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July 25, 2025 31 mins

In this episode of the Drop In CEO podcast Dr. Denise Brown, a transformative leader in healthcare with over three decades of experience, shares her journey from medical school to becoming a Chief Strategy Officer and eventually a CEO. She discusses how she chose personal satisfaction over traditional success metrics, emphasizing the importance of making conscious, heartfelt decisions in both personal and professional life. The conversation also explores Dr. Brown's book, 'The Fairy God Doctor's Guide to a Good Life,' focusing on the seven prescriptions she outlines for living a fulfilled life. Both hosts discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing one's true self in leadership roles.

 

Episode Highlights:

05:19 Choosing Satisfaction Over Success

11:06 Insights from 'The Fairy God Doctor's Guide to a Good Life'

14:37 Balancing Life and Leadership

20:47 Mentorship and Legacy

 

With over three decades of experience in healthcare as a physician, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, Denise S. Brown, MD is a transformative leader who helps women in business learn how to prioritize and avoid maternal overwhelm. A thought leader in self-care activities for women, she brings her expertise to books for successful women. A graduate of The University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine, with training at Stanford and Vanderbilt, she lives with Alex, her childhood sweetheart of 28 years, and their sons Will and Hank.

 

Connect with Dr. Denise Brown:

Instagram: @thefairygoddoctor

Company Website: https://www.sagepartners.net/

 

For more information about my services or if you just want to connect and have a chat, reach out at: https://dropinceo.com/contact/

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