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You Can Do It Too

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79 episodes
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English
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Date created
2019/09/14
Latest episode
2026/04/30
Average duration
49 min.
Release period
9 days

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The purpose of this podcast is to both showcase black excellence and increase awareness of the multitude of career possibilities out there for up and coming black professionals. Our vision is to create a world where young black men and women in high school and college can find role models in black professionals in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Education and Entrepreneurship around the world.

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Episode 77: The First and New Cardiothoracic & Transplant Surgeon From Guinea (Mamadi Papus Keita MD)
2026/04/30
In this episode, I get the privilege to sit with Dr Keita, a new attending cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon from Duke. He also happens to become the first ever CT surgeon from Guinea. In this episode, he talks about his story, experiences and his jounrey to becoming an icon and a mentor to many.
Episode 76: Build Your Foundation First Before Focusing On Changing The World (Vanessa Buie MD, MBA)
2026/04/02
In this episode, I get the privilege to converse with Dr Vanessa Buie. In this episode we talked about her roots, how she was called into medicine, and her current work to improving lives in her community. She talk about the importance of being excellent in what you do to build the reputation to make major impact in the world.
Episode 75: I Matched Surgery At The University Of Colorado
2026/03/26
ALL GLORY TO GOD!!!
Episode 74: My Journey To Become A True Surgeon (Celia Robinson Ledet MD)
2026/03/19
In this episode, I get the privilege to sit down with Dr Celia Robinson-Ledet, a true general surgeon at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She grew up in the same community, climbing mountains and defying the odds. She did her medical school in Georgetown and then residency at Baylor, before being hired full time at MD Anderson. Still young, the sky is her limit as she immerse herself in the landfill of opportunities at MD Anderson.
Episode 73: New Goals, Defying New Limits, And Treating Cancer (Yvette Williams-Brown MD)
2026/03/12
In this episode, I get the privilege to bring Dr Williams-Brown back in the podcast. One of my very first guest and a long time mentor. She is a mother, a wife and a surgical gynecological oncologist leading cancer treatment in Texas. We also talk about her recent involvement into running and how she is looking for new goals.
Episode 72: Giving 110% To Your Dream (Abdou Ndiaye)
2026/03/05
In this episode, I welcome my brother Abdou Ndiaye, one of the earlier guests of this podcast. It is always great catching up. In this episode we talk about what it means to give 110% to your dream.
Episode 71: From High School GED To PhD (Yasmin Turk, PhD)
2026/02/26
In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Dr Yasmin Turk, a mother, a wife, a mentor and an impactful leader in her community. We talk about her roots, from being born in the United States to spending some of her teens in Palestine. Then she talks about the obstacles that she had to overcome; trials and tribulations early in life that helped her unshakable wisdom. earn. At the end, she talks about the family that she built, the community that support her and her mission in life now. This is a absolutely a must listen.
Episode 70: Defying The Odds, Barging Through Doors On His Way To Become A Heart Surgeon (Lukman Faniyi MD)
2026/02/19
In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Dr Lukman Faniyi, a chief general surgical resident at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, preparing to match into a fellowship to become a heart surgeon. Dr Faniyi talks about his journey from moving to the US from Nigeria, to putting himself through school, eventually medical school and his journey to become a true surgeon. A must listen.
Episode 69: From Nigeria to Being A Nurse Practitioner To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Oyinkansola Akinpelu)
2026/02/12
In this episode, I present you Dr Oyinkansola Akinpelu, a surgical resident PGY2 at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. She left Nigeria at 16, without her parents, moved to the US, pute herself through nursing school, and then earned her nurse practitioner liscence. Later on she decided that she wanted to know more and put herself back in medical school and eventually decided to become a surgeon.
Episode 68: Why Not Be Extraordinary? A Runner Annihilating Limits Minutes At A Time (Ben Duong)
2026/02/05
As you all know one of my passions is running. In this episode, I have the privilege to sit down with Ben, a cross country runner turned into half marathoner and marathoner, grinding to surpass extraordinary limits. in this episode, he talks about his motivations, dreams that keeps him up at night and some of the ones he is looking forward to. This is a most listen. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Episode 67: Hometown Surgeon Improving Lives In Southside Chicago Through Policy Work(Dr Anthony Douglas)
2026/01/29
In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with the Anthony Douglas, UChicago Surgery's brightest, and a mentor to so many upcoming black and brown surgeons in the United States. He talks about growing up, values that was instilled in him and how it drove him to be who he is today. This is a most listen!
Episode 66: From The Hood To Being A Star On The Court To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Krystle Henderson)
2026/01/22
Dr Krystle Henderson have lived and experienced life, and that experience has given her grit and skills to succeed in anything she desires to do. Well, She wants to become a surgeon and hope to save as many lives as possible through this beautiful art. One of my favorite episodes. Tune in!
Episode 65: From Nigeria, To Becoming A Surgeon At The Johns Hopkins Hospital
2026/01/15
Meet Ife, a general surgery resident at the Johns Hopkins School of Surgery. In this episode, he talks about his journey from Nigeria, moving to the US, adapting and getting into college to eventually entering medical school and pursuing his dream to become a surgeon.
Episode 64: Discipline Is The Key Foundation To Long Term Success
2026/01/08
In this episode, I am talking about te power of discipline, a key to long term success. Motivation comes and goes, perseverance may be too late, but discipline keeps you focus and ahead of the game.
Episode 63: The Harder You Work The Luckier You Get
2026/01/01
In this episode, I talk about the meaning behind a favorite saying "The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get." Do You agree with my take? Let's discuss.

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