Send us a text As another intense year in academia comes to a close, you might be feeling equal parts relieved and completely wiped out. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what 2025 looked like in my business and why I intentionally chose to do less—and felt better for it. Then I’ll walk you through a simple, low-pressure reflection that can help you figure out how to do just 10% less next semester without blowing up your career or your conscience. This isn’t about quitting your j...
All content for Your Words Unleashed is the property of Leslie Wang and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Send us a text As another intense year in academia comes to a close, you might be feeling equal parts relieved and completely wiped out. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what 2025 looked like in my business and why I intentionally chose to do less—and felt better for it. Then I’ll walk you through a simple, low-pressure reflection that can help you figure out how to do just 10% less next semester without blowing up your career or your conscience. This isn’t about quitting your j...
Ep. 78 - Leaving Academia #5: Using Social Media to Build a Compelling Personal Brand (with Dr. Ashley Ruba)
Your Words Unleashed
34 minutes
9 months ago
Ep. 78 - Leaving Academia #5: Using Social Media to Build a Compelling Personal Brand (with Dr. Ashley Ruba)
Send us a text Are you an academic thinking about leaving the ivory tower but unsure of your next step? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Ruba, a developmental psychologist turned UX researcher, career coach, and founder of After Academia. Ashley shares her personal journey of leaving academia, the challenges she faced, and how she successfully transitioned into the industry. We dive deep into: ✅ The reality of the academic job market and why so many PhDs are leaving ✅ ...
Your Words Unleashed
Send us a text As another intense year in academia comes to a close, you might be feeling equal parts relieved and completely wiped out. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what 2025 looked like in my business and why I intentionally chose to do less—and felt better for it. Then I’ll walk you through a simple, low-pressure reflection that can help you figure out how to do just 10% less next semester without blowing up your career or your conscience. This isn’t about quitting your j...
