Your Words Unleashed

Feb 24 2025 76 ep. 19 mins 9
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Your Words Unleashed Podcast, hosted by author and writing coach Dr. Leslie Wang, helps women scholars master their writing habits and publish a book that matters.

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Ep. 75 - Calm Your Mind Now by Listening to the Body

Feb 24 2025 17 mins  
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed and mentally exhausted? In this episode, I share how tuning into your body can quiet your mind and restore balance. You’ll learn two simple, powerful exercises to reconnect with your body’s wisdom. These practices are quick, easy, and don’t require any special equipment. If you’re ready to move from stress to clarity, this episode is for y

Ep. 74 - Burnout vs. Overwhelm: How to Tell the Difference and Recover (with Dr. Brandy Simula)

Feb 10 2025 35 mins  
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin? You’re not alone! In this episode, I chat with Dr. Brandy Simula—executive coach, leadership expert, and former professor—about how to set boundaries, avoid burnout, and align your work with what really matters. Brandy shares her own journey from academia to coaching, the six biggest causes of burnout, and why “work

Ep. 73 - Why Risk-Taking Fuels Powerful Writing

Jan 27 2025 16 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, I open up about the power of taking risks in writing and why it’s essential for creating meaningful, lasting impact. A recent conversation with my mom inspired me to reflect on the importance of sharing personal and political perspectives—even when it feels scary or uncomfortable. I explore two big reasons why stepping outside your comfort zone c

Ep. 72 - Budgeting for Success: Financial Planning for Academics (with Dr. Inga Timmerman)

Jan 13 2025 32 mins  
Send us a text Why on earth have I invited a financial planner onto a podcast that is mostly focused on writing? It's because academics need more financial literacy and often don't know where to go for solid advice. I've seen many people take a head-in-the-sand approach to topics like money, loans, income, and retirement savings. This avoidance becomes especially pronounced in acad

Ep. 71 - What Went Right (and Wrong) In 2024? Your Year-End Reflection Guide

Dec 30 2024 19 mins  
Send us a text In this final episode of 2024, I pause to reflect on the past year and prepare for the next. This episode focuses on the power of reflection through 10 thought-provoking questions that guide you to celebrate your successes, identify challenges, and set meaningful intentions for 2025. Whether you’re assessing professional wins, grappling with setbacks, or reconnecti

Ep. 70 - Becoming a Public Scholar: Making an Impact Beyond Academia (with Dr. Kevin R. McClure)

Dec 16 2024 40 mins  
Send us a text Public scholarship is near and dear to my heart, which is why I’m super excited to welcome Dr. Kevin McClure as my guest in this episode. An expert on college leadership, management, and workplace culture especially at broad-access institutions, Kevin’s public scholarship covers a wide range of topics. His latest book, The Caring University: Reimagining the Highe

Ep. 69 - The Most Important Mindset Shift Academics Can Make

Dec 03 2024 23 mins  
Send us a text This episode dives into the single most transformative mindset shift that academics can make: moving away from a success/failure binary. We often get caught up in meeting others’ expectations and trying to adhere to narrow definitions of success in the academy. But what might be possible if you created your own definition of success that didn't rely on outcomes or

Ep. 68 - Navigating the Challenges of Mid-Career (with Dr. Cathy Mazak)

Nov 18 2024 35 mins  
Send us a text On today's episode I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Cathy Mazak, founder of Scholars Voice and host of the Academic Writing Amplified podcast, for an insightful conversation on the unique challenges that mid-career academics face. Cathy shares her expertise on how tenured scholars—particularly women and non-binary faculty—can redefine their goals and build meaningfu

Ep. 67 - Three Reasons Why You Need to Write More Simply

Nov 03 2024 20 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, I dive into why writing in plain language is a game-changer for academics. Instead of feeling pressured to use fancy jargon, imagine connecting with readers by simply saying what you mean. I share a client’s story that shows how clear writing can make research more engaging and powerful. You'll also get tips on figuring out who your audience is, av

Ep. 66 - Leaving Academia, Part 4: Grieving the Loss of Identity (with Dr. Chinasa Elue)

Oct 21 2024 29 mins  
Send us a text When I left the academy roughly two years ago, I had many challenging emotions to navigate. I felt angry, sad, and afraid of what would come next in my life and new business. I was surprised by the depth of these emotions because I had been working diligently towards leaving my faculty position for several years. I also knew I wasn’t the only one. So, in this fourt