Best Ousman Mahmud Podcasts (2025)

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Habits That Made Me Successful: Advocating 11:58

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2y ago11:58

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A trip to the University of Connecticut in 2018 for a graduate school outreach event made me realize I wanted to pursue a PhD education. My experiences during this trip will not have been possible without advocacy. Advocating is actively supporting and promoting a cause or performing acts centered around a cause you are passionate about. Advocating…

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Habits That Made Me Successful: Learning 10:47

2+ y ago10:47

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Unarguably, learning has been the most important success habit I have picked up during my career so far. The strides I have made so far are only possible due to being open to learning consistently. I have developed a lifelong learning ethic and will continue to strengthen in this area. In this episode, I talk about the power of lifelong learning an…

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Habits That Made Me Successful: Writing 9:47

2+ y ago9:47

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Writing is one of the most important skills in any career. I have become a better writer in my career. Graduate school has helped me develop my writing skills. I wrote scientific articles, a Master’s thesis, and a PhD dissertation. I have started to write about my journey which led to the creation of this podcast. In this episode, I talk about the …

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Habits That Made Me Successful: Reading 8:07

2+ y ago8:07

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I have become an avid reader. I read scientific articles, autobiographies, blog posts, newsletters, works of fiction, and many other literary pieces. In reading, I get to learn, get exposure, gain experiences, become more aware and think better. In this episode, I share: 🔘The power of reading, 🔘Tips to read more, and 🔘Where to find reading resource…

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Habits That Made Me Successful: Mentoring 6:27

2+ y ago6:27

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The power of mentorship cannot be over-emphasized. I have motivational mentors throughout my journey. I had the greatest mentor while I was a PhD student, she not only supported me throughout but also pushed me to become a better scientist. I can’t forget my master’s thesis advisor who introduced me to Bioinformatics and “opened a lot of doors” for…

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Habits That Made Me Successful: Networking 9:39

2+ y ago9:39

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Early on in my career, I knew I had to network to get by and ahead. My network have opened up many doors for me. In this episode, I talk about how I built and expanded my network. I also share: 🔘 The power of networking 🔘 How to build and maintain your network 🔘 Where to find networking opportunities 🔘 How to network 🔘 Actions items to follow up on…

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Habits That Made Me Successful: Trailer 1:35

2+ y ago1:35

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I’m Dr. Ousman Mahmud and I’m a Black Immigrant Muslim Scientist living in the United States. In this series, I will share habits that made me successful and helped me grow throughout my journey from growing up in The Gambia, to getting a Ph.D from one of the top universities in the United States and working in Corporate America. These habits will …

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Expectations Defied (Trailer) 0:58

8y ago0:58

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Trailer for Expectations Defied podcast. A space to get tips, advice, or a different perspective to enable YOU to get ahead.