EP#19: Blooming Beyond Academia

toddmaurer · 2026-01-13T01:59:25+00:00

With vision, curiosity, and tenacity, leaving academia for a different career that’s both fulfilling and stimulating is possible. Jameela will discuss steps you can take to prepare yourself for the transition beyond academia both emotionally and professionally, along with some tips to help you succeed in your career search. **Dr. Jameela F. Dallis** earned her PhD in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2016 and held two Visiting Assistant Professor of English positions before leaving academia in 2019. Now she balances a 9-to-5 career she loves with selected freelance work she enjoys.

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