Beyond The White Coat: A Doc2Doc Podcast

Beyond The White Coat | Dr. Marshall & Joel Tompkins CRNA, MSN | Anesthesia To Executive Leadership

In the seventh episode of Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Zwade Marshall sits down with Joel Tompkins, CRNA, MSN—an anesthesia leader and former executive at NorthStar Anesthesia—for a conversation on clinical care, leadership, and the systems that shape healthcare. Joel shares his journey from the OR to executive leadership, offering insight into scaling anesthesia organizations, navigating operational challenges, and the expanding role of CRNAs in shaping the future of care. They also explore the importance of financial literacy—an often overlooked skill that empowers clinicians to build impact beyond the bedside. At its core, this episode is about evolution—how clinicians grow into leaders and influence the future of healthcare. Follow us on social media: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/ [https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/] Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending [https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending] TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending [https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/] Twitter – https://x.com/doc2doc_lending [https://x.com/doc2doc_lending] Learn more: https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts [https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts]

Beyond The White Coat | Dr. Marshall, Dr. Paul Tran | The Comedy And Chaos Of Medical Training

In the sixth episode of Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Zwade Marshall sits down with Dr. Paul Tran—pediatric gastroenterologist, educator, and creator of Alimentary School—for a conversation on the power of creativity in medicine. Dr. Tran shares how humor and storytelling can transform medical education, making complex concepts more relatable while helping trainees navigate uncertainty and imposter syndrome. Together, they explore the tension between tradition and innovation, and why embracing creativity can enhance—not hinder—clinical excellence. At its core, this episode is about finding your voice in medicine and using it to connect, teach, and lead. If you’ve ever questioned your path or struggled to stand out while staying authentic, this conversation is for you. Follow us on social media: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/ [https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/] Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending [https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending] TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending [https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/] Twitter – https://x.com/doc2doc_lending [https://x.com/doc2doc_lending] Learn more: https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts [https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts]

Beyond The White Coat | Dr. Marshall, Dr. Ovu & Dr. Jimoh | Success Multiplies When Built Together

In the fifth episode of Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Zwade Marshall sits down with two of his closest friends—Dr. Steven Ovu and Dr. Lanre Jimoh—for a powerful and personal conversation about friendship, identity, and the long road through medicine. More than colleagues, these three physicians share a decades-long bond that began before medicine—carrying them from immigrant beginnings and early ambition to leadership, entrepreneurship, and life beyond the hospital. Together, they reflect on the realities of building a career in medicine: the challenges of the immigrant experience, navigating training in a new country, and the importance of community along the way. They explore how mentorship, shared struggle, and intentional relationships shape not just careers—but entire lives. Dr. Ovu shares his journey into hospital medicine and leadership, while Dr. Jimoh discusses building a thriving private practice and creating opportunities through business. At its core, this episode is about the power of proximity—who you surround yourself with and how those relationships shape your path. Because success in medicine is rarely a solo journey. If you’ve ever wondered how friendships and community influence long-term success, this conversation is for you. Follow us on social media: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/ [https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/] Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending [https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending] TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending [https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/] Twitter – https://x.com/doc2doc_lending [https://x.com/doc2doc_lending] Learn more about the podcast and upcoming episodes: https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts [https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts]

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. Follow us on social media: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/ [https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/] Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending [https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending] TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending [https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/] Twitter – https://x.com/doc2doc_lending [https://x.com/doc2doc_lending] Learn more about the podcast and upcoming episodes: https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts [https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts]

Beyond The White Coat | Dr. Zwade Marshall & Dr. Zach Meade | Battlefield To The Operating Room

In the third episode of Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Zwade Marshall sits down with Dr. Zach Meade—anesthesiologist, former U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, electrical engineer, and digital educator—for a fascinating conversation about pressure, reinvention, and purpose. Before entering medicine, Dr. Meade spent years disarming explosives in the Army, where precision, discipline, and calm decision-making could mean the difference between life and death. In this episode, he reflects on how those experiences shaped the way he approaches anesthesiology today—bringing systems thinking, engineering logic, and structured leadership into the operating room. Together, they explore what it means to lead under pressure, how safety in medicine is often built through design and preparation, and why the operating room functions less like chaos and more like carefully coordinated choreography. The conversation also turns to Dr. Meade’s growing role as a physician creator. Through humor, storytelling, and clear explanations, he uses digital platforms to demystify anesthesia and combat medical misinformation. In a time when authority alone no longer builds trust, accessibility and authenticity are becoming just as important as expertise. At its core, this episode is about identity evolution—moving from soldier to engineer to physician to educator—and recognizing that the experiences we carry before medicine often become the foundation for how we practice it. If you’ve ever wondered how your life outside medicine shapes the doctor you become, this episode is for you. Follow us on social media: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/ [https://www.instagram.com/doc2doclending/] Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending [https://www.facebook.com/doc2doclending] TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending [https://www.tiktok.com/@doc2doclending] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/doc2doclending/] Twitter – https://x.com/doc2doc_lending [https://x.com/doc2doc_lending] Learn more about the podcast and upcoming episodes: https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts [https://www.doc2doclending.com/podcasts]