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The Bold PhD Podcast44: If you're afraid AI will take your job, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! (with. Dr. Bolu Oladini)Navigating the P.I.V.O.T. is live! Get your copy here: https://theboldphd.com/navigate/
In this episode, Dr. Nonterah interviews Dr. Bolu Oladini who is an AI Content Lead in the pharmaceutical industry. Apart from exploring that career path, Drs. Nonterah and Oladini talk about the reality of AI taking jobs and what you can do to prepare.
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2025-11-0735 minThe Bold PhD Podcast43: How I Got a Book Deal with a University Press Without Being a Professor. (solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)Pre-order Navigating The P.I.V.O.T: https://amzn.to/4qkMLKK
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In this episode, I'm sharing details about how I got my recent book deal with University of California Press.
2025-10-2018 minThe Bold PhD Podcast42: Two PhDs spend an hour answering your PhD career questions (with Dr. David Mendes da Silva)Pre-order my new book Navigating the P.I.V.O.T: https://amzn.to/4nOZ4x4
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Nonterah answers common PhD career questions with Dr. David Mendes da Silva (PapaPhD.com). They chat about:
quitting a PhD
what to do when it is taking too long to find a job with your PhD
what to say when an anyone tells you, you're overqualified
how to talk about your translational skills on a resume
and a word of advice for mid-career faculty looking to switch from academia
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2025-10-141h 08The Bold PhD Podcast41: I FINALLY wrote THE book. And I'm reading the first chapter for you. (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)Hello, PhD Friends! I wrote a book called Navigating the P.I.V.O.T. The eBook is now available for pre-order, and I have a goal of reaching 300 pre-orders by November 6.
It would be my honor to have your help in reaching that goal! Pre-order link: https://amzn.to/46vcs3n
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2025-10-0130 minThe Bold PhD Podcast40: The pyschosocial side of moving away from academia. NOBODY talks about THIS. (with Dr. Jeff Malins)In this episode, Dr Nonterah chats with Dr. Jeff Malins (jeffmalins.com) about going from an overwhelmed professor to finding balance in a new role as an AI scientist. They talk about the psychosocial aspect of career switching that is not talked about enough in these transitions.
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2025-09-2350 minThe Bold PhD Podcast39: What No One Tells PhDs About The Academia-to-Industry Transition (with Dr. Andrea Grandi)In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Andrea Grandi about the most common mistakes PhDs make transitioning into industry and the practical steps they can take to rectify those mistakes.
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2025-09-1538 minThe Bold PhD Podcast38: Post-PhD career advice I'd give my 27-year-old self (solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)Career advice I wish I'd heard before I finished my PhD in 2015.
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2025-09-0854 minThe Bold PhD Podcast37: Should you hide your PhD to get a job? (solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)Should you hide your PhD to get a job? In this episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, Dr. Nonterah discusses why people might even suggest you take your PhD off your resume. And why you shouldn't if you don't want to.
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2025-09-0227 minThe Bold PhD Podcast36: Don't know what to do after your PhD? You NEED to listen to THIS episode. (with Dr. Danielle Taschereau Mamers)In this episode, Dr. Nonterah speaks with Dr. Danielle Taschereau Mamers who recommends that PhDs open themselves up to be surprised by their career journeys.
Find Danielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-tm/
Danielle's website: https://www.dtmstudio.ca/
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2025-08-2649 minThe Bold PhD Podcast35: Former Tech Exec Explains: DO THIS the first 90 days of a new job. (With Dr. Shveta Miglani)If you don't ask the right questions or you miss subtle cues during the first 60 to 90 days of a new job, it can cost you everything.
In this week’s episode of The Bold PhD Podcast, Dr. Nonterah is talking with Dr. Shveta Miglani to talk about how to start your new job right from day 1.
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2025-08-1945 minThe Bold PhD Podcast34: The truth on how to get an industry job IMMEDIATELY after your PhD (With Dr. Aurellia Whitmore)In this episode, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Aurellia Whitmore (@doctor.rell on Instagram) - a biotech sales professional with a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Florida A&M University, about what it's like to work in biotech sales and what professionals can do now to get into this area of work.
Dr. Whitmore is also the founder of White Coat White Collar, an organization that provide tailored career solutions to students in STEM fields.
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2025-08-1342 minThe Bold PhD Podcast33: Why every academic should think like an entrepreneur. (With Dr. Ilana Horwitz)In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Ilana Horwitz about how entrepreneurial thinking can benefit your career as an academic, based on her recent book from Princeton University Press, The Entrepreneurial Scholar.
Find out more about Dr. Ilana Horwitz at https://www.entrepreneurialscholar.org/
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2025-08-0545 minThe Bold PhD Podcast32: They rejected my PhD application. Here’s how I became a university leader anyway. (with Dr. Juanita Tookes)Dr. Tookes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanitatookes/
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2025-07-2959 minThe Bold PhD Podcast31: "I burned out of my PhD program. What do I do now?" (Q & A episode with Dr. Nonterah)In this heartfelt episode, we explore the emotional journey of those who start a PhD with high hopes but find themselves unable to complete it due to unforeseen circumstances. Inspired by a listener's email, we delve into the challenges of transitioning careers after leaving academia, the complex feelings of regret and relief, and the importance of choosing health and well-being over societal expectations. Join in as Dr. Nonterah discusses how to navigate this life pivot, reclaim the value of your experiences, and find new paths to success.
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2025-07-2225 minThe Bold PhD Podcast30: Academia is BROKEN. But here's why I chose to be a PROFESSOR. (with Dr. Lennart Nacke)In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Lennart Nacke about thriving in academia in 2025 and beyond. If you've been thinking about working in academia, this episode is for you.
Find all of Dr. Nacke's resources at: https://lennartnacke.com/
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2025-07-1738 minThe Bold PhD Podcast29: How To Make $100k+ Helping Healthcare Professionals Stay Certified. (with Dr. Alex Howson)In this episode, Dr. Nonterah chats with Dr. Alex Howson, an expert in continuing medical education (CME) writing on how to get started in this area of medical writing in 2025.
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2025-07-1046 minThe Bold PhD Podcast28: No One Was Hiring Me—Until I Started Using LinkedIn Like This (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)This week's episode is a solo episode where Dr. Nonterah talks about whether or not LinkedIn is worth your time and attention.
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Cited studies:
Ricardo Buettner (2017). Getting a job via career-oriented social networking markets. Electronic Markets
Rajkumar, K., Saint-Jacques, G., Bojinov, I., Brynjolfsson, E., & Aral, S. (2022). A causal test of the strength of weak ties. Science.
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2025-07-0430 minThe Bold PhD Podcast27: How PhDs are finding secret jobs in academia WITHOUT becoming professors. (with Dr. John C. Turner)Secret jobs in academia that DON'T require you to be on tenure track or be in the classroom? That's exactly what Dr. Gertrude Nonterah is chatting with Dr. John C. Turner, the Black Leadership Initiative Director - on the show today.
Dr. Turner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-c-turner/
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2025-06-2430 min
EDIT HISTORY | Successful entrepreneurs & creators revisit, review, and roast the content that got them to where they are211. How I built a career and spoke at Ivy League schools from my body of work (Dr. Gertrude Nonterah)Sometimes, silence comes at a cost. It shows up in missed job offers, overlooked talents, and years spent waiting for recognition that never arrives. Dr. Gertrude Nonterah grew up in a culture where you weren't supposed to promote yourself - you waited for others to notice your brilliance. But after losing her job in 2018, she realized that hard work wasn't enough. If she didn't learn to speak up and share her story, she'd keep getting passed over. Today, Dr. G is the founder of The Bold PhD, where she helps graduate students and PhDs navigate...
2025-06-2450 minThe Bold PhD Podcast26: I Never Left Academia. Here's What No One Tells You.. (with Dr. Jessye Talley)This week, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Jessye Talley, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at Morgan State University. They about landing a tenure track position and thriving in academia if that's the path you want to tread.
Jessye's website: jessyelbtalley.com
Grab these this Interview Prep Kit on Dr. Talley's website.
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2025-06-1740 minThe Bold PhD Podcast25: Ex-College Professor: I left academia after 15 years and couldn't be happier (with Dr. Paulina Cossette)In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Paulina Cossette about leaving a tenure-track position in academia after 15 years, the non-academic job search struggle, and what she is doing to empower other academics who are tired of giving so much and getting little back.
Paulina's website is acadiaediting.com
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2025-06-1042 minThe Bold PhD Podcast24: Former US Congress Intern: How to build a career in SCIENCE POLICY. (With Sheeva Azma)Today, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Sheeva Azma about building a career in science policy and communications.
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2025-06-0337 minThe Bold PhD Podcast23: Two heart surgeries made me quit academia to DO THIS instead. (With Dr. Jacob Kendall)Today, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Dr. Jacob Kendall, who quit academia, about how he turned his frustration with the healthcare system into a consulting business that empowers patients.
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2025-05-2630 minThe Bold PhD Podcast22: I was done with the CONSTANT STRUGGLE for funding in academia. (With Dr. Kristeena Wright)*Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/
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2025-05-1938 minThe Bold PhD Podcast21: How do you ACTUALLY get hired as a MEDICAL WRITER in 2025? (with Natasha Fallico)In today's episode, I talk to Natasha Fallico about her move from finishing her master's degree to working as a regulatory medical writer at Abbvie.
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2025-05-1327 minThe Bold PhD Podcast20: If I started a PhD in 2025, I'd do THIS. (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)Today's episode is a solo one and I am sharing what I would do differently if I was starting a PhD in 2025...knowing what I know right now!
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2025-05-0514 minThe Bold PhD Podcast19: From Math Nerd to using Gamification to change Healthcare! (with Dr. Jacqui Nortje)In this episode, I am interviewing Dr. Jacqci Nortje who holds a PhD in Gamification. What do you even do with that kind of degree? Find out in this episode.
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2025-04-2836 minThe Bold PhD Podcast18: Former LinkedIn Employee Reveals Why Hard Work WON'T Get You Noticed at Work (with Lorraine K. Lee)In this episode, Dr. Nonterah speaks with Lorraine K. Lee about building an unforgettable career brand.
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2025-04-2226 minThe Bold PhD Podcast17: How this Biomedical PhD turned her degree into a consulting business (With Dr. Crystal Herron)*Invite me to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/
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2025-04-1536 minThe Bold PhD Podcast16: Turn the skills from your 9-5 into a thriving business (with Dr. Christopher Pratt)Transitioning from academia to industry is never a straight line, but for Dr. Christopher Pratt, the journey from cell biology researcher to founder of his own medical writing business, Quill Science, has been one of growth, resilience, and purpose.
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pratt opens up about how he made the leap, the lessons he learned along the way, and the tools and strategies he uses to thrive as a freelance medical writer and consultant.
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2025-04-0829 minThe Bold PhD Podcast15: 5 micro habits that make you unstoppable at your 9-5 job. (Solo episode with Dr. Nonterah)Most people think you need to grind harder or work overtime to succeed at your 9-5, but actually, the people who win are the ones who master tiny, consistent habits. In today's solo episode, I am sharing 5 of those micro habits.
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2025-03-3118 minThe Bold PhD Podcast14: Use these powerful confidence hacks to ACE your next interview (with Dr. Jenna Osterlund Oltmanns)What if an informational interview turned into a job offer?
Or you treated interviews like a conversation instead of an interrogation?
That's exactly how Dr. Jenna Osterlund Oltmanns approached her move from being an academic postdoc to scientific writing.
I also wanted to talk to Jenna because she sent me a DM about two years ago to say she had been watching my videos while on maternity leave and deciding to leave academia. That struck a cord with me!
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2025-03-2529 minThe Bold PhD Podcast13: Want to be a medical writer in 2025? LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! (with Dr. Akanxa Roonie)In this episode, I am chatting with Dr. Akanxa Roonie about the steps she took as a beginner to get started as a medical writer.
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2025-03-1833 minThe Bold PhD Podcast12: Biotech Career Coach: The MISTAKES that make hiring managers IGNORE YOU. (With Dr. Christine Ong)In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah chats with Dr. Christine Ong, a former pharmacist who helps medical professionals break into the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Dr. Ong shares insights on what you should be doing if breaking into biotech is one of your goals this year.
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2025-03-1043 minThe Bold PhD Podcast11: How to start and build a career in medical illustration (with Veronica Falconieri Hays)This week, Dr. Nonterah is chatting with Veronica Falconieri Hays, MA, CMI about her career as a medical illustrator and how you can start on this path if you so desire.
Veronica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfalconieri/
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2025-03-0326 minThe Bold PhD PodcastIs this job an untapped opportunity in Pharma for 2025? (with Dr. Bibi Ajayi)In this episode, I am joined by pharmacist and medical communications expert, Dr. Bibi Ajayi. Dr. Bibi Ajayi transitioned into medical communications right after pharmacy school. She started out in a call center answering healthcare queries, then moved into medical writing, and eventually into management roles.
Dr. Ajayi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibilola-ladipo-ajayi/
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2025-02-2430 minThe Bold PhD PodcastHow This Microbiologist Found Her Dream Career in Writing (with Yashika Charla)Yashika Charla started her freelance writing career when she submitted her first paper to a journal and received no comments on it! Listen to how she turned that discovery into a career in medical writing.
Yashika's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yashika-charla-13yc/
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2025-02-1727 minThe Bold PhD PodcastThe BLUEPRINT for a successful life-long medical writing career.(with Anita Dubey)Building a successful life-long career as a medical writer (with Anita Dubey): In this episode, veteran medical and science writer Anita Dubey shares her journey to getting started on this career path and the skills you need if you want to succeed long-term.
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2025-02-1031 minThe Bold PhD PodcastVeteran Medical Writer on Building Your Career + AI Opportunities. (with Abigale Miller)Abigale Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigalemiller/
The Anthill: https://www.theanthill.biz/
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2025-02-0330 minThe Bold PhD PodcastYou will NEVER BEG for a job after your listen to this episode.In this episode, Dr. Nonterah talks about 3 habits that attract jobs and create career insurance, regardless of the economic situation.
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2025-02-0216 minThe Bold PhD PodcastLeaving academia when it no longer feels authentic to you (with Dr. Elie Diner)Dr. Elie Diner left academia after it stopped feeling authentic to him. Listen to what he chose to do after he came to that crossroads.
From feeling stuck in academia to becoming a thriving medical writer with Dr. Elie Diner.
Elie's website: https://werdlab.com/
Elie's e-commerce venture: https://science-vibes.com/shop/
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2025-01-2731 minThe Bold PhD PodcastThe PhD student who dropped out to fight for cystic fibrosis patients (with Paul Naphtali).The PhD student who dropped out to fight for cystic fibrosis patients: Paul Naphtali chose to quit his PhD program a few years ago to fight for cystic fibrosis patients. That path led him to start a medical writing business and in this episode, he walks us through how he did it.
Paul Naphtali's business: GenoWrite.com
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2025-01-2036 minThe Bold PhD PodcastThis PharmD built a successful MedComms consultancy after layoff (with Dr. Goldina Erowele)How this pharmacy leader built a successful consultancy after layoff: Dr. Goldina Erowele lost her pharmacy leader job after the health system she was working for decided to make cuts due for business reasons. Listen to how she turned that layoff around into a career by starting a medical communications consultancy that includes clients like WebMD.
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2025-01-1442 min
The PhD Life Coach3.19 Secrets we wish PhD students knew with Dr Gertrude Nonterah of the Bold PhDSend Vikki any questions you'd like answered on the show!In this episode, I chat with Dr Gertrude Nonterah, founder of The Bold PhD. She shares her own experience of transitioning from an academic career to an industry position and starting her own business that supports people with PhDs to build their personal brand and find jobs outside academia. She also shares some of the hints and tips that she has gathered through speaking with hundreds of academics, that she wishes all PhD students knew! Links I refer to in this episode Dr Ge...
2025-01-1338 minThe Bold PhD PodcastBook Club: MIT PhD says you can be PRODUCTIVE without getting OVERWHELMED.In this solo episode, I chat about Cal Newport's 2024 bestseller Slow Productivity and why it might be useful for knowledge workers.
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2024-12-2318 minThe Bold PhD PodcastIf you're a multipassionate person, you MUST listen to this episode.This is a solo episode where Dr. Nonterah talks about building a career around your multiple passions.
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2024-12-2115 min
Mrs Mummy PhD®69. Personal Branding and Career Design for Scholarly Mamas with Dr Gertrude NonterahIn this thought-provoking episode, guest Dr Gertrude Nonterah aka Dr Gee from The Bold PhD, bestows her wisdom about all things personal branding, networking and careers by design and highlights how important this is for Scholarly Mamas®. Dr Gee completed her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology and now works as a Medical Communications professional, speaker and career coach for PhDs and PhD students via TheBoldPhD.com. As a wife and mum, she is committed to helping other PhDs and PhD students to create post-PhD careers they love, whether that's within or beyond the realms of aca...
2024-07-1550 min
GradSchool Soul Collective PodcastPlanning For Life Beyond Your Degree w/ Dr. Gertrude NonterahHost: Elissa J.Connect with Dr. E via her Website: www.thegradwell.comConnect with Dr. E via Socials: https://www.instagram.com/gradwell_dr.e/Contact: elissajfrazier@gmail.comGuest: Dr. Getrrude NonterahConnect with Dr. G via her Website: https://theboldphd.com/ Check out Dr. G on her YouTube channel: The Bold PhD YouTube Channel.
2023-10-3133 min
Vitamin PhD PodcastEpisode 1: Career Development and Social MediaSend us a textIn this episode, our hosts speak with Dr. Gertrude Nonterah, the founder of The Bold PhD and speaker, expert panelist, and workshop facilitator. They discuss the meaning behind a personal brand and how to use social media to facilitate career development.
2023-08-1029 min
Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhDJuggling Side-Interests, Graduate School, and Your Personal Life During your PhD With Gertrude Nonterah (Rerun)Welcome to the first of four Beyond the Thesis Treasures from the Vault I am sharing with you this summer break! My great conversation with the Bold Biomed - Gertrude Nonterah.
My experience going through graduate school was mostly of graduate students being fully funded and working exclusively on their PhD, at least until the time came to write their thesis. But this is not the reality for everyone and in all domains of research.
In my conversation with Gertrude, she shared about her journey so far, about her side-hustles during graduate school, abouth her life balance and time management...
2023-08-0343 min
Once a Scientist72. Science communicator, Gertrude Nonterah, on freelancing and communicating confidenceEpisode 72. Gertrude Nonterah is a Medical Communications professional at Thermo Fisher and the creator of The Bold PhD, where she helps PhDs navigate non-academic careers. Gee did a postdoc at UC San Diego, PhD at Temple University, and undergrad degrees at Virginia Commonwealth University and PennWest Edinboro. Check out her blog and newsletter at: www.theboldphd.com
2023-08-011h 14
When Science SpeaksMedical Communications and Navigating the Transition from Getting Your Ph.D. to a Fulfilling Career Outside Academia with Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D. Introduction In this episode of When Science Speaks, host Mark Bayer is joined by Dr. Gertrude Nonterah, founder of the Bold PhD.. Gertrude helps PhD students and academics transition into non-academic careers. She shares her expertise on career development, non-academic paths in the biomedical sciences, personal development, and medical communications. This episode is sponsored by the One for the Week newsletter, which provides valuable resources for boosting effectiveness in various professional settings. Guest Background Dr. Gertrude Nonterah is an expert in microbiology and immunology, having earned her PhD from...
2023-07-0732 min
The Things Not NamedDon't go to school just to be poorEpisode 5 TranscriptJoshua DoležalI’m Joshua Doležal, and this is Catchment, the podcast for The Recovering Academic Substack series. My guest today is Dr. Gertrude Nonterah – or, as she asked me to call her, Gee. Gee completed her doctorate in Microbiology and Immunology in 2015, but after funding ran out for her postdoc she turned to freelance writing. And she has now worked full-time as a medical communications professional for more than five years. Like me, she struggled with some guilt about leaving a path that she had sacrificed so much to purs...
2023-05-0947 min
B-ScientistsWhat’s Out There? Using a Critical Lens on Academia with Dr. Gertrude NonterahJordan and Jana explore the highs and lows of academia with special guest, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah, and find out that there may be more to your graduate degree than just academia *gasp* They also geek out on their favorite science youtubers in the process. Tune in to this engaging conversation with the creator of The Bold PhD!
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2022-02-0938 min
Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhDBeing a PhD, a father and an entrepreneur with Matthias HombauerGet the Papa PhD Tool kit !
On this episode, I will be bringing you my interview with International Rockstar Photographer, dadpreneur and coach Matthias Hombauer, PhD.
During our conversation, Matthias shares his experience in graduate school and shares how he dealt with the growing feeling that his future was not in research. Namely, we talk about how deep introspection and a strong focus on his mental health were instrumental in helping him find his career path.
Matthias has a Ph.D. in molecular biology but decided to follow his passions to become an music photographer (for Usher, The Prodigy, Iggy P...
2021-10-0750 min
Self-Compassionate Professor61. Creating your online presence with Dr. Gertrude NonterahDr. Gertrude "Gee" Nonterah discusses her decision to leave academia as well as her entrepreneurial spirit. She explains how she has leveraged her scientific background and online marketing expertise to not only create opportunities for herself in the freelance world, but also more recently, find her dream job as a science writer. Gee offers advice to other academics who also want to build a personal brand and create content. Find her on LinkedIn or at GeeNonterah.com.
2021-05-0248 min
Mediavine On AirRepurpose Like A Pro with Gertrude Nonterah: Mediavine On Air Episode 4Are you making the most of your content? Most people will publish one blog post, share a link on social media and call it a day. But they’re wasting a prime piece of content real estate!Gertrude ‘Dr. Gee’ Nonterah of My Online Biz Journey and host of The Create and Prosper Show, joined Jenny Guy, Mediavine's Director of Marketing, for a Summer of Live episode to teach how to take one blog post and turn it into 15 different pieces of content.You worked hard on that blog post, make it work for you. Helpful ResourcesGee’s Youtube Channel — Tips, resou...
2021-04-2951 min
Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhDJuggling Side-Interests, Graduate School, and Your Personal Life During your PhD With Gertrude NonterahMy experience going through graduate school was mostly of graduate students being fully funded and working exclusively on their PhD, at least until the time came to write their thesis. But this is not the reality for everyone and in all domains of research. Today, I'm bringing you a conversation with Gertrude Nonterah about her journey so far, about her side-hustles during graduate school, abouth her life balance and time management life hacks, and about how she juggles her professional, personal, and family life, today.
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
How to start freelancing as a writer an...
2021-04-1544 min
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy TravelersWriting and Marketing Books During the Pandemic With Michelle Jackson & Gertrud NonterahHow has the pandemic affected self-published authors? In this episode, we chat with Michelle Jackson and Gertrude Nonterah about the challenges they have face writing books during the pandemic. They candidly share how they have pivoted their focus and what motivates them to continue writing despite the obstacles. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/danielledesir) Michelle Jackson is a blogger, freelance writer, host of Michelle is Money Hungry podcast, and the author of non-fiction and romance books. Based in Colorado, she is passionate about helping driven entrepreneurs sell what they already know online.
2020-12-0345 min
The Mindful Marketing Podcast (Formerly Known As The Savvy Social Podcast)How to Build a Freelance Business Using Social Media With Gertrude NonterahSocial media's not going anywhere anytime soon so why not leverage the most popular platforms to build the business you've been dreaming about? Gertrude "Gee" Nonterah knows what it's like to leave the 9-5 world and become a successful freelancer. She explains the ins and outs of searchable social media platforms, the best strategy for posting videos on YouTube, her approach to building a social media content strategy, and how to find and grow an audience that's already looking for you! In this podcast episode, we share: How Gee used social media to drive...
2020-08-1136 min
Pep Talks for Side HustlersCreate and Prosper as a Writer with Gee NonterahBuild a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Gertrude Nonterah, also known as Gee - a former medical scientist turned health content writer, podcaster and YouTuber who loves to help bloggers and writers create stellar content and build profitable businesses. ...
2020-07-1558 min
Claim Your Career CrownHow To Develop A Winning Freelance CareerHave you ever thought freelancing might be the right career path for you? How do you go about it and find success? We at Petite2Queen had the pleasure of speaking with Gertrude Nonterah all about what it takes to be a successful freelancer. A freelancer herself, Gertrude - Gee for short - hosts the Create & Prosper podcast, published a book called 30 Day Social Media Manager, and offers an online course, Become a Profitable Social Media Manager. On our new podcast, Gee answers all our biggest questions about how to be your own boss. For many people, a...
2020-07-1434 min
Claim Your Career CrownHow To Develop A Winning Freelance CareerHave you ever thought freelancing might be the right career path for you? How do you go about it and find success? We at Petite2Queen had the pleasure of speaking with Gertrude Nonterah all about what it takes to be a successful freelancer. A freelancer...
2020-07-1434 min
Money Talk With TiffSide Hustling Through a Layoff with Gertrude Nonterah | Ep. 32Are you worried about a layoff? Learn how Gertrude, a biochemist, side hustled her way through a layoff and was able to build a business freelancing. Also, Tiffany shares some HR tips when it comes to relocating for a job. They also discuss why having multiple streams of income is so important to your financial journey. About Our Guest Gertrude (Gee) Nonterah is a former medical scientist turned blogger, freelance writer and speaker. Gee is the host of the Create and Prosper Podcast and she's passionate about helping bloggers and writers create stellar content and buil...
2020-03-1918 min
Career Coffee Chat for WomenHow a Side Hustle can Save You When Laid Off with Gee NonterahI'm so excited to interview Gertrude (Gee) Nonterah because I have personally taken her advice throughout my business journey. In this episode, Gee shares the importance of having a sided hustle and opens up about how having a sided hustle actually helped her get a job after she was laid off. Gee Nonterah is a former registered nurse and research scientist who now helps healthcare businesses create quality written content that communicates simply and clearly with patients and clients without skimping on quality medical research. When she's not doing that, she's shooting videos for her YouTube Channel or recording episodes fo...
2019-11-0155 min
The Bold PhD PodcastLTK 003 - Don't make prayer an excuseIn today's episode, Gertrude is talking about why you shouldn't use prayer as an excuse.
2019-01-2000 min2019-01-2000 minThe Bold PhD PodcastLTK 001 - God wants to be involved in the smallest thingsDuring this maiden episode, Gertrude Nonterah talks about involving God in EVERYTHING you do.
2019-01-2000 min
Wealthy TeachersAMB 032 Gertrude Nonterah: Having a Side Hustle and Being your Best Self in BusinessLindsay and Gertrude discuss the fear of leaving academia, the importance of having a side hustle and key tips on transitioning into business. Join Gertrude and the other guests in the AMB Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMBcommunity/ About Gertrude: Gertrude Nonterah is a former registered nurse and research scientist who now helps healthcare businesses create quality written content that communicates simply and clearly with patients and clients without skimping on quality medical research. When she's not doing that, she's shooting videos for her YouTube Channel showing regular humans...
2018-07-1753 min