The Bold PhD Podcast

If you're confused about which career path to pick, listen to this episode. (With Dr. Crystal Herron)

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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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5 micro habits that make you unstoppable at your 9-5 job.

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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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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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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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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Medical Artist reveals the path to becoming one! (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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Is 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.
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How 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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The 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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