Dr. Nobody™ Podcast

In this episode, we meet Zina, a remarkable woman who overcame immense challenges to carve her own path. Uprooted from her Ugandan home, Zina found herself in a new land, facing changes in culture and having to ground herself in her life. Yet, she persevered, fueled by her unwavering dedication. Zina's story is one of resilience, passion, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Dive into her captivating tale, discover her uniqu...

Have you ever had a friend you have known for a long time but never sat down to ask about their life? Like really detailed parts of their life.  Sometimes you hear things that you knew but maybe told a bit differently but other times you sit there in awe of how this person could have gone through all that and made it through with an inspiring perspective of life and genuinely happy. Well, that was my experience with Rhonda’s interv...

It's a wrap! In the final episode of the Dr. Nobody Podcast, I talk to you all, the listeners 1 on 1! We go over some logistics and talk transparency about the podcast. I also take some time to thank you all and the future plans for the podcast. Finally, I review the key learnings of the whole season and some incredible news! Be sure to listen to the final episode of season 1 as it is jam-packed with insights! 

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Some of us, not many, have a specific goal in mind and already know what we want to do to accomplish it. For example, I knew I wanted to do science since I was young. This, in turn, helped me set up my entire journey to get to a career I enjoy.  In this season's last interview, we had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Scott Kachlany about his career journey and his amazing accomplishments including having his own Biotech Company,...

We go through our lives focused on the task at hand such as school, career, family, etc... that we forget ourselves. Sometimes, we need to enjoy things in life. Some like to go on vacation and others like to build things with their hands. Personally, I enjoy gaming. I have heard many times it is a waste of time and things like that but to me, it helps me escape and is my personal therapy. This week, we have a special episode with 2...

In our lives, we have different driving forces that help us get through things such as jobs, family, traumas, and just in general life.  In my life, it was my faith.  Not all of us are born religious, some of us embrace it later in life.  In this week's episode, my guest Scott Garret discusses his faith and how it grew over the years.  We also learn how his political career and faith intertwined.  One of the important lessons ...

 In last week's episode, we discovered the Art of Leadership. In most cases, leadership skills are part of an essential toolkit needed to get to the top. And when I mean top, I mean the big boss. Sometimes it's by total chance that you get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to manage a company. Other times it is your hard work and aspirations that someone notices and believes you... are the one. In this week's episode,...

We have them, we get annoyed at them, and sometimes we aspire to become them. I'm talking about leaders. A lot of us are better at taking directions from others but a small few of us want to become them. How do we get there? What do we need to do to prepare our path to becoming a leader? In this week's episode, we look at Dr. Fabrizio's life from his humble beginnings on Long Island to running an entire Medical Depar...

A reoccurring theme throughout this podcast so far is the importance of mentorship.  A lot of what we achieve can be attributed to the amazing mentorship of people in our lives. In this episode, we learn it's not just mentorship as we think of it but the relationship you form, and this week's Guest, Seth, explains that to us.  Mentorships can go beyond the topic, it can be personal, supportive, and sometimes emotional.  M...

Have you been told "No" for things you wanted? What about things that you need? Did you try going to another person or place to ask for that thing you need? Well in this week's episode, Dr. Andujar indulges us on how only through perseverance can you accomplish your dreams and succeed.  Many of us, including me, have trouble figuring out how to overcome the "NO" in our lives.  Getting to the You that you wa...

 In life, we have many opportunities or as I would like to call them, "gifts".  Some come to us through people we know or by chance and some we have to actively look for. Either way, Programs are and will become an essential part of your career. In this week's episode, we talk to Wendy about Programs, specifically, one that she leads and is very close to her heart, The Ronald E. McNair program. I personally can attes...

We are constantly provided gifts throughout our lives. No, I don't mean actual physical gifts like an Amazon gift card or game, but opportunities.  These opportunities manifest themselves as a chance to work with the Dean of your university, a paid internship at a prestigious company, or maybe something as simple as getting accepted into a great research program. These are gifts that are presented to us in many ways, shapes, a...

The hardest thing about imposter syndrome is dealing with how vulnerable it leaves you. It's not always easy to get over it even with years of experience.  In this week's episode, we speak to Caroline, a strong immigrant woman, who navigated and subsequently dominated the advertising world (still is).  She provides the listener's words of advice not just from her, but from her mother whose wisdom should not be overlo...

Some of us have experienced that lingering doubt, the feeling that you are never good enough no matter how hard you try, or even the insatiable thirst to impress.  Well, these are common attributes for imposter syndrome - a persistent feeling that causes someone to constantly doubt themselves and their abilities, despite the evidence, and fear that they may be exposed as a fraud. In this episode, we dive into this a bit more and my...

Do you ever feel the need to hurry through life to get to the end? That pressure? Was it worth it? Sometimes you need to take a step back and fully prepare yourself. Give yourself a chance to succeed in a big way. In this week's episode, we talk to David about that delay.  Specifically, how he went from undergraduate to a successful career, and taking the final steps now, to obtaining a Ph.D. many years later. Listen in and en...