Your Unapologetic Career® Podcast

224 Womb Wisdom: A TERRIBLE STRENGTH IS HERE

It’s publication day!  Today, Kemi is celebrating the release of A Terrible Strength and taking a moment to reflect on what it took to bring this book into the world. From the emotional weight of writing and deciding what stories to tell, to navigating a new industry and the impact of success on relationships, she shares what was hard, what mattered, and why it was all worth it.  She also breaks down what this book actually is, who it is for, and why it is meant to create a true before-and-after in how we understand Black women’s health. This is not just a book launch. It is an invitation into deeper awareness, better care, and a different level of responsibility for how we show up for ourselves and each other.  If you haven’t heard the first two parts of this series, you can go back and listen to:  Episode 222: Journey to A Terrible Strength Part 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/222-womb-wisdom-journey-to-a-terrible-strength-part-1/id1565219435?i=1000762614822]  Episode 223: Journey to A Terrible Strength Part 2 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/223-womb-wisdom-journey-to-a-terrible-strength-part-2/id1565219435?i=1000764002528]  Mentions:  Dr. Sharon Malone [https://www.drsharonmalone.com/]  This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673836/this-here-flesh-by-cole-arthur-riley/]   Episodes mentioned:   Episode 100: Unapologetically Vulnerable: Kemi's Interview Part 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-unapologetic-career-podcast/id1565219435?i=1000604090013]  Episode 101: Unapologetically Vulnerable: Kemi's Interview Part 2 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-unapologetic-career-podcast/id1565219435?i=1000605134739]    Order Dr. Kemi’s Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775526/a-terrible-strength-by-kemi-doll-md-mscr/]     See Dr. Kemi on tour:   Dr. Kemi is going on a national book tour this May and June—bringing this conversation directly to our communities through live readings, real talk, and fantastic co-hosts!!  If she’s coming to your city, come be in the room. Bring someone you love.  ➡️ View the full tour and get tickets [https://kemidoll.com/book-tour/]  Text Dr. Kemi directly. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/fan_mail/new]

223 Womb Wisdom: Journey to A Terrible Strength Part 2

With book launch just 7 DAYS away, Kemi is taking us deeper into what happened after the book deal for A Terrible Strength. [https://kemidoll.com/book/#order-your-copy] In part 2 of this 3-part series, she shares the emotional ride of landing a major publishing deal, the support system that helped her write the book, and what it looked like to move from ideation into execution.  This episode offers an honest look at traditional publishing, long-term creative work, and what it takes to stay committed to a vision big enough to change lives.  Mentions:  Harmony imprint [https://randomhousebooks.com/imprint/harmony/]  Jane Jones [https://rightprose.co/]  Episodes mentioned:   Episode 190: What Book Covers Reminded Me about Leading While Learning [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-unapologetic-career-podcast/id1565219435?i=1000724526414]  Pre-order Dr. Kemi’s Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775526/a-terrible-strength-by-kemi-doll-md-mscr/]    See Dr. Kemi on tour:   Dr. Kemi is going on a national book tour this May and June—bringing this conversation directly to our communities through live readings, real talk, and fantastic co-hosts!!  If she’s coming to your city, come be in the room. Bring someone you love.  ➡️ View the full tour and get tickets [https://kemidoll.com/book-tour/]  Text Dr. Kemi directly. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/fan_mail/new]

222 Womb Wisdom: Journey to A Terrible Strength Part 1

With just 14 DAYS until book launch, Kemi is opening up about the long road it took to create A Terrible Strength! [https://kemidoll.com/book/#order-your-copy]    In this 3-part series she will share what actually happened behind the scenes of this major creative project. Whether you are thinking about writing your own book or are just navigating a long-term goal of your own, there are many gems to learn from how she navigated the years leading up to this release.  Mentions:  Jamia Wilson [https://www.jamiawilson.com/] Tanya McKinnon [https://mckinnonliterary.com/]    Monique Shields [https://moniquershields.com/]    Episodes mentioned:   Episode 100: Unapologetically Vulnerable — Kemi’s Interview (Part 1) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/episodes/12430085-100-unapologetically-vulnerable-kemi-s-interview-part-1]  Episode 101: Unapologetically Vulnerable: Kemi's Interview (Part 2) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/episodes/12464451-101-unapologetically-vulnerable-kemi-s-interview-part-2]  Episode 159: The Three Ps of Your Career — PURPOSE [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/episodes/15228259-159-the-three-ps-of-your-career-purpose]   Episode 161: The Three Ps of Your Career — PACE [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/episodes/15291939-161-the-three-ps-of-your-career-pace]   Episode 163: The Three Ps of Your Career — PEACE [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/episodes/15361837-163-the-three-ps-of-your-career-peace]   Pre-order Dr. Kemi’s Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775526/a-terrible-strength-by-kemi-doll-md-mscr/]    See Dr. Kemi on tour:   Dr. Kemi is going on a national book tour this May and June—bringing this conversation directly to our communities through live readings, real talk, and fantastic co-hosts!!  If she’s coming to your city, come be in the room. Bring someone you love.  ➡️ View the full tour and get tickets [https://kemidoll.com/book-tour/]   Join us in Healing Our Wombs atwww.kemidoll.com/womb [https://www.kemidoll.com/womb].   Text Dr. Kemi directly. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/fan_mail/new]

221 {ENCORE} Reclaiming Career Control Today

When your career starts to feel like nothing more than a never-ending to-do list, it’s a clear sign that you’ve lost the lead. It’s draining to feel like you're just checking boxes instead of building the life you actually wanted.  In this encore episode, Kemi looks at exactly how that shift happens and why it feels so hard to break out of. She shares some practical, real-life ways to help you take the wheel again and find your footing so you can finally reclaim control of your career.  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 [http://www.kemidoll.com/foundations]: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. [http://www.kemidoll.com/foundations]  Text Dr. Kemi directly. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/fan_mail/new]

220 {ENCORE} 4 Career Dynamics: Builders, Travelers, Maintainers, Adapters

We all have a different style when it comes to our careers. In academia and public health, most people fall into one of four categories: the builder, traveler, maintainer, or adapter.  In this episode, Kemi breaks down these different types of dynamism and the unique value each one brings to the field. By rethinking what a 'successful' career path looks like, she pushes back against the usual judgments we face.  Tune in to see which style fits you and learn why your specific approach is actually what makes you effective.  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 [http://www.kemidoll.com/foundations]: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. [http://www.kemidoll.com/foundations]  Text Dr. Kemi directly. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/fan_mail/new]