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The Annotated Life with Jade Shelby

The Annotated Life with Jade Shelby

By: Jade Shelby MA
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 The brochure says college is a 4-year straight shot. The brochure is lying. Welcome to The Annotated Life, a podcast for the "7-year seniors," single parents, and neurodivergent dreamers. Host Jade Shelby spent 7 years, 7 majors, and 3 master’s programs navigating a system not built for her. From working 3 jobs to a post-graduate ADHD diagnosis, Jade reads between the lines of the "traditional" degree to expose the unspoken hurdles of higher ed. Whether you’re a student or a lifelong learner, your degree is just the text—your story is the annotation.Jade Shelby, MA
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  • Chapter 2: The Seven-Year Shuffle

    Chapter 2: The Seven-Year Shuffle
    Jan 28 2026

    "What’s your major?" It’s the most common question on campus, but for Jade Shelby, the answer changed seven times.

    In this chapter, Jade deconstructs the "shame of the shuffle." She shares her journey through multiple programs before finding her home in English—and reveals how an undiagnosed ADHD brain was actually searching for alignment, not just "changing its mind."

    If you’ve ever felt like a "flaky" student or feared that switching paths means starting over, this episode is your permission to edit your life. We’re discussing the why your curiosity is a superpower, not a distraction.

    The degree is just the text; your pivots are the annotation.
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    35 mins
  • Chapter 1 - The "Four Year Lie"

    Chapter 1 - The "Four Year Lie"
    Jan 14 2026

    On average, it takes 5-6 years to complete a 4-year undergraduate degree. So why do higher education institutions sell prospective students, and their support systems, a product that is (for most) defective? In this episode, Jade Shelby delves into her own experience pursuing her undergraduate degree and sheds light on important things to consider that colleges and universities don't tell you.

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    27 mins
  • Welcome to The Annotated Life with Jade Shelby

    Welcome to The Annotated Life with Jade Shelby
    Jan 7 2026

    Trailer to Volume 1, The Non-Linear Narrative, of The Annotated Life with Jade Shelby

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    1 min
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