We explore how personal experiences during our doctoral journey shaped our research paper, making it more applicable and relatable. Join us as we discuss community outreach projects in Louisiana and the importance of practical research applications in our work. #ResearchSuccess #CommunityOutreach #DoctoralJourney #RealLifeImpact #LouisianaProjects #PracticalResearch #AcademicGrowth #OutreachInitiatives #TransformingTheory #ResearchApplications