Boss Leap

We often fall into the trap of impulse buying, and we find ourselves short on cash when we need it most. Learn how to escape this bad habit with financial literacy. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker chat with Tracey Craddock, Founder and CEO of TEA Financially, who shares valuable advice on achieving financial freedom. She explains how to diversify your investments to unlock a tax-free retir...

Navigating the world of finance and entrepreneurship doesn't have to feel like a maze, especially when you've got a guide like Cecily Welch to break it all down. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker delve into calculated risks and the entrepreneurial journey with Cecily, a certified financial planner, CPA, and owner of Welch Financial Advisors. Cecily shares her unconventional...

You can work all your life to fill up your bank accounts, but this would be all for naught if you are not making smart decisions on actually spending them. Women often find themselves in such a dilemma, mainly because of unfair social constructs and stereotypes, and what they need is the right guidance towards financial empowerment. Financial advisors Heidi Roman and Iyanda Channer-Newman are on a...

In this episode of Boss Leap, Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with Nina Babel, a trailblazing photographer and creative force who turned her lifelong passion into a thriving business. From her early dreams of becoming a dentist to navigating corporate America, Nina’s journey is a powerful testament to trusting your creative instincts. She shares how she rediscovered photography as...

Hard work, resilience, and a passion for healthcare leadership can take you to unexpected places. Dr. Andrea Willis embraced all of these core values, and she went from growing up on a pig farm to becoming a leading voice in public health. In this conversation with Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker, she shares her early experiences that shaped her career, the power of mentorship, and the imp...

Stop picturing it, start living it! What does your dream life look like? Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker are diving deep with the phenomenal Dr. Rhonda Mattox, psychiatrist, media specialist, and coach, to uncover the secrets to building that dream. Get ready to be captivated by Dr. Rhonda’s journey, from a curious kid in Stamps, Arkansas to a barrier-breaking powerhouse. Discover the powe...

Learn how to embrace change and pivot with confidence as Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with the dynamic Dr. Melisa Holmes. She shares her unique journey of pivoting from an art major to a successful medical career, defying expectations, and embracing her own path. Discover how her artistic background shaped her approach to medicine and led her to co-found Girlology, a platform p...

Betting on yourself can be the key to unlocking your full potential, and Jennifer Williams is a shining example of what that can look like. She joins Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker for an inspiring conversation about mentorship, community, and the power of betting on yourself. Jennifer shares how the incredible women in her life instilled a deep sense of self-reliance and resourcefulness,...

Menopause isn’t just a phase—it’s a major life transition that impacts health, confidence, and leadership. In this episode, Dr. Dawn Mandeville, a Board-Certified OB/GYN and menopause expert, joins the conversation to discuss the power of women’s health, resilience, and self-care. From her journey in medicine to her advocacy for menopause awareness, Dr. Mandeville shares how women can lead with gr...

Reinvention isn’t just about making a decision—it’s about discovering who you are and having the courage to follow the path that feels right. In this episode, we dive deep with Dr. Jane Carrol Reed from MoonShadow Haven, whose journey of reinvention took her from a small-town upbringing in South Texas to a thriving career in OB-GYN and urogynecology, and now to an entirely new adventure as a busin...

If you want to achieve huge wins in running your business, you have to learn how to show up and do the hard work at all times. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker chat with Micky Richards, owner of Sugar Lips Studio and a licensed esthetician, who explains the importance of consistency and commitment in driving your business forward. Looking back on how she started her beauty salon, she discus...

“My mother had a bigger vision for me.” These words shaped Mariah Morris, a nurse and public health advocate, as she transformed fear into a powerful motivator for growth. From embracing her millennial habit of “blaming her parents for everything” to thriving in the science of being nosy—epidemiology—Mariah’s story is one of resilience, determination, and grace. In this episode, Mariah shares how...

Authenticity and connection are at the heart of this inspiring conversation with Dr. Sylvia Morris, Dr. Angela Walker, and their guest, Felicia Fair. Together, they dive into the importance of genuine relationships, the emotional journey of caregiving, and the courage to embrace vulnerability. Felicia shares her powerful experiences as a beauty pageant participant and caregiver, highlighting the v...

Life is lived the way you want it to be. There is no problem being different than the rest and taking detours if that will lead you to your own version of success. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with Dr. Angela’s third cousin, Britney Harris, who shares her own experiences of getting out of her comfort zone and showing up authentically no matter what. She discusses how motherhood...

Ever wondered how a nomadic childhood can shape your wellness journey? Dr. Angela Walker and Dr. Sylvia Morris answer this question with wellness guru Deanna Companion. She shares how growing up moving from one place to another shaped her into a resilient, empowered, and inspiring woman. Deanna looks back on her upbringing and explores how it impacted the way she handled her unexpected path to mot...

Before you can give to others and lend a helping hand, you have to put yourself first. In this empowering episode, Judge Linda Walker shares how you can prioritize yourself and why every single person must master the art of self-care. Joining Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker, Judge Walker reflects on her experiences that shaped her into a successful judge, from finding inspiration in her au...

Sheia Grant Gibbs’ journey is a testament to the immense power you can harness just by staying focused amidst life's many twists and turns. She joins Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker to share her inspiring journey of growth and success, empowered by sheer focus and dedication. From her early days as a dancer to her eventual transition to cosmetology, Sheia highlights how relationships, self...

Be bold and pursue your passions, no matter how daunting. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of taking risks and embracing your true calling. Dr. Teri Rhetta-Gallarzo joins hosts Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker to share her journey of overcoming self-doubt with the mantra "Be bold." Teri shares her journey from hesitance in pursuing medicine to embracing her calling, enco...

Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with one of their classmates from Georgetown, Lisa Burgos Hernandez, MD, MPH. She shares her life as a wife, mother, sister, and medical practitioner who found her life’s purpose in serving the community through public health. Dr. Lisa talks about the biggest lessons she learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed her to go back to basics and...

Fear is healthy when it's used to help us grow, but when we're young, we often let it hold us back. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist Bridget Sims Lewis to explore her incredible career journey—from broadcast journalism to corporate communications, and beyond. Bridget shares candid moments of fear and self-doubt, reflecti...

When Dr. Marla Richardson-Price started focusing on family medicine, she was able to maximize her time and talents, serve her community much better, and vastly improve her relationships. In this conversation with Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker, she shares how her profession not only gave her life meaning but also positively transformed her connectedness with the people around her. Dr. Mar...

There is tremendous success to be found in trying new things in life. All you need to do is be courageous to face the risks and transform mistakes into opportunities to learn. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with Ruaa Al-Baldawi of RNA Interior Design to discuss how she bravely followed her passions and set aside her fears when trying something, which allowed her to pivot from the...

For their very first podcast guest, Dr. Angela Walker brings in her eldest daughter, Alexis Walker, who has moxy like no other. Chatting with her mom and Dr. Sylvia Morris, Alexis shares what it is like to be the eldest daughter, how her education molded her into a resilient woman, and her most important self-care practices. She also opens up about the challenges of traveling and working abroad, w...

Our hosts continue introducing themselves, and this time, Dr. Angela Walker gives the center stage to Dr. Sylvia Morris. She reminisces about her childhood in Los Angeles and stresses the importance of a genuine support system in achieving personal growth. Dr. Sylvia looks back on her experiences at Berkeley and Georgetown, particularly the most memorable mentors who shaped her life and career. Sh...

Before you dive deeper into the episodes of the Boss Leap Podcast, why not meet your hosts first? Dr. Sylvia Morris introduces her co-host Dr. Angela Walker, who revisits the valuable lessons of her career journey and highlights the importance of being intentional. Dr. Angela shares what it is like to grow up in Washington D.C., becoming a class president, and building her career as an OB-GYN. She...