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You Can Do It Too

MamBa Inspire CO
Medicine
Medical Education
Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Discipline
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Lagos
Dallas
Surgical Training In the United States
10,000 Hours
University Of Chicago
Education
Phd
Abdou Ndiaye
University Of Colorado
Guinea
Work-Life Balance
Deliberate Practice
Nigeria
Grit

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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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 hi... more

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 excel... more

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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 G... more

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Mamadi Papus Keita
Cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon; Duke fellow
Duke University
Episode: Episode 77: The First and New Cardiothoracic & Transplant Surgeon From Guinea (Mamadi Papus Keita MD)
Vanessa Buie
Guest physician, surgeon, and MBA holder discussed her medical career and pathway
University of Chicago
Episode: Episode 76: Build Your Foundation First Before Focusing On Changing The World (Vanessa Buie MD, MBA)
Celia Robinson-Ledet
Attending surgeon, MD Anderson; former Georgetown and Baylor trainee
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: Episode 74: My Journey To Become A True Surgeon (Celia Robinson Ledet MD)
Yvette Williams-Brown
Medical doctor and gynecologic oncologist, mentor
University-affiliated cancer center; TX area
Episode: Episode 73: New Goals, Defying New Limits, And Treating Cancer (Yvette Williams-Brown MD)
Abdou Ndiaye
Engineer at ExxonMobil; professional soccer referee; MBA candidate
ExxonMobil
Episode: Episode 72: Giving 110% To Your Dream (Abdou Ndiaye)
Yasmin Jialo Turk
PhD, Director at Houston-Tillotson University Center for Adults and Continuing Education
Houston-Tillotson University
Episode: Episode 71: From High School GED To PhD (Yasmin Turk, PhD)
Lukman Faniyi
Medical doctor and cardiothoracic surgeon-in-training with a background in Nigeria and the U.S.
University of Illinois system / Ohio residency program (general surgery)
Episode: Episode 70: Defying The Odds, Barging Through Doors On His Way To Become A Heart Surgeon (Lukman Faniyi MD)
Oyinkanola Akinpelu
Nurse practitioner who became a surgeon
Episode: Episode 69: From Nigeria to Being A Nurse Practitioner To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Oyinkansola Akinpelu)
Ben Duong
Competitive runner, based in Austin, Texas
DBU, UTSA (education and running career)
Episode: Episode 68: Why Not Be Extraordinary? A Runner Annihilating Limits Minutes At A Time (Ben Duong)

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Mamadou Korsabaldi
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Episode 66: From The Hood To Being A Star On The Court To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Krystle Henderson)
Q: What motivated you to pursue medicine despite a successful basketball career?
My goal was always to be a doctor, and I believed I could pursue both paths if I organized my timing, used structured programs like post-baccalaureate, and kept the end goal in focus.
Episode 69: From Nigeria to Being A Nurse Practitioner To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Oyinkansola Akinpelu)
Q: What advice do you have for others facing systemic barriers?
Work hard, seek mentors, be in the right places, embrace discomfort as part of growth, and believe in your potential to overcome obstacles with planning and perseverance.
Episode 69: From Nigeria to Being A Nurse Practitioner To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Oyinkansola Akinpelu)
Q: What were the biggest barriers to practicing in the U.S. and how did you overcome them?
Visa and green-card uncertainties, the need to pursue more education (master's degree), and navigating hardship visa rules, which eventually were overcome when her nurse practitioner role qualified her for a green card.
Episode 69: From Nigeria to Being A Nurse Practitioner To Becoming A Surgeon (Dr Oyinkansola Akinpelu)
Q: What motivated you to switch from nursing to pursuing medical school?
Her experiences seeing patients and realizing she wanted deeper medical knowledge, plus mentors encouraging her questioning and growth, pushed her to apply to medical school despite the long journey.
Episode 73: New Goals, Defying New Limits, And Treating Cancer (Yvette Williams-Brown MD)
Q: How did you celebrate or approach the Houston Half Marathon, and what did that experience teach you about discipline and long-term goals?
It was a meaningful milestone, combining a 5K day before with the half marathon, and the process underscored deliberate practice and the power of consistency over time.

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Listeners are likely drawn from professionals and aspiring professionals with a strong focus on Black excellence across STEM, medicine, and leadership. Episodes spotlight rigorous training paths, mentorship, personal resilience, and the impact of community support on career progression, often highlighting immigrants andfirst-generation professionals navigating higher education and elite programs. Remarkable throughlines include balancing demanding careers with family, advocacy for equity in medicine and engineering, and a passion for mentorship and giving back to underrepresented communities. The show frequently features guests who have bridged international or cross-cultural experiences, detailed career pivots, and practical guidance for l... more

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3. Celia Robinson-Ledet
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