☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast: ER to Telemedicine Empire

🔥 Episode Highlights

Dr. Takashi Nakamura joins Dr. Olga Deengar from Hawaii to share his shift from high-stress ER work to telemedicine freedom, building businesses while prioritizing family. From black coffee in Aulani mugs to mindset gems like "follow your heart," he discusses credentialing across states, consulting startups, and the power of community.

🧠 Mindset Shifts

Follow heart over brain (doubts kill dreams). Build community for rewards. Overcame daily CEO challenges by choosing purpose-driven decisions.

⚡ Challenges Overcome

Tough CEO choices daily – use heart for guidance, ignore "what ifs" & limiting beliefs.

💡 Advice for Doctorpreneurs

"Just go for it!" Remove self-imposed ceilings; mindset is key – if you think you can, you will.

📖 Book Rec

Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki – Shift from W-2 employee to business owner/investor for true freedom.

Timelines

- 00:26: Guest welcome & coffee chat.

- 00:59: Rapid fire game.

- 02:02: Take a Sip game.

- 03:19: Takashi's background – ER to telemed.

- 04:45: Telemedicine start & family balance.

- 06:15: Businesses: AIR Academy, consulting, NVP Group.

- 09:30: Mindset: Follow heart, community value.

- 12:20: Challenges: CEO decisions, heart over brain.

- 13:40: Advice: Just go for it, raise your ceiling.

- 14:04: Book rec: Cashflow Quadrant.

- 15:31: Closing thanks.

If you're interested in learning more about Dr. Takashi Nakamura, explore his personal site at https://takashinakamuramd.com/ for insights on his journey. Check out AIR Academy at https://airphysicianacademy.com/ (IG: @airphysicianacademy) for telemedicine education. Visit Mind Your Own Rx at https://mindyourownrx.com/ for consulting services, and NVP Medical Group at https://www.nvpmedicalgroup.com/ for telemedicine solutions.

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#Doctorpreneur #Telemedicine #PhysicianFreedom #MindsetShift #ERDoc #HawaiiMedicine #DigitalHealth #CommunityBuilding #CoffeePlaydatePodcast #FollowYourHeart

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☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast: ER Doc to Real Estate Syndicator Guest: Dr. Chirag Chaudhari | ER Physician, Investor & Admin Veteran

🔥 Episode Highlights Dr. Chirag Chaudhari joins Dr. Olga Deengar to share his 20+ year ER journey, from frontline doc to department chair, while building a real estate empire. From intermittent fasting black coffee to mindset shifts, he dives into starting with model homes, scaling syndications, overcoming time challenges with teams, and embracing "fail fast" action.

Timelines

• 00:26: Guest welcome & coffee chat.

• 01:04: Rapid fire game.

• 02:02: Take a Sip game.

• 02:46: Chirag's background – ER career & real estate.

• 03:28: First real estate steps: Residency home, model homes.

• 04:50: Finding model home niche.

• 06:15: Scaling to syndications, raising equity.

• 09:00: Mindset shifts to abundance.

• 09:58: Challenges: Time, teams, outsourcing.

• 11:27: Advice: Take action, fail fast.

• 12:35: Book recs.

• 13:07: Closing thanks.

🌟 More on Dr. Chirag Chaudhari: Connect with Chirag for real estate syndication insights & physician investing tips. Visit his website at https://www.thesyndicationdoctor.com/ for resources, deals, and contact info. Follow him on LinkedIn or reach out via email at chirag@thesyndicationdoctor.com.

#Doctorpreneur #RealEstateSyndication #PhysicianInvestor #ERLife #MultifamilyInvesting #MindsetShift #FailFast #WorkLifeBalance #CoffeePlaydatePodcast #FinancialFreedom

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☕ Coffee Playdate with Dr. Alecia Fields

From OB-GYN to founding Douladoc - Dr. Alecia Fields shares her pivot to virtual doula support for pregnancy & postpartum, finding your "why," and building community as an entrepreneur - all in 12 minutes.

Timestamps

· 00:00:15 Introduction and Tea Preferences

· 00:00:48 Rapid-Fire Questions (natural birth wins!), (sneakers + nap!)

· 00:02:10 Alecia's Journey to OB-GYN

· 00:03:29 Launching Duladoc

· 00:05:01 Entrepreneurial Challenges & Pivots

· 00:06:01 Time Management Tips

· 00:06:41 Mindset Shifts : Be clear on your why

· 00:07:55 Vision and Community Support

· 00:11:03 Book Recommendation - Die with Zero and Closing

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Website: https://www.mydouladoc.com

Instagram: instagram.com/mydouladoc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoulaDoc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H3A9au8Py/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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#Douladoc #VirtualDoula #OBGYNEntrepreneur #PregnancySupport #CoffeePlaydate

Coffee Playdate Ep 11 with Dr. Alison Curfman: Visionaries in Medicine

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Olga Deengar interviews Dr. Curfman, a pediatric ER doctor turned entrepreneur. They discuss Dr. Curfman's journey from medicine to startups, her passion for coffee, swimming and her insights on balancing a busy life. The conversation includes rapid-fire games, discussions on mentorship, mindset shifts, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Timeline:

• 00:23 - Introduction and Coffee Talk
• 00:47 - Rapid Fire Games
• 03:13 - Dr. Curfman's Background
• 04:48 - Balancing Life and Work
• 05:46 - Medical Background and Business
• 07:07 - Mentorship and Role Models
• 08:16- Mindset Shifts
• 09:29- Overcoming Challenges
• 11:15- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• 12:29- Book Recommendations and Closing

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From ER to entrepreneurship! 🚀 More information on how Dr. Alison Curfman leverages her expertise beyond clinical practice for innovation: https://alisoncurfmanmd.com/startup-physicians/

#EntrepreneurJourney #HealthcareInnovation #CoffeeLover

☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast: Rural Medicine & Social Media Vibes
Guest: Dr. Zeel Shah | Rural Hospitalist, Mom & Content Creator

🔥 Episode Highlights
Dr. Zeel Shah joins Dr. Olga Deengar for a cozy chat on blending rural medicine, missions, motherhood, and social media magic. From gratitude lessons to failing forward!

• 00:33: Welcoming Dr. Zeel Shah; coffee prefs – hot vanilla latte every morning.
• 00:59: Rapid fire game:
• 01:22: "Take a Sip" game
• 02:33: Zeel's intro: Rural hospitalist in NC, loves community work, travel goals, new mom.
• 03:57: Medical missions: Dominican Republic (camps, tribes) and Zambia (villages, kids); YouTube documentation.
• 05:28: Lessons: Gratitude for access, optimism, community bonds.
• 06:55: Social media start: During COVID; evolved to residency vlogs; patients discover her, boosting trust.
• 10:02: Challenge: GME cease-and-desist; resolved via discussion; now socials aid program recruitment.
• 12:44: Out-of-box thinking: Used socials on apps during COVID for visibility.
• 13:13: Advice: Fail forward, progress over perfection.
• 14:06: Book rec: "The Comfort Crisis" for inspiration.
• 14:40: Closing thanks and podcast outro.

🌟 More on Dr. Zeel Shah

Follow Zeel on social media platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeelshahmd?igsh=NGY2ZG9sYmVlNW5y&utm_source=qr
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@zeelshahmd?si=gm7PzIyJjv3D52MY
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeelshahmd?_r=1&_t=ZT-93o8SDyaVhe

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/181ZqfNg6k/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast With: Dr. Kavita Patel | Hospitalist, Stanford Prof & NEA Venture Partner

🔥 Episode Highlights
Dr. Kavita Patel joins Dr. Olga Deengar to share her unique path blending patient care, academia, and venture capital in healthcare innovation. From coffee confessions to mindset tips for doctorpreneurs!

• 00:32: Welcoming Dr. Patel; coffee chat
• 01:24: Rapid fire game
• 01:52: "Take a Sip" game
• 03:03: Kavita's intro
• 04:05: Mindset for venture
• 05:42: Adapting: Self-education, investor conferences, learning from peers over 10 years.
• 06:59: Job excitement: Guiding startups, societal impact
• 07:59: Challenges overcome: COVID pivots, flexible abundance mindset in crises.
• 09:13: Advice: Build communities, proactive outreach, in-person networking.
• 10:42: Book rec: "The Five Types of Wealth" by Sahil Bloom for holistic growth.
• 11:27: Closing thanks and podcast outro, encouraging intentional life design.

☕ Coffee Vibes
Started coffee in residency – now loves it with sweet cream (but low-sugar for health)!

🎲 Fun Games

• Rapid Fire: Prevention > treatment, late flu shots, treadmill > biking, breaking news > deep dives
• Take a Sip Matches: 8 hours sleep, in-person visits, audiobooks, Europe travel (Asia next?)

👩‍⚕️ Kavita's World
Internal medicine hospitalist, Stanford professor, mom of 2. Spends most time as Venture Partner at NEA, advising/investing in early-stage healthcare startups.

🧠 Venture Mindset Shift
Ditch evidence-based rigidity for expansive, flexible thinking. No blueprints – embrace diverse personalities & innovative ideas!

🚀 What Excites Her
Guiding entrepreneurs (e.g., AI for women's health). Potential for good impact in needy healthcare space.

💡 Advice for Aspiring Doctorpreneurs
Build communities, reach out proactively, use podcasts/WhatsApp. Prioritize in-person meets – take risks to connect!

📖 Book Rec
The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom – emotional, physical riches beyond money. Perfect for self-enrichment.

🌟 More on Dr. Kavita Patel
Venture Partner at NEA (since 2017, healthcare focus)

Follow Dr. Patel on Instagram or LinkedIn:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kavitapatelmd?igsh=ZHd2aDV6azJybGJ2

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-patel-46a7724b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast: From Burnout to Freedom

Guest: Dr. Larry Daugherty | Radiation Oncologist, Real Estate Investor & Adventure Leader

🔥 Episode Highlights Dr. Larry Daugherty shares his inspiring journey from feeling suffocated in academic medicine to building an extraordinary life in Alaska filled with freedom, family, adventure, and financial independence.

🏔️ The Turning Point A strict “tie incident” became the symbol of lost freedom. Winning a contest for a trip to Scandinavia that allowed dog-mushing in the Arctic Circle reignited his childhood love for adventure → leading to a life-changing move to Alaska.

📽️ Episode Timestamps (Key Moments)

• 00:02 – Podcast intro: Dr. Olga welcomes listeners and introduces the focus on doctorpreneurs
• 00:30 – Coffee chat & fun games: Rapid-fire preferences (multifamily, midterm rentals) and “Take a Sip” matching round
• 02:44 – Larry introduces himself: Part-time radiation oncologist in Alaska, dad of 5, real estate investor (~200 doors), adventure leader
• 03:55 – The evolution and growth of the non traditional lifestyle followed by the craving for freedom.
• 06:31 – Adventure rebirth: Winning a dog-mushing contest in the Arctic Circle → the catalyst for moving to Alaska
• 07:09 – Real estate ignition: Attending PIMD Con 2019, discovering tax sheltering, and going all-in on properties
• 08:15 – Life today: Work feels like “playing” instead of grinding
• 09:42 – Mindset shifts: Overcoming guilt about cutting hours, realizing balance is a verb, and aligning with core values
• 11:25 – Redefining success: From “money fixes everything” to true freedom and intentional living
• 14:51 – Book recs & wrap-up: The Gap and the Gain (daily mindset changer) + heartfelt thanks and podcast close

Jump to your favorite part and get inspired! ✨

🎧 #Doctorpreneur #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

🌟 For More on Dr. Larry Daugherty

• Real estate coaching for doctors: https://www.thefreedomphysician.com/
• Epic adventure trips: https://www.radglobaladventures.com/
• Nonprofit supporting cancer care: https://www.radiatinghope.org/

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☕ Coffee Playdate with Dr. Boram Han

In this episode of the Coffee Playdate podcast, Dr. Olga Deengar welcomes Dr. Boram Han, a double board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician. They discuss Dr. Han's journey from South Korea to the United States, her work in personal finance coaching for physicians, and the challenges faced by international medical graduates. The conversation covers topics like financial education, entrepreneurship, and the importance of community and mentorship.

Timeline:

00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:01:00 Rapid fire game followed by take-a-sip game

00:02:18 Personal Finance Coaching

00:03:18 Challenges for International Graduates

00:07:27 Advice for New Entrepreneurs

00:09:58 Book Recommendations and Closing

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#MedicineAndMoney #FinancialCoaching #Entrepreneurship #CoffeePlaydate