Academic Woman Amplified

I’m joined on this episode by Dr. Anatu Mahama, founder and editor-in-chief of The Academic Woman magazine. She shares her journey through academia as an ambitious and determined woman, always looking for ways to increase her knowledge and increase her reach. She launched The Academic Woman magazine about a year ago to share stories of women who are contributing to the world and not always being seen. Her vision is to create a community of like-minded women who inspire one another, share knowledge, and bring their varied knowledge and experiences to bear on the issues they all face.  Key points discussed: Growing up in Ghana as a chatty, ambitious little girl who loved to read, and going on to study publishing, information and knowledge management  Working at an NGO in the water and sanitation sector, and utilizing her knowledge management skills on each project. Getting pregnant, moving to a more forgiving schedule, lecturing, and going for a PhD with 2 small children  Realizing there were many women doin