Office Hours With Dr. Lacy

Why Doctoral Students Silently Give Up

Break The Proposal Trap Workshop: ⁠⁠https://qualscholars.kit.com/a846c7f948⁠⁠ You did not wake up one morning and decide to quit your dissertation. You missed one dead

Why Smart Doctoral Students Never Finish The Dissertation

Break The Proposal Trap Workshop: https://qualscholars.kit.com/a846c7f948 You know how to work hard. So why can you manage your career, family, and everyone else’s pro

How To Write Your Qualitative Dissertation Proposal Faster

Dr. Marvette Lacy shares proven strategies to help doctoral students finish their qualitative proposals without burning out. She emphasizes mindset shifts, practical step

The 3 Rules to Finish Your Dissertation

In this episode, Dr. Lacy discusses the significance of eclipse season and introduces her framework for finishing a dissertation. She outlines three essential rules: taki

Why Reading Is Blocking Your Writing Progress

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy addresses common challenges faced by doctoral students, particularly the struggle with writing their dissertations. She emphasizes the impo

How I Finished My Dissertation With Dr. Tasha Wearren

In this conversation, Dr. Tasha Wearren shares her journey through the dissertation process, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced from data collection to defe

Why Is It So Hard to Write Consistently?

In this episode, Dr. Lacy discusses the challenges of writing consistently, particularly in an academic setting. She shares her personal experiences of struggling with wr

If You're So Smart, Why Can't You Finish Your Dissertation?

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy shares her personal journey of struggling to complete her dissertation, highlighting the emotional and mental challenges faced by doctoral

How I Finished My Dissertation In 2 Months

In this episode, Dr. Lacy shares her personal journey of completing her dissertation in just two months, emphasizing the importance of mindset, community support, and str

You Already Know Enough to Help Someone

In this final episode of the series, Dr. Lacy emphasizes the importance of overcoming self-doubt and fear in order to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. She shares her per

What You Get Inside Happy, Free, and Paid (And How We Help You Sign Your First 3 Clients)

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses her coaching program, Happy Free and Paid, detailing its structure, the journey of a client named Kristin, and the importance of

Why I Created the Happy, Free, and Paid Membership

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy shares her journey from dissertation coaching to business coaching, highlighting the importance of confidence, community support, and the l

The 3-Step Routine That Built My Business in 10 Hours a Week

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy shares her three-step routine that helped her build a six-figure business while working only 10 hours a week. She emphasizes the importance

You Don't Need a Website or a Big Audience to Start a Real Business

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face when starting their businesses, particularly the obsession with branding and website perfe

Are You Really Allowed To Charge Money For This?

In this episode, Dr. Lacy addresses the common fears and self-doubt that prevent scholars from starting their own businesses. She shares her personal journey of overcomin

5 Reasons You're More Qualified Than You Think To Start A Business

In this episode, Dr. Lacy discusses the common fears and imposter syndrome that many scholars face when considering starting a business. She emphasizes the importance of

How I Knew I Wanted A Business

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy reflects on her journey from completing her PhD to pursuing entrepreneurship. She discusses the pressures of societal expectations, the cha

Your Discussion Chapter Is the Only Thing Your Committee Cares About

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses the challenges individuals face in writing, particularly the internal barriers of self-doubt and the struggle to recognize one's

Your Findings Are Trash And What To Do About It

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy emphasizes the significance of writing discussion chapters in research and the critical role of data analysis. She explains that well-analy

Stop Wasting Time on the Literature Review

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses the critical role of a well-structured literature review in research, particularly in qualitative studies. She emphasizes the com