AcaDames

Is being a woman in academia a dream, game, or scam? AcaDames is a biweekly podcast that explores this question through interviews with a diverse range of women. Discussions cover career trajectories, finances, childbearing decisions, spirituality, the ever-present patriarchy and everything in between. Co-hosts Whitney Robinson and Sarah Birken open up to each other and their guests in intimate, frank, and often funny conversations. Along the way, they share insider knowledge about the “hidden curriculum” for professional advancement (and potential world domination). Episodes released every other Thursday during the semester. In this bonus episode, Whitney and Sarah are joined by past AcaDames guests and our current Executive Producer. Join us for a short and sweet audio compilation featuring themes of professional growth, transitions, navigating the pandemic, and more. Click here to subscribe on iTunes! Related readings and links: Theme 1: Narratives of Professional Growth Jessie Borelli (from S106: Jessie) Whitney (S103: Whitney) Sarah (S101: Sarah) Ariana Vigil (from S204: Ariana) Theme 2: Starting New Jobs Katie Grogan (from S206: Katie) Constance Lindsay (from S208: Constance) Jen Pearlstein (from S407: Jennifer) Theme 3: Navigating the Pandemic Jessie Stephanie Wheeler (from S306: Stephanie) Katie Constance Meryem Ok (Executive Producer) Theme 4: Stepping Up for Communities Jessie Whitney Stephanie Clara Lee (from S404: Clara) Theme 5: Silver Linings Kemi Doll (from S310: Kemi) Clara Jen A full transcript of the episode can be found here. Recorded: March – April, 2021 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcaDamesPodcast E-mail: acadamespodcast@gmail.com Voicemail #: (919) 666-7301 (Voice memos can also be emailed if you would like!) Creative Director: Mara Buchbinder Music by: Grace Mesa — PremiumBeat.com Production, editing, and admin by Meryem Ok Artwork by Melissa Hudgens at Leafy Greens Designs