This week we have an EXCITING interview with special guest Dr. Nicole Martin! Dr. Nicole Martin is a board-certified anesthesiologist and award-winning teacher and lecturer in Miami, Florida. She is a mom, doctor, and the most recent addition to the cast of Real Housewives of Miami. Nicole decided to open herself up and take a risk by sharing her story on the new platform of reality TV. She believes that women are capable of doing anything they can put their hearts and minds to.
Dr. Nicole Martin shows us that having both beauty and brains is possible. In fact, it is possible to be capable of MANY things if you put your heart and mind to it. Nicole values having her own identity as an anesthesiologist while being a mother and wife. In this episode, Nikki and Nicole discuss what it is like growing up in Miami, dealing with family struggles, having your financial situation drastically change, sharing your life with the world, dealing with negativity, and so much more!
In this episode…
Growing up and living in Miami
Understanding the value of money
Nicole’s childhood and relationship with her Father
Why Nicole chose her field in anesthesiology
Paying off student loans
Balancing kids and a career
Being spontaneous & taking risks
Trusting the Universe
Having your own identity
The vulnerability of being on reality TV
Dealing with internet trolls
Sharing your life with the world
Using your platform to inspire young girls
Timestamps
0:00- 2:10 | Introduction
2:10- 10:30 | Nicole’s background
10:30- 12:00 | Understanding the value of money
12:00- 14:30 | Nicole’s relationship with her Father
14:30- 19:25 | Why Nicole wanted to become a doctor
19:25- 22:10 | Having kids and how it changes your life
22:10- 28:30 | Nicole’s Journey on the Real Housewives of Miami
28:30- 32:22 | Women being able to have beauty, brains, and more
32:22- 37:30 | The vulnerability of being on reality TV
37:30- 42:00 | Putting your kids on reality TV and sharing your life
Quotes
“I think being a mom makes me a much better physician, and being a physician makes me a much better mom. I value my time in each role so much more, knowing that the time is somewhat limiting.”
“You don’t grow if you stay in your comfort zone. You really have to push yourself and take risks if you want to do something great or challenge yourself.”
“It is important for my son to see that I, as a woman, have a passion and am motivated to go and do something.”
“Having your own identity makes you a better mom.”
“Being on reality TV, you get lost in the worry of, ‘what are people going to think?’ But at the end of the day, I can’t live like that. I just need to be true to who I am.”
“I am so blessed that I have been able to surround myself with such an amazing team. It helps to make this world, which can be very toxic at timebhs, feel much happier and more peaceful.”
“I think we often get stuck in our fears and don’t do things because we are scared. But you need just to do it.”
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