Unwritten Curriculum presented by Color of Medicine™

Color of Medicine™
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Unwritten Curriculum is a podcast presented by Color of Medicine™, focused on the lessons not taught in textbooks but essential for success in medicine, healthcare, and STEM fields. Through candid conversations with physicians, healthcare professionals, educators, and STEM leaders, the show explores mentorship, career navigation, leadership, and the real-life topics often left out of professional spaces—from dating, marriage, and having children to setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining friendships while building a meaningful career.

Episodes

  1. Oct 15

    HBCU Made: Culture, Community & Legacy with Travis P. Jackson and Khalil McKoy

    What makes the HBCU experience unforgettable and how does it shape life beyond graduation? On this episode of Unwritten Curriculum, host Dr. Brooke Williams sits down with NC A&T alumni Travis P. Jackson and Khalil McKoy for a conversation about HBCU experiences, culture, and legacy. From choosing an HBCU to finding community and celebrating homecoming, we explore the connections and traditions that carry beyond campus. Whether you’re an HBCU graduate, a future student, or simply curious about the experience, join us as we celebrate the pride of being HBCU made. Unwritten Curriculum is presented by Color of Medicine™, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of healthcare and STEM leaders through mentorship, community engagement, and professional development. Learn more: https://colorofmedicine.org Follow: @colorofmedicine | @drbrookewilliams Subscribe, share, and join the conversation. Watch The Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZF11s3AyZU

  2. Mar 4

    Hair, Identity, and Professionalism — The Unspoken Rules

    In Episode 2 of Unwritten Curriculum, Dr. Brooke Williams and Dr. Desiree Leach explore the unspoken expectations surrounding hair in professional spaces.  From natural hair and protective styles to perceptions of professionalism, hair has long carried cultural, social, and political meaning—especially for women and people of color navigating careers in medicine, healthcare, and STEM. This episode examines how appearance standards shape workplace experiences, the pressures many professionals face to conform, and what it means to show up authentically while still navigating institutional norms. Through honest conversation, we unpack bias, identity, and the evolving conversation around professionalism in modern workplaces🧬 Follow Us: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colorofmedicine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorofmedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookewilliams Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.leach

  3. Feb 3

    The In-Between: Welcome to Unwritten Curriculum

    Welcome class to Unwritten Curriculum! We are Dr. Brooke William and Dr. Desiree Leach, Founders of Color of Medicine. We make it a priority to uplift, mentor, and share the knowledge we've learned over the years through our peers, mentors, and the community we've been lucky enough to cultivate it. Our mission is simple, to pass along what we’ve learned so you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re excited to grow, learn, and build with you, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead for Unwritten Curriculum. This episode centers the lessons rarely taught mentorship, career transitions, relationships, boundaries, purpose, and becoming, especially while navigating demanding paths in medicine, healthcare, and STEM. This conversation sets the tone for what’s ahead and invites listeners into the in-between lessons learned outside the classroom. 🧬 Follow Us: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colorofmedicine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorofmedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorofmedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookewilliams Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.leach

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Unwritten Curriculum is a podcast presented by Color of Medicine™, focused on the lessons not taught in textbooks but essential for success in medicine, healthcare, and STEM fields. Through candid conversations with physicians, healthcare professionals, educators, and STEM leaders, the show explores mentorship, career navigation, leadership, and the real-life topics often left out of professional spaces—from dating, marriage, and having children to setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining friendships while building a meaningful career.

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