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This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher EducationAuthor: Dr. Pat Sanders
This Prof Life Podcast focuses on Women of Color (WOC) in higher education and empowering their voices. The experience can be enlightening and different at the same time. You will hear the challenges, successes and strategies women use to navigate academia. Join Dr. Pat Sanders, a Full Professor of Communications, as she talks to women who work in the academy. A former broadcast journalist, Dr. Pat now wants to tell the stories of BIPOC in higher education. She talks to women engaged in administration, teaching, mentorship, communications, media, and who are thought leaders. Visit her website at https://www.drpatsanders.com/ If you know someone you would like to add the conversation, email Dr. Pat at hellodrpat@gmail.com Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Workplace Trauma, Tone-Policing, and Racial Bias, What to Do? (Part 2)
Episode 60
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
It's a fact. Honest conversations about workplace trauma are often avoided or even dismissed, especially when related to Black women and women of color. In this episode, we continue to center the voices and experiences of Black women navigating workplace trauma, racial bias, and the unique challenges within higher education. My guest, Ms. Ruth Abban, a psychotherapist who practices in the U.K., and I explore what workplace trauma looks like, how racial bias shapes opportunity and advancement, and the lasting impact these experiences have on identify, well-being and career paths. This conversation is really for anyone committed to understanding, supporting, and transforming workplace culture, especially within academic and professional spaces. Find all episodes here: Dr. Pat Sanders Explore Ms. Abban's work here: Ms. Ruth Abban or here: Abban Psychotherapist Ms. Abban has been nominated for the 2026 UK Black Stars List an amazing honor. Be sure to subscribe when you listen, leave a postive rating, and share. Apple Spotify Or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. If you find this work important, please visit Support Page so that I can continue to do this critical work. Until next time!







