47. Know Your Worth: How I Made $12K in 24 Hours

01/01/25 • 14 min

Hey doc! To kick off 2025, I'm sharing a story on ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ about value, boundaries, and negotiation that will transform how you approach opportunities this year.

We explore:

The real value of your time and expertise
Why quick "yes" responses cost you more than money
How to evaluate opportunities beyond the paycheck
Setting boundaries that honor your worth

Key strategies for 2025:

Take time before responding to requests
Consider the full cost of each "yes"
Value your expertise appropriately
Ask for what you deserve
Remember your worth isn't just about money

This year, let's move beyond the pressure to say yes, the guilt about asking for more, and the doubt about our value. Whether you're negotiating salary, taking extra calls, or managing family commitments, your time and expertise deserve proper recognition.

Doc, make 2025 the year you fully embrace your worth - in medicine and beyond.

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Hey doc! To kick off 2025, I'm sharing a story on ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ about value, boundaries, and negotiation that will transform how you approach opportunities this year.

We explore:

The real value of your time and expertise
Why quick "yes" responses cost you more than money
How to evaluate opportunities beyond the paycheck
Setting boundaries that honor your worth

Key strategies for 2025:

Take time before responding to requests
Consider the full cost of each "yes"
Value your expertise appropriately
Ask for what you deserve
Remember your worth isn't just about money

Doc, make 2025 the year you fully embrace your worth - in medicine and beyond.

What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know!

Remember to subscribe to "Stethoscopes and Strollers" on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of encouragement and empowerment.

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Connect with me.

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Join my Email list to get tips on navigating motherhood in the medical field.

If you feel you need direct support or someone to talk through the unique challenges of being a physician mom, schedule a free coaching session.

Free Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

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46. Choose Convenience Over Perfection: A Lesson from My Red Hair

Hey doc! In this special Christmas episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I share how my unexpected red hair taught me a valuable lesson about letting go of perfect - a message especially relevant during the holiday season.

We explore:

Making peace with imperfect solutions
Choosing convenience over expectations
Finding joy in unexpected outcomes
Prioritizing peace during busy times

Key takeaways:

Perfect plans often lead to unnecessary stress
Sometimes the "wrong" choice brings more peace
Small compromises create space for joy
Self-preservation matters more than perfection

Doc, this holiday season, remember that perfect isn't always better than peaceful. Your happiness matters more than meeting every expectation.

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48. Personal Pain to Professional Purpose: Dr. Phindi Chowa Through Pregnancy, Partnership, and Finding Her Path

Hey doc! In today's episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I sit down with Dr. Phindile Chowa, who shares her journey through pregnancy loss, cultural adaptation, and creating the medical practice she wished existed during her own struggles.

We explore:

Breaking cultural norms as an African Physician in America
The reality of pregnancy loss and anxiety in subsequent pregnancies
How lacking support during crisis shaped her mission
Transforming personal experience into patient care

Key Takeaways:

Advocating for yourself as a patient
Processing grief while maintaining a medical career
Making decisions that honor your vision
Creating the support you needed but didn't have

Doc, this conversation proves how our deepest struggles often lead us to our truest purpose. Sometimes the hardest paths create the most meaningful destinations.
Dr. Phindile Erika Chowa is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician based in Atlanta, Georgia. She pursued her undergraduate studies and medical education at the University of Pittsburgh before completing her Emergency Medicine Residency at Harvard University.
With a passion for enhancing patient experiences, Dr. Chowa dedicated several years to a prominent academic hospital, where she ascended to an administrative role within the emergency department. Witnessing the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare delivery, she resolved to redefine her medical practice to prioritize patient dignity and accessibility.

Driven by her vision, Dr. Chowa founded EMCare2U, a concierge Medical Practice aimed at delivering healthcare directly to patients' homes. Her practice has a particular focus on postpartum wellness.

Author of the acclaimed book "What to Expect Next!," Dr. Chowa empowers mothers with invaluable insights and guidance for a healthy postpartum journey. Additionally, she co-hosts the podcast "Hey Doc Let’s Chat," where she discusses healthcare issues pertinent to women of color, contributing to a vital dialogue on inclusive healthcare.

Her patients consistently praise her for her intelligence, kindness, and compassionate approach to medicine, reflecting her unwavering commitment to improving lives through healthcare.

For more information about Dr. Chowa, you can visit her website and connect with her on Instagram.

What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know!

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Stethoscopes and Strollers - 47. Know Your Worth: How I Made $12K in 24 Hours

Transcript

Happy new year. It is 2025. I cannot believe it. I just wanted to see happy new year to you. And I recorded this episode a while ago, but I held it back because I want you to start 20, 25. . As the boss mama doc, that you are with this new mindset. And new way of thinking and moving through the world and this new year.

So I hope you enjoy the episode and have a wonderful new beginning.

Hey doc, I want to tell you a story about the time that I made 12, 000 in 24 hours. And yes, tha