Hey Doc! You ever meet someone and immediately think, “Yep—she gets it”? That’s exactly what it felt like talking with Erica Simmons.

Erica isn’t a physician, but she is a visionary. As a personal branding photographer turned visual storytelling strategist, she’s captured the essence of some of the most brilliant Black women in medicine—and helped them step into who they truly are beyond the white coat.

In this episode of The Docs Get Money Podcast, we dig deep into identity, imposter syndrome, and what it means to be seen—not just photographed. Erica shares how she went from a small-town wedding shoot to shooting for brands like TJ Maxx, Clinique, and Lincoln. But more than the brands or business, it’s her heart for helping women see themselves fully that makes her work so transformative.

We talk about the weight of expectations, the quiet courage required to believe in your own story, and how choosing yourself—again and again—is a revolutionary act, especially for Black women in service-based industries. And yeah… we get real about how hard entrepreneurship can be when you're juggling work, family, legacy, and faith all at once.

This isn’t just about photography. It’s about identity, alignment, and the sacred work of being fully yourself in a world that keeps trying to box you in.

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Hey Doc! This week on the pod, I got to sit down with Dr. Rasheeda Hall, an associate professor, nephrologist, and national research award winner who’s also the founder of Make Internal Shifts, a career coaching program for women of color in academic research. From building one of the few geriatric nephrology clinics in the world to leading multi-million dollar NIH-funded research initiatives, Dr. Hall is proof that you can be deeply academic, highly strategic, and boldly entrepreneurial—all at once.

In this episode, we dive into the underrecognized emotional labor of academic research, why women physicians often minimize their achievements, and how coaching can completely transform the way you see yourself and your potential. Dr. Hall shares her journey into medicine, how she discovered coaching through a grant at Duke, and the moment she realized her lived experience was more than enough to start a business that changes lives.

We also talk about the courage it takes to start something of your own, the mindset shifts required to step into visibility, and how entrepreneurship is teaching all of us to bet on ourselves in bigger ways. This is a conversation about impact, identity, and making space for your boldest dreams—even if you still work a 9 to 5.

Visit Dr. Rasheeda Hall's Website here: makeinternalshifts.com

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She was just writing to process her journey—blogging through the culture shock, the IMG grind, the snow, the running water, all of it. But what started as therapy turned into a movement.

Hey Doc! This week, I’m joined by my friend and co-author Dr. Nina Lum, the powerhouse behind The IMG Roadmap to talk about what it really looks like to build something meaningful from scratch, while still working as a full-time physician. What began as a humble blog on Blogspot (yes, throwback vibes) has grown into a six-figure business helping international medical graduates get matched, get confident, and get paid. Nina opens up about the quiet beginnings of The IMG Roadmap, how she went from creating low-cost courses to leading a high-impact business, and the inner work it took to own her worth as both a doctor and entrepreneur.

We talked about the tension that comes with monetizing your story, the mindset shifts that helped her charge what her expertise was worth, and the spiritual downloads that have guided her every step of the way. Nina doesn’t just run a business—she runs it with integrity. She’s built The IMG Roadmap on purpose, not pressure, and her story is full of wisdom for every doctor who’s ever asked, “Is it okay for me to get paid for what I know?”

This episode is a masterclass in walking by faith, leading with value, and letting go of the guilt so many of us carry around money. It’s also a reminder that your story, your knowledge, and your lived experience are worthy of being paid for—period.

Visit Dr. Nina Lum's Website here: drninalum.com

Follow Dr. Nina Lum on Instagram: @drninalum

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Listen to Dr. Nina Lum’s podcast here: The IMG Roadmap Podcast

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