Say It Like You Mean It and Make Your Work Matter
A Live Intensive Online Workshop for Scholars Who Want to Reach the Public
A 4-hour Bootcamp for Academics and Experts
You already know your work is timely, rigorous, and rooted in care. Your research could shift narratives, influence policy, even inspire change. But if no one outside academia hears about it or understands it, does it matter?
At a time like this, when higher education is under attack, when many of our institutions are forced to cut departmental budgets, when journalism is in crisis and the public desperately needs trusted voices they can understand (aka. academics who can speak clearly, persuasively, and accessibly), it becomes even more urgent to show the relevance of your work.
Because if you’re not speaking for your field, someone else less qualified, less thoughtful probably is.
But how do you show your work’s value and relevance to people outside your discipline, especially when your training emphasized complexity, nuance, and scholarly rigor?
That’s what you’ll learn in this 4-hour, online intensive.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- How do I share my research with the public without “dumbing it down”?
- What’s the best way to write or speak about my work for media or policymakers?
- How can I explain the value of my discipline when it’s under attack?
- Why does it feel so hard to put my research into compelling language?
This workshop is for you.
What You’ll Learn
In this virtual 4-hour session, you’ll work directly with Nanda Dyssou, founder of Coriolis Company, one of PR Daily’s Top Agencies of 2025. Nanda has helped over 300 scholars—especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and first-gen academics—turn their books and research into public-facing work with real impact.
You’ll walk away with:
- A 7-step framework for identifying which parts of your research resonate most with the public
- 9 Tools for “translating” academic ideas without losing rigor
- 3 templates for making your research soundbite-ready for media, op-eds, or panels
- A list of 120 dos and don’ts in terms of language to use when your field, class, or subject is being challenged
- Clarity on your own public mission—and how to pursue it with integrity
And more!
You’ll also meet a group of like-minded scholars facing the same pressures—and discover that you’re not alone in trying to do meaningful work under increasingly constrained circumstances.
Why This? Why Now?
At recent conferences—from APSA to NWSA to AWP—scholars kept asking the same urgent questions:
How do I share my work beyond academia when institutions are crumbling, students are struggling, and the public is being misled?
This workshop was designed in response.
If you care about truth, equity, democracy, and education—and want your research to serve people, not just get cited—this workshop will give you the tools to speak up, be heard, and be understood.
Reserve your spot today.
Space is limited to ensure individual engagement.
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Workshop Details
Say It Like You Mean It and Make Your Work Matter
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 9 am-1 pm PT/12 pm-4 pm ET
Location: Zoom
Total: $1,500
Who This Is For
This is for scholars who are:
- Publishing important books or articles but getting little traction outside academia
- Doing equity-oriented work in increasingly hostile political climates
- Interested in op-eds, public lectures, media interviews, or podcasts
- Feeling frustrated that their research isn’t reaching the people it’s meant to help
- Tired of being told to “build a brand” but not given any real tools to do it authentically
About the Instructor
Nanda Dyssou
Founder and Lead Strategist at Coriolis Company
Nanda Dyssou is a media strategist and publicist specializing in academic and crossover books.
She has led campaigns for over 300 academics and experts, especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and first-gen scholars, at universities including Harvard, UCLA, Yale, and USC, helping them bring their research into national conversation.
Her clients have been featured on NPR, MSNBC, PBS, BBC, CNN, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and many other outlets.
Her firm, Coriolis Company, is dedicated to book publicity and marketing, media training, and amplifying scholarly impact. Coriolis won Gold in the Best Arts & Entertainment Campaign category at the 2025 Bulldog PR Awards, received the Award of Excellence in Public Relations from the 2025 Communicator Awards, was a finalist in PR Daily’s 2025 Media Relations Awards, and was named one of Ragan’s Top Agencies of 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of academics is this for?
I’m an early-career scholar—will this help me?
Is this only for U.S.-based scholars?
I’ve already been interviewed before—is this still worth it?
Will this help if I’m not promoting a book?
Is this about social media?
Will this be recorded?
Can my university pay for this?
Testimonials
”We really appreciate everything Nanda did for our book, and you might too.
Jon WeinerProfessor Emeritus of U.S. History at the University of California, Irvine
”Working with Nanda has been extraordinary. She taught me how to make the best of social media. It was an enjoyable process and my book really benefitted. Nanda is a champion of her authors and a champion of their works. She’s smart and she’s creative. She’ll come up with things and do the work to make things happen for you. Finding places, venues, and individuals that I never, ever would’ve thought of. I can’t imagine having gone through this process without her astute guidance and her championing the project. It’s been extraordinary.
Farah Jasmine GriffinChair and Professor of the Department of African American Diaspora Studies at Columbia University
”If you wanna maximize the chances that your book would get read and recognized, go to Nanda.
Jody ArmourRoy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California
”What set Nanda and the Coriolis team apart was their knack for reshaping my perspective on publicity and marketing. It wasn’t about my 'brand.' It was about identifying my values, articulating what I stood for, and finding ways to communicate that effectively through events, social media, and my website. This approach allowed people to grasp my message.
Natalia MolinaDistinguished Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and Director of Research at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
”Nanda has a unique ability to speak the language of editors and producers in a way that makes them actually listen. I never once felt like my book was too niche or too hard to place. Instead, I felt seen and supported. She helped my book find the audience it deserves, and for that I will always be extremely grateful.
Marlene L. DautProfessor of French, African American Studies, and History at Yale University
”Nanda and everyone at Coriolis truly care about the authors they work with. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to partner with them.
Chad L. WilliamsSamuel J. and Augusta Spector Professor of History and African and African American Studies at Brandeis University
”Nanda is knowledgeable and keeps pace with the latest developments in publishing. And she is so personable and fun to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Brian FinneyProfessor Emeritus of English Literature at California State University, Long Beach
”Because of the exposure that was generated by the work that she did, not only did I do interviews with podcasters and news outlets, but also I was asked to do many talks at various universities, both in person and virtually, even though we were still dealing with the effects of the pandemic. So, thank you very much, and I recommend her. You could not go wrong with Nanda.
Tara GreenProfessor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro
”Nanda is a genuine, fierce advocate for writers and their work. You will be pleased.
J.L. TorresProfessor Emeritus of English at the State University of New York, Plattsburgh
You’ve done the research. Now make it heard.
Reserve your spot today. Space is limited to ensure individual engagement.
Secure Payments By:
Workshop Details
Say It Like You Mean It and Make Your Work Matter
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 9 am-1 pm PT/12 pm-4 pm ET
Location: Zoom
Total: $1,500
