For the final episode of season 6, we turn the mic over to newly minted Ph.D., Dr. Dani Magsumbol and fellow grad student and friend, Tka Pinnock! We're calling this, Academic Ate, where "ate" means "big sister" in Tagalog. They talk about the journey it took to get to the Ph.D. defence, the deep value of community, and what it means to have good mentorship.Enjoy this final episode and see you back in the Fall!Thanks for listening! Get more information, support the show, and read all the transcripts at <a href="https://www.academicaunties.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">academicaunties.com</a>. Get in touch with Academic Aunties on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/academicaunties.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/academicaunties/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or by e-mail at <a href="mailto:podcast@academicaunties.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@academicaunties.com</a>.

Academia. It is a site of exclusion. For those of us who are first-generation, who are racialized, who are women, and who inhabit social locations that are traditionally unrepresented in this space, academia is full of landmines. This is why we need academic aunties. This podcast will bring you stories and advice about how to navigate this treacherous world and maybe even plant the seeds for structural transformation. Come listen to Auntie Ethel and her friends. Episodes drop monthly. Message us on Twitter at @AcademicAuntie and visit us online at academicaunties.com.