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Breaking Money Myths: Academic Funding, Immigrant Guilt, and Failing Upward with Zeina Salame
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This episode of Academics and Their Money explores the intersection of money, culture, and academia through the experiences of Zeina Salame. Raised by immigrant parents with a strong emphasis on financial security, Zeina shares how cultural expectations shaped her career path and relationship with money. Despite earning a PhD in theater and securing a tenure-track position, she still grapples with financial anxiety, risk aversion, and the challenges of navigating academia’s limited compensation.
The discussion highlights key themes such as financial literacy gaps, the…
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