Published in Better Humans·PinnedHow Editorial Calendars Increased My Productivity and Peace of MindWhat I learned as a Content Manager. — As a Content Manager for a marketing company, I had both monthly contracted clients and one-off assignments. The only information I had to rely on for my contracted clients was their website and the number of blogs I had to produce per month. The job was stressful and the workload…Content Writing5 min readContent Writing5 min read
PinnedEnglish Makes Inclusive Language EasyOne of my favorite things about the English language is that it makes it so easy to be inclusive! As a French native speaker where everything is gendered from a pen to any professional occupation, writing and communicating in English is a breath of fresh air. As much as I…Inclusive Writing3 min readInclusive Writing3 min read
5 hours ago3 Important Skill Sets You Can Acquire as a Teaching AssistantAs a teaching assistant, you support the instructor in delivering the curriculum but interactions with the students can improve their academic and personal development. While serving as a teaching assistant, you can acquire and hone a wide range of skills that can benefit you in any future career, even if…Teaching Assistant2 min readTeaching Assistant2 min read
3 days agoHow to Nail Your Doctoral Defense Presentation: Tips for Effective SlidesCongratulations! You’re in the final stretch of your doctoral studies! Presenting and defending your research is a key part of your program and I previously shared practical tips to prepare for it. Let’s talk about how to organize your presentation and design your slides! Although your university may not require…PhD3 min readPhD3 min read
Mar 24Quitting YouTube: What to Do With My Improved Video Editing and Strategic Skills?A couple of years ago, I ran a small YouTube channel focusing on helpful tips for grad students, indie authors, and fans of pop culture. I stopped uploading content due to life changes and eventually decided to close the channel completely. This project has taught me a lot and I…YouTube3 min readYouTube3 min read
Published in Tarot Talk·Mar 22How Tarot Journaling Helps My Personal Growth and Self-CareWhile I love the concept of journaling, I struggle with maintaining a regular practice, whether I use prompts or write whatever is on my mind. I love jotting and organizing ideas, from professional plans to new story ideas, when working on a project. For years, I didn’t realize that Tarot…Tarot4 min readTarot4 min read
Mar 21Copywriting Confession: 4 Reasons Why I Love Writing About DentistryAlthough my background is in film and media studies, I developed a strong interest in medical topics during my PhD when I incorporated feminist scholarship in different scientific fields into my research. Having also been interested in healthcare despite focusing my studies on humanities, I eventually joined a company as…Copywriting3 min readCopywriting3 min read
Mar 17An Introduction to Important People and Places for Teaching AssistantsGetting to know your environment, the people you are working with and the classroom where the lessons take place is a building block for your work as a teaching assistant. In addition to identifying the resources your university provides, you should contact your instructor after you receive your assignment. From…Grad School Tips3 min readGrad School Tips3 min read
Mar 145 Reasons to Value Consistency and Baby Steps to Reach Your GoalsOne of my superpowers is my organizational skill set. While it serves me in many aspects of my life: grad school, packing and moving, building my business, it can become overwhelming when paired with two enemies: perfectionism and burnout. I am a perfectionist in recovery. While I still strive for…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Published in Tarot Talk·Mar 10Why Letting Go of Reversals Has Improved My Tarot PracticeWhen I started reading tarot at 16, I diligently learned to interpret card reversals (when a card shows upside down). I stopped using tarot for several years. When I picked up a deck again, I realized that certain practices I previously used did not resonate with me anymore, especially doing…Tarot3 min readTarot3 min read
