
Ready for commencement, but still stuck in Chapters 1-3?

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Feeling stuck, confused, or like your dissertation proposal is all over the place?
If you've been working on Chapters 1–3 for months—or even years—you don't have to keep trying to figure it out alone.
Maybe you're wondering:
"Am I even doing this right?"
"Why does my chair keep telling me to rewrite the same sections?"
"Why does everything feel so disorganized?"
"I just need someone to help me understand what I'm supposed to do."
If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Access a short video introducing the proven 3-Step Process I use to help women of color move from confusion and frustration to greater understanding, stronger organization, and meaningful progress toward completing a qualitative dissertation proposal.
More than 90% of my clients move from feeling stuck in their qualitative dissertation proposals to successfully completing both their proposals and their full dissertations, with two clients earning Dissertation of the Year nominations.
The 3-Step Process is designed to support women of color pursuing qualitative doctoral degrees across disciplines, including EdD, PhD, DSW, DBA, and related programs, who need help with:
Clarifying the problem and purpose of the study
Developing the Introduction and Background of the Study
Presenting the Rationale and Significance
Understanding theoretical and conceptual frameworks
Organizing and strengthening their writing
Synthesizing the literature
Mapping the methodology before writing Chapter 3
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Meet Dr. Matthews
I’m Dr. Matthews, a qualitative methodologist and dissertation coach.
Through my proven 3-step process, I help women of color complete Chapters 1–3 of a qualitative dissertation without stress, confusion, or endless rewrites.
My coaching method is structured, intentional, and focused on strengthening the core of your proposal so you can write with clarity, gain measurable momentum, and submit work that moves you steadily toward approval.
The goal is simple: Clarity and completion.
From Candidate to Commencement
Congratulations, graduates!

Dr. Erica Harper, 2025

Dr. Jacque Hayden, 2025

Dr. Alana Persaud, 2025

Future Dr. Leah Baxter, Ed. S., 2025

Dr. Deliska Cooley, 2026

Dr. Nakita Thomas, 2025

Dr. Cherilyn Nunn, 2026

Dr. Alicia Conerly, 2025

Dr. Crystal Dorn, 2025
In this short video, Dr. Erica Harper shares her experience working through the dissertation process and reflects on her journey to completing a dissertation that was nominated for Dissertation of the Year (2026) at Old Dominion University.
If you've ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, I hope her story reminds you that meaningful progress is possible with the right guidance, support, and commitment.
▶️ Watch Dr. Harper's story.
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