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.
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Episodes
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
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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Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs
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Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Abigale Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigalemiller/
The Anthill: https://www.theanthill.biz/
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Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs
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Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Nonterah talks about 3 habits that attract jobs and create career insurance, regardless of the economic situation.
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Book recommendations from the podcast: https://amzn.to/3CutpyL
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Elie Diner left academia after it stopped feeling authentic to him. Listen to what he chose to do after he came to that crossroads.
From feeling stuck in academia to becoming a thriving medical writer with Dr. Elie Diner.
Elie's website: https://werdlab.com/
Elie's e-commerce venture: https://science-vibes.com/shop/
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Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
The PhD student who dropped out to fight for cystic fibrosis patients: Paul Naphtali chose to quit his PhD program a few years ago to fight for cystic fibrosis patients. That path led him to start a medical writing business and in this episode, he walks us through how he did it.
Paul Naphtali's business: GenoWrite.com
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Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs
Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
How this pharmacy leader built a successful consultancy after layoff: Dr. Goldina Erowele lost her pharmacy leader job after the health system she was working for decided to make cuts due for business reasons. Listen to how she turned that layoff around into a career by starting a medical communications consultancy that includes clients like WebMD.
Dr. Goldina Erowele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldinaerowele/
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Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs
Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
In this solo episode, I chat about Cal Newport's 2024 bestseller Slow Productivity and why it might be useful for knowledge workers.
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Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs
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Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
This is a solo episode where Dr. Nonterah talks about building a career around your multiple passions.
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Book recommendations from guests on this podcast: theboldphd.com/bookrecs
Invite Dr. Nonterah to speak: https://theboldphd.com/speaking/