brainy and broke

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Brainy and broke - a podcast that is dedicated to helping graduate students and post-grads navigate the years before they start their career. I'm your host, Jordan, and I am going to interview experts in the field of creating side careers, affording travel, finding time to socialize, and maintaining strong mental health. These interviews will you help find more fun and efficiency in your higher academic life while embracing your broke status with open arms. Thanks for listening! Jordan

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February 29, 202434 min

4 | How to earn extra income and curate creativity as a PhD candidate with Olivia

Remember all the fun and creative activities that you did when you were a kid? Notice how the time spent doing those activities has dwindled since starting your 'brainy' career? Pursuing your PhD in biochemistry is no easy feat... but Olivia has found ways to channel her authentic creativity on social media and beyond while balancing her amazing career ahead of her. You'll definitely want to hear her tips on how to follow your inner creative and do what makes you happy! Episode Resources: Check out all of Olivia's links here Check out her podcast 'Science in Society' here Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviapura Keep in touch with brainy and broke: Watch on YouTube @brainyandbroke Follow on Instagram @brainyandbroke Follow on TikTok @brainyandbroke

February 20, 202433 min

3 | How to monetize your content as a student with Sana

Sure, many people can create content, but do you know the strategies behind monetizing your efforts? Today, I am interviewing Sana about all things related to growing your content. Sana is a first year medical student, and also my classmate! She has figured out how to create her presence on social media just through her sheer passion to help other students and share her experiences. Definitely tune in to learn what brands are looking for when it comes to receiving PR, brand deals, and everything in between! PS. I totally know I said "welcome me in joining" there was no going back lol Episode Resources: Follow Sana on Instagram @⁠med.in.sun⁠ Check out all her freebies and discount codes ⁠here⁠ Keep up with brainy and broke: Watch on YouTube @⁠brainyandbroke⁠ Follow on Instagram @⁠brainyandbroke⁠ Follow on TikTok @⁠brainyandbroke Thanks for listening! Jordan

February 20, 202438 min

2 | How to start a business as a student with Maggie

Have you ever wondered how your colleagues are starting businesses, making extra income, all while in a rigorous graduate school program? I know that I have. Today, I am interviewing Maggie, a 3rd year medical student in Colorado, about how she started her business Road to Acceptance and how she became a content creator. From how she found medicine to be her passion, to the ins and outs of how she grew her business to six-figures all while in medical school. Episode Resources: Check out all of Maggie's freebies here Check out Road to Acceptance here Follow Maggie on Instagram @itslifebymaggie Keep in touch with brainy and broke: Watch on YouTube @brainyandbroke Follow on Instagram @brainyandbroke Follow on TikTok @brainyandbroke Thanks for listening! Jordan

February 20, 20243 min

1 | Welcome to the brainy and broke podcast!

Welcome to the Brainy and Broke Podcast - a show that will help students navigate their graduate school and post-graduate life. In this first episode, I am giving you a brief introduction on all the topics that I will interview guests about, as well as let you know more about me! Watch on YouTube @brainyandbroke Follow on Instagram @brainyandbroke Follow on TikTok @brainyandbroke Thank you for listening! Jordan