Academics and Their Money
Ever feel like you’ve got a PhD in your field but only a 101-level understanding of your finances? Welcome to Academics and Their Money, the podcast where we make money talk as smart—and as entertaining—as you are. Because let’s be honest: knowledge is powerful, but a well-earned paycheck doesn’t hurt either. Whether you’re a fresh PhD navigating that first real paycheck, a tenured professor pondering what’s next, or a former academic with some ‘unique’ insights—this show dives into making your intellect work for you, tackling the financial quirks of academic life, and uncovering the untold money stories behind the ivory tower.
If you’re a fan of Planet Money, Freakonomics Radio, or HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, you’ll feel right at home here. But fair warning: this isn’t another boring money podcast. We keep it real, relatable, and just a bit irreverent to make finance feel fresh. Let’s get smarter about money—and wealthier—together!
Academics and Their Money
Latest Episodes
Your Sabbatical Is Not a Productivity Challenge: How Bethany Wilinski Helps Academics Recover From Burnout and Fall Back in Love With Their Work
What if your sabbatical wasn’t about accomplishing more, but about creating the space you actually need to recover, reflect, and reconnect with your work?In this episode of Academics and Their Money, we sit down with Bethany ...
Stop Treating Money Like a Dirty Word and Start Valuing Your Expertise with Jennifer Polk
What happens when a historian realizes the traditional academic path is no longer the right fit?In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman speak with career coach and entrepreneur Jennifer Po...
“It’s Not Wrong to Want More” Building Wealth Without Leaving Your Values Behind with Gertrude Nonterah
“It’s not wrong to want more.” - Gertrude NonterahIn this episode of Academics and Their Money, hosts Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with Gertrude Nonterah, founder of The Bold PhD, to talk about career pivo...
Changing How You Think About Money: A Framework and Book Recs for Academics
“Most academics don't actually have a money problem. they either have a system problem, a behavioral problem, or a burnout problem.”In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Inga Timmerman and Neeka Miremadi break down a cur...
“You Should Be So Lucky” The Lie Academia Tells About Money (When It’s Really a Business) with Philippe Barr
What happens when you follow your academic dream… without thinking about the financial reality?In this episode, Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with former professor turned entrepreneur Philippe Barr to unpack the hidden finan...