The Bold PhD Podcast
A Career Podcast for PhDs, by a PhD. PhDs should NEVER feel stuck in the job market. On the Bold PhD Podcast, host Dr. Gertrude Nonterah discusses tools and resources to help PhDs and academics design and thrive in their careers.
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
May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025
38 min
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May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
27 min
In today's episode, I talk to Natasha Fallico about her move from finishing her master's degree to working as a regulatory medical writer at Abbvie.
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May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
14 min
Today's episode is a solo one and I am sharing what I would do differently if I was starting a PhD in 2025...knowing what I know right now!
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Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
36 min
In this episode, I am interviewing Dr. Jacqci Nortje who holds a PhD in Gamification. What do you even do with that kind of degree? Find out in this episode.
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Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
26 min
In this episode, Dr. Nonterah speaks with Lorraine K. Lee about building an unforgettable career brand.
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Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
36 min
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Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
29 min
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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Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
18 min
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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Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
29 min
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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Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
33 min
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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