Docs Outside The Box
Dr. Nii Darko
Docs Outside the Box is a fusion of money, medicine, and pop culture. After paying off $662,000 in student loan debt, quitting their jobs, and launching 3 businesses, husband and wife, Drs. Nii and Renée Darko, have a lot to say about earning, saving, and investing your way to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. These two docs parley about personal finance, careers, and the real world. Tune in for the gems. 💎 Stay for the laughs .😂 Welcome to medicine’s new media!
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Sh*t I wish I knew in residency: Buying a house while in residency #264
Docs Outside The Box
01/31/22 • 70 min
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Should you buy a house or rent? It seems like a hard decision to make. Not to me. Here’s my simple advice:
RENT!
Well, at least during the first couple of years of moving to a new town or starting a new residency.
Karl Brisard, a real estate agent with Keller Willams (and Renee’s cuzzo), is on the hot seat to talk about how to buy a house when you’re new to a city.
Here are some of the topics we discussed:
-How to choose which neighborhood to look
-How to tell if you should get a single family home or mult-family
-The questions you should be asking your realtor
-Different types of mortgages (i.e. FHA vs Doctor’s Loans)
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REPLAY: Starting and breaking habits in the New Year
Docs Outside The Box
12/31/24 • 46 min
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Kicking off 2024 with our sneakers laced and humor at the ready, Dr. Nii and I, Dr. Renée, are your willing accomplices in setting personal fitness goals that stick. Picture us, stethoscopes to the side, tackling pull-ups in scrubs and sharing our resolutions that range from mastering wide grip pull-ups to making consistent workouts a non-negotiable part of our daily lives. We're not just here to motivate; we're here to get real with our own triumphs and spills in the quest for better health.
Embarking on this journey, we unearth the secrets to turning aspirations into tangible realities. Drawing wisdom from "Atomic Habits," we discuss the power of incremental changes that accumulate to create significant leaps forward. Whether you're aiming to crush a fitness plateau, ace your professional endeavors, or simply get your finances in order, we're serving up a hefty dose of inspiration paired with actionable strategies. Plus, we're cracking open the vault to our personal stories of battling procrastination and embracing organization – think Marie Kondo with a medical twist.
As we wrap up, we're sharing a toast to the year ahead, reflecting on our theme of 'Family Focus' and inviting you to join us in being more present with our loved ones. From fitness fumbles to family fun, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and a hefty dose of Dr. Nii and Dr. Renée's banter. So tune in, get comfy, and let's make 2024 a year of health, progress, and a whole lot of laughs on Doc's Outside the Box. Here's to a year of peace and progress!
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002 – Dr. Melanie Watkins on how she has found success and fulfillment living outside the box
Docs Outside The Box
04/30/16 • 60 min
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In this episode, I get to interview Dr. Melanie Watkins. She is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in California. Practicing as an independent contractor only scratches the surface of Dr. Watkins. She’s an author, social medial expert, podcaster, and motivational speaker. Check out her website: www.yourmentalhealthfirst.com
In this episode you’ll learn:
- One of the biggest contract traps physicians fall into
- What physicians should be doing to maintain our mental health
- How she developed a knack for social media
- What’s it like to be a self-published author
- Why she’s not just a doc!
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Dr. Ali Abdaal is Quitting Medicine to Focus on YouTube #263
Docs Outside The Box
01/27/22 • 60 min
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Nii thinks Chris Rock is a better comedian than Dave Chappelle
Nii reads a 5-star review
How Renee and Nii made the decision to go to medical school
Famous YouTube Doctor quits medicine
- What’s the point of being a doctor in a developed country?
- Should you feel guilty walking away from medicine?
- Is there a perfect reason to enter medical school?
Signout:
Renee had a problem with Ep 262
Toyota Camry gets a shoutout for keeping Nii from dying on I-80
SchoolBoy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar - Collard Greens
Resources:
Dr. Ali Abdaal - Why I Left Medicine
The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast
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11 Money Traps That Doctors Should Avoid #265
Docs Outside The Box
02/07/22 • 36 min
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Now that Renee and I are 10 years deep graduating from residency, we feel there’s a lot of life experience that we can share. When looking back, the three themes of the show (money, mindset, and mission) have shown up in various life experiences.
In this episode, we’ll be introducing a new series called “11 money traps that burn-out doctors can overcome.” In some form, Renee and I have experienced these money traps and have found solutions to gain back control. The expectation is that you can learn from our experiences “growing up” and “adulting” while becoming doctors. We’re talking WITH you and not AT you and looking forward to you joining us on this journey.
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How a cheap & amicable divorce helped this doctor avoid financial ruin #273
Docs Outside The Box
03/21/22 • 42 min
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Divorce is not fun. There is nothing earth-shattering about that statement. Divorce not only can be devastating to your emotions, but it can be a bombshell to your personal finance. Does it always have to be this way?
In this episode, we’re interviewing Dr. X on how she was able to have a cheap and amicable divorce for only $1000. That’s right, I said it - a divorce during the COVID pandemic for only $1000.
I love Dr. X episodes because you get raw, unfiltered discussions about how folks feel about certain topics.
Things you’ll learn in this episode:
- Inventory the reasons you are fearful or hesitant to divorce
- Consult with a reputable family law attorney
- Inventory what money can’t buy and use this in negotiations
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72 – Saber & A Stethoscope
Docs Outside The Box
10/29/18 • 43 min
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On this episode, my guest is Student Doctor Kamali Thompson who is a 4th year medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. I got her on the show to talk how she handles the craziness of medical school with being an amazing fencer! She’s got aspirations of making the Olympics in 2020 ya’ll.
Kamali got started with fencing pretty late in comparison with other fencers. With hard work, persistence, and people believing in her she’s been able to be successful at all levels. Recently she added US National Champion to her resume and regularly competes for Team USA internationally.
Things you’ll learn in this episode:
- How she got introduced to Fencing as a sport
- The difference between studying for medical school vs training for the Olympics
- Importance of role models
- Why she decided to get a MBA
- How she answers #imnotjustadoc
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Peter Westbrook Foundation
Amanda Seale – Small Doses Podcast
Nickii Franke – College coach
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001 – When the going gets tough… MOVE! Intro to Podcast & Dr. Carmen Brown
Docs Outside The Box
04/27/16 • 64 min
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Dr. Nii Darko
I’m Dr. Nii Darko and welcome to the first ever episode of Docs Outside the Box podcast! I have finally launched and I’m not looking back! Are you a doctor who feels trapped by the notion that having a traditional clinical practice is the only end point to your career? Not sure you can have the bomb lifestyle and medical career of your dreams? Think again! Docs Outside the Box will feature guests and topics covering career advice, entrepreneurship, personal finance, technology, and more!
My first guest is Dr. Carmen Brown, an obstetrician-gynecologist who practices all the way down under in New Zealand. She is a southwest Atlanta native who started her medical career in Athens, Georgia. After being fed up with all the typical frustrations doctors have, she and her husband literally closed up shop, packed their bags, and took a world tour. If you’ve ever been to New Zealand, you’ll know why they decided to call it their new home.
Follow her on her blog called Adventures of the Brown Kiwis (brownkiwis.blogspot.com)
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The differences in practicing medicine between the United States and New Zealand
- What’s it like as an African American woman living there
- What financial preparations were necessary to leave her practice and take off on a world tour
- What’s her advice for other physicians considering moving and practicing abroad
- Why she’s not just a doc!
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262 - This one lesson of 2021 will be MY key to 2022 success!
Docs Outside The Box
01/17/22 • 33 min
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Dr. Nii talks about the most important lesson he learned in 2021. He will be using this to change the trajectory of his life & business in 2022. Take a listen to see if this will help you also.
Key Quote of Atomic Habits:
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Your goal is your desired outcome. Your system is the collection of daily habits that will get you there... This year, spend less time focusing on outcomes and more time focusing on the habits that precede the results.”
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Navigating Non-Traditional Career Paths. #442 Part 3
Docs Outside The Box
01/24/25 • 18 min
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This discussion starts with a listener's success as a non-traditional medical student. We also highlight personal stories of success and pivoting in life. Through various perspectives, the episode delves into the mutual respect required within patient-provider relationships and the importance of collaboration in healthcare.
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How many episodes does Docs Outside The Box have?
Docs Outside The Box currently has 517 episodes available.
What topics does Docs Outside The Box cover?
The podcast is about Doctor, Black, Career, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Lifestyle, Mindset, Money, Medicine, Podcasts, Finance, Job, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Docs Outside The Box?
The episode title 'Sh*t I wish I knew in residency: Buying a house while in residency #264' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Docs Outside The Box?
The average episode length on Docs Outside The Box is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Docs Outside The Box released?
Episodes of Docs Outside The Box are typically released every 6 days.
When was the first episode of Docs Outside The Box?
The first episode of Docs Outside The Box was released on Apr 27, 2016.
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