Beyond The White Coat | Dr. Marshall, Dr Leti & Dr. Kenji | Build Freedom Without Leaving Medicine
In the fourth episode of Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Zwade Marshall sits down with physician entrepreneurs Leti and Kenji, founders of SemiRetiredMD, for a thoughtful and candid conversation about redefining success, reclaiming time, and building a life where medicine is meaningful—but not all-consuming.
Together, they explore a question many physicians quietly carry: What happens when you stop asking, “How do I work harder?” and start asking, “How do I buy my time back?”
Leti and Kenji share their journey through the traditional path of medicine—long hours, delayed gratification, and financial security that didn’t always translate into freedom.
What began as simple curiosity about alternative paths evolved into a deeper pursuit of autonomy through real estate investing, where they discovered the power of exit optionality: creating income streams that offer choices, not constraints.
The conversation expands into how that journey led to the creation of SemiRetiredMD, a community designed to help physicians learn real estate investing together. They unpack why financial education for doctors often falls short, the importance of learning from peers who understand the profession, and how belief, environment, and support can be just as critical as strategy.
Dr. Marshall—himself an alumnus of the program—also shares perspective on access to capital, highlighting how partnerships like Doc2Doc Lending empower physicians to pursue opportunities while maintaining financial flexibility.
At its core, this episode is about identity and permission—the permission to design a life where medicine is a foundation, not a limitation.
Because success isn’t defined by how much you sacrifice—it’s defined by how intentionally you live.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to build freedom alongside your career in medicine, this episode is for you.
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