Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

I help doctoral students learn and apply qualitative research so that they can finish their dissertation, graduate, and become DOCTOR!

Choose your Job or Your Life 04/21/2021

Choose your Job or Your Life In this week's episode, Marvette talks about how you need to set boundaries around your time and schedule and gives actionable tips so you can protect your peace and your time. Dr. Lacy also goes over how you can stop trading hours for dollars and what you need to do to stop the cycle of equating your worth with doing too much work. Follow along on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18799796

Finish Your Lit Review Webinar 04/14/2021

Finish Your Lit Review Webinar In this week's episode, Marvette share's her recent webinar about finishing your lit review. Hear tips and information about finishing your lit review on time and without stress. Follow along on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18723644

Self Care is Self Preservation 04/07/2021

Self Care is Self Preservation In this episode of Office Hours, Marvette goes over the importance of self care and shares her top 5 ways of showing your self some love so you can stay rested and restored. Follow along on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18626105

How to Write the Findings and Discussion Sections of Dissertation 03/31/2021

How to Write the Findings and Discussion Sections of Dissertation In this episode, Marvette goes over exactly what you need to know in order to write the findings and discussion sections of your dissertation. Dr. Lacy gives you actionable tips and what should be included in each of section 4 and 5. Follow along on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18550109

Using Jealousy to Get to the Finish Line 03/24/2021

Using Jealousy to Get to the Finish Line In this episode, Marvette talks about why it's normal to get jealous during the dissertation process and how you can use your jealousy to help you get to the finish line. Follow along on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18452144

From Whistleblower to Multiple 6 Figures 03/17/2021

From Whistleblower to Multiple 6 Figures In this episode, Marvette talks with her friend and client Wanda Swan, an advocate, prevention strategist, speaker, published scholar and anti-oppression coach. Wanda chats with Dr. Lacy about her experience going from university faculty to high-ticket business owner and consultant. Follow Wanda Swan on Instagram: Learn more about Wanda Swan: Follow along on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18363968

Moving From Faculty to Consultant 03/10/2021

Moving From Faculty to Consultant In this week's episode, Marvette speaks with her friend, client and fellow coach Dr. Shaquinta Richardson about her journey from faculty to consultant. Dr. Richardson gives advice and actionable information about making the jump from faculty to a coach and how you can do the same. Follow on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: Learn more about Dr. Shaquinta Richardson here: Follow Dr. Shaquinta Richardson here: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18268703

Finishing the Dissertation without Burnout 03/03/2021

Finishing the Dissertation without Burnout In this week's episode of Office Hours with Dr. Lacy, Marvette interviews a former client of hers from the Finish your Dissertation program, Katherine Cho. Katherine is an assistant professor in Student Affairs in Higher Education at Miami University, Ohio. Katherine and Marvette chat about how the FYD program helped her accomplish her goals and how to avoid burnout during your dissertation. Follow on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: Learn more about Dr. Cho here: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18173480

Preparing For Life After Graduation 02/24/2021

Preparing For Life After Graduation In this weeks episode, Marvette talks about preparing for transitioning into life after graduation. Marvette explains why it's important to envision what you want your life to look like after you leave your doctorate program and gives steps on how to envision exactly what you want so you can achieve it with less stress. Follow on Instagram: Join the discussion on Facebook: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/18076211

Dissertating and Consulting At The Same Time 02/22/2021

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The Top 3 Reasons You May be Feeling Stuck 02/17/2021

The Top 3 Reasons You May be Feeling Stuck In this episode, Marvette goes over the top 3 reasons why you may be feeling stuck during your dissertation right now and some tips for moving past any stalling you're having so you can finish your program without being stressed. Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qual_scholars/ Join the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17985017

How to Start your Consulting Business 02/10/2021

How to Start your Consulting Business In this episode of Office Hours, Marvette talks about her journey starting a coaching and consulting business and goes over the steps you need to do to launch your own consulting business. Join the discussion on Facebook: Follow along on Instagram: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17899214

Celebrating 100 Episodes 02/03/2021

Celebrating 100 Episodes In this weeks episode, we're celebrating 100 episodes! Marvette looks back at her podcasting journey from where it started to today and how her consistency paid off and got her to 100 episodes of the podcast. Join the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qual_scholars/ /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17804333

The Importance of Rest During the Dissertation Process 01/27/2021

The Importance of Rest During the Dissertation Process In this weeks episode, Marvette talks about the importance of getting rest and why you should focus on relaxation and self-care during the dissertation process so you don't overstress yourself. Join the discussion in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qualitativedissertationsmadesimple Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qual_scholars/ /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17711420

What if it Did Work Out? 01/20/2021

What if it Did Work Out? In this weeks episode of Office Hours, Dr. Lacy talks about thinking positively about finishing your dissertation. Marvette encourages you to think about how life would be if your dissertation and finishing it worked out the way you wanted it to. Join the Facebook group here: Follow along on Instagram: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17622923

The Finish Your Dissertation Experience 01/13/2021

The Finish Your Dissertation Experience In this weeks episode of Office Hours, Marvette shares a recording that includes some of her clients dissertation experiences and their experiences in the Finish your Dissertation program. /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17535527

The 12 Month Dissertation 01/06/2021

The 12 Month Dissertation In this weeks episode of Office Hours, Dr. Lacy talks about how to finish your dissertation in 12 months as seamlessly as possible without stressing yourself out during the process. Join the Facebook group here Follow along on Instagram: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17445200

New Year, New You: End of Semester Reflection 12/30/2020

New Year, New You: End of Semester Reflection In this weeks episode, Dr. Lacy reflects on the past year and shares some questions you should be asking yourself as the year comes to an end to set yourself up for success in 2021. Join the Facebook group: Follow along on Instagram: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17369186

Dr. Lacy's Doctorial Journey 12/23/2020

Dr. Lacy's Doctorial Journey In this weeks episode of Office Hours, Marvette shares her story and her doctorial journey. Join the Facebook group and challenge here Follow on Instagram: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17307593

How to Finish your Doctorate Faster 12/16/2020

How to Finish your Doctorate Faster In this episode, Marvette goes over some tips you can use to finish your doctorate faster without suffering from burnout or stress. Join the Facebook group and challenge here: Follow along on Instagram: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17219189

Data Collection Roadmap 12/09/2020

Data Collection Roadmap In this weeks episode of Office Hours Marvette talks about the importance of data collection, making a roadmap and the 4 steps you need to follow when writing chapter 3 of your dissertation. Follow on Instagram: Join the Facebook group: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17127467

Avoiding the Common Pitfalls of the Literature Review 12/02/2020

Avoiding the Common Pitfalls of the Literature Review In this episode of Office Hours, Marvette talks about her 4 tips for avoiding the most common pitfalls of the literature review. Join the Facebook group Follow Marvette on Instagram /episode/index/show/surviving/id/17036387

Writing your Dissertation Proposal 11/25/2020

Writing your Dissertation Proposal In this weeks episode of Office Hours, Dr. Lacy talks about what you need to get clear on to write your dissertation proposal and the 4 actions you can take today to get started on your proposal. Join the Facebook group and sign up for the 90 Day Challenge here: Follow Marvette on Instagram /episode/index/show/surviving/id/16952519

Preparing for Comprehensive Exams 11/18/2020

Preparing for Comprehensive Exams In this episode, Marvette talks about how to adequately prepare for your exams by getting clear on what you need to succeed and making sure you conserve your energy for your exams. She also gives her biggest pieces of advice to pass the test. Follow Marvette on Instagram at and join the Facebook group here /episode/index/show/surviving/id/16859690

Energy and the Writing Process 11/11/2020

Energy and the Writing Process In this weeks episode, Marvette talks about how to conserve your energy and jump-start your motivation during the writing process so you can accomplish your goals. Marvette also shares her secret to getting what you need done without draining your energy within your intended time frame. Follow Dr. Lacy on Instagram at And join the Facebook group here /episode/index/show/surviving/id/16770125

Taking Care of Yourself In The Writing Process 11/04/2020

Taking Care of Yourself In The Writing Process In this weeks episode, Marvette speaks about the importance of taking care of yourself during your dissertation process and why it is so necessary. Marvette gives us actionable tips to encourage self-care so you can focus on the next 30 days, get your goals accomplished and feel good while doing it. Join the Facebook group Follow Marvette on Instagram /episode/index/show/surviving/id/16682336

Focus on What you Can Control 10/28/2020

Focus on What you Can Control In this weeks episode, Dr. Lacy talks about the importance of focusing on what you can control and choosing the decision to be motivated everyday. Marvette also shares the 3 points of what you need to focus on to get through the rest of the academic year. Join the Facebook group and challenge at Follow Marvette on Instagram at /episode/index/show/surviving/id/16583216

Receiving Feedback 10/21/2020

Receiving Feedback In this episode of Office Hours, Marvette talks about getting feedback on your writing and the 4 points of feedback to consider. Join the Facebook group and follow along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/qual_scholars/ /episode/index/show/surviving/id/16490777

4 Apps to Use for Productivity 10/14/2020

4 Apps to Use for Productivity In this episode, Marvette talks about the 4 main apps herself and her clients use to help keep their productivity on track when writing and during dissertation. Follow Marvette at and And join her Facebook group /episode/index/show/surviving/id/16400801

Intentionality 10/07/2020

Intentionality In this episode of Office Hours, Marvette talks about intentionality and how having a step-by-step system in place will help you accomplish your goals when it comes to your dissertation. Marvette also talks about setting a process and routine for writing. Join Qualitative Dissertation Facebook group here: /episode/index/show/surviving/id/16309073

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