Best Rolake Ojo Podcasts (2023)

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Brand New Dr.

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Hamaad Khan: Reinventing Healthcare with Social Prescribing 34:38

10h ago34:38

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What happens when we challenge traditional healthcare approaches and consider patients' overall well-being instead? Hamaad Khan, a staunch advocate for holistic healthcare, joins me and shares his journey from neuroscience to medicine and his belief in the importance of considering health's political and socioeconomic determinants. Hamaad's insight…

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Amy Story: Shaping Compassionate Practices in Healthcare 43:36

6d ago43:36

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We delve into the intricacies of the healthcare sector with Amy Story, a physician assistant turned clinician generalist and community creator. Amy's transition was quite a revelation - her love for learning and growth led her down a less traditional healthcare path, transforming her clinical skills and leveraging them in novel ways. Her passion ha…

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Am I Selfish? (Part 2) 15:21

17d ago15:21

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Will others perceive me as selfish if I choose to leave clinical practice? That is the question I posed in the previous episode, and in this episode, we'll continue this discussion. I will acknowledge and tackle head-on the cultural expectations around caring professions. I'll discuss how you can handle external opinions without interfering with yo…

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Brand New Dr.

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Am I Selfish? (Part 1) 29:45

15d ago29:45

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Years ago, I faced the harsh dilemma of leaving a clinical career I'd trained for and embraced a new path as a healthcare graphic designer and brand strategist. That transition was anything but easy, riddled with feelings of guilt and doubts of selfishness. In this episode, I delve into cognitive dissonance, the conflict between our values and beha…

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Jenna Dominique's Guide to Assertive Communication 42:49

22d ago42:49

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Picture yourself stepping onto a stage, hundreds of eyes on you, the pressure of the moment weighing on your shoulders. Can you communicate your vision with confidence and poise? In this episode, I'm thrilled to bring you the insights of Jenna Dominique, a seasoned pitch coach and speaker who helps you navigate these high-pressure moments gracefull…

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Collection: Chidiebere Ibe 11:48

1M ago11:48

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In this Collection episode of Brand New Dr., I look back at my time with Chidiebere Ibe. Chidiebere, whose innovative work is shaking up the norms and earning recognition from platforms like Forbes and CNN, is making strides in diversifying the representation in medical textbooks. In this collection episode, he reveals the struggles and setbacks he…

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Diverse Experiences in Health Tech Design: Insights from Chris French 39:25

2M ago39:25

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Chris French is a master strategist and social entrepreneur with over a decade's experience in the health sector. In this episode of Brand New Dr., Chris offers a view into his dynamic career journey - from his impactful community projects and health regulation to his time serving the Metropolitan Police as a special constable. Chris is the current…

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Breaking Stereotypes in Mental Health with Dr. Chukwuemeka Nwuba 30:21

2M ago30:21

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What if the road to understanding mental health was not as straightforward as it seems? I sat down with the highly insightful Dr. Chukwuemeka Nwuba, who shared his unique journey into the field of eating disorders. An accidental placement morphed into a lifelong passion, propelling him into psychiatry training and, eventually, authorship. With a de…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 10: Tomorrow’s World 48:35

2M ago48:35

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Welcome to the last documentary-style package show of Season 1. Welcome to the world of tomorrow … which starts today. This episode, Tomorrow’s World, discusses how a path to combatting climate change can be made possible through the linchpin of dense and clean energy – an abundance of it, supplied through new and advanced energy technologies. Podc…

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Collection: Cancer Treatment Disparities and the Psychological Toll of Medical School 7:55

2M ago7:55

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Do you ever wonder why some cancer patients seek treatment abroad, often incurring immense financial burdens? In this collection episode, we explore this disturbing trend with our insightful guest, Mary Oladele - a healthcare professional specialising in cancer education and patient engagement. We explore the heartbreaking trust issues in the healt…

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Disrupting the Status Quo: Dr Annabel Sowemimo on Health Inequities 43:44

2M ago43:44

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What if the cure for healthcare inequities resides in a multi-dimensional approach? We're exploring this provocative question with our esteemed guest, Dr Annabel Sowemimo, a doctor, activist and author who has dedicated her life to addressing these disparities. We delve into the roots of systemic racism in healthcare and how it is viewed from the l…

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From Pixels to Patients: Alex Bilstein's UX Journey in Healthcare 40:50

2M ago40:50

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Ever wondered how impactful good design can be in healthcare? In this episode, we chat with Alex Bilstein, the Director of User Experience at Babson Diagnostics. Alex takes us through his transition from web design to healthcare UX, sharing his understanding of the importance of human-centred design. Along the way, he drops insightful nuggets on hi…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 9: The Scientists 48:37

3M ago48:37

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In the podcast’s fourth panel discussion show, Gridlocked writer and producer Nick O’Hara is joined by: Kerry Emanuel, professor emeritus of meteorology and co-founder of the MIT Lorenz Center; and Jacopo Buongiorno, MIT professor of nuclear science and engineering and director of the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems. The panel builds on …

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Collection: Creating Change in Our Lives, Work & Career 14:44

3M ago14:44

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From my rollercoaster journey shifting from a junior doctor to a project manager in a tech company, then managing a family-owned dental practice, to eventually embracing my passion for creativity in healthcare branding and strategy, I've had quite the ride. In this collection episode, we hear from Sue Moseley who explores the connection between our…

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Exploring Diversity in Healthcare with Dr. Gyles Morrison 17:25

3M ago17:25

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On the previous episode we welcomed Dr. Glyes Morrison, a medical doctor turned clinical user experience strategist and his insight and knowledge was invaluable. There were a few topics which we didn't get to discuss, Glyes is kindly joining us for another episode, where we shine a light on the intricate link between racism, prejudice and healthcar…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 8: Inflection Point 43:01

3M ago43:01

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Humanity is at a juncture in history requiring us to make a fundamental shift to clean energy, in order to decarbonize our societies and combat climate change. The global economy needs to transition out of its current fossil fuel dependency … but how can this best be achieved? This episode, Inflection Point, discusses how advanced energy technologi…

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Bridging the Gap between Design and Healthcare with Dr. Gyles Morrison 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Dr. Gyles Morrison is taking us on a fascinating journey as we delve into the realm of clinical UX - a pioneering concept introduced by Dr. Gyles Morrison himself. From medical doctor to user experience strategist, Gyles shares his unique journey and vision for integrating design and healthcare. Together, we uncover the significance of understandin…

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Collection: How Design Shapes the Future of Wellbeing 11:51

3M ago11:51

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What if the design of hospital spaces could influence a patient’s recovery journey? Ever thought about how the aesthetic appeal of healthcare environments can create emotional connections and trust between patients and healthcare providers? In this Collection episode, we look at the intriguing exploration of these concepts as we're joined by Graphi…

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From Doctor to Health Tech: The Journey of Claudia Pastides 31:26

3M ago31:26

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There's always a certain thrill associated with stepping out of your comfort zone and for Dr. Claudia Pastides, it led her to a rewarding, gratifying and unique career path. As the Director of Medical Accuracy at Flow Health, Claudia transformed her life from practicing traditional medicine to taking on an inventive, non-traditional role. She weave…

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Brand New Dr.

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Welcome to Brand New Dr 1:45

4M ago1:45

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Has your career path left you yearning for more? Ponder this: can we redefine our potential to find personal fulfillment and improve healthcare for all? I'm Rolake Ojo, a healthcare brand strategist, graphic designer and once a doctor. Brand New Doctor takes you on a journey beyond the conventional career narrative and into the realm of creativity,…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 7: The Advocate and the Professor 59:55

4M ago59:55

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In the podcast’s third panel discussion show, Gridlocked writer and producer Nick O’Hara is joined by: Isabelle Boemeke, founder and executive director of Save Clean Energy and creator of online persona Isodope; and Jacopo Buongiorno, MIT professor of nuclear science and engineering and director of the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems. Th…

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Creativity is coping: how to survive a job you want to leave (doctors' strike special) 16:38

5M ago16:38

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At a time when moral is so low in healthcare, it can be especially difficult to be there if you're already thinking about changing careers. While the doctors' strikes are addressing systemic changes that are much needed to improve pay and treatment, this episode talks about how we as individuals can take care of our mental health and wellbeing by l…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 6: And Now for Nuclear 55:16

5M ago55:16

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Back in the 1950s, the world looked set to chart a course to a low carbon clean energy future, through the deployment of nuclear power. But humanity turned back from the future by curtailing nuclear expansion, and that one decision, above all others in living memory, almost certainly precipitated the climate crisis we now face. This episode, And No…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 5: The Problem Solver 41:54

6M ago41:54

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“Reliable power where and when it is needed will always and everywhere rank higher than emissions and pollution.” —Staffan Qvist In the podcast’s second panel discussion show, Gridlocked host Rolake Ojo is joined by special guest Staffan Qvist, CEO of tech consultancy, QuantifiedCarbon, and Gridlocked writer and producer, Nick O’Hara. The panel bui…

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Brand New Dr.

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Think like a designer: what design is and why it matters in healthcare 14:43

6M ago14:43

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What do you think of when you hear the word 'design'? The meaning can be hard to put your finger at times so I'm giving you 3 definitions with examples to show you why it matters in healthcare. You'll see that design is all around you and that you can think like a designer to improve almost anything. Listen to this episode to hear how - Design goes…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 4: Running into Reality 49:32

6M ago49:32

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After every ‘green’ initiative in recent decades, humanity is still not on track to solve climate change. Despite this, many of us unquestionably support renewable energy sources like wind and solar, believing that they hold the key to combatting climate change. This episode, Running into Reality, delves into some key considerations in contemporary…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 3: The Economist and the Engineer 45:40

6M ago45:40

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In the podcast’s first ever panel discussion show, Gridlocked writer and producer Nick O’Hara is joined by: Pia Malaney, senior economist at the Institute for New Economic Thinking and co-founder of the Center for Innovation, Growth and Society – who features in the previous Spaceship Earth episode; and Kristin Zaitz, civil engineer and co-founder,…

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Feed your creativity and design human-centred healthcare w/ Lea Jagendorf 38:45

7M ago38:45

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If you’ve ever wondered if creativity matters to what you do, this is a conversation for you. I spoke with Lea Jagendorf, a graphic designer and educator. Royal College of Art trained, she has worked on a wide range of projects, including designing the original Gail’s Bakery Brand and infographics for NHS patients on COVID-19 wards. She now helps a…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 2: Spaceship Earth 40:26

7M ago40:26

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Energy is the key driver of climate change. This episode, Spaceship Earth, introduces listeners to the current worldwide energy context, focusing on the climate emergency against the backdrop of increasing global energy demand. Podcast host Rolake Ojo is joined by Gridlocked creators Mark Havenner and Nick O’Hara who, through a mixture of narration…

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The whole truth - human centred care and the reality of running a charity w/Mary Oladele 37:39

8M ago37:39

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Mary Oladele is a therapeutic radiographer and founder CEO of Cancer Education UK. She started the charity when she saw that many people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee (BAMER) communities were seeking help late because of the stigma of cancer. The mission is to destigmatize cancer by providing education and support in these communit…

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Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is Broken and How to Fix It

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Episode 1: Introducing Gridlocked 22:59

8M ago22:59

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This episode introduces Gridlocked, the new docuseries podcast exploring ‘why the 21st Century is broken and how to fix it.’ Podcast host Rolake Ojo is joined by Gridlocked creators Mark Havenner and Nick O’Hara, co-founders of global thought leadership consultancy Renovata, who provide an overview of Season One: Energy, before going on to discuss …

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Brand New Dr.

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Developing a mindset for success in your career w/ Sue Moseley 1:09:37

9M ago1:09:37

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If you feel like your career has become a long to-do list decided by someone else, this episode will give you tools to grow your potential for yourself. I spoke with Sue Moseley a Senior Careers Consultant at King's college in London behind the strategy of Careers Education for the Health sciences. She has helped many healthcare professionals on th…

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Finding purpose in your pain w/ Dr Veena Babu 27:45

10M ago27:45

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Dr. Veena Babu is a GP, bollywood dancer, youtuber and influencer. She also sadly experienced the loss of her mother last year due to late stage complications of type 2 diabetes. In 2022, Veena began SADAH, the south asian diabetes association in memory of Helen, her mother. The mission is to educate and empower members of the South Asian community…

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How art and design can help patients heal w/ Art in Site 1:01:11

11M ago1:01:11

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Art in Site is a studio of artists, designers, and strategists. Their work goes far beyond aesthetics - they create caring spaces which help people to heal, thrive and connect. They're responsible for art and interior design of projects at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, King’s College Hospital and Broadmoor Psychi…

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Brand New Dr.

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Changing careers from doctor to designer - How to get clarity in your career 31:09

12M ago31:09

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This episode is all about career change. I’m sharing the story of how I went from doctor to brand strategist and graphic designer and what I learned on the way that can help you in your career change journey. In this episode I talk about: Mindsets to develop to help you to switch from following a traditional career path to carving your own Dealing …

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Start building your personal brand and attracting opportunities today w/ Dr Gillian Brooks Ph.D 35:07

1y ago35:07

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What do people say about you when you’re not around? Far from just a point of curiosity, the answer to this question is your personal brand. Your reputation is everything - when you start consciously shaping perceptions of you, you open up a world of opportunity. I spoke with Dr Gillian Brooks PhD, Assistant Professor in Strategic Marketing at King…

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Defining success for yourself w/ Dr Daniel Olaiya 36:40

1y ago36:40

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How can you define success for yourself while you’re in training? Whether you’re in university or on the job, training can feel like a series of hoops that you have to jump through. For a time, we live in a microcosm where grades and qualifications are the main measure of success. My guest Dr Daniel Olaiya saw medical school differently. For him, i…

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Make a change that sticks with a Transformation Consultant w/ Chike Eduputa 46:27

1y ago46:27

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This episode is all about transformation - our careers, our lives, our habits - you name it. I sat down with the person who inspired me to get started with this podcast to talk about making a change and making that change stick. My guest, Chike Eduputa, is a Digital Strategy and Transformation Consultant. To put this simply, this means he helps bus…

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Find freedom in your career and make a bigger impact w/Dr Nirja Joshi 46:44

1+ y ago46:44

46:44

Have you ever felt trapped in your job as doctor or dentist, or even daunted at the prospect as a student? I sat down with Dr. Nirja Joshi to talk about how to break free of this feeling and explore the many options open to us. We often believe that our ambition and our wellbeing are at odds with each other, but we discussed how our wellbeing can a…

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Why you should make friends with a Graphic Designer w/ Jack Trotman 52:22

1+ y ago52:22

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Does healthcare have anything to do with design? And what could you possibly learn from it as a healthcare professional or student? I had a fun chat with Jack Trotman a seasoned graphic designer, head of the UK branch of Shillington College of Graphic Design, and my teacher from my time there. Having worked in publishing, architecture, film and art…

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How to begin: Solving social issues w/ Dr Remi Mogekwu and Dr Jennifer Owusu Adjei of Chat Her Box 1:05:28

1+ y ago1:05:28

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If you wanted to make to make a change in the world, what's the first thing you would ask yourself? The question 'how do I begin?' is obvious, but the answer is less so. And then of course there's the challenge of following through. My guests Dr Remi Mogekwu and Dr Jennifer Owusu Adjei share how they face these frustrations in their work to improve…

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Use your gifts to find purpose with Chidiebere Ibe 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

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If you have a talent, passion or interest outside of medicine or dentistry, you might think you have to choose one or the other, but my first guest Chidiebere Ibe is living testament that your unique combination of gifts can change everything. We sat down to talk about how to use your gifts to find your purpose and build confidence in the face of a…

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Feel the fear and do it anyway with Dr. Yewande Oduwole 59:36

1+ y ago59:36

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How many times have you had an idea but not gone through with it because you worried about what other people would think? I sat down with Dr Yewande Oduwole to share personal experiences of the fear of judgement and how to stop it from holding you back. Yewande got a lot of experience with this when she started her Youtube and Instagram sharing her…

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Trailer - Introducing Brand New Dr. 2:03

2y ago2:03

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Find out what they don't teach you in medical and dental school about success in the real world - coming soon in February 2022. Connect with Rolake Ojo LinkedIn Instagram Website Brand New Dr. is produced and managed by Urban Podcasts.By Rolake Ojo

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