Season 3 Episode 14: Life Outside Academia (with Dr. Ashley Ruba)

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Ruba, founder of AfterAcademia, shares her journey from a successful career in academia to roles in UX research at companies like Meta and Arthrex. Despite her academic accomplishments, including publishing multiple papers and winning prestigious awards, she realized the traditional academic path wasn't aligned with her expectations.Dr Ruba opens up about the emotional and professional challenges she faced while leaving academia, including redefining her identity outside of the academic world. She emphasizes the importance of networking, exploring options beyond academia, and perseverance in the face of adversity.To support others through similar challenges, she founded AfterAcademia, where she helps academics break free from the constraints of academia and build fulfilling careers.Tune in to hear Dr Ruba's story and learn how to make bold career moves and find fulfillment beyond academia.Host: Ebelechukwu MonyeCo-host: Chukwuebuka AmajiGuest: Dr. Ashley RubaSend a message or comment to Grad School Buddy