Season 1

Send us a text In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with Roxy Pebdani to explore what it really looks like to build an academic career across borders, systems, and life stages, while keeping money, equity, and values in view. Roxy shares her perso…

Send us a text In this international edition of Academics and Their Money, Inga Timmerman and Neeka Miremadi sit down with Elena Hoffer, a German scientist living in Sweden who completed her PhD in immunology at the Karolinska Institute. Elena shares her journey from academic research to entreprene…

In this episode of Academics and Their Money , hosts Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with Philip Gibson professor of finance, associate dean at Winthrop University, and founder of ElationWealth LLC to explore money...

In this episode of Academics and Their Money , hosts Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with Nik Volkov , Associate Professor of Finance at Mercer University, to trace his path into academia and the money lessons lear...

In this episode of Academics and Their Money , hosts Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman talk with Pieter De Jong , who shares his unconventional journey from physical therapist to finance professor. Pieter reflects on growing ...

“Clarity often follows action. You don’t really know what you like until you try it.” — Ashley Ruba In this episode of Academics and Their Money, hosts Inga Timmerman and Neeka Miremadi talk with Ashley Ruba. After getting a PhD in developmental psychology, she left academia to pursue a career in u…

In this episode of Academics and Their Money , Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with Emily Roberts, founder of Personal Finance for PhDs . Emily shares her journey from pursuing a PhD in biomedical engineering at Du...

It’s not a set-it-and-forget-it type thing, annual enrollment is the one time each year to really make sure your benefits still fit your life. In this episode of Academics and Their Money , Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman b...

“We imagine professors in leather chairs thinking big thoughts, but the reality is—it’s a workplace that won’t love you back if you’re not producing.” In this episode of Academics and Their Money , Neeka Miremadi and Inga Tim...

"Money is not a piece of paper in your purse. It's your life. It's your youth. It's your precious hours that you gave away to earn that money. Spend it wisely." What if money isn’t just currency but the very time and energy of your life, especially when you’re navigating the unique challenges of an…

What happens when your first raise kicks you off state healthcare? Tanya Golash-Boza learned the hard way that more money doesn’t always mean more breathing room. In this episode, we talk with Tanya about the financial wake-u...

“Get the Bag, Not Just the Title” — Ramon Goings What would you do differently if you could start your academic career over? Ramon Goings has a few answers—and he’s not holding back. In this episode, we chat with the founder of Done Dissertation about the biggest financial lessons he’s learned as a…

In this second installment of our two-part series on workplace retirement plans, host Neeka Miremadi helps academics navigate the next step after choosing between plan types—evaluating the investments within those plans. Whet...

Starting a new academic job? One of the biggest—and most overwhelming—financial decisions you'll face is choosing a workplace retirement plan. In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi walks you through a clear, approachable framework to help you understand your options and make …

In this episode of Academics and Their Money , we talk with Janine Sam—a former professor turned financial planner—about her transition from academia to industry, and all the financial lessons she picked up along the way. Jan...

In this episode of Academics and Their Money , we’re joined by Melisa Galvan—professor, textbook author, and all-around academic powerhouse—to talk about what she wishes she'd known before starting her academic career. From t...

In this episode of Academics and Their Money, we sit down with Shannah Game—host of Everyone's Talking Money and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money—to explore the often-overlooked emotional side of finances. We dive into the challenges of adjunct teaching, misconceptions about academ…

In this deeply honest and empowering episode of Academics and Their Money , we’re joined by Nicole Pulliam—tenured professor, certified coach, and unapologetic truth-teller—as she shares her unexpected journey through academi...

In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman interview Jasmine Cobb about her insights on navigating academia while managing finances. They discuss how early-career academics can set themsel...

This episode of Academics and Their Money explores the intersection of money, culture, and academia through the experiences of Zeina Salame. Raised by immigrant parents with a strong emphasis on financial security, Zeina shar...

In this episode, Neeka Miremadi breaks down the complexities of taxes for professors, for those new to academia or continuing. She covers essential tax concepts, including how W-2 income differs from self-employment income, t...

In this episode of Academics and Their Money , hosts Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman interview Aline Silva, who shares her transition from academia to industry. Originally from Brazil, Aline entered academia after strugglin...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Academics and Their Money , Inga Timmerman breaks down the financial and career considerations that academics should keep in mind when evaluating job offers. Whether it’s your first job or...

Financial planning isn’t just about numbers—it’s about designing a career and life that bring you fulfillment. In this episode of Academics and Their Money , Inga Timmerman explores the key financial and career decisions acad...