Your Unapologetic Career® Podcast

220 {ENCORE} EP. 143 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]

219 Womb Wisdom: Cycle Syncing

Is cycle syncing actually worth it? While this concept has become a buzzword in wellness circles, the episode examines the science behind it, aiming to burst some of the myths surrounding cycle syncing.  Join Kemi as she sorts through the noise regarding how diet can impact menstrual symptoms and the reality of exercise performance throughout the menstrual cycle and learn how to be more aware of your cycle without falling for the hype.  Pre-order Dr. Doll’s Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing By Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR [https://kemidoll.com/book/#order-your-copy]  Join us in Healing Our Wombs at www.kemidoll.com/womb [https://www.kemidoll.com/womb].  Text Dr. Kemi directly. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/fan_mail/new]

218 Submit and Pray is Not a Strategy

To wrap up our writing series, Kemi re-examines the standard practice for grant submissions and writing in academic medicine. In this episode, she breaks down the flaws of the “submit and pray” mentality that many face, calling for a more structured and proactive strategy.   Kemi encourages us to move past a reactive approach to a formal protocol that establishes a system for writing and time management. With her unique 5S framework for success, she aims to give us the tools to take control of our writing habits and career path.  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]

217 Womb Wisdom: Cervical Cancer Awareness with Myleik Teele

In this recent Womb Wisdom episode, Kemi is interviewed by Myleik Teele, [https://myleik.com/] entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and community builder. Together they discuss the alarming statistics surrounding cervical cancer among Black women and the systemic issues that contribute to delayed diagnoses and inadequate care.  Moved by the tragic story of beauty influencer Jessica Pettway [https://www.youtube.com/JessicaPettway], who died from misdiagnosed cervical cancer, Kemi points to this loss as a wake-up call to push the conversation beyond pregnancy and call for a radical shift in how gynecologic care is approached for Black women.  Listen as Kemi gets real about the preventable factors of cervical cancer. With takeaways on HPV, the need for regular screenings, and the importance of advocating for oneself in medical settings, this conversation is both eye-opening and necessary.   Pre-order Dr. Doll’s Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing By Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR [https://kemidoll.com/book/#order-your-copy]   Join us in Healing Our Wombs at www.kemidoll.com/womb [https://www.kemidoll.com/womb].  Text Dr. Kemi directly. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1729958/fan_mail/new]

216 Writing Woes - Quality Thought Partners

Career isolation doesn’t just affect morale, it can quietly shape the quality of your writing, limiting creativity, clarity, and the willingness to take intellectual risks.   In this episode, Kemi explores how isolation shows up in academic and grant-writing spaces, especially when you are the “first,” “only,” or navigating environments without shared perspective. She highlights why strong writing isn’t built in a vacuum: it’s strengthened through supportive networks.   Tune in for a perspective shift that may change how you approach feedback, collaboration, and the plan you need to rebuild the conditions that make excellent writing possible.  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]