In this episode, Alina sits down with Dr. Latifat Akintade - a practicing gastroenterologist, mother of three, real estate investor, physician coach, founder of MoneyFitMD (school for financial education for women physicians), and author - for a deep, honest conversation about freedom.
Not just financial freedom - though we do talk about debt, investing, and real estate - but the kind of freedom that comes from clarity, faith, seasons of life, and learning how to move forward without losing yourself in the process.
Latifat shares what it felt like to carry nearly $200,000 in student loan debt, why her relationship with money started with avoidance, and how a “done over perfect” mindset helped her take real steps - paying off debt, learning to invest, and building a life with more choice and integrity.
We also talk about what she looks for in people before she invests with them (hint: character before numbers), why money is a tool - not a goal - and how spiritual grounding, discipline, and relationships shape the kind of “rich life” that actually lasts.
In this conversation, we cover:
- Debt, fear, and the turning point that creates momentum
- Freedom as a practice (not a number)
- Active vs. passive real estate depending on your season
- How to evaluate operators and partners: ethics under stress > glossy returns
- Faith, wellness, and protecting what matters while you build
A genuine conversation between two women physicians - about money, meaning, and moving forward.