Staying Grounded During the DIY Hustle

The beginning of a journey often feels exciting. The finish line brings celebration.

But the middle? The middle is where many dreams get tested.

In this episode of Black-Liberation.Tech, Dr. Renée reflects on what it means to persist through the “messy middle” of academic, professional, and personal growth—especially for students and early-career professionals balancing heavy course loads, financial pressure, side projects, internships, caregiving responsibilities, and burnout.

Drawing from her own seven-year Ph.D. journey while working full-time, Dr. Renée shares practical and liberation-centered strategies for sustaining momentum without sac ...