We talk Imposter Syndrome: what it is, why we get it, how to overcome it. We talk about gendered messages, structural racism, and being told you don't belong; ie: it's not Imposter Syndrome if they're always treating you like an imposter. We ask why … [Read more...] about Ep. 3:14 Imposter Syndrome
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Ep. 3:11 “White People, Don’t Start That Bullshit!” – Interview with Deja Rollins
Today we are joined by the remarkable Deja Rollins, speaking about performative allyship. Deja, a graduate student in Communications at UIUC, was the standout star of Karen's TedX event hosted by U of Arkansas Monticello, and we've been working on … [Read more...] about Ep. 3:11 “White People, Don’t Start That Bullshit!” – Interview with Deja Rollins
Ep 3:2 The Chair
Karen insisted that we watch The Chair, and insisted we devote a podcast episode to it. So here it is. At this point in time there are no more "hot" takes to be had, so in this episode we offer our tepid takes. Even so, there is a lot to say. Karen … [Read more...] about Ep 3:2 The Chair
Ep. 2:24 Not One of Us: The Gatekeepers of Academe
Gatekeeping is endemic in the academy, and in some ways necessary as part of the evaluation process, but it doesn't have to be as cruel, racist, and inflexible as it has been. Karen and Kel start with the job search process, both … [Read more...] about Ep. 2:24 Not One of Us: The Gatekeepers of Academe