Contracts can be tricky— but some are downright ridiculous. This week, I’m breaking down the worst contract I’ve ever reviewed, and trust me, it’s a doozy. From sky-high penalties to jaw-dropping restrictive covenants, this disaster of a contract is a perfect example of why you need to read the fine print.

Let’s talk about rest- not just sleep, but the kind that helps you recover, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Inspired by another doctor’s recent sabbatical, I unpack why taking intentional breaks is necessary.

Happy New Year! This episode is all about starting 2025 with a fresh perspective on the value of your knowledge and expertise. I dive into how prioritizing your time can help you set boundaries, renegotiate your role, and avoid creeping responsibilities in your career.

Too often, we tell ourselves that we’ll find time later—for hobbies, rest, or the life we want outside of work. But the truth is, “later” doesn’t just happen. And taking the first job offer that comes along often locks us into roles that don’t leave space for anything else. In this episode, I’m challenging the way we make decisions about our careers.

Welcome to the 100th episode of the podcast! To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing my personal manifesto. If you have ever wondered how I have managed to create the results that I have and help my clients do the same, here it is. These are the top 10 core beliefs and principles that I talk about all the time that have guided my life and career.

Alright y’all, this week’s topic can be a sensitive one. Sometimes the people in our lives can’t come with us to the next level. Whether it’s family, friends, or colleagues, growth often means setting new boundaries. This can lead to judgment, guilt, or feeling misunderstood.

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.

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 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 already demanding roles.

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-time clinical work to exploring all kinds of flexible, high-earning options (and she has many!)

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.

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. Whether you’re early in your career or feeling ready for a shift, this episode will help you rethink what's truly possible for your professional life. If you've ever wondered if you're asking for too much, this one's for you.

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!

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 skin to make it to where she is today.

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!

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.

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.

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’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.

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.