What happens when a “good job” no longer feels good enough?

In this episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series Podcast, Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with Dr. Yemi Lamikanra, orthopedic hand surgeon and founder of Cura Hand Surgery and Orthopedics in Atlanta, to discuss her bold decision to leave a large multi-specialty group and start her own solo practice.

Dr. Lamikanra opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to seek change, including the pressures of balancing motherhood with her surgical career. She shares the strategies, resources, and mindset shifts that helped her build a practice that fits her life—and why trusting yourself is often the hardest, but most important, step.

You’ll learn:

How motherhood reshaped her priorities and pushed her toward autonomy

Why “10X is easier than 2X” when making major life changes

Lessons from setbacks that became invaluable in leadership, coding, and patient acquisition

How to evaluate consultants and ensure a return on investment

The power of community, self-education, and intentional decision-making in private practice

Dr. Lamikanra’s journey is an inspiring reminder that your purpose is always bigger than your fear—and that redefining success is not only possible, but necessary.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Dr. Yemi Lamikandra:

Website: atlantahandsurgeon.com

Instagram: @atlhandsurgeon

LinkedIn: Opeyemi Lamikanra, MD

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to design a career—and life—that works for you.