The Bold PhD Podcast
The Bold PhD Podcast helps PhDs and academics design their careers with intention. Tune in to hear episodes where we uncover tools and resources you can leverage as a PhD to build a career you love.
About the Host
Dr. Gertrude Nonterah holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She knows the journey of career design and reinvention because she’s lived it. As the Founder of The Bold PhD Consulting and host of The Bold PhD Podcast (streamed in over 50 countries), she helps fellow PhDs navigate life beyond the ivory tower. Her practical, story-driven advice through keynote talks and workshops on personal branding, networking, and career design has reached audiences at 30 universities and professional organizations. Her mission is simple: to empower PhDs to design and build careers without losing their identity and impact along the way.
Episodes
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Nonterah speaks with Lorraine K. Lee about building an unforgettable career brand.
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
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Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
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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Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
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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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
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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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
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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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
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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Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
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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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
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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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
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.
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