Turn Your PhD Into a Fulfilling Career

Tools and resources designed to help academics branch out of academia and build a life they love.

50 job placements and counting, including at:

Leaving Academia is Hard

You’ve invested a decade of your life, but now realised you’re missing...

Balance

You’re tired of working long hours, prioritizing your career over your loved ones.

Impact

You’re struggling to see your impact beyond the ivory tower, and responding to peer reviews isn’t helping.

Stability

You’re tired of bouncing between temporary positions in different cities.

Compensation

You knew academic salaries were low, but now feel how feel how difficult life is without earning your worth.

Confidence

You want a career where you feel appreciated, instead of a career where you never feel good enough.

Happiness

You just aren’t happy in academia anymore. You dread going to work and dream of something different.

Balance

You’re tired of working long hours, prioritizing your career over your loved ones.

Impact

You’re struggling to see your impact beyond the ivory tower, and responding to peer reviews isn’t helping.

Stability

You’re tired of bouncing between temporary positions in different cities.

Compensation

You knew academic salaries were low, but now feel how feel how difficult life is without earning your worth.

Confidence

You want a career where you feel appreciated, instead of a career where you never feel good enough.

Happiness

You just aren’t happy in academia anymore. You dread going to work and dream of something different.

How Can I Help You?

Resources to help you find a non-academic career

Listen to the podcast

Tune in to the After Academia Podcast and learn how to build a fulfilling life outside of the ivory tower.

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Get my career guide

Download a free career guide with links to 50+ key resources for PhDs.

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Schedule 1:1 coaching

Get 1-on-1 support, helping you at every stage of your non-academic job search.

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Join the Incubator

Join my signature program, giving you all tools to change careers with a supportive group of PhDs.

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Hi there :) I'm Ashley.

For over a decade, I worked to become a professor at a top-tier research university.

Then, I quit.

Today, I'm an entrepreneur, writer, content creator, and mentor to  PhDs who want to grow their careers outside of academia.

I'm giving you everything I needed (but didn't have) in my career transition. You don't have to struggle alone like I did.

My career advice has inspired 100,000+ followers on social media.

You can read more about my story on Science.org.

Real results for PhDs, just like you:

30+

job offers

$100k

average salary

100%

more confidence on the job market