Your Words Unleashed
Your Words Unleashed Podcast, hosted by author and writing coach Dr. Leslie Wang, helps women scholars master their writing habits and publish a book that matters.
Your Words Unleashed
Latest Episodes
Ep. 107 - What Actually Helps Grad Students Succeed (with Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu)
A lot of graduate students—especially those who are first-generation or come from underrepresented backgrounds—enter academia without really knowing how it works behind the scenes. So many expectations are unspoken and timelines can feel fuzzy....
Ep. 106 - How to Turn a Journal Article Into a Book Chapter
Turning a published article into a book chapter can feel daunting—but it’s also one of the smartest ways to build momentum on your manuscript. In this episode, I walk you through how to repurpose your existing work without simply copying and pa...
Ep. 105 - Leaving Academia #9: Craft a Powerful Career Story (with Dr. David Mendes)
Many PhDs who are considering careers beyond academia struggle with a simple question: how do you explain what you do to people outside your field?In this episode, I talk with David Mendes, host of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, about ...
Ep. 104 - How Higher Education Protects Democracy (with Dr. Alison Gash)
As political attacks on colleges and universities accelerate across the United States, what’s happening in higher education is increasingly a warning sign for democracy itself.In this episode, Leslie speaks with Alison Gash, Professor an...
Ep. 103 - Revitalize Your Purpose in Mid-Career
Have you achieved a lot in your academic career — but something still feels off? In this episode, I explore the identity shifts that often hit academics in mid-career, especially around getting tenure.Drawing on Arthur Brooks' provocativ...