Non-academic mentors bring a wealth of career expertise and life advice. Here’s how to build and nurture those relationships regardless of your career path.
Resources: interdisciplinary career
Maintaining Friendships When Things Inevitably Get Busy
Academia requires a lot of your time and attention. Here’s help on building and maintaining friendships that make it all worth it.
Adeline Koh on Feminist Entrepreneurship and Self-Care
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Adeline Koh about leaving academia, building a feminist company, and community care.
Before and After Conference Checklists
Conference checklists are a great way to make sure you are prepared for a conference, get the most out of it while there, and remember to follow up.
Making a Self-Care Plan for the Semester
Mapping self-care into your plan before, during, and after the semester can help you find balance, prioritize rest, and cultivate your energy.
Heath Fogg Davis on Transgender Discrimination
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Heath Fogg Davis about sex discrimination and intersectional transgender activism.
Using Informational Interviews to Build Your Career
What to keep in mind when using informational interviews to craft an awesome interdisciplinary career within or beyond academia.
Crafting Your Career Narrative for Non-Academic Jobs
Career narrative essentials for helping you narrate your experience, highlight your skills, and find employment beyond the academy.
Kālewa Correa, Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis, and Adriel Luis on Radical Curation
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews curators Kālewa Correa, Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis, and Adriel Luis about the ‘Ae Kai Culture Lab.
Surbhi Malik on Diasporic Radio
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Surbhi Malik about diasporic radio production and mentoring students’ whole, complex selves.
Summer Motivation: Get Stuff Done while Enjoying the Season
Summer motivation techniques for getting those writing, research, and teaching projects done while also enjoying the season.
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Academia
Why boundaries in academia are so important for work life balance and how to set and protect them amidst the hustle bustle of academic life.