Alitu781229f0-02f7-11f1-880a-8751d052a93d781229f0-02f7-11f1-880a-8751d052a93d<![CDATA[Faith in the Pivot Podcast]]>en-uspodcast40e51bed-8c41-5531-b47d-18c65cc2e49fserialanya@surgeryandthecity.comAnya BazzellAnya BazzellAnya Bazzellfalsebb19bc72-309b-4fc6-a790-3d550c3af8e0<![CDATA[Hustle for Your Dreams with Dr. Aldwin Soumare]]>Welcome to Faith in the Pivot Podcast!! Have you ever had career plans go awry? So many of us have! In today's episode, our host sits down with Dr. Aldwin Soumare to discuss his journey which required multiple match attempts, ultimately leading him to the most opportune residency program for his career interests. Dr. Soumare showcases how grit, determination, and hustle go an incredibly long way.

Follow our guest: @thehoodpsychdoc on Instagram and Threads , @melaninwhitecoats on Instagram @whitecoatpapi1 on TikTok , and Dr. Aldwin Soumare on LinkedIn

Have a Question from the Classroom? Email us at anya@surgeryandthecity.com.

Follow Anya @surgeryandthecity on Instagram and TikTok and follow Faith in the Pivot Podcast @faithinthepivot on Instagram. Tune in to the show on Apple and Spotify. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks so much for listening!

]]>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:13:51 GMT00:53:19full1177Anya Bazzell80116b7f-0ddc-427e-b4e2-5bb5e8430a74<![CDATA[It's Ok to Switch Lanes with Dr. Aleeia Johnson]]>Welcome to Faith in the Pivot Podcast!! Have you ever had career plans go awry? So many of us have! In today's episode, our host sits down with Dr. Aleeia Johnson to discuss her academic journey and the career pivots that ultimately led her to find her ideal balance. Dr. Johnson demonstrates it's never too late to revamp and refocus for the career you want.

Follow our guest: @aleeiajohnson on Instagram and @la.t.elycreative on Instagram

You can email Dr. Johnson at lea@latelycreative.net

Have a Question from the Classroom? Email us at anya@surgeryandthecity.com.

Follow Anya @surgeryandthecity on Instagram and TikTok and follow Faith in the Pivot Podcast @faithinthepivot on Instagram. Tune in to the show on Apple and Spotify. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks so much for listening!

]]>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:55:00 GMT01:01:08full1166Anya Bazzellf5a71b35-2e6c-449d-acf7-2ff596b2085a<![CDATA[Introspection is Key with Dr. Whitney Lankford]]>Welcome to Faith in the Pivot Podcast!! Have you ever had career plans go awry? So many of us have! In today's episode, our host sits down with Dr. Whitney Lankford to discuss her step away from residency and the resilience necessary to go back and finish strong. Dr. Lankford delivers a masterclass on how self-confidence and introspection are game changers in the realm of test-taking. 

Follow our guest: @whitnessmd on Instagram!

Have a Question from the Classroom? Email us at anya@surgeryandthecity.com.

Follow Anya @surgeryandthecity on Instagram and TikTok and follow Faith in the Pivot Podcast @faithinthepivot on Instagram. Tune in to the show on Apple and Spotify. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks so much for listening!

]]>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:54:04 GMT00:45:36full1155Anya Bazzell6e9382c0-b3a9-45a2-806a-8c83724c9b8e<![CDATA[From Tragedy to Triumph with Dr. Rashida Payne]]>Welcome to Faith in the Pivot Podcast!! Have you ever had career plans go awry? So many of us have! In today's episode, our host sits down with Dr. Rashida Payne to discuss her journey through medical school and the personal tragedies that inform the doctor she is today. In this episode, Dr. Payne proves the long game is truly worth playing. 

Follow our guest: @pagingdrpayne on Instagram!

Have a Question from the Classroom? Email us at anya@surgeryandthecity.com.

Follow Anya @surgeryandthecity on Instagram and TikTok and follow Faith in the Pivot Podcast @faithinthepivot on Instagram. Tune in to the show on Apple and Spotify. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks so much for listening!

]]>Atlanta, GAWed, 04 Feb 2026 01:42:37 GMT01:00:59full1144Anya Bazzellc1cb4e53-6a9a-4b9f-bdda-990a66cee665<![CDATA[God is Bigger Than This Exam with Dr. Tosin Odunsi]]>Welcome to Faith in the Pivot Podcast!! Have you ever had career plans go awry? So many of us have! In today's episode, our host sits down with Dr. Tosin Odunsi to discuss her step exam history and how she fully leaned into God to get her through. Dr. Bazzell and Dr. Odunsi explore their common thread of relying on faith to achieve their goals and, ultimately, overcome the impossible.

Follow our guest: @lifebytosin on Instagram and Facebook

Have a Question from the Classroom? Email us at anya@surgeryandthecity.com.

Follow Anya @surgeryandthecity on Instagram and TikTok and follow Faith in the Pivot Podcast @faithinthepivot on Instagram. Tune in to the show on Apple and Spotify. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks so much for listening!

]]>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:03:24 GMT01:07:07full1133Anya Bazzellc3e26f28-f5a8-48cc-8ed6-f4a1624ac610<![CDATA[More Than a Number with Dr. Thomas 'Tipp' Callier]]>Welcome to Faith in the Pivot Podcast!! Have you ever had career plans go awry? So many of us have! In today's episode, our host sits down with Dr. Thomas ‘Tipp’ Callier to discuss his step exam journey. During this episode, the two physicians highlight the importance of looking beyond exam stats and, instead, valuing clinical skill, patient communication, and so much more!

Follow our guest: Dr. Callier's LinkedIn page, @tippcallier on Instagram

Have a Question from the Classroom? Email us at anya@surgeryandthecity.com.

Follow Anya @surgeryandthecity on Instagram and TikTok and follow Faith in the Pivot Podcast @faithinthepivot on Instagram. Tune in to the show on Apple and Spotify. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:04:55 GMT01:01:21full1122Anya Bazzelle48398ca-3230-4867-a4d7-69792fdd3498<![CDATA[Welcome to Faith in the Pivot Podcast!]]>Welcome to Faith in the Pivot Podcast!! Have you ever had career plans go awry? So many of us have! In today's episode, our host--Anya Bazzell--retells her personal journey of pivoting through her medical career. She shares the ups and downs of medical school and how she ultimately secured the MD. Press play to hear more about her tumultuous #RoadToMD and how she made it through!

Have a Question from the Classroom? Email us at anya@surgeryandthecity.com.

Follow Anya @surgeryandthecity on Instagram and TikTok and follow Faith in the Pivot Podcast @faithinthepivot on Instagram. Tune in to the show on Apple and Spotify. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

]]>AtlantaTue, 30 Sep 2025 13:53:31 GMT00:38:44full1111Anya Bazzell