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Docs Outside The Box

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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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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Docs Outside The Box - 72 – Saber & A Stethoscope

72 – Saber & A Stethoscope

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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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Kamalithompson.com
Twitter: @Kamali_thompson
IG: @dr.mali.malz

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Docs Outside The Box - Dr. Ali Abdaal is Quitting Medicine to Focus on YouTube #263
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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

Grand Crew

SchoolBoy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar - Collard Greens

Resources:

Dr. Ali Abdaal - Why I Left Medicine

Your Money or Your Life

Effective Charities: GiveWell

The Gravestone Effect

Fear Avoidance

The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast

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Docs Outside The Box - 11 Money Traps That Doctors Should Avoid #265
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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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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)

Get in touch with Karl Brisard:

Keller Williams

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

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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.”

Resources:

Atomic Habits

Show Your Work

Will

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Docs Outside The Box - 53 – How to Get So Money

53 – How to Get So Money

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04/09/18 • 51 min

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On this episode, I’m interviewing Farnoosh Torabi from the popular So Money Podcast. For those who don’t know, she’s one of the leading experts in personal finance. Farnoosh is also a speaker, TV personality, and author. You can find her work on The Today Show, Good Morning America, O The Oprah Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal – Damn that’s a long list.

She’s even hosted her own show on CNBC – Follow the Leader. She’s also an author of 3 books.

We learned how to get So Money with Farnoosh, talked about the important first steps doctors can take to get ahead financially. We even talked about how women can handle the situation of making more than their partners! Listen up...you definitely don’t want to miss this episode!

Learn more about Farnoosh Torabi:

My story

Being a Mom Has made me Rich

CNBC – Follow the Leader

Follow her on Instagram: @farnooshtorabi

Subscribe to her podcast –So Money

XY Planning Network

Nii & Renee on So Money

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Docs Outside The Box - Questions for a Trauma Surgeon. #402
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02/06/24 • 39 min

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Join us for a deep conversation with Dr. Nii Darko, a trauma surgeon whose life ticks to operating rooms and family dinners. Dr. Nii talks about the personal sacrifices and steadfast dedication required to simultaneously excel at saving lives and nurturing a family.

Things to expect in this episode:

  • Dr. Nii packing to go on a Locums Doctor assignment.
  • The difference between trauma surgery vs. general surgery.
  • If Dr.Nii takes home with him the gruesome things he sees at work or if he leaves them at the hospital.
  • What Dr. Nii inspired as a teenager in the 80's to be a Trauma surgeon.
  • How Dr. Nii, a trauma surgeon finds time to spend with his family. He confesses that there is no such thing as balance and as surgeons they have a really big blindspot for divorce.
  • Does Dr. Nii prefers working full time in hospital or traveling as a Locums Doctor.
  • The biggest thing that people don't know about trauma surgery.
  • Dr. Nii thinking he would not get into medical school.
  • What it's like being married to an OBGYN as a trauma surgeon.

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Docs Outside The Box - 🚩🚩Navigating Career, Marriage and Red Flags #394
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12/12/23 • 59 min

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🪽 This episode is dedicated to the late Dr. Jamal Dixon, a previous guest whose relentless spirit and advocacy amidst his cancer battle continue to inspire us.
Ep 245 - He beat stomach cancer while in residency

As we raise a toast to our 10-year anniversary, we can't help but share the pearls of wisdom we've gathered along the way. Especially, lessons from our own relationship journey that's been punctuated with moments of joy, growth, shared dreams, and yes, a few bumps. We unwrap some of the intricate facets of relationships such as understanding and addressing red flags, striking a balance between career and marriage, and the importance of unconditional love. Get ready to journey with us as we navigate these themes.

Life has a funny way of teaching us, doesn't it? As two professionals, we've grappled, compromised, and celebrated the delicate dance between marriage and career. We share our personal anecdotes and how we navigated them. Have you ever encountered a situation where blending marriage, money, and career felt like a tightrope walk? Then this could offer a fresh perspective.

We then venture into some often overlooked red flags of relationships: 1) not merging finances when starting a family, 2) missing controlling tendencies, and 3) not understanding each other's family dynamics. It's not always easy, but we believe that open, honest conversations can lay the groundwork for a strong partnership. So, join us for this soulful conversation packed with personal insight, thought-provoking discussions, and a dash of pop culture commentary.

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How many episodes does Docs Outside The Box have?

Docs Outside The Box currently has 441 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 'How a cheap & amicable divorce helped this doctor avoid financial ruin #273' 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 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Docs Outside The Box released?

Episodes of Docs Outside The Box are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

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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