give flowers to Isabel Wilkerson. Inspired by Ava DuVernay's latest film, "Origin," I discovered the compelling narrative of Wilkerson's life and work. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, Wilkerson's storytelling prowess illuminates the human condition and our nation's history like no other. From past to

FLOWERS for Curry J. Hackett | Ep. 170

Feb 22 2024 7 mins  
In the second installation of the mini-series FLOWERS. In this episode, we give flowers to designer, artist, and educator Curry J. Hackett. He is a Virginia native gaining global recognition for his work which braids Black aesthetics, kinship with nature, and pop culture into surreal scenes of Black Joy.Listen and learn more about an up-and-coming powerhouse in art and architecture

FLOWERS for Tressie McMillan Cottom | Ep. 169

Feb 04 2024 7 mins  
This episode is part one of a mini-series, FLOWERS: An Ode to Modern Black ScholarsExplore the captivating work of Professor Tressie McMillan Cottom, a renowned cultural critic, sociologist, and award-winning writer. Her insights challenge conventional wisdom and reshape our understanding of society. Allanté uncovers the breadth and depth of her intellectual contributions; from di

From Grad Student to Dr. Whitmore: 34 Lessons Learned One Year After Graduating | Ep. 168

Apr 07 2023 31 mins  
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW!This is a very special episode of the podcast, where Allanté is celebrating her 34th birthday and the first anniversary of defending her dissertation (aka her Doctorversary). She shares with you 34 reflections on the past year, both personal and professional, that have helped shape her into Dr. Whitmore.Reflecting on the past year has been a great opportunit

Maximizing Your Professional Network | Ep. 167

Feb 20 2023 26 mins  
In this week's episode, Maximizing Your Professional Network in Grad School, I share my insights and some tips on how to build meaningful professional relationships during your graduate school journey. You'll hear:* Why professional relationships are important* Where to go to meet your professional people (in person and virtually)* How to follow up with them after the initial conne

Pursuing Wellness in Grad School with Angela Crumdy, Ph.D. | Ep. 166

Jan 16 2023 24 mins  
In this episode, hear from Angela Crumdy, Ph.D., a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow who is currently researching the social lives of Black women primary school teachers in Latin America and the United States. Angela is also the creator behind the Instagram page, Grad Girl Wellness. We discuss wellness barriers you may encounter on your grad school journey as well as the coping mechanism

3 Questions for New Year's Reflections, Not Resolutions | Ep. 165

Jan 02 2023
Happy 2023! On this new episode listen to Allante's reflections on life in 2022 and life after grad school. Big thanks to Tyler The Creator for this week's musical inspiration--hear what song (is it really a song?) is selected for the Lesson From The Trap. If you are also in a reflective mood for the New Year, follow along and fill out these three questions on this journal page cre

Love + in Grad School | Ep. 164

Feb 09 2022 54 mins  
Happy [Early] Valentine's Day! Blk + in Grad School is returning with the grad school love story. Meet Dr. & Dr. Grimes two love-birds who met in graduate school. In this week's episode, they share their paths to the doctorate degree and then to each other. It's a love story like no other as they managed to both finish and defend their dissertations, wed, and secure jobs (at the sa

Managing a Full Plate During your Master's Degree w/ Latoya | Ep. 163

Jan 26 2022 38 mins  
Meet Latoya! She’s a mom, manuscript editor, and recently finished her MA in Humanities. In 2020, she retired from the military then started her graduate program. Juggling her own classes, homeschooling, and her business Latoya realized she needed more support to get to and through her grad school journey. She joined The Scholar Circle (TSC) in 2021 and in this episode she shares