The Power, Legacy, and Excellence Born from HBCUs with Dr. Brian Nwannunu

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Comfortable Conversations with Jas Kirk

Jas Kirk

40 episodes

3 days ago

Comfortable Conversations dives into the idea that the greatest gift life can offer is discomfort. These honest conversations with yourself are essential, as your life is your canvas. In each episode, Jas will share practical wisdom and personal stories that guide you through life’s big questions, encouraging growth, self-discovery, and deeper connections in your everyday life. Topics span mental well-being, purpose, health, wellness, love, money, spirituality, success, and inspiration—all designed to light you up and bring you one step closer to living your most authentic life.

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The Power, Legacy, and Excellence Born from HBCUs with Dr. Brian Nwannunu

Comfortable Conversations with Jas Kirk

47 minutes 3 seconds

1 week ago

The Power, Legacy, and Excellence Born from HBCUs with Dr. Brian Nwannunu

Join us for a straight-up, powerful chat with Dr. Brian Nwannunu, an orthopedic surgeon who embodies Black Excellence. A proud graduate of Morehouse College and Howard University College of Medicine, Dr. Nwannunu’s story is about building a professional life that truly matters.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to be "Built Different": Why the HBCU environment is the ultimate proving ground that prepares you to thrive—and not just survive—in any professional space.
The Power of Identity: How Dr. Nwannunu turned being an "othered" Nigerian-American kid into his greatest strength, giving him the resilience to navigate microaggressions in medicine.
Legacy Over Validation: The honest lesson he learned about stopping the chase for outside approval and rooting his belonging in his own values.
Your Blueprint for Impact: The discipline and mindset behind a 20-year career that’s dedicated to excellence and expanding representation in healthcare.

This conversation is for anyone seeking to turn their unique background into a powerful legacy. Don't miss this one.