About
If you’re a first-generation woman graduate student of color, you’re likely doing everything you were told would lead to success yet still feel overwhelmed, unsupported, and unsure if this degree will actually help you build the future you want.
You may be navigating unclear expectations from faculty, limited guidance, and constant confusion about what comes next. Underneath it all is a quiet fear: What if this degree ends up being a waste of time?
Let me be clear: there is nothing wrong with you.
You are not behind. You are not incapable. And you are not imagining the lack of support.
The challenge isn’t your ability or commitment, it’s a higher education system that was never designed to fully support women like you.
When you have support that truly centers you, graduate school no longer feels like a constant uphill battle. Clients who work with me don’t just finish their programs. They:
Feel supported, confident, and seen instead of overwhelmed and isolated
Gain clarity about their degree, their purpose, and their career direction
Learn to trust themselves and advocate for themselves in academic spaces
Let go of the belief that they’re “not good enough”
Move forward with intention, confidence, and purpose
This work is about more than earning a degree. It’s about soaring to greater heights with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
If you’re ready to feel confident in your degree, your decisions, and yourself, I invite you to book a consultation and explore what support could look like for you.
Coaching Services
Are you an overwhelmed woman of color graduate student? Dr. Emmanuela provides coaching services to help be strategic about tying your personal values & degree to the career you want.
Consulting Services
Are you struggling with recruiting and retaining diverse talent? Learn more about Dr. Emmanuela’s consulting services.
Speaking
Dr. Emmanuela is available to speak on a number of diversity topics including: Addressing Perceptions of Professional Hair for Black Women in the Job Search Process, Retaining Diverse Employees, Networking as a Graduate Student, Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Graduate Students, Supporting First-Generation Students, and more.