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Dump Your Degree With Dr. Zakiya Akerele
Many things shape our career paths as we grow, but our parents are often the main player in the game. Sometimes even with the best intentions, they can mislead you into pursuing something they think is great without knowing what is ahead for you. So many of us, even after realizing that we are on the wrong career path or in the wrong jobs, find it hard to pivot and make the right choices for ourselves and our future.  
We feel guilty about the efforts, time, and resources, making it impossible to choose something different. You can change your mind anytime, and you don't have to feel stuck. Just because you have a degree or have done it for so long doesn’t mean you have to stay even when it’s killing you from within.
Join the conversation with Dr. Zakiya Akerele as she shares about her book, Dump Your Degree and her career journey that inspired her to write it to help you repurpose your education, control your career, and gain financial freedom.  Dr. Zakiya is an educator, speaker, and full-time author, and she helps people take control of their careers.   
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show 
[02:10] A bit about Dr. Zakaya's career background 
[03:12] What inspired Dr. Zakaya to write the work 
[06:52] Insecurities that Dr. Zakaya faced when writing her book
[11:49] Chapter 1, why Dr. Zakaya talks ‘Don’t Listen to Your Parents 
[16:15] Who are they, Chapter 2: Don’t Listen to ‘They.’
[21:14] The goal of Chapter 6 – Change Your Mind
[24:24] The value of a degree now versus years ago 
[26:19] Questions to ask before going back to school for a degree
[28:49] Going back to school for self-validation
[30:29] Doing the self-work and saving yourself money
[31:43] Where to find Zakaya's book 
[32:05] How to reach out, connect or learn more about Zakaya
[32:37] What next for Zakaya on her career path  
Notable Quotes 

Even though your parents are well-intentioned and want the best for you, they still may not know what is best for you.
You can change your mind anytime; don't feel like because you have done something for so long, you have to stay.
At any time, be open to changing your mind and pivoting in your career, and make yourself happy by doing something you enjoy
If going back to school will not benefit you holistically in the long run, don't do it. 
Things on the outside will not make you feel good on the inside; you have to work from within 
If the reason behind what you are doing doesn't have a deep root in you, it won’t last. 

 
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