How I diverted from my academic career path I once longed for

How I diverted from my academic career path I once longed for

By Kimine Mayuzumi The year 2015 marked a pivotal moment in my life. That is when I made the courageous decision to pursue my passion for blogging instead of following the traditional academic path.  I remember the anticipation and excitement I felt as I boarded a plane to attend a three-day blogging event in Washington D.C., where I would meet inspiring women of color who shared my dream. Just the other day, as I flipped…

How I came to embrace my Academic-Entrepreneur Self: A journey with 9 stages

How I came to embrace my Academic-Entrepreneur Self: A journey with 9 stages

By Jakki Williams What is the Academic-Entrepreneur Self?  The Academic-Entrepreneur Self is an aspirational term coined here to represent the part of me seeking harmony in integrating my academic background and entrepreneurial interest.  I see mySelf as a heroine on a path — advancing through stages considered a road of trials. I speak to this journey from a personal reflection on the complexities, obstacles, and victories in seeking to fully awaken and embrace my Academic-Entrepreneur…