"Money is not a piece of paper in your purse. It's your life. It's your youth. It's your precious hours that you gave away to earn that money. Spend it wisely."

What if money isn’t just currency but the very time and energy of your life, especially when you’re navigating the unique challenges of an academic career?

Sam Hosseini, a biomedical engineering professor turned entrepreneur, shares how reframing money as a tool for freedom and choice reshaped her journey from tenure-track academia to building her own impactful business supporting scholars worldwide.

In this episode, we discuss:

· The realities of academic pay and the courage it takes to ask for more

· How saying no to a “dream” faculty role opened doors to new opportunities

· The self-education habits and entrepreneurial mindset that became her competitive edge

· Why investing in herself felt daunting and why she’d do it again without hesitation

We also explore:
📍 Redefining financial security beyond faculty salaries and grants
📚 Money mindset shifts that make negotiating, career pivots, and life choices easier

🎧 If you’re an academic curious about how to take control of your financial life and career path, this episode is for you. Listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts!

More about Sam:

Dr. Samira Hosseini is the founder of the Autonomous Academic Accelerator, a program that helps ambitious academics go from struggling with publishing papers in top journals, limited visibility, and poor citation records to building a solid research trajectory and high H-index, gaining recognition and reputation, and positioning themselves as authorities in their disciplines.

See the program here: www.samirahosseini.com

Sam's mentor's program is called the Authority Accelerator. Here’s Sam's referral link, in case you're interested in joining:

https://authorityio.referralrock.com/l/SAMIRAHOSS74/

If you’ve got questions, suggestions for future topics, or just want to say ‘hello,’ you can reach us at https://attainablewealthfp.com/schedule-a-call/.

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