The Blk Doctor ® Collective

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.  But here’s the truth: saying “yes” to everything doesn’t make us better doctors, it just leaves us drained. Instead of asking, “ Can I do this?” it’s time to start as...

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 breaking down: How imposter syndrome is different from self-doubt; and why you need to know Why asking questions and communicating your needs are the KEY...

Hey y'all, I skipped last week's episode because I needed time to process everything— this recent election has left a lot of us with some heavy emotions. 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 alr...

In this episode of the Blk Doctor Collective Podcast , I’m excited to welcome Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid, a board-certified pediatrician and the powerhouse behind Doctoring Differently .  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-tim...

In today’s episode, I’m talking about something we don’t address nearly enough: the traumatic behaviors we learned in medicine. Inspired by a fellow doc’s post, I reflected on how our medical careers can go from being a passion to feeling like “just a job” after years of this patterned trauma. Here’s what we’re getting into: - The danger of being hyper-independent (thanks to medical training) and...

Alright y’all, this one’s personal. Today’s episode is all about what happens when you think you’re asking for too much in your career. In this episode, I dive into: - Why so many of us think we’re being “too demanding” when we ask for better pay, more flexible hours, or time off - The internal struggles I faced, and continue to face, when it comes to asking for what I truly want - Steps to help y...

In this episode of the Blk Doctor Collective Podcast, I’m answering a key question from Dr. Anu: When’s the right time to ask for a raise? And let me tell you right now—there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ time! We’re breaking down those tired myths about waiting for annual reviews and shaking off the mindset blocks that hold us back. I’ll walk you through how to mentally gear up, gather your rece...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mavis Britwum, a first-generation pediatrician and passionate social justice activist, as well as a proud member of the Any Day Negotiator program. Dr. Mavis shares her journey as a first-gen physician, including the highs and lows that shaped her path. She talks about the importance of mindset in professional growth and how she has embraced her thick New York...

In this episode of The Blk Doctor Collective Podcast, we’re diving deep into the art of salary negotiation for medical professionals—because it’s more than just numbers!  I’m diving into why you shouldn’t rely solely on MGMA data (which is trash IMO) and why negotiating your salary is an absolute must + why salary transparency is key! Tune in to hear real-life examples and actionable advice. This...

Get ready for a powerful episode with our special guest, Dr. Tolson Odunsi, an incredible OB/GYN physician with a journey that’s nothing short of inspiring. From dreaming of being a doctor at just three years old, to overcoming academic hurdles, and facing the unimaginable—becoming a young widow during her intern year—Dr. Odunsi’s story is all about upholding her purpose in spite of pain. We’ll ta...

In this episode, I am continuing the conversation from last week and talking specifically about strategic questions you need to answer before you accept a position. It's about knowing what you want and making sure you get it—right from the job search stage. We'll dive into how to navigate those tricky conversations about salary, benefits, and even workplace vibes. With real-life examples a...

This episode is all about flipping the script and owning your power in the interview process by asking the right questions! This is the ONLY way to assess if this will be the right job for you. I get it, we've all been there—so eager to land the job that nothing else seems to matter. You want to say the right things, wear the perfect outfit, and not ruffle any feathers just so they’ll choose y...

I’m baaaaaack!! After a month off of podcasting, I am back and rejuvenated. We are kicking off Season 4 of The BLK Doctor Collective Podcast with my favorite way to start each season, sharing a little bit more about my journey and what discoveries I’ve made along the way.  In this episode, I share how self advocating has transformed my experience in the medical industry and actually allowed me to...

Welcome to the last episode of season 3! In this episode, I talk about what overcoming burnout and rediscovering joy in medicine looked like for me.  Hint: it includes setting boundaries, self advocating, and negotiating smartly for myself and my clients. Tune in to learn about what options exist for you when you start asking the right questions and asking for what you want. There is a strategy fo...

We as physicians often still follow archaic notions of how medicine should be practiced.  If I had a dollar for every time I heard an older attending say how we don’t have it as bad as they did, and that we just need to push through it and work…I would never work again. I could be a lady of leisure.  Tune in to this week's episode to hear why these practices are not applicable in your medical...

As doctors, July marks a series of new transitions –  from being a student in training to resident to an attending. For me, every July reminds me of the time when I made the mindset shift from being a “pick me” doc to discovering the type of attending I wanted to be, because I knew for a fact that this wasn’t the career I wanted.  This episode is for you if you feel like you are the person that is...

Be honest, do you force yourself to show up when you probably shouldn't? I’m talking sickness, mental health breaks, and burnout. Are you honoring yourself and what you need?  I ask this question but I already know that most of us push through what we need to continue working.  After returning home from vacation last week I got hit (punched) with the flu and yet I still went back and forth wit...

What would you ask for in your current role if you knew you could get it? Higher salary? More paid time off? Would you enforce your boundaries more?  I empower you to really think about that question, because what if it just all worked out ? Why not, right?  Join me in today’s episode where I share my thoughts on asking for what you want, even when it's extremely uncomfortable. I won’t sit her...

What does job security mean to you? Is it just simply having a job, even if you hate it, even if you're underpaid? At least you’re employed, right? Or…is it having a job that you love, with a salary that you actually deserve and time freedom to have a life of your own outside of work.  I’ll give you a hint, it ain’t the first one.  But it is ingrained in us to just be grateful for the employme...

If you missed my Masterclass on Contract Secrets last week, you shouldn't have!  But I know we go together, since you keep coming back each week, so you can catch an abbreviated recap in this episode.  Let’s start by acknowledging contracts are like a “group project” and that’s why it's important for you to be involved in the process rather than just being grateful for what is offered. You...

Finding Financial Freedom: Creative Real Estate Investing with Dr. Daa’iyah In this episode of the Black Doctor Collective podcast, we are talking with my friend, Dr. Daa’iyah, an emergency medicine physician and adult educator turned creative real estate investor.  We got real in this episode. We talked about how working in medicine can become draining to the point where you literally have to giv...

I have to brag…my clients are truly WINNING. Some are earning more money while working less. Some are leaving their toxic workplaces before the end of a contract. Some are negotiating top dollar right out of training. The results these doctors are seeing after joining the Any Day Negotiator Program are honestly mind blowing.  Join me this week for something a little different, I am sharing a few o...

Hating your job doesn't automatically mean changing careers. That non clinical job isn't a magic gateway to joy or freedom.  If you are considering leaving medicine for a non-clinical role because it feels more sustainable, then let me save you some trouble.  You can end up overworked, underpaid, and disrespected anywhere.  You will hate your job in any setting if you don’t speak up for wh...

Join me for the 75th episode of The Black Doctor Collective Podcast as I discuss how we have been bamboozled into this false narrative of how to practice self care. Raise your hand if you have been focused on facials and spa treatments, shopping, yoga, and meditation. Don’t get me wrong, I love and partake in all of those things but I am realizing that's not how to create sustainable self care...

Come hangout with me while I recap my recent birthday trip to Grenada and share about my addiction to productivity. In this episode, I talk about how my learned behaviors from years of medical training are now seeping into my everyday life, including vacations and “off’-time”. As a medical professional we are trained to put others over ourselves and our basic needs (yeah, even bathroom breaks - iy...