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ENCORE EPISODE! As women of color in academic medicine and public health, many of us have encountered being the first person of color in our division or department. This experience is commonly discussed from an identity perspective, focusing on the challenges of being "first, only, or different." However, there's another aspect to being first – the way you navigate your career and approach your work. In this episode, Kemi discusses four specific ways you can be a trailblazer in your career by shaping your behavior, along with strategies for handling resistance and discomfort when doing so. Let's dive in!

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In this episode, Kemi discusses the importance of having an exit strategy in academia. She urges us to regularly assess our career paths, challenging the belief that academia is the sole option. Kemi also emphasizes the significance of recognizing personal agency and maintaining an exit strategy as a valuable tool for defining our value, identifying opportunities, and making informed choices. Tune in for more insights on navigating academia with intention and purpose.

Previous Episodes Mentioned: 

Episode 1 - Ten Lies Of Academic Medicine

Episode 22 - Is It Time To Leave Your Institution? 

Episode 26 - Leaving When Your Post Tenure Promotion? 

Episode 30 - Learning How To Quit 

Episode 52 - Finding Your Faculty Identity

Episode 63 - Your Faculty Title Versus What You Actually Do?

Episode 68 - The Two Suspects That Cloud Our Judgment

Episode 77 - The Academic Bait And Switch 

Episode 117 - Decoupling Success From Suffering

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With nearly two decades of clinical experience as an adult nurse practitioner, Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa (formerly Carter-Harris) is a distinguished behavioral scientist. Currently serving as the Director of the Cancer Prevention Precision Control Institute at the Center for Discovery & Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, she also holds leadership roles at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center consortium. Dr. Carter-Bawa's research focuses on the intricate factors influencing decision-making in lung cancer screening, with a particular emphasis on understanding the impact of stigma.  

Her advocacy for incorporating the patient perspective in lung cancer screening has been supported by funding from organizations such as the National Cancer Institute and the American Lung Association. Beyond her research endeavors, she actively contributes to various professional bodies, including chairing the Stigma & Nihilism Task Group of the American Cancer Society’s National Lung Cancer Roundtable and serving on the Editorial Board of Nursing Research. Additionally, she is involved in executive roles on boards and committees dedicated to enhancing cancer prevention, early detection, and reducing inequities in care at both academic and national levels and is also an alumnus of our Get That Grant® coaching program! 

Listen in as she shares how coaching has helped her break free from the hamster wheel, redefine success, align her work with her purpose and 

• The impact of coaching on redefining success for yourself and breaking free from the hamster wheel mentality. 
• The importance of defining one's purpose and how it transforms your perspective and decision-making. 
• Why shifting from external validation to internal gratification, leads to better integrity and a sense of pride in her work. 
• The difference between success being a title versus an integrated, purpose-driven experience. 

 Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Carter-Bawa on Twitter/X @drCarterBawa, on LinkedIn and show her some love! 

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High-achieving women of color in academic medicine and public health often experience the disappointment of unmet expectations and grapple with guilt over unavailability. In this episode, Kemi explores the connection between guilt and preparation, asserting that sacrificing preparation compromises the quality of our output, to the detriment of both ourselves and those we serve. 

The episode calls on leaders to overcome the guilt trap and adopt a new narrative that emphasizes self-preparation for the greater good. Tune in to discover more.

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The episode focuses on the concept of dynamism in academic medicine and public health, with Kemi introducing four distinct types: the builder, the traveler, the maintainer, and the adapter. Each type brings unique value to academia, challenging conventional judgments about career paths. 

Join in as Kemi explores the characteristics, contributions, and potential misconceptions of each type, sharing personal anecdotes and observations. The episode also examines the possibility of transitioning between dynamism types throughout one's career. 

Tune in to explore and discover your kind of dynamism and learn why your dynamism is your superpower.

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Are you tired of empty promises and unfulfilled commitments in academic medicine and public health?

In this episode, Kemi challenges the prevailing culture of "BS-ing” in academia, naming the superpower that will set you apart. This skill is the key to standing out, fostering collaborations, achieving high-impact publications, and accelerating promotions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this episode offers invaluable insights to navigate the complexities of academic life and set yourself apart from the masses. Let's go!

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Welcome to the first episode of 2024!

 In this insightful and reflective episode, Kemi discusses end-of-year traditions, challenges in academic medicine, and advocates for a balance between work and reflection. Tune in and kick off the new year with a renewed perspective on progress, creativity, and personal well-being.

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On this special year-end episode of the "Your Unapologetic Career" podcast, Kemi takes a nostalgic journey through the top 10 episodes of 2023 and shares her own growth, challenges, and the collaborative effort behind creating each impactful episode. 

Tune in to celebrate the highs, reflect on the lessons, and gear up for another year of empowering career insights. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Honorable Mentions:

• Episode 117- Decoupling Success From Suffering 
• Episode 132 - Building Self-Trust
• Episode 125 - Do More By Choosing Less

Top 10 Episodes Of 2023: 

• Episode 111 - Conscious Collaborations With Dr. Whitney Robinson
• Episode 106 - Academia vs. Corporate: Which Is Better For WOC? With Executive Coach Monique Shields
• Episode 102 - Normalizing Transition From Clinical Work
• Episode 93 - Are You Taking Action Or Waiting On A Miracle?
• Episode 104 - How Hypervigilance Can Ruin Your Career
• Episode 103 - Dear Mentors
• Episode 99 - Creating Quality Work Amidst Chaos
• Episode 100 - Unapologetically Vulnerable: Kemi's Interview Part 1
• Episode 94 - Finding Your Career Spark In 2023
• Episode 97 - What's Missing In Academic Leadership

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In this episode, we embark on an illuminating journey through creating a lucrative career alongside academic medicine. 

Tune in as Kemi and Dr. Shirlene Obuobi share their personal experiences, challenge the boundaries of conventional thinking and debunk the myth that hobbies and passions should remain separate from one's professional identity. 

Dr. Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian-American physician, cartoonist, and author who was raised in various locations, including Chicago, Illinois, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and The Woodlands, Texas. When she is not tending to patients in the hospital, and even sometimes while doing so, she indulges in the art of comic creation, crafting stories on her mobile device, and doting on her trio of feline companions. Her current residence is in Chicago, where she is in the final stages of her cardiology fellowship. 

Tune in as they discuss:

• Navigating the perception of creative work and its value in academic medicine
• How they deal with the pressures, demands, and expectations that came with growing success
• Setting and maintaining boundaries as your visibility increases 
• How it feels when proximity is more important than authenticity in relationships
•  the power of defying stereotypes as Black women in academic medicine

Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Obuobi on Twitter @shirleneobuobi, on Instagram @shirlywhirlmd to show her some love and don't forget to explore her monthly column featured in the Washington Post!

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How do high-achievers foster truly reciprocal friendships? Many of us don’t believe they exist because of how often we are doing most of the giving. This episode is your “how to" guide for engaging in high-quality friendships that nurture your own growth. 

This is a conversation between Kemi and Monique R. Shields. Monique is an executive coach for women in the C suite, founders, entrepreneurs and women of color in academic medicine and public health. 

Listen in as they have an open discussion about intentional conversations that cultivate true tangible support, celebration and cheerleading within their friendship - where both friends feel not only free but also encouraged to celebrate each other's victories in spontaneous, authentic moments.

Highlights from this episode:

• The importance of intentional and high-quality conversations
• Three types of intentional discussions that contribute to the strength of friendship bonds
• The significance of sharing origin stories
• The roles of self-awareness, communication, and genuine enthusiasm
• The prerequisite of self-work for authentic connections

If you loved Monique as much as we do, you can also find her on her new podcast "Ambition Without Compromise" on all major podcast platforms and she's on IG and LinkedIn @moniqueRshields if you'd like to connect more real-time.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.