Docs Outside The Box - Ordinary Doctors Doing Extraordinary Things

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY   Joining us on today’s episode of Doc Outside The Box is Dr. Rupy Aujla from The Doctor’s Kitchen - all the way from the UK! He’s a firm believer of the principles of healthy eating. He helps both his fellow doctors and patients to live a healthier and happier lifestyle while educating them on how to make good food. After being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, he made a wise decision to finally change his diet and his lifestyle as a whole. Nutrition is a clinical tool that doctors and health professionals should have in their toolbox. Every patient deserves a doctor who talks confidently about food and medicine. Learn to cook your own tasty meal and lead a healthier lifestyle as you tune in on today’s #DOTB episode!   Things you’ll learn in this episode:   What made the push for him to go into medicine How he handled his heart condition and ho

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY   What's up everyone. Starting off the New Year to big things and big breakthroughs! This is the first of many episodes featuring tactics to battle both fear and insecurity on the path to success!   This inaugural clip is from Dr. Dara Kass - creator of FeminEm!   Learn more about Dr. Dara Kass and connect with her at: Email: [email protected] Social Media: Twitter

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY   On this episode of DOTB, I’m having Dr. Dara Kass the founder of FemInEM for the second time as we recap what happened on the recent FemInEM Idea Exchange Conference 2018. FemInEM is all about educating, inspiring and motivating people. It’s an organization that aims to address gender disparities in a positive way, empowering both men and women in order to achieve gender equality in the field of medicine. Listen on today’s episode of #DOTB and sign up for the next FemInEM conference this coming 2019!   Things you’ll learn in this episode:   Why people should come to the FemInEM Conference   What talks stood out for Dr. Kass The Behind-the-Scenes from the FemInEM Conference The momentum that drives Dr. Kass My experience as a speaker in the conference The upcoming FIX 2019 conference   Things mentioned in the show: FemInEM FIX FemInEM Idea Exc

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m speaking to Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn from The Doctor’s Life Podcast. I was on her show before and we did a collaboration together talking about the beauty and benefits of podcasting. She’s an anesthesiologist and a powerful physician development coach. She coaches doctors around stress and burnout, teaching them to have effective coaching conversations, and how to be coaches themselves so they could support each other. Medicine is hard work and physician burnout is rampant more than ever. Little by little our work is causing us harm. But how can we bridge this gap and go from physician burnout to physician wellness? Gain the knowledge to get you out of physician burnout now as you listen to today’s episode of #DOTB! Things you’ll learn in this episode: How she found her way and started helping other physicians Why she st

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m talking to Heidi Moawad. A neurologist, medical writer, editor and author of the book Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine. She writes medical articles for Medscape and she also teaches undergraduate courses and writing courses that focus on scientific writing. The path to following what you love to do is no walk in the park. Depending on how dedicated and committed you are, you can build your skills and get to the point where people are reaching out to you for your expertise. Know what you really want and don’t be afraid to do what you love. You'll be inspired as you listen to this episode of Docs Outside the Box. Things you’ll learn in this episode: What led her to the digital media and behind the scenes path Successful stories about doctors who are doing cool things outside clinical medicine Advice for someone wan

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m speaking to Dr. Taylor Brana, the host of The Happy Doc podcast! He interviews professionals and doctors that provide inspiration, motivation, and energy to uplift others and improve their life. Being a doctor is indeed hard, but being happy and optimistic can make a big impact and difference. Changing your environment, the people whom you hang out with, what you read and who you listen to can change you as a whole. Get inspired, motivated, become happier and think outside the box as you listen on today’s episode of  Docs Outside The Box. Things you’ll learn in this episode: What Made Dr. Taylor start a podcast Reasons why he particularly chose podcasting over Youtube and other media platforms Dr. Neel and the Happy Doc team Meditation, changing your environment, technology, innovation and M.A.Y.A. His advice to his

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m interviewing Rana Campbell. A lifestyle entrepreneur hosting the popular podcast Dreams in Drive. She interviews successful and creative entrepreneurs who want to take their dreams out of park and into drive! With hard work and a lot of research, plus being committed to what she loves doing, she was able to launch her podcast. And from that point onwards she kept on building it up until it reached the level to where it is now. We’re talking her show being on the front page of Apple Podcasts, and being featured on so many “Best Of” lists in electronic media! Get your pen and notepad ready as Rana shares important lessons & tips on how to start your own podcast and why you should do it too! Things you’ll learn in this episode: How powerful podcasting is How she started and launched her own podcast The challenges and

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB we have Dr. Bonnie Koo from Missbonniemd.com. I featured her blog as one of my Top 5 favorite physician personal finance blogs to make you a doc outside the box. Caught up with her at FinCon 18 and talked about her going from being pre-med one day to living and making six figures in London the next. Although living her best life financially, she still had the urge to be a doctor. After medical school, Dr. Bonnie Koo did not let the huge student loan debt stop her from taking control of her life. She created her own personal finance blog called missbonniemd.com and also hosts Friends Talk Finance with Dr. Carrie Reynolds from Hippocratic Hustle Podcast. Things you’ll learn in this episode: How she didn’t fall into the cycle of living pay check to pay check The fascinating story behind her student loan debt payoff Why person

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY What’s good everyone! On this episode we’re going to get a glimpse into the life of ER physician by day, and punk rocker by night – Dr. Daryl Wilson. That’s right one minute he’s saving lives in the ER, the next he’s spending time with his family, and by the evening he’s kicking his Vans sneakers in air with his rock group. This might be the most “Outside the Box” story featured on this show so far – and I’m so amped up to be apart of this. Things you’ll learn in this episode: How he balanced medical school with going on tour How he handled getting kicked out of the band His family’s support of him even though the music was foreign to them The difference interacting with patients versus interacting with fans How he answers #imnotjustadoc   Learn More About Dr. Wilson: The Bollweevils: https://www.reverbnation.com/thebollweevils Twitter: @bollwev

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode, my guest is Student Doctor Kamali Thompson who is a 4th year medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. I got her on the show to talk how she handles the craziness of medical school with being an amazing fencer! She’s got aspirations of making the Olympics in 2020 ya’ll. Kamali got started with fencing pretty late in comparison with other fencers. With hard work, persistence, and people believing in her she’s been able to be successful at all levels. Recently she added US National Champion to her resume and regularly competes for Team USA internationally. Things you’ll learn in this episode: How she got introduced to Fencing as a sport The difference between studying for medical school vs training for the Olympics Importance of role models Why she decided to get a MBA How she answers #imnotjustadoc Resou

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY   On this episode, I talk hitting the big 4-0 and the mistakes I’ve made trying to be a doc outside the box! Side Note: FinCon19 will be in Washington, D.C. September 4 – 7, 2019 Interested in joining my 10 days to podcasting beta group? Check out 10daystopodcasting.com to learn more.   Check out our Sponsors: Physician-CEO: physician-ceo.com/dotb/ Set for Life Insurance: www.setforlifeinsurance.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! I’m talking with Dr. Jarret Patton on this episode. He is going to be talking about being on top of the world one day and losing almost everything the next. We’re talking paddy wagon and a lengthy trial folks! Dr. Patton has also authored the book called Licensed to Live – A primer to rebuilding your life after your career has been shattered. I’ve read it and its an excellent book. Check it out on Amazon. On this episode you’re going to learn about falling from grace, redemption, ad finding your gifts even when you think you’re at rock bottom. Dr. Patton keeps it 100% on this episode and you definitely don’t want to miss this one!!   Resources mentioned in this episode: The Billionaire Lifestyle (Podcast) Licensed to Live (Podcast)   Contact Dr. Patton: www.doctorjarret.com FB/IG/Twitter: @DoctorJarret [email protected]   Check out our Sponsors: Physician-CEO: physician-ceo.com/dotb/ Set for Life

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY This episode was recorded in the back of a taxi/uber in Ghana. We’re apart of this great organization called International Healthcare Volunteers (IHCV), which has an annual medical mission to Ghana.  We were on our way to join the rest of our team at Lekma Hospital in Teshie. Things you’ll learn in this episode: Why we do medical humanitarian work in Ghana The “why” behind paying off our student loans The hardest part of medical humanitarian work

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!When you think of disruptor, I bet the last thing that comes to mind are underarm or body odor products. My next guest is Dr. Shannon Klingman, and disrupt the deodorant industry is exactly what she’s aiming to do with her product Lume. Lume Deodorant is an aluminum free, natural deodorant for underarm and private parts. It has been clinically proven to provide you with 48 hours of odor protection. I used this product for my book launch prior to interviewing Dr. Klingman. It took me a while to get used to the natural scent of this product compared to the heavy scents of corporate brands, but the results definitely made me a believer and I recommend this product for you.    Thing’s you’ll learn in this episode: Her family’s decision to live off of one salary as opposed to two doctor’s salaries The genesis of Lume Why it took over 11 years to get this product out Her transition from OB to stay at home to inventor/entrepreneu

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Hi everyone and greetings from Ghana!! Thanks for tuning back in. On this show I’m interviewing Drs. Amber Robins and Nina Luma, two of the authors from the book The Chronicles of Women in White Coats. It’s an anthology book of 20 women physicians that gives you a peek into their personal and professional lives while highlighting their roles as mothers, wives, caregivers, daughters, and best friends. Released earlier this year, here is the link to find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MNcgW3 I read it and definitely recommend it to you all!   Resources discussed in this Interview: Health & Media Fellowship Womeninwhitecoats.com   Check out our Sponsors: Physician-CEO: physician-ceo.com/dotb/ Set for Life Insurance: www.setforlifeinsurance.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Welcome back everyone. First episode of September. Where has the year gone so quickly!??! On this episode I’m speaking with Dr. Katie Deming, Board certified Radiation Oncologist who is also a successful fashion design. He label is called MakeMerry and it focuses on creating comfortable yet stylish intimates for women who suffer from sensitive skin. Her work has been featured in notable media such as Elle, Cosmopolitan, HuffingtonPost, & Today. Things you’ll learn in this episode: The difficulty women with sensitive skin from radiation or surgery experience and why it’s hard to find comfortable and stylish intimates for them How she took this problem and created a solution What it was like being featured by The Today Show How she handles the trials and tribulations of being an entrepreneur Her advice to other women physicians who are entrpreneurs How she answers #Imnotjustadoc       Resources mentioned in the show: F

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!How are you all handling this August heat?!? Everyone who wants to reach out, make sure you show some love to the “Ask me a Question” button on the right of the website. I thinks its more personal and efficient to ask a question or just leave some feedback! Today’s episode is 2 years in the making. On this episode, I’m chopping it up with Dr. Zun Lee who is a world-renowned photographer and self-described visual story teller. We chatted about his transition from the clinical physician world, to corporate healthcare management, to now as full-time photographer. He’s a heavy hitter. His work has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Huffington Post,  and Wall Street Journal. In 2014 he put out a groundbreaking book called Father Figure: Exploring Alternate Notions of Black Fatherhood, and it has won several international awards. On a side note, I recorded this with Dr. Zun Lee almost 2 years ago. This interview goes t

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY DOTB Nation! By now I’m sure most of you have heard about the case between Andre Young (a.k.a. Dr. Dre) vs Dr. Draion Burch! Yes, the same Dr. Draion Burch from Episode 3 & 19. Long story short the two were entangled in a trademark battle that just ended this year in Dr. Burch’s favor. On this episode I’m interviewing his lawyer, Andrea Evans, to discuss the specifics of the case. With so many confusing reports, it was great to hear from his powerhouse lawyer about what really happened. Things you’ll learn in this episode: Even though Dr. Dre is not a lawyer, why was he able to bring a case against a doctor What is a cease and desist letter and what to do when you get one The differences between trademark, patent, and copyright Pitfalls of taking a “do it yourself” approach to protecting your intellectual property How to create a strong t

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY DOTB Nation! On this episode, we get to hear from newly minted Dr. Wendell Cole. That’s right! The same Wendell Cole from Episode 55 who contacted me out of the blue while I was down in Atlanta for a conference. I interviewed him literally hours before he starts his first day as an orthopedic surgery resident at Tulane University. This time we’re talking about all the ways in which he’s a doc outside the box. He’s a triple threat – we’re talking physician, podcaster, and now a Best Selling Author with his book called The Med School Survival Kit – How To Breeze Through Med School While Crushing Your Exams. What’s even more impressive, he accomplished the majority of this while he was a medical student! Things to pick up in this episode: Learn about his background and why this drives him to be as diversified as possible The biggest lesson he’s le

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY Becoming a doctor is a pretty tough feat. Then the actual practice of a doctor is no walk in the park also. I know I’m stating the obvious, but have you ever wanted to know what life is like in other professions. I’ll raise my hand first to that. Ever wanted to know what life in Hollywood is like? Although it’s not life or death like medicine, it’s still stressful and to some – cutthroat. After listening to my next guest you’re going to learn about the resiliency needed to survive the glam, fame, and rejection in Hollywood. My next guest is Dr. Zoanne Clack and she is executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy. She’s been writing for the show for 14 years now and enjoying the fruits of her labor.  Hopefully, after this interview, you’ll learn the many layers to Dr. Clack. Things you’ll learn in this episode: How hitting her lowest point gave her the