The Color of Success: The Black Academic Experience
Episodes
Finding Successes in Grad School: Dr. Falynn Thompson
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Color of Success Dr. Thompson reflects on busting through the labels and being channeled into special ed classes to counting al...
Dr. Tichavakunda on "living in the along" of Grad School
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Tichavakunda talks to us about how he found life and joy in the along of his grad school journey, finding joy in friendships, surv...
Dr. Glover had the Magic in Her All Along!
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Keya Glover reflects on getting her PhD in Social Work after years as a practicing social worker, navigating academic expectations...
Happy, Purposeful, and Grounded : A Life in Psychology and the Black Academic Experience
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Color of Success: The Black Academic Experience, we sit down with Dr. Michelle K. Lewis, professor of psychology, Fulbright Dis...
Happy, Purposeful, and Grounded: A Life in Psychology and the Black Academic Experience
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Color of Success: The Black Academic Experience, we sit down with Dr. Michelle K. Lewis, professor of psychology, Fulbright Dis...
The Making of a Scholar: Dr. Charity Brown Griffin on Mentors, Money, and Finding Your Path
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about grad school but not sure where to start? In this episode, Brianna and Malitsitso sit down with Dr. Charity Brown Griffin, an associate ...
Dr. JR Moller
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Moller reflects her journey in an evaluation PhD sharing the highs, the lows and the calls for grit.
Keep On Moving: Navigating Higher Ed, Identity, and the Doctoral Journey with Dr. Brandy Propst
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brianna and Malitsitso talk with Dr. Brandy Propst about what it takes to earn a PhD while working full-time and raising a family. Dr. Propst shares l...
We’re Back! Season 2 of The Color of Success: The Black Academic Experience
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bri and Dr. Moteane return to The Color of Success: The Black Academic Experience Podcast to reflect on the powerful conversations from Season 1 a...
🎓 From the Host's Chair to the Guest Seat with Dr. Bri
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone episode of Color of Success, the tables turn as our very own host Dr. Bri shares her personal journey from middle school educator to...
The Host becomes the Guest: Introducing Dr. Moteane
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From being inspired by the stories of countless guests to becoming part of the very community she helped spotlight, Dr. Moteane opens up about her per...
Taking Up Space: How 80s Brooklyn Shaped Dr. Tiffanie Lewis-Durham into an Educational Revolutionary
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Dr. Tiffanie Lewis Durham takes us on a journey from the streets of 1980s Brooklyn to the halls of academia. With raw honest...
From Peace Corps to PhD: Dr. Worsely’s Inspiring Journey
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of "The Color of Success: The Black Academic Experience," we dive deep into Dr. Worsely's unique academic jou...
Sister Scholars with Dr. Gabby Walker and Dr. Regine Shearn
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with sisters Dr. Gabby Walker, PhD, and Dr. Regine Shearn, PharmD, who accomplished the remarkable milestone of...
Kanye, Grad School, and the Art of Taking Up Space
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the world of Dr. Leah Peoples, an independent consultant and founder of Transformative Research based in Charlotte, North Carolina as she ta...
Twice the Dissertation, All of our Respect: dr. monique liston’s Liberatory Grad School Journey
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, dr. monique liston, Founder and Chief Strategist of Ubuntu Research and Evaluation, candidly shares her experiences as a Black PhD st...
Funding Your Way Through Grad School at a Private Institution: Dr. Colette Waddell’s Insights
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Colette Waddell, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Director of Admissions at Johns Hopkins, provides invaluable insights on naviga...
Perseverance and Imposter Syndrome: Dr. Cynthia Williams Brown's Journey
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brianna and Malitsitso talk to Dr. Cynthia Williams Brown, Interim Associate Dean at Winston-Salem State University, about her experi...
Third Time's a Charm: Dr. Fabrice Bernard's Triumph in Academia and Life
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Dr. Fabrice Bernard about his experiences in his doctoral program. He shares his resilient path from academic probation to tri...
Dr. Briana Bostic's Journey Juggling Relationships and Research
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Dr. Briana Bostic's journey through graduate school. We'll discuss how she managed to balance her relationships wi...
What in the World?!!! Navigating Grad School and Academia as an Introvert with Dr. Erica Payton-Foh
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, Dr. Payton-Foh delves into her personal journey as a Southern Black woman navigating graduate school and academia. With poignant ...
Discovering Magic in the Mud: Navigating Academia with Dr. Tinkerbell
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore the captivating journey of Dr. Teneka Steed, affectionately known as Dr. Tinkerbell, through the vibran...
Lab Grooves: Breaking Stereotypes and Spinning Tunes in STEM
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for an engaging episode where we chat with Dr. Joshua Hooks, Ph.D., Brianna's younger brother, exploring his experiences as a graduate stu...
Why We Pressed Record: Our Podcast's Beginning
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode, we take you back to where it all began. We'll share the story of how our podcast came to be, including who we are and what i...