Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Declining
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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About This Podcast

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

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Recent Episodes

How I Chose My Research Group and What I'd Do Differently Now (The Final Phase)

Sep 11, 2025 18m

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…

Building an Online Presence in Grad School is HARD. Here's What I'd Do To Get Started Anyway (Website Design Guide)

Jul 22, 2025 16m

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…

Why I Stepped Away from Science Writing And What Brought Me Back (Creativity in STEM)

Jul 08, 2025 19m

In this episode, we'll chat about how I started my science communication journey and what I've learned. I will also read my most recent article that was published in The Dish Wisconsin, a food…

Deferring Grad School: Why I Deferred and What No One Told Me (Forge Your Path)

Jun 03, 2025 20m

In this episode, I share about how and why I deferred grad school and what I wish I did instead. I also share some tips based on my experience for graduate school applicants who want to defer. …

How Chopin Revived My Motivation to Complete My PhD on a Strong Note (The Final Phase)

May 20, 2025 11m

In this episode, I talk about how Chopin's Op. 10 No. 1 changed my attitude at two different times in my life: learning piano during my middle school years and completing this last year(ish) of my…

Prelude to the Podcast

May 06, 2025 2m Trailer

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytrinh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brttnytrnh Website: https://brittanytrinh.com Background Music Credit: Op. 10 No. 1,…

Coping with Homesickness as a Graduate Student (The Final Phase)

Jan 07, 2025 18m

In this episode, I share my experience of coping with homesickness as a graduate student over the years. Credits: Intro excerpt, read from Breaking Through: My Life in Science by Katalin Kariko…

S1E15 Fueling Your Brain and Body as a Graduate Student (The Final Phase)

Nov 06, 2024 23m

In this episode, I share some of my tips for fueling your brain and body by maintaining a healthy diet and exercise as a graduate student (from someone who is learning how to be healthier slowly).…

S1E14 How I Redesigned My Website to Reflect My Career Growth (Creativity in STEM)

Sep 30, 2024 18m

In this episode, we'll talk about: Why I wanted to redesign my website How I updated my website strategy Breaking down the steps I took to redesign the website Connect with me on LinkedIn:…

S1E13 Empowering Women in STEM with Dr. Lucinda Jackson of LJ Ventures (Creativity in STEM)

Jul 31, 2024 47m

In this episode, I interview Dr. Lucinda Jackson of LJ Ventures. We talk about How her career in environmental chemistry led to starting her own consulting business How she incorporated many…

S1E12 Making a Business Out of Solving Problems in STEM with Derek Miller from Genius Lab Gear (Creativity in STEM)

May 29, 2024 44m

In this episode, I interview Derek Miller, founder/owner of Genius Lab Gear (geniuslabgear.com). We talk about his journey from PhD to entrepreneurship while working a full-time job in materials…

S1E11 Building a Unique Skill Set during Your Undergrad/Grad Career (Forge Your Path)

Apr 19, 2024 27m

In this episode, I share the different opportunities/experiences that I've had in undergrad and throughout grad school, such as working as a governmental relations intern, volunteering at the science…

S1E10 How I Integrated Music and Web Design in My Latest Entrepreneurial Venture, Music Pocket Coach (Forge Your Path)

Mar 22, 2024 23m Transcript

In this episode, I share my experience how I integrated my interests in music and web design into starting a new entrepreneurial venture, Music Pocket Coach. Connect with me on LinkedIn:…

S1E9 3 Tips to Improve Your Academic Lab Website for Prospective Researchers (Website Design Guide)

Feb 22, 2024 22m

In this episode, we'll discuss 3 tips to improve your academic lab website for prospective researchers. Update your website content before recruitment season Create a "Positions" page so potential…

S1E8 Q&A About Norway (BONUS EPISODE)

Nov 14, 2023 24m

In this episode, I'll answer some Q&As that I got about my trip to Norway, including: What are your planning tips? What are some cultural differences in Norway vs. the US? Did you find it easy…

S1E7 Exploring Western Norway in 2 Weeks (My Full Itinerary)

Nov 14, 2023 33m

In this episode, I'll share my trip to Norway along with my itinerary - what I did in each city or town, what I thought about it, and what I might do differently knowing what I know now. Connect with…

S1E6 Lessons Learned from STEM Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (Forge Your Path)

Sep 20, 2023 16m

In this episode, I'm sharing my experience and takeaways from the Morgridge Entrepreneurial Bootcamp at UW-Madison, such as Why having an idea and passion isn't enough to succeed as an entrepreneur…

S1E5 What To Do When You Don't Like Your Website Anymore (Website Design Guide)

Jun 18, 2023 15m

In this episode, we'll talk about what to do when you don't like your website anymore, including: what to do before any website redesign how to identify what should be addressed in a website…

S1E4 Create Your Personal Academic Website in 3 Steps (Website Design Guide)

May 08, 2023 20m

In today's episode, we'll talk about how you can create your personal academic website in 3 steps, which are: Draft your website outline. Develop your website content. Design your website. Best…

S1E3 The Real Reason I Started My Side Hustle (Forge Your Path)

Apr 25, 2023 22m

In this episode, I share about: my side hustling journey from high school until now the thought process behind why I side hustle how side hustling has shaped me into the person that I am today …

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