Dissertation Deconstructed
Hosted by Dr. Denise Nixon, Dissertation Deconstructed is your essential guide to navigating the doctoral journey—from your first research question to post-graduation success. The podcast offers practical resources, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help you build a high-quality dissertation, one step at a time.
Hear from professors, academic professionals, and doctoral researchers who share their experiences and strategies for success. From research design and writing tips to defense preparation and time management, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to support your academic goals.
But the journey doesn’t end there. Dr. Nixon also explores how to leverage your doctorate after graduation—highlighting career options, professional development strategies, and ways to make the most of your degree in academia, entrepreneurship, and beyond. This podcast will inspire and empower you to thrive in your doctoral journey and beyond.
Dissertation Deconstructed
Surviving the Dissertation Process: Real Talk From a Recent Graduate
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In this inspiring and practical episode of Dissertation Deconstructed, we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Baker—recent doctoral graduate, entrepreneur, and higher education professor—for an honest conversation about what it really takes to survive and successfully complete the dissertation journey. Dr. Baker shares firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that helped her push through challenges from proposal to defense.
Whether you are just beginning your dissertation or trying to regain momentum, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and actionable insight from someone who has recently crossed the finish line.
What You’ll Learn
- What surprised Dr. Baker most about the dissertation process
- How she balanced academic writing with professional and personal responsibilities
- Strategies that helped her stay organized and motivated
- How she handled feedback, revisions, and moments of self-doubt
- The importance of mentorship, support systems, and self-advocacy
- Advice for ABD students who feel stuck or overwhelmed
- Reflections on defense day and life after earning the doctorate
Connect with Dr. Tiffany Baker:
https://www.inspiredu-design.com
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