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Your Words Unleashed Podcast, hosted by author and writing coach Dr. Leslie Wang, helps women scholars master their writing habits and publish a book that matters.
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Ep. 109 - The Formula for Successful Writing
Send us Fan MailWhat helps some academic authors finish their books while others remain stuck for years? In this solo episode, Leslie explores the question she has been pondering throughout her…
Ep. 108 - Expert Strategies for Publicizing Your Book (with publicist Sarah Russo)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Russo, founder of Page One Media, to talk through how these campaigns work and how they differ from what presses are able to do on their own. We…
Ep. 107 - What Actually Helps Grad Students Succeed (with Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu)
Send us Fan MailA lot of graduate students—especially those who are first-generation or come from underrepresented backgrounds—enter academia without really knowing how it works behind the scenes. So…
Ep. 106 - How to Turn a Journal Article Into a Book Chapter
Send us Fan MailTurning a published article into a book chapter can feel daunting—but it’s also one of the smartest ways to build momentum on your manuscript. In this episode, I walk you through how…
Ep. 105 - Leaving Academia #9: Craft a Powerful Career Story (with Dr. David Mendes)
Send us Fan MailMany PhDs who are considering careers beyond academia struggle with a simple question: how do you explain what you do to people outside your field?In this episode, I talk with David…
Ep. 104 - How Higher Education Protects Democracy (with Dr. Alison Gash)
Send us Fan MailAs political attacks on colleges and universities accelerate across the United States, what’s happening in higher education is increasingly a warning sign for democracy itself.In this…
Ep. 103 - Revitalize Your Purpose in Mid-Career
Send us Fan MailHave you achieved a lot in your academic career — but something still feels off? In this episode, I explore the identity shifts that often hit academics in mid-career, especially…
Ep. 102 - What Every Educator Needs to Know About ADHD (with Karen Costa)
Send us Fan MailMany women in academia are diagnosed with ADHD later in life, often after years of burnout, shame, and being told they’re “just anxious” or “not organized enough.” In this episode,…
Ep. 101 - Leaving Academia #8: Find Career Clarity Beyond the Tenure Track (with Dr. Jen Polk)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leslie sits down with Jennifer Polk, PhD—career coach, educator, and founder of From PhD to Life—to talk about what it really takes to leave academia and build a…
Ep. 100 - Make Your Writing Radically Inclusive
Send us Fan MailIn this milestone 100th episode of Your Words Unleashed, I reflect on my podcasting journey and share one of the most courageous pieces of writing I’ve ever published: “The Case for…
Ep. 99 - Book Publicity 101: What Scholarly Authors Need to Know (with publicist Amanda Ice)
Send us Fan MailMany academic authors have little sense of what happens once a book is finished, especially when it comes to publicity. In this episode, I talk with Amanda Ice, a senior publicist at…
Ep. 98 - Confidently Transform Your Dissertation Into a Publishable Book (with Dr. Allison Van Deventer)
Send us Fan MailSupport the showCheck out Leslie's website at www.YourWordsUnleashed.com!The three ways Leslie can help you with coaching & developmental editing:#1: Six-month Your Words…
Ep. 97 - Your Guide to Doing 10% Less in the New Year
Send us Fan MailAs another intense year in academia comes to a close, you might be feeling equal parts relieved and completely wiped out. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what 2025 looked like in…
Ep. 96 - How to Write Prolifically (with Dr. Abbie Goldberg)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leslie talks with Dr. Abbie E. Goldberg—Professor of Clinical Psychology at Clark University and a leading scholar on LGBTQ+ families—about writing, research, and…
Ep. 95 - Caring for Aging Parents while Maintaining Your Career (with Dr. Katherine Lee)
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply moving conversation, Leslie talks with Dr. Katherine In-Young Lee, a higher ed coach and former tenured professor, about what happens when academic life and caregiving…
Ep. 94 - Leaving Academia #7: What You Only Learn AFTER You Leave
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leslie explore the surprising perspectives people only gain after leaving academia. After three years outside higher ed, I’ve noticed unexpected shifts in my own…
Ep. 93 - Targeted Online? What Every Professor Needs to Know to Protect Themselves (with Dr. Heather Steffen)
Send us Fan MailWhat would you do if your inbox filled with threats, your home address was posted online, or your university launched an “investigation” after a viral tweet? In this episode, Dr.…
Ep. 92 - Become Your Own Developmental Editor (with Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leslie welcomes back book publishing expert Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer, author of The Book Proposal Book and the new release Make Your Manuscript Work: A Guide to…
Ep. 91 - How to Keep Writing When You're Running on Empty
Send us Fan MailFeeling drained, scattered, or like your brain is running on fumes? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to give up on your writing. In this episode, Leslie shares what to do when your…
Ep. 90 - Teaching with Courage in Polarized Times (with Dr. Brielle Harbin)
Send us Fan MailHow do you keep teaching with integrity when the ground beneath higher education is constantly shifting? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brielle Harbin—political scientist,…
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