A podcast about creativity, growth, and entrepreneurship within and beyond STEM — for scientists who are forging their own path.
The podcast contains the following series:
Forge Your Path — Conversations and stories about questioning authority, building a career on your own terms, and redefining success in science.
Creativity in STEM — Interviews with scientists and entrepreneurs who used creativity to build their own businesses and innovate in their fields.
The Final Phase — Storytelling from the final year of a PhD journey, plus bite-sized tips and reflections for navigating the PhD experience.
Hosted by Brittany Trinh, a chemistry PhD candidate, web designer, occasional classical pianist and violinist, and noodle connoisseur.
Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh
More about Brittany: brittanytrinh.com
Is Your PhD REALLY Preparing You for Industry? with Sherine Cheung, PhD of ElevatePhD
"My PhD prepared me for the science. It didn't prepare me for the system."
Getting your PhD might be the end of grad school, but it's only the beginning of your career. The transition from the structured world of academia to the fast-paced reality of industry can leave even the most accomplished PhDs feeling lost.
In this episode, I interview with Sherine Cheung, bioengineering PhD scientist and founder of Elevate PhD, about:
understanding the core differences and values between academia and industries
learning how to navigate the operational and strategic demands of a corporate environment
the importance of self-advocacy and advancing career development
Connect with Sherine:
Website: https://elevatephd.com/
Instagram: @elevatephd
1:1 Career Coaching for Women STEM PhDs: https://elevatephd.com/
Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh
Website: https://brittanytrinh.com
Intro/Outro Background Music Credit: Op. 10 No. 1, composed by Frederic Chopin, performed by Chiara Bertoglio, piano (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
11 Sept 2025
How I Chose My Research Group and What I’d Do Differently Now (The Final Phase)
In this episode, I share an old blog post that I wrote in Fall 2021 after going through the process of rotating through research groups and choosing my research group. Then I share some reflections now 4 years later, as a 5th year student and what I'd consider more, knowing what I know now.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh
Website: https://brittanytrinh.com
Listen to Brittany’s Music Box: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76wGgr7qaDP9ssGRVqdAK5?si=1653e13131e14030
Intro/Outro Background Music Credit: Op. 10 No. 1, composed by Frederic Chopin, performed by Chiara Bertoglio, piano (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
22 Jul 2025
Building an Online Presence in Grad School is HARD. Here's What I'd Do To Get Started Anyway (Website Design Guide)
In this episode, I reflect on some lessons I've learned from being a website designer for grad students and early career researchers to experiencing the same challenges after becoming a graduate student myself. I share some tips on what I'd focus on to get started on building my online presence.
Enter the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest: https://theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-personal-academic-websites-contest-2025/ (Entries are open through August 15, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.)
Build your personal academic website with Owlstown: https://www.owlstown.com/
Read the Website Design Guide: https://brittanytrinh.com/website-design-guide/
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh
Website: https://brittanytrinh.com
Listen to Brittany’s Music Box: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76wGgr7qaDP9ssGRVqdAK5?si=1653e13131e14030
Intro/Outro Background Music Credit: Op. 10 No. 1, composed by Frederic Chopin, performed by Chiara Bertoglio, piano (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
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