Podcast
Boss Leap
Hosted by Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker · EN
Women are incredibly flexible, talented, and versatile, capable of handling any task with integrity and overcoming challenges with composure. However, as they continue to face societal discrimination and compete with each other, many find it difficult to grow, especially in their professional lives. What does it take for them to build confidence, embrace a courageous mindset, and maneuver into a better path?
Welcome to Boss Leap, where we aim to address the biggest questions surrounding women’s growth, transformation, and empowerment. This show provides a platform for professional women to speak freely, impart knowledge, and shed light to help them avoid obstacles and achieve success. Tune in as we offer valuable advice on navigating life with grace and peace, creating a sisterhood of success, addressing burnout, and dispelling disillusionment.
Each episode features professional women sharing their truths, stories of successes, and inspiration, providing essential life lessons to help you achieve your dreams. Hear from individuals of different professions, expertise, race, nationality, and belief, illuminating your own roadmap to success.
Discover rarely discussed aspects of career transition and growth, how to bravely face the fear of changing jobs, and the doubts of trying new things outside comfort zones. Get motivated by their experiences to rise to daily challenges, nurturing your confident self to face risks for a promising career and lifestyle.
Moreover, this podcast reminds all women to eliminate the toxic mindset of comparison and competition, emphasizing the importance of forging a strong bond of sisterhood for true success in today’s society. Take these insightful episodes as your guide on appreciating the positive characteristics of fellow women, helping each other to level up and create lasting connections.
Your host, Dr. Sylvia E. Morris, certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and currently a Hospitalist and Area Physician Market Lead in Atlanta, aims to improve public health through various media channels, including podcasting. Joining her is Dr. Angela C.B. Walker, a board-certified member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, dedicated to guiding women in achieving optimal health and wellness, and finding fulfillment in various roles. With their extensive experience and understanding of career pivots, they guide women confidently in facing internal and external battles.
Achieving professional growth should be an enjoyable process with the guidance of Dr. Sylvia and Dr. Angela. Let this podcast help you unlock your confident, authentic self, and trust yourself to achieve greatness. Listen to Boss Leap at bossleappodcast.com.
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How To Rebuild Your Identity And Live Your New Story With Dom Narciso Kim
1w ago00:51:53Tap to summarizeFor over a decade, Dominique Narciso Kim navigated life as a "trailing spouse" across six countries—Costa Rica, Venezuela, Indonesia, Peru, South Korea, and Australia. In the process, she faced unemployment, isolation, and a profound loss of her own identity. Instead of letting those challenges define her, Dominique made a powerful choice: she shifted her mindset, changed her actions, and rebuilt herself from the inside out, ultimately leaping into entrepreneurship. Now an inspirational coach, speaker, and author of Live Your New Story: Discover Your Best Self and Live Your Best Life, Dominique shares her intensely personal journey. Discover why defining success on your own terms is the first step toward creating an adaptable identity, and learn the hardest first step in change: the decision to start.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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The Fibroid Fixer: Empowering Women Through Education and Precision Surgery With Dr. Gamilah Pierre
2w ago00:34:53Tap to summarizeIn a healthcare landscape often clouded by misinformation, Dr. Gamilah Pierre is a beacon of clarity and empowerment. Known as "The Fibroid Fixer," she is a board-certified OBGYN and minimally invasive surgeon on a mission to transform how women understand and treat fibroids. By blending advanced robotic surgery with a dedication to patient education, Dr. Pierre is dismantling the period rituals and shame that have silenced women for generations. In this exclusive interview, we dive into her journey from aspiring dentist to surgical innovator, exploring how she uses social media to fight medical disinformation and why she believes that when women know their bodies, they make better decisions. Get ready to meet the physician literally rewriting the rules of modern medicine.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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Personalized Chiropractic Care And Building Agape Family Chiropractic With Dr. Kelly Kimball
3w ago00:49:04Tap to summarizeWhen Dr. Kelly Kimball opened Agape Family Chiropractic in the heart of Washington D.C. during the 2020 pandemic, many might have called it a leap of faith. Yet, she walked away with five consecutive Best Chiropractor titles. How did she do it? In this episode of Boss Leap, Dr. Kimball shares her incredible journey from a childhood of medical frustration to becoming a champion of Personalized Chiropractic Care. Discover her powerful philosophy of "innate healing," the mission behind her practice's name (Agape, Greek for unconditional love), and how focusing on the body's nervous system can influence far more than just back pain. If you’re seeking a holistic approach to health or wondering what it takes to build an award-winning business from the ground up, Dr. Kimball’s story of passion, purpose, and resilience will inspire you to take your own leap.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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Finding Peace Through Silence With Dr. Rhonda Mattox
4w ago00:48:58Tap to summarizeSilence is not a sign of surrender or weakness. Amid the busyness and the rapid pace of everyday life, taking a pause is extremely necessary. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker are joined by a returning guest: Dr. Rhonda Mattox, a board-certified psychiatrist, coach, and author of Take 5! Pathway to Peace. Standing at the intersection of mental health, media, policy, and faith, Dr. Rhonda explains how to take care of yourself by embracing a mindset of gratitude and learning how to properly navigate different kinds of grief. She also explains the power of journaling, work delegation, and walking in nature to fully tap into a more empowered version of yourself.Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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How To Monetize Your Passion: Lessons From The Founder Of Focus One College With Yolanda Wright
Apr 1500:48:37Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a lifetime of experience—from growing up in Los Angeles to rigorous academic training in psychology, and deep personal experience as a caregiver—converges with a singular purpose? For Yolanda Wright, the answer is Focus One College, an organization changing the trajectory of young people's lives. With a stunning 90% success rate of students receiving acceptance into one of their top three colleges, Wright’s work proves that purpose and profit are not mutually exclusive. We dive into her unique philosophy: challenging students (and their parents) to identify their passions, and then creating a strategic plan to literally "monetize" those passions through the college application process. Read on to learn how Wright built a thriving, successful business born out of her deep commitment to advocacy and holistic support.Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djeziLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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Community Over Networking: What The Georgetown University Women's Forum 2026 Taught Us About Real Connection
Apr 800:29:21Tap to summarizeNetworking is transactional. Community is transformational. In this episode, we unpack the difference — and share exactly what we experienced at the Georgetown University Women's Forum 2025 that reminded us why the right room can change everything. We're sharing our honest takeaways from the Georgetown University Women's Forum 2025, the mindset shift that separates networking from true community. Whether you're a seasoned conference-goer or prepping for your first women's leadership event, this episode will change how you show up.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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The Unstoppable Life: Why A Backup Plan Is Your Secret Weapon For Success With Raven Lake
Apr 100:32:35Tap to summarizeWhen disruption hits, are you ready? Meet Raven Lake, a corporate powerhouse, successful entrepreneur, law student, wife, and mother of four who doesn't just manage chaos—she engineers her life and career to withstand it. As a Business Resiliency Advisor, Raven helps major organizations prepare for the unexpected, a skill she applies to every facet of her own demanding life, from her baking business, RavensKravings, to her family's long-term goals. She lives by a simple, powerful mantra: Always have a Back Up Plan. In this episode, Raven shares how embracing resilience, education, and strategic planning can turn your 'excuse list' into an unstoppable roadmap, proving that success isn't about stumbling into fortune, but about having a well-engineered path for when things don't go according to plan.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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Defining Wellness: What Does Staying Well Mean to You?
Mar 2500:46:15Tap to summarizeTrue wellness is a lifelong evolution, moving far beyond physical fitness and into the realms of mental, spiritual, and emotional peace. In this transparent check-in, Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker pull back the curtain on their own wellness journeys, from the sleep-deprived survival tactics of residency to the intentional "fullness" of their lives today. Together, they discuss the power of non-negotiable morning routines, the weight of being a caregiver, and how to recognize the quiet warning signs our bodies give us before they start to yell. From the restorative power of the shoreline to the relatable honesty of a late-night McDonald’s run, this episode explores what it truly means to stay well in a world that never stops moving.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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The Power Of Presence: Amplifying Black Innovation With Samantha Dorisca
Mar 1800:40:25Tap to summarizeIn a world where conformity often reigns, Samantha Dorisca, a dynamic journalist and photographer for AfroTech, is building her career on authentic storytelling and a deep commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. In this candid interview, she shares her journey from pre-law uncertainty to embracing her calling as a creative, the unexpected "boss leap" moment that changed her trajectory, and the critical importance of being "super present." Dive in to discover how Samantha uncovers stories of wealth building and Black Innovation, from student-led AI solutions to burgeoning tech hubs in cities like Detroit, and learn her secret to maintaining humanity and protecting her heart in a demanding media landscape. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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Public Relations with KJ Blattenbauer
Mar 1100:35:39Tap to summarizeTired of being your industry’s best-kept secret? In this episode, we sit down with KJ Blattenbauer, PR powerhouse, brand strategist, and author of Pitchworthy, who reveals the playbook for founders and experts ready to stop flying under the radar. With nearly 30 years in the game, working with titans like Lifetime Fitness and Iron Man, KJ proves that visibility isn't about doing more—it's about being unmistakable. Discover her philosophy on how PR is less about vanity metrics and "spin," and everything about strategic credibility transfer, transforming you from someone with an offer into an indispensable authority. Learn why waiting for perfection is costing you opportunities and how you can start architecting your authority from the ground up today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://bossleappodcast.com/Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.Music artist: djezi
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