Saying that making money is too hard is a cop out that is keeping us from our full potential. That’s why episode 4 in the Purpose to Profit series of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about the 5 lessons I learned from money myths that helped to transform my life! One of the most important ways we can really move into our purpose, is fully realizing how we can make it profitable. On August 14th, we will be hosting our Purpose-Plan-Profit Accelerator, to help Black women physicians create a p...
Jul 28, 2021•37 min
S taying comfortable is costing us as Black women. So this re-release is about owning your power and trusting yourself as a Black woman! One of the most important ways we can really move into our purpose, is fully realizing how we can make it profitable. On August 14th, we will be hosting our Purpose-Plan-Profit Accelerator, to help Black women physicians create a plan to make their purpose profitable for more freedom, wealth & impact. If you have been sitting on an idea, this is your chance...
Jul 21, 2021•22 min
Black women go through so many trials and tribulations and in turn, make themselves smaller in order to hide from a society that continues to devalue us. That’s why episode 2 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast Success Series is about navigating racism as black women physicians! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you owning your power or limiting it? ". As Black women, we often limit our dreams, our impact, our wealth & even our legacy by not owning our power & maximizing it. Knowing whether you...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min
As black women we are often told to suppress the traits that make us who we are in order to make those around us feel comfortable. That’s why episode 88 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about unleashing our power through authenticity! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you owning your power or limiting it? ". As Black women, we often limit our dreams, our impact, our wealth & even our legacy by not owning our power & maximizing it. Knowing whether you are fully owning your power is essenti...
Jul 07, 2021•23 min
We often don’t blink an eye when it comes to doing something for others, but it is so important that we start to value investing in ourselves. That’s why episode 87 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about making your passion a priority! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you owning your power or limiting it? ". As Black women, we often limit our dreams, our impact, our wealth & even our legacy by not owning our power & maximizing it. Knowing whether you are fully owning your power is essent...
Jun 30, 2021•37 min
We find ourselves “doing” so often that we don’t take the time to reflect on how far we’ve come. That’s why episode 86 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about reflecting to stay motivated! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you owning your power or limiting it? ". As Black women, we often limit our dreams, our impact, our wealth & even our legacy by not owning our power & maximizing it. Knowing whether you are fully owning your power is essential for helping you learn how you can tap into m...
Jun 23, 2021•13 min
We are so programmed to get stuck into a cycle of constantly learning new things that we are unable to take action on the knowledge we’ve gained. That’s why episode 85 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about the tools and resources you need to finally take action! Our new online course, Own Your Power Bootcamp , is finally out! A s Black women, we often limit our dreams, our impact, our wealth & even our legacy by not owning our power & maximizing it. Knowing how to fully owning y...
Jun 16, 2021•27 min
We go into medicine thinking that it is our purpose in life, but sometimes our purpose shifts and evolves over time. That’s why episode 84 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is about how black women can recognize when it is time to pivot in their profession! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you owning your power or limiting it? ". As Black women, we often limit our dreams, our impact, our wealth & even our legacy by not owning our power & maximizing it. Knowing whe...
Jun 09, 2021•31 min
As driven black women, there is often a lengthy list of the things we aspire to get done. Unfortunately, our struggle to slow down and be still is the thing keeping us from achieving our goals. That’s why episode 83 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about the key strategy to success that most black women in medicine are not doing! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you owning your power or limiting it? ". As Black women, we often limit our dreams, our impact, our wealth & even our legacy by not...
Jun 02, 2021•16 min
Taking a leap into your purpose can be scary, but once you recognize that it will allow you to live the life you deserve, it’ll be worth the jump. That’s why episode 82 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is showcasing MPOWERED client, Dr. Kamilah Williams about pivoting and blooming into your purpose! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you just surviving or thriving as a Black woman doctor? " Learn how to get unstuck (and get your FREE BONUS ACTION GUIDE ) to jumpstart you on a path to discerning your ...
May 26, 2021•30 min
I've always talked about different ways that we can address racism and some of the ways we can fight back as we try to make sure that our lives are not limited by racism. That’s why episode 81 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about staying focused in the face of racism! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you just surviving or thriving as a Black woman doctor? " Learn how to get unstuck (and get your FREE BONUS ACTION GUIDE ) to jumpstart you on a path to discerning your purpose, prioritizing your ...
May 19, 2021•19 min
At the end of the day, we all want to be healthy, but how we get to reaching what that healthy balance looks like requires some reframing of our mindset. That’s why episode 80 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about advocating for better nutrition for women through the FINEST framework! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you just surviving or thriving as a Black woman doctor? " Learn how to get unstuck (and get your FREE BONUS ACTION GUIDE ) to jumpstart you on a path to discerning your purpose, pr...
May 12, 2021•43 min
As women in medicine, time is very undervalued, but there is a whole world out there that you are a part of and deserve to spend your time seeing. That’s why episode 79 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about reclaiming your time! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you just surviving or thriving as a Black woman doctor? " Learn how to get unstuck (and get your FREE BONUS ACTION GUIDE ) to jumpstart you on a path to discerning your purpose, prioritizing your personal and professional goals successfu...
May 05, 2021•49 min
Physicians have really made themselves by following the rules and although pivoting can be so scary, the MPOWERED village provides safety during these traditional times. That’s why episode 78 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about finding your joy ROI with MPOWERED! Take our FREE QUIZ, "Are you just surviving or thriving as a Black woman doctor? " Learn how to get unstuck (and get your FREE BONUS ACTION GUIDE ) to jumpstart you on a path to discerning your purpose, prioritizing your pers...
Apr 28, 2021•24 min
We have done the work to understand what we want to do and the exact steps we need to take to get us there. Now we have to believe in ourselves enough to get it done. That’s why episode 77 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about going from dreaming to doing! Access the FREE Pivot into your Purpose Workshop . During the 5-day workshop, we are going to go over the steps you need to finally get the clarity you need to carve out your vision and use this to develop the PIVOT you need to make t...
Apr 21, 2021•53 min
We should be looking at our to-do lists and evaluating what we need to let go of whether it be because they are other people’s priorities or because they are not as important as the value we hold them to. That’s why episode 76 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about doing more by doing less! Access the FREE Pivot into your Purpose Workshop . During the 5-day workshop, we are going to go over the steps you need to finally get the clarity you need to carve out your vision and use this to de...
Apr 14, 2021•32 min
Moving away from a traditional career path can feel extremely daunting as a physician. That’s why episode 75 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about having the courage to steer off the traditional career path! Access the FREE Pivot into your Purpose Workshop . During the 5-day workshop, we are going to go over the steps you need to finally get the clarity you need to carve out your vision and use this to develop the PIVOT you need to make the life you envision a reality. In this episode o...
Apr 07, 2021•58 min
Melanin & Medicine is a podcast that is focused on empowering, elevating, educating, and really just being a support and a space for Black women in medicine. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on empowering Black women in medicine and academia to find their purpose and achieve their vision. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and rev...
Apr 01, 2021•8 min
As black women, we carry so much baggage on the fact that our lives have to look like a struggle, overcoming, and self-sacrifice in the face of all of the challenges, and too often, we start to normalize that. That’s why episode 74 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about leaving behind struggle and sacrifice! Join the MPowered Community , a place where you are empowered and guided on a path to discerning our purpose, prioritizing our personal and professional goals successfull...
Mar 31, 2021•37 min
“A smart man learns from his mistakes but a wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” Today’s guest takes what she learns from the stories and knowledge that other people have acquired through life and applies it to her own life to grow from them and not repeat those same mistakes. That’s why episode 73 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about using your newfound purpose & acquired knowledge and applying it to a career you are passionate about! Join the MPowered Communi...
Mar 24, 2021•42 min
When we put our focus on other people’s priorities before our own, we are unable to focus on what we are doing, what we are trying to create, why are we doing what we’re doing, and we start to realize there is a disconnect and about 80% of that is not even related to our vision or our purpose. That’s why episode 72 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about finding your “why” to prevent burnout! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the im...
Mar 17, 2021•42 min
There will be an impact if society continues to keep our heads in the sand when it comes to understanding Female Breadwinner relationships. That’s why episode 71 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about Female Breadwinner phenomenon! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing some of the characteristics that are unique about Female Breadwinners in relationships that may differ from those in a more traditional arrangement. Take my free MPOWERE...
Mar 10, 2021•53 min
Clarity around your Passion is important because you stay for the long-run. It isn’t something you’ll just let go of. That’s why episode 70 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about taking your passion and turning it into a profit! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of finding your flow and using your past to identify things that were meaningful for you. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black Women in Medicine &...
Mar 03, 2021•57 min
Changing careers isn’t easy, but Dr. Nikkisha McCrea, MD found a way that she was able to navigate a career shift and find her purpose. That’s why episode 69 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about navigating a purposeful career change! Dr. Nikisha McCrea, MD is an MPOWERED client. 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. What...
Feb 24, 2021•43 min
The four tendencies help you to understand how you can get yourself to do things, how you can influence others to do things. That’s why episode 68 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about using your tendencies to do meaningful work, improve your work with others and reduce conflict! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of understanding what your tendency is and how you can lean into your tendency to improve your life. Tak...
Feb 17, 2021•42 min
We are talking about owning your power as a Black woman in the workplace and in your life. That’s why episode 67 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about self-preservation with Dr. Ciri Press! Dr. Ciri P is a board-certified internal medicine physician who practices hospital medicine in the Atlanta area. She was born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, and she only decided to leave her beloved city for residency training in Richmond, VA. While in training, she started Sistas...
Feb 10, 2021•46 min
Going through life without a mission can have serious ramifications on your health and wellbeing. That’s why episode 66 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about creating your life and business mission! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of crafting your mission and ways you can identify your life mission for yourself. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black Women in Medicine & Academia where you’ll uncover t...
Feb 03, 2021•48 min
This week, episode 65 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is all about embodying empowerment and bringing that empowerment into your everyday life! Dr. Nneka Ichoku DO, MPH is s board-certified osteopathic family physician with certification in acupuncture. 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. What You’ll Learn From This Episod...
Jan 27, 2021•44 min
You might be feeling that who you are is not who you are supposed to be. Or you know you could show up as more of yourself That’s why episode 64 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about showing up as a leader! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing behind the scenes with MPOWERED member Dr. Meyeneobong Inyang. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black Women in Medicine & Academia where you’ll uncover the domain that requires the...
Jan 20, 2021•33 min
We all know that everything leading up to this election couldn’t have happened without the perseverance of Black women in America. That’s why episode 63 of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast is about owning your power and trusting yourself as a Black woman! In this episode of the Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of shifting our feelings of being buried and knowing that we are planted for a purpose. Take my free MPOWERED Self-Assessment for Black ...
Jan 13, 2021•19 min
