Doc Talk: Venturing Beyond a Master's

Several years after earning her second Master's Degree, host, Allison Marschean captured this in her iNotes on 11/6/2013: "I want to get a PhD in something. Just having one interests me...I've thought about it a lot and it came to mind again today. What would I get it in?? Hummm??"Doc Talk: Venturing Beyond a Master's came about as a way for Allison to answer that very question. By talking with people who have "been there and done that", Allison seeks to get a better understanding of what it really takes to venture beyond a Master's and intends to help others, with similar questions, along the way. Allison interviews men and women from all walks of life who fall into one of several categories:1. have earned a doctoral degree2. are in the midst of earning a doctoral degree3. are contemplating earning a doctoral degree4. began a doctoral program and did not complete it for one reason or anotherHer candid conversations with guests cover topics ranging from how they selected a doctoral program, to financing, to fondest memories during those demanding years of study.

Ep.43 Mr. Tony Fantasia: How Susceptible are You to Influence?

One of Tony's hypotheses is that people who are generally unaware of global current events and global history are more susceptible to influence because they don't know what little warning signs to look for, so they take something at face value and say, "It doesn't impact me right now at my home, so it's not worth paying attention to." If you haven't listened to Episode 42, do! We are following Tony's journey, literally from DAY 1 in his PhD program all the way through the end! For...

12-10
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Ep42. Tony Fantasia: Information Warfare & Advanced Game Theory

If you haven't listened to Episodes 27 and 32, definitely go back and listen! We are following Tony's journey, literally from DAY 1 in his PhD program all the way through the end! Forever grateful for the idea Dr. Jean Wilson! In today's episode, Mr. Tony Fantasia shares how he's narrowed/narrowing down his research focus. He's exploring the factors that make some people more susceptible to being influenced by information warfare and game theory than others. ...

11-25
35:24

Ep41. Back in the Saddle

Hello Everyone! The Show is back! This is very brief episode to bring you up to speed on what's been going on. Something I didn't mention in this episode is what I found most surprising about my run for the Local School Board! I discovered that many of the community members who supported my campaign and who felt aligned with my platform were people who do not even have children in the local school district. Many of them fell into the following categories: - Young cou...

11-10
07:14

Ep40. Part 2: The Path of a Juris Doctor with Andrew Werring, J.D.

Andrew E. Werring practices law in Atchison, Kansas and focuses his practice primarily in the areas of Creditors Rights, Criminal Defense, Business Organization, and Estate Planning and Administration. Andrew is a graduate of Maur Hill Prep School (now Maur Hill-Mount Academy) and earned his B.A. in History with a minor in Business Administration from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. In 2005 he graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law where he earned his J...

07-31
33:01

Ep39. Part 1: The Path of a Juris Doctor with Andrew Werring, J.D.

Andrew E. Werring practices law in Atchison, Kansas and focuses his practice primarily in the areas of Creditors Rights, Criminal Defense, Business Organization, and Estate Planning and Administration. In this episode Andrew shares what he is most passionate about when it comes to his practice and the law. He also shares his thoughts on internships for law students akin to residencies for medical residents. In this show I ask Andrew how realistic are the lawyers in TV shows are!&...

07-14
37:02

Ep38. Part 2: Bianca Johnson, Ed.S. - Family, Funding, and Wellness Influencing

Host, Allison Marschean, visits with long-time friend Bianca Johnson, Ed. S. for Part 2. Today they talk family, funding, and how Bianca's wellness and weight-loss journey led her to become a wellness influencer. Her wellness group B-J50 WL is a weigh-loss journey support group that offers monthly challenges, motivation, and maintenance tips. Join B-J50 WL Bianca is an Army spouse of 18 years and has been in the education field for over 15 years. She currently works as a part-...

06-24
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Ep37. Part 1: Catching up with Bianca Johnson, Ed.S. : What is an Ed.S.?

In this episode, Allison chats with long time friend Bianca Johnson. Bianca is an Army spouse of 18 years and has been in the education field for over 15 years. She currently works as a part-time instructor in the Basic Skills Education Program at Fort Myer in Arlington, VA. Bianca earned a Bachelor of Arts in History/Social Studies from The University of Illinois and a Master of Arts in Education in Educational Leadership from Austin Peay University, and her Specialist D...

06-09
37:25

Ep36. Part 2: Mrs. Pamela Cohen - Essential Oils for a Learner's Journey

Host, Allison Marschean, catches up with a friend she met through the military several years ago! Allison and Pam chat about essential oils and how they can be used to a learner's benefit. They chat about positive affirmations and how they can effectively be coupled with essential oils as well as carrier oils - what they are and how and when to use them. Find out in this episode why you NEVER want to apply essential oils in the dark! Pamela has been using essential oils for the...

05-27
38:49

Ep35. Part 1: Mrs. Pamela Cohen - Essential Oils for a Learner's Journey

In today's episode, host, Allison Marschean, catches up with a friend she met through the military several years ago! Allison and Pam chat about essential oils and how they can be used to a learner's benefit. Tune in if you'd like to learn about oils that promote scent memory, stress reduction, and the oils to use if you want to make your own Homework Helper blend! Mrs. Pamela Cohen is a Military Spouse, Mom of two girls, Yoga Instructor, Entrepreneur and Health Educator for dō...

05-13
35:16

What's the Difference: Doctor of Business Administration vs PhD in Business Administration

In this Episode, host, Allison Marschean shares a bit of Dr. John "PUSH" Gaines' personal and inspirational story. Dr. Gaines holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), so Allison explores the difference between a DBA and a PhD in Business Administration. Read Dr. Gaines' story and connect with him HERE Join the Doc Talk Community: The Doctoral Collaborative: Venturing Beyond a Master's | Facebook Like The Doc Talk Page: https://www.facebook.com/beyondamasters

05-06
12:52

Ep33. MAJ Scott Harr: A PhD in Foreign Policy While Living in The Kingdom

In today's episode, I get to chat with my brother-in-law, Major Scott Harr! Scott is an Army Special Forces Officer and currently a PhD Candidate at the Helms School of Government, Liberty University, where he is pursuing his PhD in Foreign Policy. MAJ Harr, holds an undergraduate degree in Arabic Language Studies from West Point (Class of 2006) and a Masters degree in Middle Eastern Affairs from Liberty University. He currently lives with his wife (my sister), Kirsten, ...

04-21
42:41

Ep32. Catching Up with Mr. Tony Fantasia: How Course Work Can Inform Dissertation Direction

In today's episode, Mr. Tony Fantasia shares how he's come to the realization that PhD programs aren't just for BIG brains! He's finishing up the first semester of his program and is has found that the direction he wants to take his dissertation has shifted considerably because his course work thus far has opened his eyes to new possibilities! Tony completed his undergrad at American Military University with a Bachelors in IT Management and earned his MBA with a focus in IT Management ...

04-07
57:07

Ep30. Sip & Chat Update, Essential Oils, & Self-Care

Late April/Early May is the rough timeframe for the Sip & Chat. We'll have a mixologist or two on who will provide a menu of drinks in advance of the video call. We'll make our drinks and sip while we chat with mixologists who are also working towards their doctorate or who've earned one already! Fun, fun, fun! We'll have Mrs. Pamela Cohen on as a guest sharing about essential oils and how they can be used to promote wellness and support for students of all ages. ...

03-18
26:17

Ep29. Chatting in the Kitchen with Dr. Dennis Rowe, Lauren Glaze, James Glaze, and Your Host Allison Marschean

This episode features my father Dr. Dennis Rowe (check out Episodes 3 and 4 for his initial introduction) and my sister Lauren and brother-in-law James chatting with our dad about how to get started with a doctoral program. Lauren Glaze is a 2003 Graduate of West Point and currently serves as a Technical Security & Projects Manager at ExxonMobil. Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn James Glaze, also a 2003 West Point Graduate is an Operations Manager (ExxonMobil Contractor Services - US / L...

03-10
30:21

Ep28. Part 2: Mr. Tony Fantasia: Creating a Common Language

In today's episode, Mr. Tony Fantasia describes how the need to become a conduit between Organizational Administration and Organizational Information Technology Infrastructure, two areas that don't naturally share a common language, propelled him into his doctoral program. Episode 3 with Dr. Dennis Rowe referenced * Tony completed his undergrad at American Military University with a Bachelors in IT Management and earned his MBA with a focus in IT Management from the same institution. He's ...

03-04
25:06

Ep27. Part 1: Lead Data Scientist, Mr. Tony Fantasia's, First Day of School

Today's guest is Mr. Tony Fantasia. Tony is the Lead Data Scientist with the Air Force Civil Engineering Command - Air Force Installation Management Service Command and had just completed his first day of school for his doctoral program when we connected! Tony is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of North Texas in the School of Information Science. His Bachelor's Degree is in IT Management and his Master's is in Business Administration with a focus in IT Man...

02-24
40:08

Ep.26 Thoughts and Takeaways From the 1st 25 Episodes

I couldn't recall what USUHS stood for during the podcast so here it is! USUHS Defined: The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences offers a number of health sciences educational programs open to military and/or civilian students I asked folks in our on-line community to shoot me some questions they'd like answered and they did! So I'd like to tackle one of them now: Question: What have you learned from all of us you've interviewed in these past 2...

02-18
24:58

Ep25. Part 2 w/ Dr. Marissa Kiss: More on MLB & Doctoral Course Combo Tips

**NOW we are a quarter of the way to 100 episodes,! THIS is episode 25!!** Follow Doc Talk: Venturing Beyond a Master's wherever you listen to podcasts and share, share, share! Dr. Marissa Kiss earned her PhD in Sociology this past Fall (2020 semester) from George Mason University. She is a New York native who graduated from the University of Rhode Island and earned a mater's in Sociology from George Mason University. Prior to beginning her program, Dr. Kiss conducted re...

02-13
33:06

Ep24. Part 1 with Dr. Marissa Kiss: Mom and Major League Baseball Enthusiast Explores the Impact Immigration Policy Change has had on MLB Over Time

***I got a bit ahead of myself on this episode. I thought we were a quarter of the way to 100 episodes, but this is actually episode 24! Sooo close!** Dr. Marissa Kiss earned her PhD in Sociology this past Fall (2020 semester) from George Mason University. Dr. Kiss is a New York native who graduated from the University of Rhode Island and earned a mater's in Sociology from George Mason University. In today's episode, Dr. Kiss gives some terrific advice on several ways pros...

01-28
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