
The Signal Award-winning Grad School Femtoring Podcast provides first-generation BIPOC students and professionals with conversations about graduate school and growth to help you sustainably achieve your goals. I’m your host, Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu, a first-gen Chicana, mama, neurodivergent, and chronically ill grad school and productivity coach, consultant, author and speaker. For over fourteen y... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 361 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I walk you through exactly how to secure affordable graduate school housing. I share when you should start searching and why it’s earlier than you may think. I also outline three main housing opti... more
In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I talk about confidence building for first-gen professionals. I share why confidence can sometimes feel harder for first-gen professionals. I then offer strategies to strengthen confidence over ti... more
In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I talk with Dr. Gertrude Nonterah, founder of Bold PhD Consulting, about career design for PhDs and the challenges and opportunities for PhDs considering careers outside academia. Dr. Gertrude sha... more
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 i... more
This podcast has helped me more than I can put into words. During a really difficult period of trying to find my place in research, it made me feel seen and less alone. There were moments when I truly thought I didn’t belong, and I hadn’t realized how many others shared this experience until listening to these conversations.
As a Canadian, I also deeply appreciate how easily the knowledge from the podcast can be contextualized to my own experience. When I reached out to Dra. Yvette about a topi... more
This is a great resource for folks featuring guest that inspire and content that is relevant and to the point. I came across this podcast when I first thought about going back to school and needed direction to get things moving. I found the earlier episodes extremely helpful and reassuring that academia didn’t need to be intimidating. I like that her content is very conscience about being inclusive and respectful of different people’s approaches to learning. On a side note- I also find her voice... more
Wish I had this podcast when I was a first-gen college student. It would have saved me so much because I used to feel so lost and insecure. Dr. Yvette helps you feel seen, understood, and shares such helpful tips on grad school, mental health, and growing your career.
I love this podcast! I came across Yvette’s work through mutual connections, and I love how real and motivating her content is, especially as a female BIPoC grad student. Honestly, this podcast is part of my morning routine because I always leave feeling energized. I’ve had low moments as I navigated my PhD journey such as working with my advisor, dissertation writing blocks, or worrying about my next career move. This podcast has it all, and has made me feel so supported 🙌🏽
I wish I had this podcast to listen to in my younger days! Doctora Yvette shares a much needed perspective and provides space for honest and inspiring conversations. Maybe one day I’ll go to grad school!
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Focused on supporting first-generation BIPOC students and professionals, conversations cover a diverse range of topics from personal development to academic success and productivity strategies. Each episode features practical tips on navigating graduate school challenges, maintaining mental health, and finding balance in life while pursuing education and career goals. Notably, the podcast combines insights with personal narratives, providing a relatable platform that encourages listeners to embrace their unique journeys in higher education.
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