The Cohort Sistas Podcast
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The Cohort Sistas Podcast
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗

The Cohort Sistas Podcast is an empowering and enlightening podcast that holds space for Black women and nonbinary doctoral degree holders to share their stories, experiences, and expertise. Each episode features an engaging interview on a wide range of topics, including academic trajectory, application process, mentorship, funding, career development, mental health, and social issues. Hosted by Cohort Sistas Founder and Executive Director Dr. Ijeoma Kola, The Cohort Sistas Podcast is known for its authentic and relatable approach, providing listeners with valuable insights, practical advice, and a sense of community. Whether you're looking for inspiration, encouragement, or simply a thought-provoking conversation, this podcast is a must-listen for aspiring doctors seeking to connect, learn, and thrive.


Cohort Sistas provides digital resources, mentorship, and community to improve equity in doctoral education. While our programs and platform are open to all doctoral students, applicants, and degree holders, we prioritize and center the needs and perspectives of Black women and nonbinary scholars.


Be sure to follow us on social at https://www.twitter.com/cohortsistas and https://www.instagram.com/cohortsistas, and visit our website at https://www.cohortsistas.org.

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English
United States
96 episodes
since Jan. 12, 2021
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BONUS: Dr. Mariel Buqué on Healing Your Trauma Before Entering the Job Market

BONUS: Dr. Mariel Buqué on Healing Your Trauma Before Entering the Job Market

In this episode, Dr. Buqué shares invaluable insights on intergenerational trauma, imposter syndrome, and the integration of indigenous healing practices into therapeutic settings. Dr. Buqué sheds light on how intergenerational trauma manifests in professional environments, particularly within acad…
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Dr. Raquel Martin on Social Media as a Bridge and Connecting Research with the Public

Dr. Raquel Martin on Social Media as a Bridge and Connecting Research with the Public

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Picture yourself in a conversation with Dr. Raquel Martin, an inspiring clinical psychologist and researcher championing for Black mental health. We explore her ambitions, her journey through academia, and how she is redefining her field, one Instagram post at a time. Dr. Martin's honest refle…
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Dr. Christina Cleveland on Exploring Black Womanhood and Spiritual Perspective

Dr. Christina Cleveland on Exploring Black Womanhood and Spiritual Perspective

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 We're thrilled to introduce our guest, the distinguished Dr. Christina Cleveland, a social psychologist, public theologian, and author of the groundbreaking book, "God is a Black Woman." Prepare to be engrossed as she peels back the layers of her intriguing journey and how her love …
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Dr. FeLisa Albert on Uplifting Black Professionals and Nontraditional Students

Dr. FeLisa Albert on Uplifting Black Professionals and Nontraditional Students

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Ever feel like you're facing Everest when considering a doctoral degree? Dr. FeLisa Albert-Wisses, a beacon of hope and resilience, joins us to share her story of triumph over adversity in academia and healthcare. As a black woman who surged through the barriers of the healthcare system, she i…
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Dr. Sará King on Unifying Education, Neuroscience, and Anthropology

Dr. Sará King on Unifying Education, Neuroscience, and Anthropology

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What if you could bridge the gap between diverse fields like education, neuroscience, and anthropology, and then use those insights to create spaces for healing and thriving? Dr. Sará King, a trailblazer with three Ph.D.s from UCLA, has done just that. She shares her inspiring journey, her explorat…
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Dr. Niah Grimes on Balancing Art and Academia

Dr. Niah Grimes on Balancing Art and Academia

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We're thrilled to bring you an episode with a guest we admire enormously, Dr. Niah Grimes. She's a force to be reckoned with as an assistant professor at Morgan State University, an artist, and a vociferous advocate for social justice, mental health awareness, and higher education. Dr. Gr…
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Dr. Jasmine C. Jackson on Fellowships and Foundations of Success

Dr. Jasmine C. Jackson on Fellowships and Foundations of Success

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We share a stage with Dr. Jasmine C. Jackson, an inspiring assistant professor from Texas Christian University. We delve into her journey, from a budding lawyer to a passionate academic, and talk about her amazing experience in research and teaching. We discuss the importance of self-discovery in r…
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Dr. Jallicia Jolly on Advocacy for Reproductive Justice and Legacy

Dr. Jallicia Jolly on Advocacy for Reproductive Justice and Legacy

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Step into the world of Dr. Jallicia Jolly, an exceptional scholar who balances her roles as an assistant professor of American Studies and Black Studies at Amherst College, and a health organizer. Drawing on a rich heritage of advocacy from her mother and grandmother, she artfully blends her love f…
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Dr. Taryrn Brown on Navigating a PhD Program Shutdown and Black Girl Cartography

Dr. Taryrn Brown on Navigating a PhD Program Shutdown and Black Girl Cartography

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In this conversation, we talk alongside Dr. Brown, tracing her roots back to her family's deep commitment to education and exploring the profound influence of 90s black love movies on her life. We'll delve into how she gave birth to the transformative Black girlhood collaborative, driven …
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Dr. Miya Carey-Agyemang on Dissertation to Book and Nurturing Black Girlhood Resilience

Dr. Miya Carey-Agyemang on Dissertation to Book and Nurturing Black Girlhood Resilience

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In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Miya Carey-Agyemang, we venture into the world of Black girlhood in 20th-century Washington DC. Our esteemed guest, a true scholar in African-American and US women's and gender history, weaves a captivating tapestry with her book project, bringing to …
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