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Wow! I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with one of the most renowned and decorated doctors out there. Even with all those degrees, he is one of the most humble doctors you’ll meet. The one and only, Dr. Wayne J. Riley; 17th President of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University joins us on this week’s […]

Can you get any more inspired than this??? Straight out of Ferguson, MO, Dr. Andrisse was a product of the streets. It didn’t take long before he was caught in the school to prison pipeline. Unfortunately, this was the expectation placed on him and the story could’ve ended there BUT…. Your boy found a way […]

 No you aren’t seeing double… We had the honor of hearing from twin brothers, Kendall and Kyle Lewis on today’s BMWC episode. These brothers dropped gem after gem after gem! From their early years in Slidell and New Orleans Louisiana, we learn just how invaluable their village was. These brothers held each other accountable […]

Today, you’ll meet one of the most authentic student doctors out there. Long hair dont care! Hear how he maneuvered life growing up surrounded by gangs and how his family kept him in line. You’ll see why he chose to pursue medicine over an athletic career. Student Doctor Noah has a number of gems for […]

She’ll have you smiling, laughing, and no doubt leave you inspired. It’s the one and only, Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald (AKA Dr. Everywoman)! You get to hear her story from the southside of Chicago, to Xavier University and back to Chi-town. See how shes been successful not only as an Ob/Gyn but as a mother, […]

It’s your mama ‘n ’em favorite doctor, Stepps MD!!!! Talk about perseverance and grit! Straight out of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dr. Stepps had to get it out the mud. Life threw him a number of curve balls that ultimately helped him find his purpose. He had to pick himself up from very dark places on […]

  I had the honor of chatting with surgeon and President of Howard University, Dr. Wayne Frederick. Talk about inspiring!!! He shares with us his early days in Trinidad and Tobago; diagnosed with sickle cell disease, to graduating from medical school at age 22, becoming a surgeon and ultimately president of the prestigious Howard University. […]

        What does it take to be a mentor and what should a mentee be searching for in a mentor? Dr. Dale shares the origin of the word mentor on this episode and reminds us that the next Virtual Mentoring Lunch is Saturday, June 26th at 12pm EST. CLICK HERE to register […]

        Dr. Tyeese Gaines (AKA Dr. Ty) is well known for carving out her own path in life. She pursued her first love, Medicine becoming a board certified Emergency Physician BUT would you believe she did all this while pursuing a master and career in Journalism!?! Learn how she has blended the […]

        Student doctor Chris had no clue medicine was right for him until a program opened his eyes. Growing up in West Philly, he was blessed to have a supportive family. He hopes to give back to his community and become the first doctor in the family. He’s got one year of […]