Physicians Keepers

What does success look like beyond the medical title? In this episode of Physicians Keepers , Dr. Bilina Shaw discuss physician entrepreneurship, financial wellness, career transitions, and the importance of designing a life that aligns with your personal values and goals. Discover how coaching, financial literacy, and redefining success can help physicians create more fulfilling lives.

In this episode of Physicians Keepers,Dr. Hokehe Eko, founder of GLOW Pediatrics, discuss her journey from traditional pediatrics to integrative medicine and entrepreneurship. Dr. Eko shares how her daughter’s health challenges inspired her career transformation, the realities of workplace bullying, and the courage it takes to build a practice aligned with your values. Dr. Eko discussed physician...

In this episode of Physicians Keepers ,Dr  Ally sits down with Erica to discuss her journey from physician to coach, navigating divorce, single parenting, fertility challenges, and redefining success. Dr. Erica shares how coaching, faith, and support systems helped her transition from clinical medicine to building a coaching practice focused on helping women physicians and high-achieving women nav...

What happens when a personal challenge becomes the inspiration for a completely new career path? In this episode of Physicians Keepers , Ally sits down with Dr. Nancy Echefu , hair transplant physician and CEO of Havilah Hair Restoration, to talk about her unconventional journey from internal medicine to emergency medicine and eventually into hair restoration and entrepreneurship.

This week on Physicians Keepers , Dr. Ally reflects on the power of community, mentorship, and kindness in medicine and shares a simple reminder that you are not alone.  

Why would a board-certified family medicine physician become a dating coach? Dr. Josya  shares her journey through medicine, the importance of identity beyond the white coat, and why emotional growth, self-worth, and healthy relationships matter just as much as clinical success.

What does it really take to build a thriving Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice? In this episode of Physicians Keepers , Dr. Anne Gonzalez shares her journey into DPC, the lessons she learned as a physician entrepreneur, common myths about the model, and how it can help physicians reduce burnout while delivering better patient care.

In this episode, we discuss physician burnout, identity beyond medicine, mental health, trauma-informed leadership, entrepreneurship, and the unique challenges faced by women physicians. A powerful conversation for any doctor seeking purpose, resilience, and a more fulfilling career.

On this episode Dr. Mariel Herbert shares her journey from employed medicine to private practice, discussing existential psychiatry, lifestyle medicine, physician burnout, and what it really takes to build a practice that aligns with your values.

In this episode of Physicians Keepers, Dr. Amy Loden shares her journey from academic medicine to entrepreneurship, motherhood, and building a practice centered on women’s health and purpose. From burnout and balancing family life to launching her direct primary care practice, this conversation is honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable. We also dive into her TEDx talk, her best-selling book The P...

Dr. Temi Ajao, an emergency physician turned money coach, shares how $500K in student debt, career pressure, and burnout pushed her to redefine both her work and her finances.  She breaks down practical strategies for managing physician income, navigating taxes, tackling debt, and building wealth while addressing the hidden pressure many first-generation high earners face.

Dr. Hannah Parr, a physician and diabetes educator living with type 1 diabetes, shares how her diagnosis shaped her path in medicine. She discusses leaving traditional residency to pursue functional and preventive care, focusing on lifestyle, patient education, and chronic disease management. The conversation explores the importance of accepting a diagnosis, addressing emotional health, and redefi...

In this episode, Dr. Maryna Mammoliti joins Dr Ally for a powerful conversation on administrative violence in medicine, a term describing how systems meant to regulate and protect can be misused to harm physicians. From complaints and investigations to workplace politics, these processes can carry serious emotional, financial, and professional consequences. This episode highlights the importance o...

In this episode of Physicians Keepers , Dr. Ona Utuama shares her journey from family physician to entrepreneur, building Tribal Eyes Eyewear and launching a Saturday-focused women’s clinic through Collab MD Direct Primary Care. She discussed  how she identified gaps in both fashion and healthcare, creating inclusive solutions.

In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Gavin-Headen shares how a childhood passion for sewing turned into a purpose-driven business decades later. What started as a stress reliever during COVID became Valmasi Scrubs  a brand created to solve a real problem for curvy women in healthcare. From navigating career expectations to embracing entrepreneurship in her 40s, her story is a powerful reminder that your d...

Dr. Janeeka Benoit shares her journey with weight and body image to helping high-achieving women understand their metabolism and reclaim their health.  This episode explores the link between mindset, identity, and sustainable wellness challenging the idea that weight loss is one-size-fits-all and highlighting a more personalized, balanced approach to health.

In this episode, Dr. Jazzmine Basham, DO shares her journey from physician to patient advocate and sheds light on the challenges patients face navigating today’s healthcare system. We discuss the importance of patient education, clear communication, and taking an active role in your care. From preparing for appointments to understanding your rights and seeking second opinions, this conversation is...