In today's episode, we welcome back Kristin Burton @strivewithkristin for Part 2 to chat all about building wealth and investing. If you haven't already listened to Part 1 "Bye Bye $161K in 16 Months, Hello Millionaire" definitely check it out (especially if you're still focused on paying off debt as quickly as possible!). A link to Kristin's Money Boot Camp for White Coats can be found right here below, and "KAT" saves you $10 on the course! Hope you enjoy!

https://www.strivewithkristin.com/newwhitecoats

00:36 podcast starts + intro

02:29 how do you define "building wealth"? 

04:01 first step to building wealth

06:04 top resources to learning how to build wealth

07:48 strategy for building wealth and how often to change goals

09:26 should you use a financial advisor?

15:04 paid off mortgage by 30! Would she do it again?

20:52 multiple streams of income

24:54 first thing new grads should do to build wealth

29:25 pay off student debt vs. investing?

31:24 thoughts on refinancing student loans

34:07 how long will it take to invest to retire by 65? Goal retirement age? What does retirement mean?

35:34 goal wealth number by retirement

38:58 when to start talking finances with children

42:07 renting vs. buying a home

47:11 biggest money tip

47:34 biggest money regret

48:40 thoughts on cryptocurrency

50:54 what's worth outsourcing?

52:12 something you'll always spend money on

53:58 where to find Kristin: @strivewithkristin (IG), https://www.strivewithkristin.com/

54:09 Money Boot Camp for White Coats info: https://www.strivewithkristin.com/newwhitecoats

56:53 wrap up

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In today's very much so "scrubbed out" podcast today, we're chatting all things social media, including how to get started, how to grow your social media and how to monetize! I include a brand collaboration example for you (see details below), as well. Hope you enjoy!

00:39 podcast starts + intro

01:40 how to start

02:29 new account vs. old account?

03:15 choosing handle name (i.e. @stethoscope.kat)

04:43 how to grow IG

05:24 call to actions

06:16 speak on stories

07:00 support + interact with other accounts

08:01 use reels! (and how to find trending sounds)

09:04 intro to monetization; paid vs. unpaid collaborations

12:51 Example of Ad: Kodak Infrared Thermometer Collaboration: lightweight, hospital grade, contactless measurement, fast and accurate! You can find it on Amazon here! https://www.amazon.com/KODAK-Infrared-Thermometer-Non-Contact-Temperature/dp/B09N9SJ8TY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3L8H7MM3YNF9W&keywords=kodak+infrared+thermometer&qid=1640666083&sprefix=kodak+infra%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-3

13:52 top do's/don'ts

15:07 wrap up

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Have you heard horror stories about didactic year?! Me too. I'm here to tell you it's not as scary as it may seem. Here's why I actually enjoyed this chapter of PA school and my top 9 tips to help you get through it too!

00:40 podcast starts + intro

01:11 what is didactic?

03:22 the good about didactic

06:29 #1 routine

07:42 #2 put the study material down before bed

08:28 #3 diet study

08:58 #4 meal prep saves you time and money

10:09 #5 breaks!

11:30 #6 change up your study space

12:38 #7 use your resources

13:12 #8 specific resources - hint: practice questions!

13:57: #9 enjoy school breaks

14:41: wrap up

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In this episode we chat about my top 8 things to look for when deciding on the "perfect" PA program for you!

00:39 podcast starts + intro

01:36 Accreditation & Establishment

03:30 Location

06:17 $$$

07:36 Length of Program

08:47 Rotations!

12:22 Pance Pass Rate

12:43 Retention Rate

13:36 Meet the Minimum Requirements but Apply Anyways

14:44 Great Resource!

15:23 Wrap Up!

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In this episode we dive head first into an honest conversation about relationships in medicine - both long distance relationships & being married in medicine. If you relate, let us know! We've been there and done that!

00:36 podcast starts + intro

01:44 guest intro, "Couch Chris"

02:50 did you doubt the success of LDR?

03:34 highs & lows of LDR

04:50 who does LDR take a toll on more?

05:54 what's a piece advice for those going through LDR?

07:51 would you change anything about how you managed long distance?

09:59 do you recommend long distance? What's good about it?

13:34 biggest adjustment when ending long distance?

15:58 Kat's biggest tip

17:20 managing relationships in residency

17:40 biggest adjustment from med school to residency

18:46 how can partners support in residency?

19:52 what is the best part of being married in residency?

20:52 what's the one task that makes resident life easier?

22:23 difference between med school and residency?

25:17 wrap up!

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In this episode we dissect my experience with my poor habit of people pleasing and how learning to say "no" has allowed to fill my own cup toward my goals. Hopefully you'll learn how to kick some people-pleasing habits as well!

00:39 podcast starts + intro

02:30 shoutout! "Say no once a day"

03:38 filling you cup for other passions and goals

06:07 uncomfortable to say no

07:31 are your compromises being met?

09:08 the "why" isn't always needed

10:26 ask for what you need. Advocate!

13:00 recap

14:36 wrap up

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In this episode we discuss the basics of paying off debt vs. investing, and I share my favorite resources for slowly (but surely) learning these tricks to the trade. Hope you find this helpful!

00:40 podcast starts + intro

01:44 what is your mindset around debt?

02:23 "good" debt vs. "bad" debt

03:43 do you have a problem with debt? Do you just want to pay off debt first?

04:39 interest rate of debt vs. investments - how do you decide?

05:20 your level of wealth matters

05:49 when to invest? TIME matters

06:21 Top 3 steps you should take to invest while paying off debt

06:49 1. Employer Match

07:42 2. Pay off high interested debt (8% or more)

08:28 3. Max out retirement accounts

09:30 before you do any of this: emergency fund (high yield savings account)

09:58 wrap up!

Favorite resources:

The White Coat Investor

Travis at Student Loan Planner

Dave Ramsey

Strive with Kristin Burton (IG)

Trading Secrets (podcast)

The Simple Path to Wealth (book)

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In this episode we get a 2 on 1 with [almost] graduated PAs Brittani and Cameron, who are married PA students finishing up long distance (but still both in the state of Texas!). This episode feels like we're all just chatting, hanging out together- we touch on long distance, dream jobs, student debt and refinancing and little things in between!

00:38 podcast starts

01:35 guest intro!

05:57 how they became LDR

08:42 how they managed LDR + how they've grown from it

15:10 advice for LDR couples

18:18 student loans + refinancing (*not consolidating)

23:55 dream fields!

25:24 job search 5 months before graduation?? Might be too soon!

27:00 rapid-ish fire questions

28:15 learning what Aggie ring is?? (A&M IYKYK)

30:20 silliest + smartest advice

32:30 burn rice?!

32:40 pineapple question! 

34:48 closing thoughts - this one is a good one!

37:50 steal my line!

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In this episode we tackle PART 2 of my New Grad DO's + DON'Ts. This is a short and sweet take on the 1-2 months before graduation and right before starting your big people job! Hope this is helpful!

00:38 podcast starts + intro

01:22 DO take your PANCE ASAP!

4:09 DON'T compare to your peers, but DO support each other

07:18 DO ask the 3 questions in your interview!

09:41 DON'T sweat the salary??

11:39 DO take enough $$ out your last term of school

13:22 wrap up! Good luck!

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In this episode we dive head first into PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and how it relates to infertility. We chat through the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria and treatment options. I also tie in my history of PCOS and how it's been a challenge in our fertility journey. But, we're still hopeful and so grateful for this episode for the chance to learn more! Hope you enjoy this style episode - if you do, let me know in the reviews! *Disclaimer: this episode is an educational review and personal experience; no medical advice.

00:37 podcast starts

01:26 what is PCOS?

01:40 clinical manifestations

02:30 how to diagnose PCOS

03:23 my story with PCOS

05:00 the risk of endometrial hyperplasia

06:30 lab work to consider

07:10 ultrasound findings

07:30 how to treat PCOS

08:05 PCOS + fertility

08:45 listent to As A Woman Podcast

09:10 my journey + some positives

09:57 recap

12:39 wrap up 

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