beyond a bachelor's
Beyond a Bachelor’s is a podcast, video series, and weekly LinkedIn newsletter that explores the journeys of individuals pursuing or who have completed graduate degrees while balancing life, career, and personal growth. Tailored for college students and working professionals, the series offers inspiration, actionable advice, and strategies for navigating graduate school and advancing career goals. Whether you’re exploring your options or deep into your graduate journey, Beyond a Bachelor’s equips you with the tools and motivation to thrive.
Visit the show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@applytograduateschool
Our Guests
The Beyond A Bachelor's Show is live on Thursdays at 8pm EST. Click a button to the right to view.
Dr. Tameka Grimes
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Wake Forest University
Topic: Grad School, Work, or Both: Choosing a Grad Degree Focused on Clinical or School Counseling
Christopher Rengel
Police Lieutenant
Topic: From the Streets to the Classroom: A Police Lieutenant’s Path to Higher Education
Dr. Fred Tugas
Chief of Staff for Student Enrollment, Engagement & Services at Old Dominion University
Topic: Should I Stay or Go: Educational Paths That Lead You Back to Your Alma Mater
Dr. Whitney Jones
Assistant Provost for Student Advising and Academic Success Programs, Southern Methodist University
Topic: Changing Directions: Dr. Whitney Jones on Pivoting from Pharmacy to Purpose, Parenting, and a PhD
Dr. Kola Brown
Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Memphis
Topic: How Grad School Equips You to Set Boundaries, Deepen Impact, and Show Up Fully in Every Area of Life
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dr. robert amphonsah
Assistant Dean of Special Projects at Vanderbilt University
Topic: From Corporate Engineer to Academic Leader: How Grad School Redefines Your Career and Impact
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Dr. Wesley Walker
Assistant Director of Student Success at Kankakee Community College
Topic: From Military Service to Student Services: How Grad School Helped Elevate a Career After Transitioning to Civilian Life
Shanea Branch
Behavior Intervention Specialist for a school district in the North Texas Area
Topic: It’s Never Too Late: How One Educator Balanced Family, Work, and Grad School to Transform Her Career
Dr. Charlie McAdoo
Veteran Career and Technical Educator
Topic: From the Classroom to the Doctorate: How Educators Can Choose the Right Grad School
Sheila Carmichael
Global Executive Coach,
Topic: Returning with Purpose: A Leader’s Journey Back to Graduate School After Hitting Pause
dr. Claire Robbins
Higher Education Editor & Scholar
Topic: Redefining Success: Why One Tenured Professor Chose Entrepreneurship After Tenure
Abigail Brumfield
Director for Strategic Initiatives at Wake Forest University
Topic: New Job, New Degree: How to Balance a Career Move and Doctoral Studies at the Same Time
Drs. Jess & Jordan Westcott
AD/Director of Training of the University of Tennessee's Student Counseling Centers (Jess) & Assistant Professor of Counselor Education (Jordan) at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Topic: Love, Learning, and Doctorates: Navigating Graduate School as an LGBTQ+ Couple on Different Timelines
dr. Christian Matheis
Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Training Development,
Every Campus a Refuge (ECAR)
Topic: How To Navigate Attacks on Gender Studies, Critical Race Theory, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. Kim Germany
Transformational Educator | Leadership Strategist | Author
Founder, AchieveNow
Topic: Becoming an Educational Leader That Transforms Classrooms and People
dr. Courtney Williams
Licensed Psychologist & Style Coach/CEO + Founder,
Willed by Wellness, LLC
Topic: Boundaries, Burnout, and Becoming: How Black Women Can Redefine Wellness Through Psychology, Coaching, and Style
Dr. Jabari broderick
Senior Director of Education and Resiliency at United Way of the Midlands
Topic: Using a Doctorate to Lead Cradle-to-Career Change through The United Way
dr. Donovan Smalls II
Educator | Best Selling Author | School Leadership Coach
Topic: What It Takes to Become a School Leader in K-12
Tyler York
Co-Founder and CEO of Achievable
Topic: Rethinking Test Prep: How Achievable is Helping Students Succeed on the GRE and Beyond
Dr. Lauren Carter
Director | Center for
Academic Performance
UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Topic: Wellness, Wisdom, and the Work: Redesigning Graduate School to Uplift and Elevate, Not Exhaust
Dr. Justin Grimes
Founder and Owner, Apply to Graduate School (A2GS)
Topic: Is An Online Degree Worth It?
Dr. Justin Grimes
Founder and Owner, Apply to Graduate School (A2GS)
Topic: 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Let AI Write Your Personal Statement
Rakim Williams
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Topic: Transitioning Successfully from HBCU to Ivy League
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Dr. Justin Grimes
Founder and Owner, Apply to Graduate School (A2GS)
Topic: 3Comparison: The Silent Roadblock on Your Grad School Journey
