In our very first episode, we interview Erin Jordan, a cultural anthropology PhD candidate at the University of Virginia. Erin completed her bachelor's degree in anthropology at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and finished her masters in anthropology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Erin’s work is located in northern Tanzania, where she works primarily with women and families and their relationships with endurance, aspiration, craft, and each other. Tune in to hear Erin tell us about her creative writing process, the complexities of graduate student life, and what it’s like navigating being both a researcher and a friend. Check out more of Erin’s work on Instagram @ejordan312. Follow us on Instagram @ntkodpodcast and Twitter @NTKODPodcast or send us an email at notthatkindofdoctor@gmail.com. Music in this episode is “Awakening Instrumental” by ItsWatR. Find our episode show notes, additional credits, and transcript here.