Dr. Tara Pixley on Finding Joy in Adversity and Motherhood
09/27/23 • 45 min
Dr. Tara Pixley is a visual journalist, strategic storytelling consultant, and professor renowned for reshaping visual narratives and championing diversity. Dr. Pixley's dedication to her work extends beyond the classroom - she's a mother who courageously moved across the country with her young children to pursue grad school, making her an embodiment of determination and resilience. She offers a real-world perspective on managing family and academic life, proving it's possible to thrive in both spheres.
Our candid talk with Dr. Pixley illuminates her educational journey, highlighting the exhilarating opportunities that opened up with her Ph.D. She guides us through the peaks and valleys of her academic career, discussing the nurturing environment graduate housing provided for her children, her burgeoning interest in superhero journalism that sparked her photojournalism career, and her triumphant transition to journalism education. Her experiences with challenging hierarchies and overcoming expectations in academia offer invaluable insights and stirring inspiration.
Not only does Dr. Pixley share her journey in academia, but she also uncovers how she uses her work as a platform for change, crafting narratives that reflect the experiences of marginalized communities. Her unwavering commitment to making journalism education accessible to women and people of color is inspiring. As we talk about her future plans, the importance of education, and her passion for her work, the joy she finds in adversity shines through. Listen to this compelling exploration into the life and work of a woman using her influence to effect lasting change.
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Dr. Tara Pixley is a visual journalist, strategic storytelling consultant, and professor renowned for reshaping visual narratives and championing diversity. Dr. Pixley's dedication to her work extends beyond the classroom - she's a mother who courageously moved across the country with her young children to pursue grad school, making her an embodiment of determination and resilience. She offers a real-world perspective on managing family and academic life, proving it's possible to thrive in both spheres.
Our candid talk with Dr. Pixley illuminates her educational journey, highlighting the exhilarating opportunities that opened up with her Ph.D. She guides us through the peaks and valleys of her academic career, discussing the nurturing environment graduate housing provided for her children, her burgeoning interest in superhero journalism that sparked her photojournalism career, and her triumphant transition to journalism education. Her experiences with challenging hierarchies and overcoming expectations in academia offer invaluable insights and stirring inspiration.
Not only does Dr. Pixley share her journey in academia, but she also uncovers how she uses her work as a platform for change, crafting narratives that reflect the experiences of marginalized communities. Her unwavering commitment to making journalism education accessible to women and people of color is inspiring. As we talk about her future plans, the importance of education, and her passion for her work, the joy she finds in adversity shines through. Listen to this compelling exploration into the life and work of a woman using her influence to effect lasting change.
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The Cohort Sistas Podcast - Dr. Tara Pixley on Finding Joy in Adversity and Motherhood
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Cohort SysSys podcast , where we give voice to the stories , struggles and successes of Black women and non-binary folks with doctoral degrees . I'm your host , dr John McCollough , and today I'd like to introduce Dr Tara Pixley . With an MFA in Photography and a PhD in Communication , she's a visual journalist , strategic storytelling con
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