Hi, everyone! My name is Lakievia "Lucky" Johnson. Feel free to call me Lakievia or Lucky because I answer to both (use the name easier for you to say and remember). Thanks for having me in the community. I am a doctoral candidate at Liberty University, and I am finishing the Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree. In my program, there are four courses we have to take as doctoral candidates: BMAL887, BMAL888, BMAL889, and BMAL890, which are all semester long courses, and I just started BMAL888 this month. In this course, one of the biggest tasks to complete is the literature review, so I am working on that now. I look forward to being a resource, collecting resources, and learning, growing, and connecting with all of you. Much Success!

Greetings everyone, Here's a little winter vibes for you. I have to say snowy Baltimore doesn't look half bad. Perfect weather to get some dissertation work done. If you opt to have a strong drink during your academic labours, I wouldn't hold it against you!

Greeting everyone, On Sunday, February 8th at 11:30 AM EST, I will host another colloquium session on LinkedIn. Everyone is of course welcome to join and can find the Zoom link on the Calendar. Here is the link to he event on LinkedIn as well: https://www.linkedin.com/events/doctoralcolloquim-ontheliteratu7423025304295624706/. If you could like and repost it, I'd greatly appreciate it =)

Greetings Dissertation Demystified Members, Welcome to Dissertation Demystified. You’ve joined a scholarly commons based on three principles: unparalleled expertise, continuing support, and scholarly camaraderie. You’re not just here to “finish a dissertation.” Rather, you’re here to grow as a scholar, build lasting connections, and complete a study you can be proud of. As a member of this program, you are part of a movement to elevate the standards of doctoral research. Here, we focus on building your academic skills, strengthening your scholarly agency, and giving you the support ecosystem most non-traditional programs simply don’t provide. Here’s what to do next: 1. Introduce yourself in the community: Share your program, your dissertation stage, and what you hope to accomplish. This helps you begin forming connections with fellow members and creates the foundation for the support network you’ll rely on throughout your journey. 2. Start with Module 1: This module orients you to the structure of Dissertation Demystified. You’ll complete a guided self-reflection, identify your strengths and growth areas, and create a personalized master plan for finishing your dissertation. 3. Engage actively with coaches and peers: Dissertation Demystified is designed to be an intellectually stimulating space. Ask questions, share wins, post drafts for feedback, and lean on the community. You’ll get far more out of this program the more you participate in it. 4. Join our weekly office hours: Bring questions about your progress on our modules, your dissertation draft, committee feedback, or just to listen in. These sessions are one of the most powerful parts of Dissertation Demystified's support ecosystem so take full advantage of them! 5. Stay connected and share your journey: Consider giving a quick shout-out to Dissertation Demystified on LinkedIn. It helps us reach more scholars who need this level of support and community. Community Guidelines: 1. This is a space for respectful, thoughtful academic dialogue. Abusive or hostile language will not be tolerated. 2. Academic integrity is essential. No form of academic dishonesty is permitted.