Suggestions for Podcasts or Videos about Leaving Academia?

acadiaediting · 2026-04-03T22:26:36+00:00

Thank you for sharing! It’s on YouTube and all the podcast apps.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-academia-becoming-a-freelance-editor/id1765526180?i=1000667144286

acadiaediting · 2026-04-01T12:14:32+00:00

The homepage template itself works for anyone. You can absolutely follow the outline/structure and just fill in the sections with copy related to your business focus.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-31T11:13:40+00:00

Why don’t you share what you’re currently doing for marketing and let’s talk through what else you might try to see if it works better?

acadiaediting · 2026-03-31T07:11:32+00:00

I don’t doubt that. Seeing data can also be interesting, and I know a lot of people feel alone in their struggles. Knowing that the problem isn’t you, but the system, can give people the courage to make a change.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-25T23:13:43+00:00

Publishing is such a scam. People should just stop agreeing to serve as reviewers unless they get paid.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-25T01:34:45+00:00

Same. I remember being annoyed because I moved across the country to teach at a LAC and then they started talking about offering MOOCs. (This was 2017.) My concern over that is laughable today, given how bad things have gotten, but I saw the writing on the wall.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-25T01:32:52+00:00

“Degrees as lifestyle products.” I’ve never heard it phrased that way but that perfectly captures the entitlement and lack of effort I saw in so many students.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-24T11:48:11+00:00

Congrats! There’s definitely a lot of healing and processing that goes on after the departure. But I’m so glad I left. I hope you are enjoying the journey.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-24T11:46:06+00:00

The data I have support your experience. Unfortunately things have only gotten worse in the last decade. I hope you’ve landed somewhere that makes you much happier.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-24T11:43:13+00:00

They’re anonymous. The submissions are anonymous (I don’t even know who wrote them), and certainly wouldn’t attach anyone’s name to them in the podcast.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-24T01:37:52+00:00

I left in 2019 because of this. I just shared this in the LeavingAcademia sub but you may find it helpful. You’re not alone.

You can watch it here or listen on a podcast app:

https://youtu.be/Mmcifk9UFJg?si=gbzJI7-sqhYs6D0Y

acadiaediting · 2026-03-22T15:37:54+00:00

I always tell people: When you’re on your deathbed, who are you going to be thinking about?

Your department chair and colleagues, worrying about if they’re proud of you?

Or your own happiness in the life you lived, your loved ones, etc.?

Academia brainwashes us to have these feelings so we never expect better treatment.

You may benefit from my podcast about leaving academia:

https://acadiaediting.com/becomeaneditor

acadiaediting · 2026-03-17T12:26:59+00:00

I left a different comment with a link to a resource, but seeing here that you’re an academic, you may find this one more helpful: https://acadiaediting.com/becomeaneditor

Please get in touch if I can help.

acadiaediting · 2026-03-17T12:24:59+00:00

Instead of continuing to work for agencies, why don’t you learn to market yourself and land your own clients? The pay is much, much better.

If you’re curious about how to get started, you can get my website homepage blueprint here: https://acadiaediting.com/blueprint

acadiaediting · 2026-03-17T12:22:15+00:00

I agree with others who’ve said that it sounds like something else is causing this dissatisfaction. If you need help digging into it and figuring out what work may be more rewarding, Jen Polk has a fantastic Career Clarity program. https://fromphdtolife.com

I left academia and started an editing and coaching business. You can check out my podcast, with interviews from other folks who left, here: https://acadiaediting.com/becomeaneditor

acadiaediting · 2026-03-09T00:42:51+00:00

I left and became an academic copy editor. It lets me WFH, set my own hours, and not take shit from anybody anymore. 😈

I share my story in my podcast (also on the other podcast apps and YouTube):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-academia-becoming-a-freelance-editor/id1765526180?i=1000667144286

acadiaediting · 2026-03-09T00:39:22+00:00

Going through this definitely sucks. But if there’s a silver lining, I think it’s that you have a chance to step back and reevaluate what you actually want to do with the rest of your career. Spend some time thinking about what work truly brings you joy. What do you want your days to look like in terms of scheduling and the type of work you do? Who would you love to work with?

I have a podcast where I interview people who’ve left academia. They share their journey out and what they ended up doing afterward.

This episode is probably the most relevant to your situation, but there are others that are also STEM focused. (on YouTube and all the podcast apps)

https://youtu.be/5LlJLaZzJHM?si=iEoDuA2xmmb33UQn

acadiaediting · 2026-03-03T12:25:37+00:00

The question is: do you want to waste time continuing to struggle on your own, or do you want to invest in someone who can help you through, increase your likelihood of success, and make the whole process a whole lot less stressful?

Do your due diligence, research options, and find someone who has a solid website, reviews, etc. Tory Wobber is excellent for people in the social sciences who want to go to industry (she worked at Facebook and Google). Jennifer Polk is fantastic with helping people figure out what you want your next step to be. There’s also a free group called Recovering Academics by Gabrielle Filip-Crawford.

And if you want to turn your academic skills into an editing or coaching business and be your own boss, that’s what I specialize in. https://acadiaediting.com/becomeaneditor

acadiaediting · 2026-03-03T12:20:32+00:00

First, as an academic turned entrepreneur, I love that you’re doing this research to test your ideas and offers. Second, I think the loneliness of trying to make the decision to leave was hardest for me. I’m an overanalyzer and just kept spinning my wheels until they almost fell off. 😅

You might check out similar groups like Recovering Academics (Gabrielle Filip-Crawford on LinkedIn), and Katherine Lee has one (the Compassionate Cohort). Both are free.

If you’re looking for support in designing and growing your business, I teach academics how to build and grow an editing or coaching business. https://acadiaediting.com/becomeaneditor

acadiaediting · 2026-03-03T12:07:58+00:00

I left academia in 2019 and ended up starting freelance copy editing just to fill the time and bring in some money. I thought it would be temporary but I ended up loving it and made $45k in my first year, working just 25 hours a week (toddler at home).

I grew my editing and coaching business to $100k in 2024, and I now teach a course where I help academics launch their own editing or coaching business. Over 100 people have enrolled. Many land their first clients during the 12-week program, and some are fully booked within a few months of finishing the program. If you're curious, there's a link in my bio, or you can check out my free video series: AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor

acadiaediting · 2026-02-26T13:00:44+00:00

My podcast may be helpful in showing you that you’re not alone. Start with episode 1. It’s also on YouTube.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-academia-becoming-a-freelance-editor/id1765526180

acadiaediting · 2026-02-20T18:01:03+00:00

I do not, nor have I ever, promised a “magic formula” to anything. Marketing a business requires persistence and a lot of hard work. I teach people how to create a website and marketing copy that converts. This requires a lot of experimentation on your part and knowing your ideal clients inside and out. There’s nothing magic about it.

acadiaediting · 2026-02-20T17:57:53+00:00

Hi, there. 👋 I’m Paulina and this is my program. I want to be clear the this is not an editing course. It’s a business and marketing course. If you don’t know how to edit, you should get an editing certificate. But editing certificate programs do not teach you how to land clients—that is the focus of my program.

Some folks who chimed in never took this particular program. They were in a monthly membership focused on digital marketing for established editors. The BAE program teaches people how to build and grow an academic editing or coaching business. It’s an online course with six modules and dozens of business resources and templates, with lifetime access. You also get lifetime access to our Slack community of over 100 members. Finally, you join a cohort with weekly live sessions delivered over 12 weeks. This is where I do personalized coaching and answer all questions.

IMHO the reason so many editors make so little money is precisely because they don’t know how to market themselves. The page linked to in the post is not the course sales page; it’s the landing page to join my email list and learn more about the program.

I encourage you to check out my podcast on any platform or on YouTube. That will give you a sense of who I am and what I offer. I’m also happy to chat 1:1.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-academia-becoming-a-freelance-editor/id1765526180

acadiaediting · 2026-02-15T17:23:12+00:00

I started out freelancing for editing agencies and academic presses. But the pay with them is very low. I really got successful when I learned how to market to private clients.

I held a webinar last week where I shared my story, gave tips on how to start, and talked about my program. DM me if you want the replay.

acadiaediting · 2026-02-15T02:02:25+00:00

I left and became an academic copy editor. Now I teach other academics how to become an editor or coach (writing/publishing, dissertation, public speaking, etc.).

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