Unafraid with Ashley Bailey #6

My latest guest, Ashley Bailey, is no stranger to the medical world. She originally wanted to become a doctor, but decided the reality of a medical career didn’t merge with what she wanted, so she went into the corporate side of healthcare instead. As the wife of a physician, Ashley drops some truth and tips on how to meet new friends during residency, how to take turns prioritizing dual careers, and some of the sacrifices that accompany such a face-paced and demanding career as I talk with her today.

Getting through residency in a new place can be exciting and fun!

What we’re talking about

• Meeting New Friends During Residency
• Build Your Community - For Right Now and/or Forever
• How to Prioritize Your Career AND Your Spouse’s
• Sacrifices of a Career in Medicine

Meeting New Friends During Residency

Residency is a notoriously tough time for everyone in the family, but it doesn’t have to be all about missing some of your old favorite hang outs and besties. Ashley and I are talking about methods to meet some new friends, find out about hot spots in your new area, and how to dive into the new culture like a local. Having been through the residency period, and come out on the other side with some good friends and great memories, Ashley is dishing on how she did it.

How to Prioritize Your Career AND Your Spouse’s

Your spouse is a medical student or physician, and the amount of commitment it demands tends to make their career a priority. Your career is no less important, you’ve worked hard, and you’d like to see the fruits of your labor. There are ways to launch your own career into orbit, even when your partner’s career seems to dictate the day to day rhythm of your life. We’re diving into how Ashley has carved out a career in corporate healthcare despite moving for residency and the challenges of her husband’s job.

Sacrifices of a Career in Medicine

Although a career in medicine can carry some prestige, it also brings along a lot of sacrifices and challenges. From reorganizing holidays, to missing family get-togethers completely, and others. It’s nice to know you’re not alone. We’re sharing a couple ways that our families have gotten around the demands while still enjoying some of the things that bring us joy.

LINKS MENTIONED

Ashley’s Website: Tennis Shoes & Tiaras

https://tennisshoesandtiaras.com/about/

Ashley Bailey’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/tennisshoesandtiaras/