162 {BONUS} Redefining Career Paths through Coaching with Dr. Kiara Alvarez

Tune in as Kemi reconnects with Dr. Kiara Alvarez an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and School of Medicine. Dr. Alvarez specializes in mental health equity with a focus on Latinx and immigrant mental health, adolescent and young adult mental health equity, and youth suicide prevention.  

In this conversation, Dr. Kiara shares her journey through the Get That Grant® and the Liberate coaching programs offering invaluable insights into the transformative power of long-term coaching and community support.  

Join the conversation as they discuss: 

• The initial challenges and milestones Dr. Kiara faced when she first joined the Get That Grant® coaching program 
• The significance of self-trust and creating new core memories that redefine career trajectories. 
• How coaching has enabled Kiara to take risks, trust her instincts, and make impactful decisions in her career. 
• The importance of stepping back to assess the bigger picture and aligning daily activities with long-term goals. 

Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Álvarez on Twitter/X and Instagram @kalvarezphd and show her some love! 

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. 

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