It’s Episode 2, besties! 🥳 Dolapo kicks off this season of Stripe Chat with an incredible guest—Abigail Ralph, neuroscience queen and McCall-McBain Scholar. Abigail spills the tea on her journey from being doubted by guidance counselors to leading groundbreaking research and creating opportunities for others in STEM. You’ll leave this episode inspired, motivated, and probably adding “apply for scholarships” to your to-do list.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to Manifest Like a Pro: Abigail literally had her eye on the McCall-McBain Scholarship for two years before she was even eligible. Talk about vision board energy!
- Keep It Real: She didn’t prep for her interviews with cookie-cutter answers. Abigail brought her full personality to the table—and it worked.
- Handling Setbacks: From family challenges to unsupportive counselors, Abigail faced it all and still rose to the top.
- Building a Legacy: Abigail is creating a pipeline for Black students in STEM with Mor Initiative and Scholarly. She’s not just talking about change—she’s making it happen.
- Nonprofit ≠ No Problems: Abigail gets real about running a nonprofit and the hustle to keep it sustainable while valuing her time and her team.
Biggest Mic Drops:
- “If the doctors don’t know what’s wrong, I’ll figure it out myself.” – Abigail on what sparked her interest in neuroscience.
- “Your vibe is your power. Be you, unapologetically.”
- “Nonprofit really means no profit, and that’s something I learned the hard way.” – Abigail on the realities of funding grassroots projects.
Resources You’ll Love:
🎶 Song of the Week: “Yamore” by Salif Keita (Add this Afro-house banger to your playlist ASAP!)
📚 Scholarship Spotlight: McCall-McBain Scholarship
✨ Abigail’s Projects: Mor Initiative | Scholarly
Your Homework:
Abigail wants to hear from you! Slide into her inbox with:
- Something cool you’re working on.
- How she can help.
- Something you can teach her.
(Her email is in the show notes, and yes, she’s expecting you to reach out.)
Takeaways for Your Glow-Up:
- Be intentional: Abigail didn’t stumble into success—she planned for it and trusted her gut.
- Trust your people: She ran her big decisions by her closest friends for perspective and support.
- Stay bold: Whether it’s your application, your goals, or your next move, don’t dim your light.
Where to Find Abigail:
📧 Email: abigail.harmony.ralph@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @morinitiative
ICYMI:
This episode is a whole vibe, so don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with your friends, family, and anyone chasing big dreams. Don’t forget to leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—5 stars only, we’re manifesting good energy here! 🌟
Up Next:
Catch us next week when Dolapo chats with another trailblazer who’s redefining what it means to do the most. You don’t want to miss it. 👀
