In this kickoff to our Bloom Series, we’re redefining what it means to grow, thrive, and fully show up in your career and life. Spring isn’t about hustle energy—it’s about alignment, softness, and choosing yourself on purpose. This episode is your gentle nudge (or maybe your bold invitation) to stop shrinking and start blooming.

It’s time to stop playing small. Opportunities don’t just wait around for you. Whether it’s negotiating for what you’re worth, making a bold career move, or finally going after that dream, this is your season to step up and claim it.

The political landscape, workplace instability, and uncertainty about the future can make it seem like we have no control. And honestly? It’s exhausting. But while you can’t change everything, you can decide how you show up, advocate for yourself, and build security on your own terms.

In medicine, it’s easy to become who the system expects you to be. You adjust, you accommodate, and before you know it, your identity at work is shaped by everything but your own goals. But you don’t have to accept the role that’s handed to you—you can decide who you want to be.

Too often, we shut down possibilities before we even explore them. We assume the job we want doesn’t exist, that we can’t negotiate for more, or that asking will only lead to disappointment. But that assumption is holding you back.

Negotiations don’t end when a contract is signed—they’re ongoing. Conversations about responsibilities, expectations, and compensation all have negotiation elements. But too often, we avoid setting a clear premise, unsure of how it will be received.

Sometimes, saving yourself means rethinking your career. In this episode, I speak candidly about how stepping away from traditional expectations—and regularly taking the full month of January off—helps me prioritize flexibility and self-preservation.

Contracts can be tricky— but some are downright ridiculous. This week, I’m breaking down the worst contract I’ve ever reviewed, and trust me, it’s a doozy. From sky-high penalties to jaw-dropping restrictive covenants, this disaster of a contract is a perfect example of why you need to read the fine print.

Let’s talk about rest- not just sleep, but the kind that helps you recover, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Inspired by another doctor’s recent sabbatical, I unpack why taking intentional breaks is necessary.

Happy New Year! This episode is all about starting 2025 with a fresh perspective on the value of your knowledge and expertise. I dive into how prioritizing your time can help you set boundaries, renegotiate your role, and avoid creeping responsibilities in your career.

Too often, we tell ourselves that we’ll find time later—for hobbies, rest, or the life we want outside of work. But the truth is, “later” doesn’t just happen. And taking the first job offer that comes along often locks us into roles that don’t leave space for anything else. In this episode, I’m challenging the way we make decisions about our careers.

Welcome to the 100th episode of the podcast! To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing my personal manifesto. If you have ever wondered how I have managed to create the results that I have and help my clients do the same, here it is. These are the top 10 core beliefs and principles that I talk about all the time that have guided my life and career.

Alright y’all, this week’s topic can be a sensitive one. Sometimes the people in our lives can’t come with us to the next level. Whether it’s family, friends, or colleagues, growth often means setting new boundaries. This can lead to judgment, guilt, or feeling misunderstood.

Unpaid work can sneak up on us- taking on extra tasks, solving problems. Sometimes that is driven by imposter syndrome and trying to prove our worth by doing it all. Sometimes it's a trauma response; no one can do it as efficiently.

Let’s talk about imposter syndrome. It’ll convince you to play small, stay quiet, and avoid asking for what you deserve. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to earn rest, or work to deserve fair pay, or the career you want.

In this episode, I'm talking about the anger, frustration, and deep need for self-preservation that many of us, especially in the Black physician community, are feeling right now. The erosion of federal policies is adding more pressure to our already demanding roles.

Naomi Lawrence-Reid is a pediatrician making over $500k annually. Yes, you read that right! She is all about showing doctors that you don’t have to stick to the traditional path. We get into her journey from full-time clinical work to exploring all kinds of flexible, high-earning options (and she has many!)