Be bold and pursue your passions, no matter how daunting. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of taking risks and embracing your true calling. Dr. Teri Rhetta-Gallarzo joins hosts Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker to share her journey of overcoming self-doubt with the mantra "Be bold." Teri shares her journey from hesitance in pursuing medicine to embracing her calling, encouraging others to take risks and trust their instincts. They also discuss the complexities of group communication and the importance of mindfulness in digital conversations. With laughter and wisdom, they inspire others to celebrate victories, learn from struggles, and leap over obstacles.

Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with one of their classmates from Georgetown, Lisa Burgos Hernandez, MD, MPH. She shares her life as a wife, mother, sister, and medical practitioner who found her life’s purpose in serving the community through public health. Dr. Lisa talks about the biggest lessons she learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed her to go back to basics and look at her methods from a different perspective. She also discusses the importance of having a reliable support system, the power of perseverance, and the benefits of being adaptable and humble.

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Fear is healthy when it's used to help us grow, but when we're young, we often let it hold us back. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist Bridget Sims Lewis to explore her incredible career journey—from broadcast journalism to corporate communications, and beyond. Bridget shares candid moments of fear and self-doubt, reflecting on how overcoming them allowed her to make bold career moves, become a storyteller, and create space for authentic self-expression. Join us as we dive deep into how embracing fear and Sisterhood can shape a more courageous life.

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When Dr. Marla Richardson-Price started focusing on family medicine, she was able to maximize her time and talents, serve her community much better, and vastly improve her relationships. In this conversation with Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker, she shares how her profession not only gave her life meaning but also positively transformed her connectedness with the people around her. Dr. Marla also discusses how she uses social media to promote awareness of public health, her self-care regimen, and what it is like to be in a sorority and a UBHC.

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There is tremendous success to be found in trying new things in life. All you need to do is be courageous to face the risks and transform mistakes into opportunities to learn. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with Ruaa Al-Baldawi of RNA Interior Design to discuss how she bravely followed her passions and set aside her fears when trying something, which allowed her to pivot from the healthcare industry, interior designing, and now real estate. Ruaa also reveals her self-care regimen, time management strategies, and valuable secrets in maintaining a positive outlook in life.

For their very first podcast guest, Dr. Angela Walker brings in her eldest daughter, Alexis Walker, who has moxy like no other. Chatting with her mom and Dr. Sylvia Morris, Alexis shares what it is like to be the eldest daughter, how her education molded her into a resilient woman, and her most important self-care practices. She also opens up about the challenges of traveling and working abroad, where she experienced navigating different jobs, accommodations, and even cultures. Alexis explains how having an open mind and keeping valuable connections with others are keys to building a career that provides genuine happiness and financial stability.

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Our hosts continue introducing themselves, and this time, Dr. Angela Walker gives the center stage to Dr. Sylvia Morris. She reminisces about her childhood in Los Angeles and stresses the importance of a genuine support system in achieving personal growth. Dr. Sylvia looks back on her experiences at Berkeley and Georgetown, particularly the most memorable mentors who shaped her life and career. She also talks about how she was able to get her dream job: using media to improve public health.

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Before you dive deeper into the episodes of the Boss Leap Podcast, why not meet your hosts first? Dr. Sylvia Morris introduces her co-host Dr. Angela Walker, who revisits the valuable lessons of her career journey and highlights the importance of being intentional. Dr. Angela shares what it is like to grow up in Washington D.C., becoming a class president, and building her career as an OB-GYN. She also discusses her self-care routine, how she empowers women to make informed health choices, and why intentionality is a key element in living a fulfilled life.