Your Unapologetic Career Podcast Kemi Doll

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!Welcome to the second part of our three-part series, "The Three P's of Your Career." In this episode, Kemi dives into the second P: PACE and shares her insights on the importance of maintaining a sustainable pace in your professional journey, especially after achieving significant success. It's no longer just about forward momentum; it's about thoughtful decision-making and strategic delegation. By slowing down and asse...

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts! Dr. Chen is a clinical psychologist, chronic pain specialist, and health services researcher. Her research focuses on social determinants of health and the implementation of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for chronic pain and trauma. Dr. Chen is currently supported by a VA Career Development Award and other VA and NIH grants focused on increasing patient involvement in treatment decision-making and leveraging VA’s...

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!In this exciting episode, Kemi shares the incredible news of her recent promotion to full professor, achieved in just eight years since starting her faculty position. As she reflects on this milestone, Kemi introduces a new three-part mini-series focusing on the different waves of influence in her career, starting with the first phase: PURPOSE. Listen in as Kemi dives deep into the significance of defining your purpose, how i...

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!In our latest podcast, Kemi interviews Dr. Oluwateniola “Teni” Brown, a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Brown leads diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Northwestern Medicine as the Director for Obstetrics and Gynecology and for McGaw Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontin...

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!In this episode, Kemi examines the often-overlooked challenge of adjusting to new norms when you make a significant career move. Whether you're changing institutions, shifting roles, or altering your professional circle, Kemi breaks down the nuanced steps of navigating this complex process. Listen closely as Kemi explores: The difficulty in recognizing new professional norms and why our past experiences might cloud...

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts! Have you ever felt like you're just putting out fires, unable to make real progress? This episode speaks directly to that experience, offering a heartfelt and practical guide to finding motivation and moving forward, even when times are tough. Listen in as Kemi dismantles the myth of powerlessness and redefines motivation during adversity. She breaks down the steps to reignite your executive functioning, from ackn...