Living Life with Both Butt Cheeks: A Money Philosophy with Dr. Latifat Akintade

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In this episode, Dr. Latifat Akintade, Host of the MoneyFit MD podcast and an accomplished gastroenterologist, talks about her sabbatical in Curacao with her husband and three kids. She discusses her approach to life, which she calls "both butt cheeks," meaning she chooses where she wants to be and has the power to stay or leave. Dr. Akintade also touches on her book "Done with Broke" and the importance of empowering physicians when it comes to finances.

 

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[00:02:51] Moving to a new country. 

[00:05:06] Fear of regret in medicine. 

[00:06:56] Fear and Financial Planning. 

[00:10:21] Personal finance education. 

[00:14:30] Financial freedom and helping others. 

[00:17:31] Overcoming financial mindsets. 

[00:21:29] Mindset shifts about money. 

[00:24:40] Money as a tool. 

[00:31:00] Hope is not a strategy. 

[00:34:48] Liabilities vs Assets. 

[00:38:23] Assets vs. liabilities for physicians. 

[00:41:10] Empowering Principles for Wealth Building. 

[00:44:19] Overcoming a broke mindset.

 

Bio/links!

Dr. Latifat Akintade is a remarkable individual who has transformed her life and the lives of countless others through her expertise in personal finance and her compassionate approach to teaching. However, her journey to success was far from conventional.

"I wasn't always like this," Dr. Akintade reflects, acknowledging her personal transformation. As a recovering people pleaser and self-sacrificing ex-broke physician, she intimately understands the struggles and challenges that many individuals face when it comes to managing their finances.

In her early years, Dr. Akintade had minimal knowledge about money. Despite her medical expertise, she found herself banging her head against walls while trying to fit into the traditional bucket of financial education. Realizing that continuing down that path would only lead to frustration and setbacks, she made the brave decision that a hematoma wouldn't look good on her.

Today, Dr. Latifat Akintade’s journey serves as a testament to the power of self-discovery and the importance of breaking free from societal expectations. Through her work, she continues to touch lives, opening doors for individuals to embrace financial freedom, joy, and fulfillment.

Connect with Dr. Akintade on her Instagram or other social media platforms!

 

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