In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Tudor Francu speaks with public health leader and advocate Paulina Sosa about the real-world public health challenges facing Latino communities—especially those in South Texas. From navigating federal changes to filling critical service gaps, Paulina brings honest, urgent, and inspiring insights to the mic. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why health equity is more than a buzzword in Latino communities How social and cultural context deeply impacts public health outcomes What Paulina discovered during a 26-city national Latino health equity tour The importance of culturally relevant communication and trusted messengers Why equitable funding is essential—and often missing How Latinx Voces is building bridges between public health data and community impact Paulina’s inspiring journey from law student to global health leader 👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

What happens when a lifelong dream of becoming a doctor leads to burnout—and then reinvention? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lindiwe Greenwood shares her powerful story of transformation, resilience, and purpose beyond the exam room. From dreaming of becoming a physician at just 8 years old to running her own successful family medicine practice, Dr. Greenwood's path has been anything but typical. She opens up about her journey through traditional medicine, her experience with burnout, and how that led her to launch Total Renaissance Wellness—a consulting firm that offers mind-body medicine, trauma-informed self-care, medical advocacy, allergy awareness, and inspirational speaking. You’ll also hear her thoughts on the dangers of replacing human connection with AI in medicine, and how the future of family medicine may lie in more personal, connected care models.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

In this compelling episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes the dynamic Dr. Emily Letran—a dentist, coach, author, and former refugee—who shares her extraordinary journey from escaping Vietnam as a teenager to building a successful career and empowering others in the medical and business world. Dr. Letran opens up about the power of courage, the importance of personal growth, and why coaching should be a necessity, not a luxury, for healthcare professionals. From overcoming burnout to managing businesses, raising a family, and inspiring transformation, Dr. Letran offers deep wisdom on living a fulfilled, purpose-driven life. She also shares insights from working alongside legends like Sharon Lechter and Dan Kennedy, and challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives: Are you operating at your highest potential—or just staying comfortable?   👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

What happens when someone you love needs support beyond daily caregiving? This week on The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we dive into the world of life care management with Rebecca Brunner, a former ER nurse turned business owner and care manager at Complete Care Strategies. Rebecca shares how her journey from emergency medicine to care management was inspired by witnessing vulnerable patients lacking advocacy and support. She now leads a team providing deeply personalized, concierge-style support to aging adults and individuals with special needs—ensuring they’re cared for holistically, not just medically. In this insightful conversation, Rebecca breaks down what aging life care is, how her team advocates for clients, and why it’s about much more than just health—it’s about living with dignity, joy, and quality of life.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

From his roots in New York to his leadership role at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Neal Lonky has worn many hats—physician, educator, entrepreneur, and inventor. In this conversation, he shares his remarkable journey through medicine, including his pivot from frontline care to medical device innovation, public health policy, and wound care diagnostics. Listeners will discover how his values—persistent patience, transparency, and value-based care—have fueled a mission-driven career that goes far beyond profit. Dr. Lonky dives deep into what it takes to bring a medical product to market, how he navigated failures, and why compassion must be at the center of innovation.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

What happens when chiropractic care meets the root-cause focus of functional medicine? In this episode, Dr. Tudor sits down with Dr. Tim Harrigan, the founder of Synergy Wellness, to explore how combining structural neurology and natural healing is helping patients avoid unnecessary medications, surgeries, and side effects. Dr. Tim shares his personal journey from pre-med and optometry to chiropractic and functional medicine. He opens up about the pivotal moment that changed his career path and the philosophy behind his successful practice. With over 10,000 patients helped, he brings a wealth of knowledge on preventative care, movement, and nutrition. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of: Why movement is critical for brain health How functional medicine looks beyond symptoms to find true healing The three things Dr. Tim measures in every patient: deficiencies, toxicities, and imbalances Why conventional medicine may be missing the mark on chronic care How to build habits that support healthspan, not just lifespan This episode is packed with practical insights, inspiring stories, and simple habits that can change your life—and your patients'—starting today.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

In this powerful episode, Dr. Letizia Alto joins Dr. Tudor Francu to share how she stepped off the treadmill of trading time for money and embraced a life of financial freedom, impact, and fulfillment. From hospitalist to real estate entrepreneur and mentor, Dr. Alto opens up about her personal journey—including the pivotal moment that changed everything. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: The conversation with her husband that shifted her mindset forever Why real estate—not stocks—was the path to freedom How she built a portfolio that replaced her clinical income What Semi-Retired MD is and why it’s transforming physician lives The role of mindset, failure, and learning in achieving fulfillment Actionable advice for physicians ready to take control of their time     👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

Angela Tomei Robinson joins Dr. Tudor Francu for an eye-opening conversation about the vital but often overlooked role of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare. From her early aspirations in pathology to her rise as an associate administrator overseeing clinical and anatomic labs, Angela shares her inspiring journey of leadership, advocacy, and mentorship. She candidly discusses the challenges in the field—from workforce shortages and lack of visibility to licensure inconsistencies across states—and how she's helping reshape the future through education, professional societies, and policy work. Angela also shares practical leadership insights, her thoughts on AI in lab sciences, and powerful lessons learned from her career.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

In a compelling conversation with host Dr. Tudor Francu, Dr. Lavine dives into his unconventional career shift—from practicing periodontics to launching a full-scale IT and cybersecurity firm for healthcare professionals. Drawing on his background in tech and dentistry, he created a niche business that's been thriving for over two decades. You'll hear Dr. Lavine's thoughts on: His early struggles and what pushed him out of clinical dentistry The major risks dental and medical practices face with ransomware and HIPAA breaches What every practice should do today to protect their patient data The evolving role of AI in healthcare—for better or worse Why cloud-based systems aren't a silver bullet (and what to do instead) Dr. Lavine also shares some real horror stories from the field—including a devastating client loss due to improper backup systems—and what he learned from it.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a powerful story, insight, or strategy to share? We’d love to feature you on our podcast! Apply here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #success #motivation #inspiration #health #wellness #mindset #business #leadership #career #growth #education #innovation #life #goals #positivity

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Cheryl Bryant Bruce—also known as “The Celebrity Doc”—to explore what it truly means to walk in faith, find purpose, and live a life of balance without being in balance. Dr. Cheryl shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and transformation, from raising a medically fragile child to pioneering integrative and concierge medicine. Through her “Windmill Healthy Lifestyle Platform,” she teaches that true wellness stems from nurturing not only the body, but also the mind and spirit. Listeners will hear Dr. Cheryl’s unique perspective on the two great purposes in life—to learn and to teach—and how every fall can become a powerful lesson in personal and professional growth. She also discusses the critical importance of touch, intuition, and compassion in modern medicine, and the urgent need to reconnect with the human side of healing.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

Dr. Kelly Victory opens up about her journey from emergency medicine to public health and mass casualty management. She explains how resource allocation, teamwork, and hands-on training can make the difference between life and death in disaster situations. Dr. Victory walks listeners through active shooter preparedness, the importance of triage, and why real-world drills are essential. She also reflects on the lessons learned from tragedies like Columbine and Hurricane Katrina — and how hospitals and communities can better prepare for the next crisis. The discussion turns personal as Dr. Victory shares how she manages the emotional weight of her work, the value of after-action reviews, and why she believes disaster training should start as early as grade school. Her message is clear: preparedness isn’t panic — it’s empowerment.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

In this episode, Dr. Marc Kowalski shares his journey from growing up in sunny Florida to becoming one of the leading orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons in Connecticut. As a former athlete himself, Dr. Kowalski gives us a behind-the-scenes look at caring for athletes—from treating ACL tears to supporting their mental health during recovery. He and Dr. Francu explore what it means to balance medicine, family, and self-care in a demanding surgical career. Dr. Kowalski talks about the lessons he’s learned from failure, including how being cut from his college football team led to a lifelong passion for rugby and a fulfilling medical career caring for players across all levels—even Team USA. Listeners will hear powerful insights on resilience, balance, and success, as well as practical advice for young people considering a career in medicine. Dr. Kowalski also discusses financial discipline, professional burnout, and the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in medicine.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes Dr. Ron Fong, family physician, educator, and founder of True North Shepherding, to discuss what it truly means to build a legacy through mentorship. Dr. Fong shares how his journey from clinician to academic leader to entrepreneur was driven by a deep desire to guide others. He reflects on the transition from parent to grandparent, the lessons of mentoring young physicians, and the importance of designing — not just planning — one’s professional and personal life. Through stories from medicine, business, and even marathon running, Dr. Fong illustrates the power of perseverance, reflection, and purpose. He reminds listeners that our legacy is built daily through our words, choices, and relationships — and that mentorship is one of the most lasting gifts we can offer.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

In this episode of The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we meet Dr. Kevin Chung, an ICU physician, military veteran, and Chief Medical Officer at SeaStar Medical. His journey from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the boardroom of a cutting-edge biotech company is nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Chung shares how his time caring for critically injured soldiers fueled his passion for medical innovation and led to the development of a life-saving blood purification device. He opens up about the challenges of balancing medicine, leadership, and entrepreneurship—what it means to take professional risks, face setbacks, and stay resilient when the stakes are sky-high.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with emergency medicine physician and entrepreneur Dr. Nkem Ezeamama, founder of Phoenix Capital Investments. Dr. Ezeamama shares her journey from saving lives in the ER to helping healthcare professionals build wealth and financial freedom through real estate investing. She opens up about the moment that sparked her shift from clinical work to entrepreneurship, the challenges of being a woman of color in both medicine and business, and how grit, consistency, and gratitude have shaped her path. Listeners will learn what it means to be a “passive investor,” why education and community are key to financial growth, and how healthcare professionals can take control of their financial future—without giving up what they love most about medicine   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

Dr. Rotroff opens up about his early career plans to become a doctor, only to discover a passion for research during a last-minute internship that changed his life. From data entry at the EPA to leading precision medicine projects, he’s now helping doctors predict which patients will benefit most from certain treatments. He and Dr. Francu explore what it means to be successful in medical research, how to learn from failure, and how innovation can transform healthcare. Daniel also discusses his role in two precision medicine startups and how AI is transforming the way clinicians make decisions. Listeners will gain insights into perseverance, balance, and creativity in science—and why saying “no” is one of the most valuable lessons he’s learned along the way.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

Cristina brings a seasoned administrative lens to one of medicine’s toughest problems: supporting clinicians while running a sustainable organization. She and Dr. Tudor unpack post-pandemic burnout, the human cost of KPI-driven decisions, and what it really takes to care for rural communities where a basic specialist visit can mean hours of travel or months of waiting.They dig into practical ideas—from tele-triage with dermatology to mobile services—and why leadership in healthcare works best when clinicians and administrators share the table. Cristina also opens up about her own path (receptionist → quality & patient safety → COO), learning from difficult career moments, and why persistence, curiosity, and “stepping into discomfort” shaped her voice as a leader. She’s now pursuing a doctorate in leadership psychology and speaking/writing through Change Works Consulting to help teams process trauma, rebuild trust, and do work that lasts. 👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

In this deeply honest and insightful conversation, Allen recounts the pivotal moments that reshaped his life — from the emotional crash of a failed marriage to discovering his true strengths through therapy and reflection. He went on to earn advanced degrees in psychology and transformed his career from music educator to psychologist, and then again to investor-educator. This episode explores: How empathy and introversion became Allen’s greatest strengths The transformation from pain to passion through internal healing Why so many high-income professionals are financially trapped despite their success How private placements and strategic investing can offer true financial freedom Why the marriage of psychology and finance is essential in today's healthcare system 👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Tudor Francu is joined by Anthony Dispenziere, a seasoned radiology practice manager, to explore the business engine behind a high-functioning medical group. With a background in accounting and a passion for purpose-driven work, Anthony shares how he transitioned into healthcare management and found his calling in helping physicians thrive—without burning out. Together, they dive into key topics including: What it truly means to manage a medical practice The striking differences (and surprising similarities) between radiology and anesthesia practices The challenges physicians face when disconnected from the business side Why communication, trust, and culture are critical for practice success The impact of AI on radiology and the evolving role of the radiologist Retirement planning for physicians—and why it's more than just a financial number The importance of onboarding, mentorship, and educating young doctors about practice dynamics   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness

Dr. Kapur traces her path from early work in nursing homes to becoming a physician triple-boarded in internal medicine, geriatrics, and hospice & palliative care—and why she later added an MBA to connect “business and clinical.” She unpacks lessons from serving as medical director and CMO in hospice, her current role as Chief Development Officer at Chestnut Health, and how she builds rehab and symptom-management programs while mentoring nurse practitioners. We discuss physician education around medical cannabis, the tension between margins and quality, staffing ratios, and building sustainable models of care. Dr. Kapur also shares candid career hurdles (residency, exams, parenting), frameworks for resilience and self-compassion, and the leadership habits that now guide her: protect your energy, choose mentors wisely, and lead as a collaborative navigator. Finally, she opens up about side projects—from med-tech board work (including an airway device heading to FDA review) to low-risk real-estate plays—and how aligning work with family life powers long-term success.   👉 Are you a medical professional with a story, insight, or strategy to share about career, personal, or financial success? We’d love to hear from you! Apply to be a guest on our podcast here: https://stellarsuccesspodcast.com/guest #motivation #success #health #business #leadership #education #career #podcast #inspiration #wellness