

Docs Outside The Box
Dr. Nii Darko
Docs Outside the Box is a fusion of money, medicine, and pop culture. After paying off $662,000 in student loan debt, quitting their jobs, and launching 3 businesses, husband and wife, Drs. Nii and Renée Darko, have a lot to say about earning, saving, and investing your way to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. These two docs parley about personal finance, careers, and the real world. Tune in for the gems. 💎 Stay for the laughs .😂 Welcome to medicine’s new media!
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Jan 28, 2019 • 33min
82 – Branding with Social Media Websites
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Morales a.k.a Dr. AFib! He’s a Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist and the creator of Dr. AFib. He specializes in treating thousands of patients with atrial fibrillation. Today, Dr. AFib is going to teach us the essential things we need to know about specialty websites, creating your own brand, how to increase your online presence and standardize everything, and also how to improve your social standing with your patients. Things you’ll learn in this episode: What inspired him to create Dr. AFib The medical liability concerns you should think about What is SEO, how he records his videos How he balances being a husband, a father, physician, and his alter-ego Dr. AFib How he answers #Imnotjustadoc Things mentioned in the show: Dr. AFib Learn more about Dr. AFib and connect with him at: Website: Dr. AFib Social Media: Facebook Twitter Youtube Check out our Sponsors: Physician-CEO: physician-ceo.com/dotb/ Set for Life Insurance: www.setforlifeinsurance.com

Jan 21, 2019 • 48min
81– Balancing Locums and Global Surgery
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY I’m happy and excited to interview Dr.Suzanne Yoder about the global humanitarian work that she does. I watched her speak at the Global Surgery forum at the American College of Surgeons. By balancing locums, humanitarian work and her personal life - she's living life on her own terms. After this episode, you'll learn that there’s more to medicine than being a surgeon. Where you chose to spend your time and how you spend your time matters. Things you’ll learn in this episode: How she got introduced to Global Surgery Dr. Suzanne’s biggest challenges doing the work that she does How she managed the cultural differences practicing in countries outside of the United States The key to success for any public health program catering to a local community Financial issues and sacrifices she experienced being a locums doc How she answers #Imnotjustadoc Things mentioned in the show: Community Coalition for Haiti Tripit App ACS Meetings Learn more about Suzanne Yoder and connect with her at: LinkedIn Email: suzyoder@gmail.com Check out our Sponsors: Physician-CEO: physician-ceo.com/dotb/ Set for Life Insurance: www.setforlifeinsurance.com

Jan 18, 2019 • 7min
Living a fulfilled life by acknowledging your fears with Taylor Brana, MD [5-Minute Friday]
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY Everyone gets scared at some point in their life, and that’s fine. It’s how you deal with it that matters. Learn to overcome your fears in this episode as Dr. Brana from The Happy Doc podcast shares what scares him and how he dealt with it in order to live a fulfilled life. Learn more about Dr. Taylor Brana and connect with him at: www.thehappydoc.com Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Jan 14, 2019 • 44min
80 – From Heart Condition to Health Food Guru
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY Joining us on today’s episode of Doc Outside The Box is Dr. Rupy Aujla from The Doctor’s Kitchen - all the way from the UK! He’s a firm believer of the principles of healthy eating. He helps both his fellow doctors and patients to live a healthier and happier lifestyle while educating them on how to make good food. After being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, he made a wise decision to finally change his diet and his lifestyle as a whole. Nutrition is a clinical tool that doctors and health professionals should have in their toolbox. Every patient deserves a doctor who talks confidently about food and medicine. Learn to cook your own tasty meal and lead a healthier lifestyle as you tune in on today’s #DOTB episode! Things you’ll learn in this episode: What made the push for him to go into medicine How he handled his heart condition and how his mother convinced him to take the healthy diet route How The Doctor’s Kitchen started Getting over that fear of not wanting to get in front of the camera What keeps him motivated Kitchen hacks and life hacks Gratitude as a habit How he answers #Imnotjustadoc Things mentioned in the show: The Doctor’s Kitchen Books This is Water Speech by David Foster Wallace Gary Vee - Entrepreneur Learn more about Dr. Rupy Aujla and connect with him at: Email: info@thedoctorskitchen.com Website: www.thedoctorskitchen.com Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctors-Kitchen-Supercharge-delicious-everyday/dp/0008239339 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoctorskitchen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctors_kitchen/?hl=en Twitter:

Jan 4, 2019 • 8min
Getting Over Your Fears & Lessons from Building FemInEM with Dara Kass, MD [5-Minute Friday]
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY What's up everyone. Starting off the New Year to big things and big breakthroughs! This is the first of many episodes featuring tactics to battle both fear and insecurity on the path to success! This inaugural clip is from Dr. Dara Kass - creator of FeminEm! Learn more about Dr. Dara Kass and connect with her at: Email: darakass@feminem.org Social Media: Twitter

Dec 24, 2018 • 15min
79 – Recap of FeminEM Idea Exchange 2018
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m having Dr. Dara Kass the founder of FemInEM for the second time as we recap what happened on the recent FemInEM Idea Exchange Conference 2018. FemInEM is all about educating, inspiring and motivating people. It’s an organization that aims to address gender disparities in a positive way, empowering both men and women in order to achieve gender equality in the field of medicine. Listen on today’s episode of #DOTB and sign up for the next FemInEM conference this coming 2019! Things you’ll learn in this episode: Why people should come to the FemInEM Conference What talks stood out for Dr. Kass The Behind-the-Scenes from the FemInEM Conference The momentum that drives Dr. Kass My experience as a speaker in the conference The upcoming FIX 2019 conference Things mentioned in the show: FemInEM FIX FemInEM Idea Exchange 2019 FIX FemInEM Idea Exchange 2019 Speaker Application Rob Gore, MD - Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2018 Learn more about Dr. Dara Kass and connect with her at: Email: darakass@feminem.org Social Media: Twitter Check out our Sponsors: Physician-CEO: physician-ceo.com/dotb/ Set for Life Insurance: www.setforlifeinsurance.com

Dec 17, 2018 • 40min
78 - The Doctor's Life Podcast
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m speaking to Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn from The Doctor’s Life Podcast. I was on her show before and we did a collaboration together talking about the beauty and benefits of podcasting. She’s an anesthesiologist and a powerful physician development coach. She coaches doctors around stress and burnout, teaching them to have effective coaching conversations, and how to be coaches themselves so they could support each other. Medicine is hard work and physician burnout is rampant more than ever. Little by little our work is causing us harm. But how can we bridge this gap and go from physician burnout to physician wellness? Gain the knowledge to get you out of physician burnout now as you listen to today’s episode of #DOTB! Things you’ll learn in this episode: How she found her way and started helping other physicians Why she started “The Doctor’s Life Podcast” What you need to know in finding a credible coach 3 Advice to get pass and out of burnout How she answers #imnotjustadoc Resources: My Episode with Dr. Dianne: 3-2-1 Podcasting with Nii Darko, DO Stop, Breathe & Think Mobile App Zoom Doctor Heal Myself by Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD (to be published next year) Reach her at: dianne@dianneansari-winn.com Check out our Sponsors: Physician-CEO: physician-ceo.com/dotb/ Set for Life Insurance: www.setforlifeinsurance.com

Dec 10, 2018 • 38min
77 – Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m talking to Heidi Moawad. A neurologist, medical writer, editor and author of the book Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine. She writes medical articles for Medscape and she also teaches undergraduate courses and writing courses that focus on scientific writing. The path to following what you love to do is no walk in the park. Depending on how dedicated and committed you are, you can build your skills and get to the point where people are reaching out to you for your expertise. Know what you really want and don’t be afraid to do what you love. You'll be inspired as you listen to this episode of Docs Outside the Box. Things you’ll learn in this episode: What led her to the digital media and behind the scenes path Successful stories about doctors who are doing cool things outside clinical medicine Advice for someone wanting to jump on the path outside medical practice What made her write her first book Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine Personalities she looks up to for inspiration and motivation Personal habit that helped her become more successful and a doc outside the box How she answers #imnotjustadoc Resources: Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine Awakenings by Oliver Sacks Check out our Sponsors: Physician-CEO: physician-ceo.com/dotb/ Set for Life Insurance: www.setforlifeinsurance.com

Dec 3, 2018 • 35min
76 – The Happy Doc Podcast
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m speaking to Dr. Taylor Brana, the host of The Happy Doc podcast! He interviews professionals and doctors that provide inspiration, motivation, and energy to uplift others and improve their life. Being a doctor is indeed hard, but being happy and optimistic can make a big impact and difference. Changing your environment, the people whom you hang out with, what you read and who you listen to can change you as a whole. Get inspired, motivated, become happier and think outside the box as you listen on today’s episode of Docs Outside The Box. Things you’ll learn in this episode: What Made Dr. Taylor start a podcast Reasons why he particularly chose podcasting over Youtube and other media platforms Dr. Neel and the Happy Doc team Meditation, changing your environment, technology, innovation and M.A.Y.A. His advice to his pre-med self How he answers #imnotjustadoc Things mentioned in the show: Crushing It – Gary Vaynerchuk The Third Door- Alex Banayan Dr. Neel Desai’s Book OI Connection Alexa The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz Learn more about Dr. Taylor Brana and connect with him at: Website: www.thehappydoc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappydoc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happydocpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/happydocpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-doc-blog/id1192501210?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-happy-doc?refi

Nov 26, 2018 • 46min
75 - Why You Should Start Podcasting NOW!
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m interviewing Rana Campbell. A lifestyle entrepreneur hosting the popular podcast Dreams in Drive. She interviews successful and creative entrepreneurs who want to take their dreams out of park and into drive! With hard work and a lot of research, plus being committed to what she loves doing, she was able to launch her podcast. And from that point onwards she kept on building it up until it reached the level to where it is now. We’re talking her show being on the front page of Apple Podcasts, and being featured on so many “Best Of” lists in electronic media! Get your pen and notepad ready as Rana shares important lessons & tips on how to start your own podcast and why you should do it too! Things you’ll learn in this episode: How powerful podcasting is How she started and launched her own podcast The challenges and opportunities that can occur in podcasting Excuses you didn’t know you were making which hinders your growth The pitfalls and detours she encountered along the journey An interesting story about getting her guests Finding your niche and audience The 80/20 rule Resources: MadameNoire Articles by Rana Campbell WC Cole Podcast Learn more about Rana Campbell - Blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Follow the Dreams in Drive Podcast -