The Blk Doctor ® Collective

Be a fly on the wall for this pajama chat turned impromptu podcast! I am joined by Dr. Kimmy, Dr. Daa’iyah Cooper, and Dr. Kimberly Brown and we are spilling all our thoughts on being Black women in medicine and in entrepreneurship (and believe me, we have a ton to spill).  We talk about the challenges and internalized racism that Black women entrepreneurs face, the complexities of identity, and t...

I was recently asked to speak at my med school back in Grenada, which was a full circle moment. I of course said yes. I wondered “What would I have needed to hear at that stage?” I reflected on my own journey from med school to becoming an attending. Starting out as a busy medical student, to residency and fellowship, and then practicing medicine while learning a sense of balance by prioritizing m...

In this episode of the Black Doctor Collective podcast, I’m here with Dr. Trot, a third-generation, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculoplastic surgery.  We talk about how she was called back to medicine from basketball, navigating barriers as a black, gay woman in ophthalmology, the “arrival fallacy” of medicine, and setting boundaries to ensure personal well-being and actually e...

Q1 has been one for the books. Lot’s of learning experiences and overall growth moments. I’m spilling all the tea on how I failed to follow my own framework that I teach to my coaching clients. I share what I didn’t do, what I compromised on, and how those choices have led to less than desirable working conditions.  I’ve had three MAJOR takeaways from Q1. First, the importance of building self-tru...

In this episode of the Black Doctor Collective podcast, I invite Dr. Catherine Toomer, a family medicine and community health physician, to share her own personal health journey. Dr. Toomer was diagnosed with diabetes and congestive heart failure from battling significant weight gain.  After learning how to heal herself, she opened her own micro practice, where she serves those suffering from the...

I spent some time reflecting on the last three months – really diving into the process of what made me successful, what worked, what didn't, what I enjoyed and disliked. All the things. What I realized is that it all comes down to delegation.  I am my best when I am not bogged down with a to-do list. Sure, there will always be things that I have to do and only I can do them, but that is not th...

Dr. Jeannie Lawrence, is a transformational life coach and board certified psychiatrist, who founded Sanctuary for Women Physicians, after realizing doctors are in danger in the current healthcare environment.  We talk about how being a “high functioning” medical professional can actually lead to being dysfunctional. When it comes down to doctors foregoing their basic needs and wearing it as a bad...

Be wary of terms like “team player” and “above and beyond”.  The same words employers use to praise you, they’ll use to criticize.  When you refuse to do what they want, take work home, do unpaid tasks, they’ll weaponize these terms to attack your character. Creating my own measures for success meant I could see this strategy for what it was: a faulty negotiation tactic.  Today's episode cover...

When you ask for what you want are you truly honest? Is your list based on what you truly want or is it limited to what you think you deserve?  This week I'm talking about my bucket list. It's filled with all sorts of practical and aspirational things. It is what I use as a measure for whether a job is right for me. Is the position I am in leading me closer to the life of my dreams? When y...

As a doctor, we are trained to make decisions, including small ones, with great deliberation and collaboration. But when we extend this slow decision-making process to everything in our lives, it can make us feel stuck.  This week I am sharing a new decision-making method that I came across that moves you quickly from decision-making into action. I’ve been using it to answer so many questions I’d...

This week I share a story about a retail pharmacist who after years of being praised for putting others before herself, died at her CVS retail job. It was so engrained to make sure work was handled before taking care of her own health, that she delayed her own care.  I examine my own journey through training and highlight all the ways I was taught to de-prioritize myself. I talk about how I used n...

Dr. Temi Oghogho-Ajao, came through this week with her vast knowledge on becoming financially successful. She is a multifaceted individual whose journey from emergency medicine to becoming a money mindset coach and real estate investor is nothing short of inspiring. More importantly she is dropping gems on how you too can create wealth.  We talk about her experience navigating the burdens of stude...

There is something I've been getting wrong about the soft life. It is not all about indulgence. It requires that I give up certain things... It also requires learning and unlearning concepts that Ive heard my whole life. Tune in to hear what I am giving up and how I furthered that on my recent trip to Cabo.

Turns out the culture of corporate medicine is the same whether youre a physician or a physical therapist. Are we surprised? Tune in to this week's episode with Dr. Britni Barber as she shares her journey from university to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Listen as she discusses her experiences working in a traditional healthcare setting, the challenges she faced, and her decision...

When was the last time you acknowledged your success? In this episode, I reflect on the idea of celebrating personal milestones as a way of combating self-doubt and increasing self-belief. Drawing inspiration from a recent conversations, I emphasize the importance of appreciating accomplishments and recognizing personal worth. Discussing my own journey in the medical field and the milestones reach...

In this episode, I speak with guest Dr. Tamara Beckford, a board certified emergency medicine physician and CEO of Ur Caring Docs. Dr. Beckford's experiences with burnout led to her developing strategies to combat it, from self-reflection to setting personal boundaries between work and home life. She also emphasizes the power of a positive mindset, goal setting, and self-care. She provides pra...

This week, I talk about how I do not work in January, because I don't do winter! I have meticulously carved out a fulfilling career in coaching and medicine that is balanced with my personal life AND my preferences. I don't care who find this unreasonable. I emphasize the power and need for negotiation in creating a life that brings joy and satisfaction. I highlight the importance of think...

In this inspiring episode, I chat with Dr. Joy'El Ballard, a board-certified obstetrician, gynecologist and business coach for Black women over 40. Dr. Joy'El opens up about her journey through perimenopause, her impactful shift from a busy medical practice to entrepreneurship and the genesis of her Menopause Moguls coaching program. She provides an insightful look into the transformations...

Happy New Year! In this episode, I reflect on the past year (2023) and share how embracing self-growth and negotiation has transformed my life. From successfully negotiating out of clinic work to pursuing creative projects, I've seen the ripple effects of prioritizing my own needs. Join me as I discuss how self-preservation and the fear of having our needs denied, can sometimes impede our abil...

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. I share stories of how I used negotiation to overcome obstacles and create the life I wanted. Join me for a discussion on the power of negotiation and how it can i...

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. This week, we get into a deep and honest conversation about the path one often follows to become an entrepreneur. We started reminiscing about our starts, candidly sharing how Dr. Kimmy initially jumped into business ventures withou...

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. Dr. Kimmy's journey to crea...

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. How does it relate to medicine? A poignant story from Liberia illustrates the power of confidently expressing needs and...

Exciting news! This is my 50th episode of The Black Doctor Collective podcast! 🎉 In this episode, titled "From 'This Job Sucks' to Job Success: A Blueprint for Transforming Your Work Environment," I share insights on negotiation strategies and the importance of mastering the day-to-day decisions in your career. Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: * Understand the power o...

Do you know how many possibilities there are for physicians? Well this week's guest Dr Nicole Swiner certain does. Join us as Doc Swiner shares her journey of being a family doctor in North Carolina, becoming a private practice co-owner, and experiencing the overwhelming pressure of being a new wife and mother. After hitting rock bottom and receiving support from her loved ones, she realized t...