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I attended a small liberal arts college on a writing scholarship, and worked at the college writing center and as a tutor - both jobs I loved. I funded my graduate education with more scholarships, fellowships, and grants -and by teaching, editing, and tutoring. 

I hold a BA in world history, and PhD in American history. 

I have two decades of experience helping people with their writing projects. 

I am a member of SCBWI, the Association of Writing Professionals, and the Authors Guild. 

The idea for the Academic Life podcast came out of the final conversations I had with my dad, in late 2018 and early 2019. I told him I'd like to host a podcast that worked for both a scholarly and a general audience. I'd feature meaty books by talking on air with the authors. We'd share the kinds of information and ideas no one talks enough about.

I won grants, which helped me afford to study the craft of interviewing and of podcasting. I bought a microphone, found a mentor, consulted experts, took workshops, and built relationships with presses. And in early 2020, I began producing and hosting episodes for the Gender Channel on the NBN. 

Then I launched my own podcast - the Academic Life podcast - in late 2020. I have hosted and produced this weekly show ever since. My dad didn't live to hear any of the episodes, but I share about him in my blog.

Academic Life can be found wherever you get your podcasts. It is currently listened to in more than 150 countries around the world. It has been heard more than half a million times - and counting. Join in the listening audience by clicking the link below. And tell a friend about it. Because knowledge is for everybody!