In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Caroline Tanis—financial advisor, strategist, and best-selling author—to talk about the gender pay gap and the lesser-known gender wealth gap. Drawing from her expertise, Caroline highlights the key contributors to pay disparities and addresses common misconceptions surrounding both gaps. We also explore the steps we can take to move the needle toward closing the gender pay gap and the gender wealth gap, and building a more equitable financial future.

To learn more about Caroline and her work, visit:

https://tanisfingroup.com/

Instagram: @tanisfingroup

Youtube: @thewealthcafe

The Wealth Cafe, on Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio Podcasts!

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we discuss how creativity and self-expression can redefine what it means to be a professional in medicine. Dr. Jamee Goldstein, board-certified pediatrician and immediate past president of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, shares how her background in dance and the arts has shaped her clinical practice, leadership style, and advocacy work. Together, we explore themes of challenging gendered stereotypes in medicine, the importance of mentorship and representation, the role of creative outlets in combating burnout, and the need to value emotional intelligence and empathy as core components of medical excellence.

To learn more about how embracing the full spectrum of identity—including creativity, compassion, and emotion—can strengthen both patient care and physician well-being, we invite you to listen to this powerful conversation with Dr. Goldstein

You can also reach out to Dr. Goldstein via email: [email protected]

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, and the burnout epidemic among women in medicine. Dr. Shanika Esparaz—ophthalmologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and certified wellbeing coach—joins us to share her journey from clinical practice to founding Envision Your Wellness, where she helps women physicians reclaim balance and confidence using her “Four Corners of Health” framework.

We explore the unique pressures women face in high-achieving medical careers, the red flags of burnout, and how imposter syndrome can quietly undermine even the most accomplished professionals. Dr. Esparaz offers actionable strategies—from daily mindset shifts to powerful coaching tools—for recognizing burnout early and building confidence that lasts.

To learn more about Dr. Shanika Esparaz’s work, visit her website and explore “The Confident Clinician”—a transformative 5-day course designed to help women in medicine move from wondering “Do I belong here?” to confidently saying “I got this!” in just five days. Link to receive the course: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com/pl/2148659638

For ongoing support, check out her group coaching membership—a low-cost, low-time commitment way to receive coaching alongside other women in medicine. Join the group coaching membership here: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com

Learn more about her coaching philosophy and services on her website: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com

You can also reach out to Dr. Esparaz on IG @shani_esparazmd or email: [email protected].via

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, and the burnout epidemic among women in medicine. Dr. Shanika Esparaz—ophthalmologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and certified wellbeing coach—joins us to share her journey from clinical practice to founding Envision Your Wellness, where she helps women physicians reclaim balance and confidence using her “Four Corners of Health” framework.

We explore the unique pressures women face in high-achieving medical careers, the red flags of burnout, and how imposter syndrome can quietly undermine even the most accomplished professionals. Dr. Esparaz offers actionable strategies—from daily mindset shifts to powerful coaching tools—for recognizing burnout early and building confidence that lasts.

To learn more about Dr. Shanika Esparaz’s work, visit her website and explore “The Confident Clinician”—a transformative 5-day course designed to help women in medicine move from wondering “Do I belong here?” to confidently saying “I got this!” in just five days. Link to receive the course: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com/pl/2148659638

For ongoing support, check out her group coaching membership—a low-cost, low-time commitment way to receive coaching alongside other women in medicine. Join the group coaching membership here: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com

Learn more about her coaching philosophy and services on her website: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com

You can also reach out to Dr. Esparaz on IG @shani_esparazmd or email: [email protected].via

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Eileen Barrett, a nationally recognized leader in internal medicine and addiction care. From her roots in public health to her presidency of the American Medical Women’s Association, Dr. Barrett shares powerful insights on inclusion, institutional change, and the emotional resilience required for sustained advocacy. We discuss the importance of everyday actions, and what it truly means to create spaces of belonging. Whether you're a student, clinician, or leader, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reimagine equity in healthcare.

To learn more about Dr. Barrett’s work, please see the links below:

https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20220202/blog-one-small-grand-rounds-innovation-to-increase-equity

https://www.wimedicine.org/blog/a-more-inclusive-medical-school-graduation-ceremony

You can also reach out to Dr. Eileen Barrett via Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileen-barrett-md/

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Karen Leitner—physician-turned-coach and founder of How to Feel Better for Women Physicians. We explore how the invisible curriculum of medicine teaches women to override their needs, avoid conflict, and internalize the impossible standards of a broken system. Karen shares how these same forces show up in gender pay inequity, burnout, and moral injury—and what it looks like to reclaim time, value, and self-compassion as a form of resistance. From charting at midnight to fearing you're not “good enough,” this episode is a powerful reminder that advocating for yourself is not selfish—it’s a leadership skill.

To learn more about Dr. Karen Leitner and what she does, please see the links below: Instagram: @karenleitnermd

Program page: www.karenleitnermd.com/how-to-feel-better

You can also reach out to Dr. Karen Leitner via email: [email protected]

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Janis Robinson Daly to discuss how her work shines a light on the stories of women in early 20th-century medicine. We explore her decision to focus on the lives of women at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania rather than her great-great grandfather’s role in its founding, how she developed her characters, and the extensive research behind her historical fiction novels.

To learn more about Janis Robinson Daily please visit:

https://janisrdaly.com/bio/

Instagram: @janisrdaly_writer

Facebook: JanisRobinsonDaly - Author

Her two novels, The Unlocked Path and The Path Beneath Her Feet, are available on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. They can also be ordered through Barnes & Noble or your local bookstore or library. If you purchase directly from Mrs. Daly and mention the American Medical Women’s Association or our podcast, she will donate $5 per purchase to the American Women’s Hospital Unit. To buy directly, simply email her at [email protected] or reach out through her website.

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Mai Pham—founder of the Institute for Exceptional Care and a national leader in healthcare transformation—to explore the intersections of gender equity, health policy, and care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). From her unexpected path into medicine to her powerful advocacy for inclusive reproductive health, Dr. Pham shares personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and a call to action for future leaders. Tune in for a candid, compassionate, and deeply insightful conversation.

To learn more about Dr. Mai Pham and her work, please see the links below: www.ie-care.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-exceptional-care/

You can also reach out to Dr. Mai Pham via email: [email protected]

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Dr. Jessi Gold to discuss burnout in medicine, the importance of recognizing its signs, and the need to care for ourselves as caregivers. From personal reflections to her insights as Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee System, Dr. Gold shares thoughtful perspectives on how we can move the needle in the conversation around burnout and mental health in medicine.

Dr. Gold is also the author of How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine, a “thought-provoking exploration of healing and compassion in the face of adversity” (Jen Gunter, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Manifesto). You can find the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-Do-You-Feel/Jessi-Gold/9781982199777

To learn more about Dr. Gold, please see visit:

https://drjessigold.com/ Instagram: @drjessigold

X (formerly Twitter): @drjessigold

You can reach out to her via Instagram, she responds to her own DMs!

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

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In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Dr. Katherine Simpson, a Jamaican-born, Cuban-trained general practitioner working in Grenada, shares her powerful insights on women’s health, community outreach, and the value of preventative medicine. From stories of unexpected diagnoses to the cultural barriers around health literacy in the Caribbean, Dr. Simpson highlights why educating and empowering women about their health is essential—no matter where you live.

To learn more about Dr. Katherine Simpson and her work, you can visit her professional instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nexengnd?igsh=NTFqNnEzdWVnbDkw&utm_source=qr

You can also reach out to Dr. Katherine Simpson via email: [email protected]

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to [email protected]

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at [email protected]

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