Your Unapologetic Career Podcast
Are you ready to become the CEO of your career? Join Kemi Doll – physician, surgeon, researcher, coach, and career strategist – as she guides you on the journey to transform your academic life, so that you can channel your ideas, passions, and skills into a successful and nourishing career. In each episode, she’ll be taking a deep dive into one CORE growth strategy so you can gain confidence and effectiveness in pursuing the dream career in academic medicine that you worked so hard to achieve. Tune in for an always authentic, sometimes a little raw, but unapologetically empowering word. Learn more at www.kemidoll.com.
Episodes
198 episodes
187 Informational Interviews - An Underutilized Tool
In the world of academic medicine, the transition into new roles can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you're a fresh graduate stepping into your first faculty position or a mid-career professional changing jobs, one tool stands out as inv...
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186 Academic Culture is Kryptonite for Boundaries
As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to reflect on our career goals and the boundaries we need to set to achieve them. However, in the fast-paced world of academia, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of work and person...
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185 How to Get Non-NIH Funding (ie How I Built My Career)
Looking for ways to diversify your research funding? Check out this week’s episode where Kemi discuss how to get creative with non-NIH funding! Tailored especially for women of color in academic medicine and public health, Kemi shar...
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{BONUS} Kemi's Challenge - A Running Jump
Join Kemi for this empowering conversation that reminds us that betting on ourselves is not only necessary, but also a powerful step towards achieving our dreams. This information is especially timely as many are feeling the pressure of crumbli...
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184 GTG® Alumni Spotlight: Adesuwa Akhetuamhen, MD
In this episode, Kemi welcomes Dr. Adesuwa Akhetuamhen, an emergency medicine physician and faculty member at Emory University. Dr. Akhetuamhen’s research focuses on preventative medicine for emergency department patients at risk for neuro-card...
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{BONUS} Time Scarcity and Overload
Ever feel buried under your academic workload? You're not alone! We are literally in a structure that is designed to create and foster the experience of time scarcity and overload. Join Kemi as she explores the structural fact...
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183 GTG®️ Coaching Client Spotlight: Allison Wu MD, MPH
In this episode, Kemi welcomes Dr. Allison Wu. Dr. Wu is Principal Investigator of the Wunderfull Lab. She is a clinician-researcher board certified in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition as we...
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182 {ENCORE} EP. 38 Are You Coasting, Ghosting, or Growing?
Are you merely checking boxes, disappearing when challenges arise, or actively seeking growth? In this encore episode, Kemi dives into the concepts of coasting, ghosting, and growing in our career journey. With a focus on self...
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181 {ENCORE} EP. 120 Mothering As a High Achieving Black Woman in Academia - With Dr. Tamorah Lewis, MD, PhD
In this encore episode, Kemi welcomes Dr. Tamorah Lewis, a neonatologist and pediatric clinical pharmacologist, to discuss the intricate dance of motherhood and career. Together, they explore the challenges and triumphs of being high-achieving ...
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180 Disturbing Relationship Patterns Among High-Achieving Women, with Dr. Shirlene Obuobi, MD
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses emotional abuse and the challenges high-achieving women of color face in abusive relationships. Listener discretion is advised, and support resources are available if needed. National Domestic V...
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179 Federal Funding Threats: Self-Care Strategies Deep-Dive (Part 3)
It's time to prioritize YOU! In this final installment of the Federal Funding Threats series, Kemi explores the crucial topic of self-care amidst the chaos of the current funding landscape. With a focus on enhancing our well-being, Kemi shares ...
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178 Coaching Client Spotlight: Mia Yang, MD
In this episode, Kemi welcomes Dr. Mia Yang, a geriatrician and associate professor at Wake Forest School of Medicine, to discuss her unique journey in the healthcare system. Dr. Yang received her medical degree from University of North Carolin...
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{BONUS} Federal Funding Threats: Institutional Cowardice
In this unplanned episode, Kemi dives into the current federal funding landscape and its implications for public health and academic medicine. With a focus on the NIH and NSF, Kemi explores the challenges posed by current lead...
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177 Federal Funding Threats: How to Help (Part 2)
This week, Kemi continues the discussion on the federal funding crisis and its impact on academic medicine and public health. While some face direct threats, others remain relatively stable. If you're in a secure position, this epis...
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{BONUS} Coaching Client Spotlight: Sharon Onguti, MD, MPH
In our latest episode, Kemi sit down with Dr. Sharon Onguti, an infectious diseases specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she has served since 2022. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, she completed...
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176 Federal Funding Threats: Next Steps for Researchers (Part 1)
In this thought-provoking episode, Kemi dives into the emotional landscape of uncertainty and fear that health equity researchers and those feeling threatened are experiencing in today's chaotic climate. Join Kemi as she outli...
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{BONUS} Coaching Client Spotlight: Kashica Webber-Ritchey, MHA, PhD, RN
Transitioning from clinical nursing to impactful research is no small feat. In our latest episode, join Kemi as she explores Dr. Kashica Webber-Ritchey's journey from the bedside to academia. Dr. Webber-Ritchey focuses on health pr...
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175 Building a Life You Can Fall Apart In
Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2025 is here, and it's all about resilience and creating a life that can withstand personal challenges.Join Kemi as she reflects on a challenging yet rewarding 2024 and invites us to explore the conc...
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{BONUS} Top 10 Episodes Of 2024
As we close out 2024, we're excited to share a recap of the year's top 10 podcast episodes that resonated most with our community. From tackling poor performance in teams to navigating career phases with purpose, pace, and peace, Kemi revisits ...
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174 Career Dynamics Series FAQ
Our latest episode wraps up the Career Dynamics series by answering your insightful questions. Tune in to discover how to communicate your leadership style effectively and advocate for your needs in any professional setting. Whether you're a tr...
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{BONUS MINI} Surviving Fall 2024 (Part 3)
Are your partnerships truly filling the gaps? In this last Bonus MINI episode on Surviving Fall 2024, Kemi breaks down how to choose collaborators who complement your strengths and weaknesses—not just those you like. Tune in for high standards ...
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173 Coaching Client Spotlight: Sarah Peitzmeier, Ph.D., MSPH
Our latest podcast episode features Sarah Peitzmeier. Dr. Peitzmeier is a is a mixed-methods social epidemiologist focusing on gender-based violence and sexual health, particularly in marginalized populations such as LGBTQ communities and sex w...
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{BONUS MINI} Surviving Fall 2024 (Part 2)
Discover how to reserve your energy for work that truly inspires. In this brief bonus episode, learn strategies for focusing on what matters, streamlining distractions, and strengthening support systems to stay resilient in uncertain times.&nbs...
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172 Coaching Client Spotlight: Jovita Murillo, DrPH, MPH, MA
In this inspiring episode, Kemi sits down with Dr. Jovita Murillo. Dr. Murillo received a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from Claremont Graduate University. Her research interests involve exploring the intersectionality between social determ...
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