We are welcoming in a new year and new goals. That’s why episode 62 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about taking your goals a step further by turning them into an action plan! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of setting goals and tracking them to ensure you meet those goals. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black Women in Medicine & Academia where you’ll uncover the domain that requires the most growth...
Jan 06, 2021•30 min
As we head into a new year, it’s easy to focus on the sacrifices and the hustle of professional growth. That’s why episode 61 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about restoration! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of restoration after working hard toward a goal and how to recenter your goals for restoration. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black Women in Medicine & Academia where you’ll uncover the domain...
Dec 30, 2020•16 min
Change is not fun and can be jarring for those of us who like to plan out everything that will happen. That’s why episode 60 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about effectively navigating change! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of accepting change in your life. Change is hard but it’s not insurmountable. Keep putting your self first. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black Women in Medicine & Academia wh...
Dec 23, 2020•32 min
There’s a myth that a light will shine down on you and then your purpose will be revealed. That is not what happens. You make your purpose. That’s why episode 59 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about pivoting into your purpose! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the things we need to remember through the journey of discovering our purpose. We need to know who we really are, why we are here, what we want, and what we need. All of th...
Dec 16, 2020•45 min
Let’s continue our discussion about finishing this year strong. This week, episode 58 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about what happens when we finally move into our purpose! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of knowing your purpose and what blocks us from moving into our purpose. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black Women in Medicine & Academia where you’ll uncover the domain that requires the most ...
Dec 09, 2020•29 min
Are you finding yourself looking over the last year wondering if you accomplished your goals? We want to finish the year strong and that’s why episode 57 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about moving into action! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of finishing the year strong. By taking action and not deliberating forever, we can expand our mind, our meaning, and our mission. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for ...
Dec 02, 2020•22 min
In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of addressing these 3 myths that are holding us back from having the life we want. Myth 1: Our value is tied to our work Myth 2: Saying no limits our opportunities Myth 3: It’s easier to get it done ourselves Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black Women in Medicine & Academia where you’ll uncover the domain that requires the most growth to help you start living your most fulfilled life. Wha...
Nov 25, 2020•33 min
This week, I want to give you a glimpse inside our community, MPOWERED. There's a certain level of a deep sigh of relief when we're around other black women, specifically as a black woman. We get restored and we get renewed. That’s why episode 55 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is showcasing two incredible women in our MPOWERED community! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Stephanie Kuntz and Dr. Jawauna Stewart, two members...
Nov 18, 2020•44 min
Protecting Black women is something that is more important now than ever. That’s why episode 54 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about ways you can assess to see if your workplace is supporting your passions! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of really taking the time to review your passion and see if it aligns with your current work situation. I’m also sharing the five reasons why women hesitate to create boundaries...
Nov 11, 2020•36 min
In Episode 53, I talk about navigating some of the financial challenges that have been brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and how we can pivot given the significantly altered job market for physicians that has lead to the reduction of both starting salaries and practice options for doctors. According to an annual report tracking physician-recruiting trends, physician-practice revenue has declined by an average of 55%, since patients have been either unable or unwilling to seek medical tre...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 19 min
In this week's episode I share how a stressful situation affirmed my transition out of academia but also made me recognize the five things Black women in medicine & academia must be doing beforehand to ensure our success, whether you are transitioning to a different position at your job or transition out of your job. Explore our MPOWERED Community Events HERE Join the MPOWERED learning and support community HERE !! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key t...
Oct 28, 2020•45 min
Is it time for you to level up? In this episode, after recognizing my own resistance to expanding my work, I wanted to share with you some of the lessons I've learned. Moving into new territory is not easy but the risk is often worth the reward and definitely feels better than the regret we get from staying where we are,- even when it no longer serves us. In this episode, we get into knowing: 1) when it is time to move into your next level; 2) convincing ourselves to take action; and 3) the step...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min
On this week's episode, I celebrate our 50th episode by talking about really important lessons I have learned that have transformed my life. Interestingly enough, many of these lessons have arisen from taking on the challenge of fixing my money and improving my money life. Since this is our theme for this month, I would invite you to see how these lessons also cannot just be crucial for transforming your path to financial freedom but also to your larger personal and professional goals. Follow th...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min
This week's episode is all about getting our money right as Black women in medicine. Luckily, we have the amazing, Dr. Latifat Akintade, MoneyFit MD, to help us. Dr. Akintade is a money mindset coach. She coaches women physicians to transform from overwhelmed, living from paycheck to paycheck to having financial confidence & clarity. Her goal is to help women physicians transform their relationship with money so they can live well, spend well and see money as a tool that will help them have ...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In the wake of the verdict of the murder of Breonna Taylor, Black women received yet another reminder that this society has yet to come to the realization that our lives, particularly the lives of Black women and girls matter. We ended this difficult week with National Daughters' Day and I, like many Black women in medicine, took the time to share how meaningful our girls are and to celebrate them. In celebration, I thought it would be great to hear their voices on what it is like for them to be...
Sep 30, 2020•32 min
On this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Nneka Unachukwu (Dr. Una) business coach for physicians and CEO of EntreMD Business School. She is a powerhouse who grew a 7 figure private medical practice that is 10 years strong, and has been able to guide physicians to turn their passion into a profitable business. We talk about the first steps that are critical to push you into building your vision and making it real! In this episode, we had the chance to discuss: We talk about how sh...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In Episode 46, How To Stop Normalizing Struggle & Sacrifice as Black Women in Medicine, Dr. Omolara dives in to explore the complexities of the transitional moments in our lives. She shares her insights to help in navigating how to release ourselves from the cycle of constant sacrifice. Too often, Black women have been told that we have to work twice as hard. While there is undoubted truth in that, we can work to alleviate this issue by leveraging our networks of support. In seasons of trans...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with the fabulous and incomparable, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, an integrative family physician, and the founder of Next Level Physicians Entrepreneur's Academy, & the Mind Re-Mapping Academy of NLP, Hypnosis, & Time Line Therapy. She is not only a good friend but also a mentor in my journey and we discuss how mindset is far and away the most important thing needed to succeed in building any vision you have for yourself. This was just so much f...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In Episode 44, Why Investing In A Learning Community is Non-Negotiable for Black Women In Medicine, we revisit an episode that still rings true weeks later - why investing in a sister circle is non-negotiable for black moms. It sounds so cliche', but by simply knowing that you are seen, heard, and safe has been a game changer for our MPOWERED members. So much of the transformation starts there, and as you know, we could just be getting started. Our MPOWERED program has been re-introduced into a ...
Sep 02, 2020•33 min
In this episode, we covered five best practices we teach women in MPOWERED around making the shift into your purpose and overcoming the fear that usually accompanies this pivot! In addition, one of the messages from this episode I want you to take home is guarding yourself against learned helplessness. Life has a way of presenting challenges from all angles, but it’s important not to allow those barriers to redefine the way you view your ability to change what you CAN change. Don’t settle into a...
Aug 26, 2020•47 min
In this week's episode, we continue last week's journey, as we present the additional 4 of 7 key steps you can do to change your circumstances as you prep for your pivot. We cannot ignore the mental preparation and courage it takes to admit that the life we've worked so hard to build has left us strained and out of alignment. The process of leading with fulfillment requires process and strategy. Don't forget: Join the Pivot Into Your Purpose workshop for Black women physicians. To join our priva...
Aug 19, 2020•47 min
This episode shares the first 3 of 7 key steps you can do to help you get unstuck and change your circumstances. Listen in now. I encourage each of you to pause and evaluate exactly what is keeping you stuck in your life. As Black Women we tend to be so resilient that we override our feelings and subscribe to going through the motions with no time to reflect on how we feel and what needs to change for us to seek fulfillment. Despite structural racism, workplace bias, and daily life stressors - w...
Aug 12, 2020•28 min
On this week's episode. I get to speak with Dr. Jackie Douge, general pediatrician and public health professional who is also the host, creator and producer of two podcasts, What is Black and Talking About Books for Kids. She is a staunch advocate against racism and nationally recognized expert in the effects of racism on health. Some of the things that Dr. Douge and I speak about: how Dr. Douge's own childhood of being immersed in Black excellence shaped her desire to create media and books to ...
Aug 05, 2020•48 min
In this episode, I get to speak with the wonderful, Dr. Katherine Igah-Phillips (“Dr. K.”) about the importance of expanding our concept of wellness outside of physical health and how important this s for Black women, especially given our unique challenges and stressors. Almost everything we discussed was completely new, so you might want to have a pen and paper! Dr. K is an award-winning, international speaker and holistic humanitarian. She uses her expertise in mental, spiritual, and physical ...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this week's episode, we are talking fear. This is the subject that comes up most often in my MPOWERED program, on strategy calls, accountability calls and even in the Facebook group. Fear often times IS rational and based on true reasons, but it is not something that we can't overcome. I use some of the scariest times in my life, including my leap into entrepreneurship from "safe" academia to give some information on what are the fears that tend to hold us back as physicians and what are the ...
Jul 22, 2020•54 min
This month, we are talking about self-preservation and one of the critical steps is staying in community with women who can restore us and support us. So in this episode, I have the pleasure and opportunity to speak to Drs. Yashika Dooley-Chang and Marsha Caton founders of The Thrive 2G Conference, the Premier Conference for women physicians of color who are determined to be changemakers and leaders. This year, the conference is virtual and will launch in early September with over 30 Black women...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Dr. Nneka Ichoku, fellow Black woman physician, podcaster, mom and probably part of team DTM (Doing Too Much) like myself- get real on this episode on what it is like to take back control of our lives from everyone else! She shares how she has been able to carve out time to build the things that are most important to her. We discuss the importance of having clarity on what you want and staying connected. She also talks about tips on how to handle the everyday stressors that anno...
Jul 08, 2020•42 min
On this week’s episode, I personally share my work and journey to creating Melanin, Medicine and Motherhood as a response to addressing the implicit and explicit racism that Black women physicians endure in the healthcare system. In particular, often our needs for support and reform to counteract the everyday trauma go unnoticed and unaddressed. As a guest on The Think Like A Thought Leader Show , I delve deeper into how our approach to navigating racism has caused us to conform ourselves. I spe...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to Episode 34! I actually wanted to do things a little different for this weekand bring you inside our private Facebook group. I recorded this yesterday- the morning after we completed our first day of our Pivot Into Your Purpose workshop. If you’ve been anywhere near my Instagram, my Facebook page, even my Twitter, you probably already know about the Pivot Into Your Purpose workshop. It is a five day workshop specifically for black women physicians to help you level up help you stop set...
Jun 24, 2020•25 min
In this week's episode of Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood, I share an intimate conversation that I had with the women in my Facebook Group after making the decision that 2020 would be my last year of academia. I speak about the key things that were critical for making the pivot. The racism Black women endure in academia & medicine is a public health crisis. Our days are spent in spaces that attempt to restrict our voices, invalidate our work & limit our impact. This stress heightens o...
Jun 17, 2020•24 min
