In this podcast, I, Dr. Aceves, create space for scholars in and outside of the academy to authentically share their professional and personal journeys. We often think that the path to success is a linear one, but in telling our story, we quickly learn that is far from the truth. My goal is to cultivate a platform where scholars young and wise can learn about the diverse ways people (particularly individuals with PhDs) get to where they are today and emphasize the story behind the journey. I also dive into topics that are important to students and early career folks on solo episodes. Tune in!
In this episode of Vida de PhD, Dr. Chelsea Williams joins Lorena to share her journey from first-generation college student to tenured associate professor—and the role community has played every step of the way.
Chelsea takes us behind the scenes of building and managing a thriving research lab of more than 30 students. Lorena asks Chelsea about the “why” behind her work and the intentional process she uses to create a scholarly community where students feel supported, connected, and inspired to develop their own ideas.
Tune in to learn how to build a strong community, develop an exciting research agenda, and create a career rooted in purpose and connection. Dr. Williams has a truly special gift for bringing people together—and you will feel it throughout this conversation.
En amor y poder,
Lorena
27 Aug 2026
Dr. Aceves Shares: The In Between Being Laid Off to New Position
This solo episode is a raw and honest life update from Dr. Aceves. She shares the exciting news about her new role and reflects on the journey from being laid off to landing an amazing new opportunity.
Like grief, adjusting to a major life change is rarely a linear process. We are human beings, and life-changing moments can bring emotional complexities that often go unspoken—even when the change is positive. Dr. Aceves opens up about these complexities and shares the raw and real parts of navigating uncertainty, transition, and new beginnings.
If you have been laid off, are currently on the job market, or are adjusting to a major life transition, this episode is for you. And if you simply want to catch up on all things Dr. Aceves and Vida de PhD, this episode is for you, too!
En amor y poder,
Lorena
3 Jun 2026
The Journey of Dr. Linda Halgunseth
In this episode of Vida de PhD, host Dr. Aceves sits down with Dr. Linda Halgunseth to discuss her journey to the PhD.
Together, they reflect on how the path to a PhD — and the career that follows — is rarely linear. Through her story, Linda reminds us that it’s okay to make the “wrong” choice because, as she beautifully shares, “life is forgiving.” Her journey shows that even when we feel off course, life has a way of guiding us back to where we are meant to be.
This episode is a powerful reflection on the importance of trusting yourself, listening to your intuition, and honoring your inner voice. Your inner voice is powerful.
En amor y poder,
Lorena
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