Episode 26: Returning Back to Your Why (with Mayra Gaona)

Mayra Gaona is in the guest chair in this week's episode. She is currently a PhD candidate and is joining to share her experience as a Latina which influenced her to start the popular Instagram page becomingadoctora where she supports other Latinx graduate students.  Listen to hear us discuss the cost of rushing through graduate school, the pressures associated with being a second-generation American,  focusing on your why, and so much more.

About Mayra Gaona

Mayra is a 5th year PhD Candidate in School Psychology. She is currently completing her pre-doctoral internship at a large school district in the Chicagoland area. Previously, Mayra obtained a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. Her dissertation research will examine teacher reported experiences after receiving trauma professional development and training. She is the creator of the IG page @becomingadoctora where she shares her doctoral/graduate school journey being a low-income, Latina daughter of immigrants.

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About the Writing on My Mind Podcast
Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus, doctorate coach and diversity consultant, discusses the ups and downs of pursuing a doctoral degree. Tune in as she shares personal stories and revealing conversations with other BIPOC women who share their doctoral journey and provide inspiration for others to level up as doc students.

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