Prose4Pros helps writers, scholars, and creative professionals connect their expertise, passion, and purpose--and build a brand around all three. Real strategy. Real income. And a platform that's actually yours. Your host is Dr. Helane--tenured professor, author, actor, and writing coach. This is your roadmap to multiple income streams that don't compromise who you are.
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Seen, Heard, and Valued: How to do the work you're meant to do [inside & outside academia]
In this episode of Vision Builders: The Podcast, I'm talking with nationally recognized psychologist and award-winning professor, Author, and entrepreneur, Dr. Roxanne Donovan. She's walking us through the real talk about creating space to do what matters to us with deliberate, values-based effort--the kind that protects us as we balance our care and apply our skills inside and outside the academy.
In this episode, we get to talk about:
00:00 Her Journey to Academic Coaching
05:11 Her Empowering Women of Color Retreat
09:56 Wellness and Balance in Professional Life
15:13 Balancing Activism and Personal Well-being
18:46 Mindful Retreat Planning and Boundaries
24:32 Balancing Professional and Personal Well-being
46:03 Challenges of Black Women in Academia
You can join Dr. Roxanne Donovan's email list for the Wellness Wednesday newsletter at https://www.wellacademic.com/ (https://www.wellacademic.com/)
Sign up for Focus Fridays, her faculty writing community especially for WOC: https://www.wellacademic.com/focusfridays (https://www.wellacademic.com/focusfridays)
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Vision Builders: The Podcast highlights Artists and Academics just like you who share the stories that teach us, encourage us, and help us realize we are not out here by ourselves! Subscribe and don't miss an episode.
Watch full episodes on my channel or on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kxILG77JnvaEUu9NysMiM?si=4UG17kGqRqKHL0Zepo8GNg (https://open.spotify.com/show/2kxILG77JnvaEUu9NysMiM?si=4UG17kGqRqKHL0Zepo8GNg)
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Get connected to FREE resources for your journey in the Vision Builders Community Library at https://tinyurl.com/VBCLibrary (https://tinyurl.com/VBCLibrary)
7 Jan 2026
Storytelling as Context & Curiosity with P. Frank Williams
P. Frank Williams is an Emmy And 8-time NAACP Award-winning Producer Of TV One’s Unsung, BET’s American Gangster, WeTV’s Hip Hop Homicides and Director Of Hulu’s Highly Successful Freaknik. He was the showrunner and Executive Producer of the new Tubi true crime series KILLING HIP HOP and Hip Hop Homicides on WeTV. He was Co-Executive Producer of BET’s Copwatch America documentary series, and the Executive Producer and cohost of the A&E series, Who Killed Tupac? BET, FOX, TMZ, NBC–he’s worked with them all. P. Frank has become one of the leading journalists and TV/Film producers of our generation…That makes him a Vision Builder for sure.
P. Frank and I sit down to talk about his journey from curious kid to hip hop journalist, producer, and documentarian. We get into the weeds about how to use curiosity and context to build great stories...
This episode features:
00:00 Producer Williams' Storytelling Journey
02:41 Childhood Influences on P. Frank's Writing Career
09:22 How He Made the Journalism to Documentary Transition
14:51 The Impact of Visual Storytelling in Media
18:03 How Voice and Language Play out in Storytelling
21:44 Holistic Storytelling in Documentary Production
27:38 The Path to Success in Media
33:37 How He Uses Storytelling in Higher Education
38:46 How Storytelling Shapes Black Media Representation
Find P. Frank and his work at https://www.pfrankwilliams.com/
Vision Builders: The Podcast highlights Artists and Academics just like you who share the stories that teach us, encourage us, and help us realize we are not out here by ourselves! Subscribe and don't miss an episode.
Watch full episodes on my channel or on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kxILG77JnvaEUu9NysMiM?si=4UG17kGqRqKHL0Zepo8GNg*******************************Get on the mailing list to keep up with tips and tools for your journey: https://tinyurl.com/VBCmailinglist Find more ways to build your authorship and creative brand at https://prose4pros.com/ Get connected to FREE resources for your journey in the Vision Builders Community Library at https://tinyurl.com/VBCLibrary
16 Dec 2025
UNBecoming: When you Pivot on Purpose with Dr. Briana Whiteside
What happens when your career is over because "your replacement is ready"? I'm talking with Dr. Briana Whiteside about her journey from English Professor on the tenure track to pursuing her passions full-time--publicly AND profitably. We talk about her pivot from the classroom to content creation and Independent Scholarship. This is where academic training meets intuition, faith, and self-awareness.
Chapters
00:00 Academic to Entrepreneurial Journey
03:55 Leaving Academia for Content Creation
07:59 Career Risk and Intuition Journey
14:09 Academic to Public Intellectual Journey
20:39 Following Passion in Academic Dissertations
27:11 Balancing Academia and Social Influence
32:54 Authenticity and Personal Growth
37:47 Reimagining Identity Post-Academia
41:21 Combining Professional and Personal Growth
45:06 Authenticity and Self-Discovery Journey
51:29 Overcoming Challenges with Faith and Confidence
56:27 Journey of Faith and Perseverance
Connect with me on my website where you can find more information and resources: https://prose4pros.com/ (https://prose4pros.com/)
I’m so excited that you found this podcast highlighting Artists & Academics who are increasing their impact--and what we can learn from their stories. If you enjoyed this episode, felt encouraged by it, or it sparked something in you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it. If you do, email me at drhelane@prose4pros.com (mailto:drhelane@prose4pros.com) and let me know so I can thank you personally! If you want to really support this work, please RATE it.
If you want to start your own journey, lock-in on the values that determine your unique brand story and your next steps in my Creative Clarity Seminar: https://prose4pros.com/webinar-registration (https://prose4pros.com/webinar-registration).
If you’re ready to write your book or film manuscript while you learn how to blend your talents into a personal brand that makes sense for your unique journey, apply to join The Workshop: https://prose4pros.com/theworkshop (https://prose4pros.com/theworkshop). Want my help with your Authorship Journey? Book a free 30 min consultation: https://tinyurl.com/MeetwithDrHelane (https://tinyurl.com/MeetwithDrHelane). You can find free resources in the Vision Builders Community Library: https://tinyurl.com/VBCLibrary (https://tinyurl.com/VBCLibrary).
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