Friday May 23, 2025

Ep. 18 - The Doctor Entrepreneur: Achieving Work-Life Harmony

We talk Dr Gabrielle Todd, entrepreneur and part time A&E doctor about how running businesses alongside locuming has allowed her to achieve greater work-life harmony.

Elle discusses her non-traditional medical career journey from feeling disillusioned with a full-time medical career to starting three successful businesses. The conversation highlights the importance of finding work-life harmony, the challenges of balancing medicine with entrepreneurship, and practical advice for doctors considering similar paths. She also emphasizes the value of pursuing personal fulfillment and offers insights into productivity and managing multiple roles.

Topics we discuss:

The difference between being "married to your work" vs "married to life"
Ellie's concept of "work-life harmony" beyond just work-life balance

The benefits and challenges of a portfolio career
Overcoming the mentality that you can't do both medicine and business long-term
Dealing with pushback and judgment from others about non-traditional career paths
The essentials you need when starting your own business
The power of community and support

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Backgrounds

01:25 Introducing Dr. Gabrielle Todd

02:11 Ellie's Journey to a Non-Traditional Medical Career

05:23 Balancing Medicine and Entrepreneurship

12:56 Work-Life Harmony vs. Work-Life Balance

25:49 Challenges and Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

42:09 Running Multiple Businesses

42:17 Replicating Business Models in Different Industries

43:25 The Importance of Support Systems in Business

44:02 Introducing the Find Your Way Community

45:38 Addressing the Identity Crisis in Medicine

48:09 Exploring Alternative Career Paths in Medicine