Adell Coleman and Anna DeShawn, the hosts of the Head Nod podcast, are joining me on the Academic Survival podcast to share their insights on exploring the Black experience at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Adell Coleman, a seasoned professional working at DCP Entertainment, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the podcasting industry. Meanwhile, Anna Deshawn, the CEO of TheCube, has a passion for amplifying diverse voices and creating meaningful conversations. With their personal experiences as graduates from PWIs, Adell and Anna provide valuable insights and perspectives on navigating the challenges and triumphs of being Black in predominantly White spaces. Get ready to gain a fresh perspective and learn from their expertise in this episode of Academic Survival.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:52 - The Head nod podcast 00:03:17 - Growing up experiences 00:05:25 - Transition to PWIs 00:09:06 - Hangouts and communities 00:14:35 - College Experience and Learning Styles 00:15:59 - Overwhelm and Personal Challenges 00:18:07 - Support Systems and Black Admin 00:19:23 - Feeling Overwhelmed and Finding Joy 00:24:06 - Fighting Back Against Administration 00:29:59 - Discovering Identity in College 00:32:30 - Designing Support Systems for Black Students 00:33:42 - The Importance of Good Food and Music 00:36:44 - Majors and Career Aspirations 00:39:12 - Shifting Career Paths 00:46:51 - Give Yourself Grace 00:47:54 - The Importance of Networking 00:48:47 - Stay Open to Possibilities 00:49:49 - Personal Experiences and Connecting Stay tuned for more thought-provoking, insightful content related to academic survival in upcoming episodes of the Academic Survival podcast.

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