
Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs
by A podcast on thriving in graduate school for first-generation BIPOC students, offering insights on academic success, career development, mental health, and navigating diversity and inclusion in higher education.
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377: Graduate PLUS Loans Are Ending: What You Need to Know Before Accepting an Offer
Jun 19, 2026
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376: What 100K Downloads Taught Me About Consistency, Success, and Hard Seasons
Jun 12, 2026
22m 25s
375: What Sustainable Productivity Looks Like During High-Stress Seasons
Jun 5, 2026
20m 43s
374: Writing Authentically and Choosing an Aligned Career Path in Academia with Dr. Leslie Wang
May 29, 2026
51m 26s
373: Why Many High Achievers Struggle With Follow-Through
May 22, 2026
23m 14s
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| 6/19/26 | ![]() 377: Graduate PLUS Loans Are Ending: What You Need to Know Before Accepting an Offer | In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I discuss one of the most significant recent changes to graduate education financing: the end of Graduate PLUS loans and what this means for prospective and current graduate students. Drawing from years of experience supporting first-generation and BIPOC students through graduate admissions and funding decisions, I explain how this policy change may affect master's, PhD, and professional degree students and why understanding the true cost of graduate school matters now more than ever. I walk you through several funding scenarios, clarify common misconceptions about grad school loans, and share the questions every student should ask before accepting an offer of admission. Throughout the episode, I highlight the hidden curriculum of graduate school financing and offer practical strategies to help you make informed decisions about borrowing, funding gaps, and long-term financial planning. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() 376: What 100K Downloads Taught Me About Consistency, Success, and Hard Seasons✨ | consistencysuccess+5 | — | — | — | podcast downloadsconsistency+7 | — | 22m 25s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() 375: What Sustainable Productivity Looks Like During High-Stress Seasons✨ | sustainable productivityhigh-stress seasons+5 | — | — | — | sustainable productivityhigh-stress+8 | — | 20m 43s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() 374: Writing Authentically and Choosing an Aligned Career Path in Academia with Dr. Leslie Wang✨ | writing authenticallycareer path in academia+3 | Dr. Leslie Wang | — | — | authentic writingcareer alignment+3 | — | 51m 26s | |
| 5/22/26 | ![]() 373: Why Many High Achievers Struggle With Follow-Through✨ | high achieversfollow-through+5 | — | — | — | high achieversfollow-through+5 | — | 23m 14s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() 372: The Truth About Non-Linear Paths in Grad School with Bianca Alba✨ | non-linear pathsgraduate school+4 | Bianca Alba | Grad School Femtoring Podcastpublic health | Latina | non-linear pathsgraduate school+5 | — | 36m 59s | |
| 5/8/26 | ![]() 371: Six Strategies for Managing Academic Writing Revisions Without Overwhelm (Replay)✨ | academic writingrevisions+3 | — | — | — | academic writingrevisions+5 | — | 19m 53s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() 370: Grief, Guilt, and Shame in Grad School: When Your Experience Isn’t What You Imagined✨ | griefguilt+5 | — | — | — | graduate schoolemotional challenges+5 | — | 20m 59s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() 369: Politics of Citation and Why Crediting Others Matters with Drs. Miroslava Chávez-García and Alexandra Minna Stern✨ | citationacademia+4 | Dr. Miroslava Chávez-GarcíaDr. Alexandra Minna Stern | — | — | citationcrediting others+5 | — | 42m 33s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() 368: Identifying Your Advisor Needs as a Graduate Student✨ | advisor needsgraduate school+3 | — | the Grad School Femtoring Podcast | — | supportmentorship+2 | — | 24m 07s | |
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| 4/10/26 | ![]() 367: How Financial Stress Affects Your Productivity✨ | financial stressproductivity+2 | — | The Trauma of Money by Chantel Chapmanthe Grad School Femtoring Podcast+1 | — | safetystability+3 | — | 23m 00s | |
| 4/3/26 | ![]() 366: Consistency Over Crisis: How to Build Sustainable Work Rhythms Without Burnout✨ | work rhythmsburnout+4 | — | the Grad School Femtoring Podcast | — | crisis-driven productivityenergy fluctuations+3 | — | 21m 47s | |
| 3/27/26 | ![]() 365: Boundaries as Leadership Development: How to Build a Career Without Burnout✨ | boundariesleadership development+3 | — | Grad School Femtoring | — | sustainable leadershipboundary setting+3 | — | 20m 00s | |
| 3/20/26 | ![]() 364: Financial Aid Explained for First-Gen Students and Their Families with Erica Hernandez✨ | financial aidfirst-generation students+2 | Erica Hernandez | financial aid resourcescollege planning tools+1 | Bay Areathe Bay Area | BIPOCeducation+2 | — | 32m 10s | |
| 3/13/26 | ![]() 363: Five Truths About Grad School Admissions No One Tells You✨ | grad school admissionsapplication process+2 | — | — | — | qualificationsnetworking+3 | — | 16m 48s | |
| 3/6/26 | ![]() 362: Client Spotlight: Dr. Jeanette Villanueva Padilla on Finishing a Doctorate with Intention✨ | doctorateparenting+4 | Dr Jeanette Villanueva Padilla | coachingUSC Marshall | — | kaleidoscopesustainable writing practices+3 | — | 41m 16s | |
| 2/27/26 | ![]() 361: How to Secure Affordable Housing in Grad School✨ | affordable housinggraduate school+2 | — | — | — | housing searchgraduate students+1 | — | 14m 14s | |
| 2/20/26 | ![]() 360: Building Self-Confidence as a First-Generation Professional✨ | self-confidencefirst-generation professionals+1 | — | 360 | — | confidencefirst-gen+2 | — | 21m 07s | |
| 2/13/26 | ![]() 359: What Comes After the PhD? Career Design and Life Beyond Academia with Dr. Gertrude Nonterah✨ | career designPhD+4 | Dr Gertrude Nonterah | Bold PhD ConsultingGrad School Femtoring+1 | — | intentional career planningvisibility+1 | — | 51m 49s | |
| 2/6/26 | ![]() 358: How to Finish an Incomplete in Grad School While Still Managing Everything Else | In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I guide you through how to manage and complete an incomplete in grad school. I explain what an incomplete means and discuss various circumstances that might lead to receiving one, such as health issues, family emergencies, or academic overload. I share strategies for overcoming the psychological toll of an incomplete, including reducing other obligations, seeking external accountability, and finding concentrated blocks of time to work. Additionally, I offer tips on clarifying requirements and deadlines with professors and adjusting expectations. | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | ![]() 357: Six Strategies for Managing Academic Writing Revisions Without Overwhelm | In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I share insights for grad students, academics, and other writers feeling overwhelmed by manuscript revisions, whether you’re working on a dissertation, prospectus, or course paper. Drawing from recent coaching topics, I introduce six different strategies to set daily milestones and effectively manage revisions. I cover assessing available time and energy, differentiating essential tasks from nice-to-haves, and grouping revisions by their cognitive demand. I also suggest approaches like alternating heavy and light revision days and using section-by-section completion to maintain progress. I emphasize flexibility and self-compassion and encourage you to find a personalized method that works best for your specific circumstances and energy levels. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | ![]() 356: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Master's Degrees (Replay) | In this replay episode, I share my personal experience of turning down my dream master's program due to funding issues and provide comprehensive guidance on securing funding for master's programs. From internal scholarships within your department to external fellowships and creative freelance opportunities, I cover various strategies to make your graduate education financially manageable. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of financial literacy and budgeting to ensure long-term financial stability. Tune in to learn how to proactively seek and secure funding for your master's program. | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | ![]() 355: How to Choose a Dissertation Advisor or Thesis Advisor | In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I address the crucial factors to consider when choosing a thesis or dissertation advisor for graduate school. Drawing from my experience coaching graduate students, I emphasize the importance of communication styles, respect, kindness, and support beyond just research alignment. I break down the topic into two scenarios: for those applying to grad school and those needing to change advisors mid-program. I provide actionable advice on gathering information and assessing advisor fit to ensure a positive grad school experience. | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | ![]() 354: Tracking Progress on Long-Term Projects When Motivation Is Low | In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I share various strategies to track progress on long-term projects like dissertations, publications, and other manuscripts, emphasizing the importance of accountability and externalizing progress. From time-based tracking and task checklists to visual cues and planners, I offer methods you can personalize to help you maintain momentum when motivation is low, feel accomplished no matter your pace, and celebrate any wins. | — | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | ![]() 353: Achieve Your Annual Goals with 10 Monthly Reflection Questions (Replay) | In this replay episode, I share 10 monthly reflection questions designed to help you track and achieve your goals effectively. You’ll learn how and why I developed these questions to promote personal and professional development, combat imposter syndrome, and reinforce a growth mindset. You’ll also gain tips for consistent practice and strategies to make the exercise enjoyable and rewarding. | — | ||||||
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