Becoming the On-Air Medical Expert
Brooke Rogers, CBS News reporter, shared how medical experts can become go-to media sources. She emphasized clarity, simplicity, and storytelling—urging professionals to speak at a fifth-grade level and offer concise, relatable points. Her advice: build relationships with reporters, pitch exclusive ideas, and make complex topics easy to understand.
From Surgeon to CEO: Dr. Taryn Rose’s Journey
Dr. Taryn Rose, orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer, shared her journey from Vietnamese refugee to founder of a $40M footwear brand. Inspired by a diabetic shoe project, she built Enrico Queenie with resilience, media savvy, and strong networks. Now working with DARPA and the AMA, she champions authenticity and embracing failure as part of growth.
Get Your Seat At The Table: Leadership Strategies & Beyond
Dr. Renee Rodriguez Paro, pediatric cardiologist and department chair, shared her approach to leadership—favoring courage over armor. She emphasized owning your story, having hard conversations, and leading with emotional regulation. Her message: confident, connected leaders grow by staying open, prepared, and willing to learn.
Making Medicine Work For You
Dr. Staci Tanouye, OB-GYN, opened up about overcoming burnout and redefining success. Drawing on the self-worth theory of motivation, she explored common achievement patterns and shared her own struggles with postpartum depression and a rare tumor. Her message: choose self-acceptance over overperformance, and prioritize your well-being.
Top 10 Tips for Negotiating Your Contract as a Physician
How To Choose An Egg Or Sperm Donor
Lisa Schuman, a reproductive therapist with over 25 years of experience, discusses the five-step process of choosing a donor, emphasizing the importance of understanding stress in fertility treatment.
Navigating Life as a Woman in Medicine
Dr. Farah Khan is an allergy immunologist and assistant professor of pediatrics. They discuss Farah's journey as a first-generation Pakistani Muslim American in medicine, her experiences in residency and fellowship, and the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career.
Nursing, Burnout, and Building a Supportive Community
Danielle Maltby, a registered nurse with 18 years of experience, including 12 years in the NICU. Danielle shares her journey into nursing, her experiences in the NICU, the challenges of burnout in healthcare, and her transition to podcasting to empower women in medicine.
Beyond the Clinic: Investing in Your Community
Dr. Jessica Gray, a family medicine physician, shares her journey into family medicine, the importance of women's health, and the challenges of misinformation in healthcare.
Living with MS: A Physician's Perspective
Dr. Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris, a double board-certified OBGYN and obesity medicine specialist, shares her inspiring journey through medical education, the challenges she faced, including the loss of her father and her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Your Career
Dr. Iman Boston discusses the challenges of navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome in the medical field. Dr. Boston shares her journey in academia, the importance of representation, and how mentorship has played a crucial role in her career.
The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare Advocacy
Allyn Rose, founder of The Previvor, shares her journey of undergoing a preventative double mastectomy and the creation of her nonprofit women's healthcare platform. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself in healthcare decisions and finding a care team that prioritizes the patient's goals and desires.
Food as Medicine: Integrating Nutrition into Healthcare
Dr. Melissa Mondala discusses the importance of food as medicine and the integration of lifestyle medicine in healthcare. She shares her journey of combining family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and integrative psychiatry and how they complement each other.
Optimizing Breast Imaging
Dr. Anjali Malik, board-certified, fellowship-trained breast imaging radiologist and women’s health advocate, delivers a comprehensive overview of breast cancer screening, highlighting the critical importance of early detection through mammograms and advanced imaging techniques.
Menopause Matters: Top Tips For Being Prepared for Menopause
Dr. Deepthi Gandhi, a menopause specialist, shares her journey and the importance of menopause management. She emphasizes the need for education and empowerment for women going through menopause. Dr. Gandhi discusses the flawed Women's Health Initiative study and the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy.
Prioritizing Passion to Pave a Unique Career Path
Dr. Jen Caudle shares her journey of prioritizing her passions, including her unexpected experience with pageants. She emphasizes the importance of saying yes before overthinking, not underestimating off-the-rack options, and staying resilient in the face of setbacks.
Master Class: Effective Communication and Public Speaking Workshop
Marsheila DeVan, a communication expert with over 30 years of experience, delivers a dynamic masterclass on public speaking and effective communication. She highlights the power of eye contact, confident posture, and eliminating filler words.
Relationships in Medicine: Navigating Communication & Connection
Dr. Kate Mangona, a pediatric radiologist and marriage and intimacy coach, joins Dr. Rupa Wong to discuss the importance of communication and intimacy in sustaining relationships, particularly for women in medicine. Dr. Mangona emphasizes that a happy home life is the foundation for success in all areas of life, and offers tips for maintaining strong relationships.
Becoming the Expert: From Health Media to CMO + CEO
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB-GYN, offers a captivating glimpse into her evolution from clinical medicine to becoming a dynamic media personality and entrepreneur. In an insightful conversation, she shared how embracing discomfort and viewing challenges as growth opportunities were pivotal in her journey.
Fostering an Engaged Practice Culture with Dedicated Staff
Dr. Kriti Mohan, board-certified plastic surgeon, shares her journey of taking over an established practice and transforming its culture. She discusses how she tackled early challenges by prioritizing open communication, regular staff meetings, and one-on-one check-ins.