In this episode, I reflect on the past year and share how negotiation has completely transformed my life. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to finding fulfillment in my medical career, negotiation has been my secret weapon.

In today's episode, Dr. Kimmy and I are back! If you missed last week Dr. Kimmy is a multi six figure physician coach, pediatric hospitalist and MY business coach. Join us on this candid, relatable, and insightful journey about finding entrepreneurship within us.

In a engaging conversation, Dr. Kimmy Reynolds shares her journey of transformation from aspiring to be a doctor to becoming a successful businesswoman and coach. She opens up about her early life experiences, challenges faced due to institutional racism, and procrastination struggles, highlighting the undermining impact of systemic issues in healthcare communities.

The latest episode delves into Beyoncé's recent film, "Renaissance," unraveling the hurdles she faced to realize her visionary concert series. Linking this to the medical profession, I underscore the importance of persistent advocacy and vocalizing one's goals.

Exciting news! This is my 50th episode of The Black Doctor Collective podcast! 🎉 In this episode, I share insights on negotiation strategies and the importance of mastering the day-to-day decisions in your career.

Doc Swiner discusses various revenue streams for physicians, including including research, telemedicine, utilization management, starting a coaching program, organizing wellness retreats, and getting paid for panel speaking engagements.

Let's challenge the common misconception that you should only negotiate during specific milestones in your career. The discussion delves into the importance of recognizing your unique strengths and understanding your bargaining power, debunking the belief that luck alone secures your position.

Dr. Toya generously shares her inspiring journey from burnout to empowerment through entrepreneurship, revealing how she harnessed the courage to start her own business and break free from a career that no longer brought her happiness.

Join me in this week's episode as I delve into the often self-created pressures and expectations that weigh us down as Black doctors. The concepts of "working twice as hard" are both motivating and burdensome.

Dr. Kim opens up about how she chose to break free from societal expectations and craft her path. She acknowledges the pivotal role of courage and determination in her journey and how she confronted adversity head-on.

We're embarking on another journey into the intricate world of negotiation. Here's the twist: it's not just about traditional salary and contract negotiations; it's about how negotiation permeates every facet of your life, work, and the transformation you desire. Remember, it's not about "if" these things are negotiable; it's about "how" you're going to wield the power of negotiation.

Join us as Dr. Gilliard discusses her path to achieving financial independence, and making the courageous choice to go part-time. Her dedication to mental wellness and financial literacy is deeply personal, as she overcame her own struggles with financial crisis and even thoughts of suicide.

It's a double celebration on our podcast – I'm marking our one-year anniversary with an extraordinary episode! I take you back to my days in residency when I realized that traditional medical career paths weren't my calling, and the burnout was real.

Let's talk about happiness and how it can sometimes feel like a distant dream. In this episode, I recount a brunch conversation that made me realize just how content I am with my life.

Calling all Black doctors who are ready to rewrite the narrative of their careers! In this podcast episode, I'm tackling the fear of finances and the burden of self-doubt. Let's break down those barriers that hold you back from making meaningful changes.

Today's topic is something that strikes a chord with many doctors: the underestimated power of saying "no. We often fall into the trap of saying "yes" too readily, whether it's to avoid disappointing others or to prove our worth.

Welcome back to a new season! I’m excited to bring you new content and new guests.