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Coffee Playdate Podcast with Dr. Olga Deengar

Coffee Playdate Podcast with Dr. Olga Deengar

By: Dr. Olga Deengar aka Coach Olga MD
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Welcome to the Coffee Playdate Podcast!

Join Dr. Olga Deengar (Coach Olga MD) for short, real, and fun conversations with entrepreneurs and physicians doing incredible things beyond medicine. Each week, Dr. Deengar sips coffee, plays rapid-fire games, and dives into money, mindset, and business with her guests.

We talk about:
• Personal finance wins (and fails!)
• Side hustles & investing
• Work-life balance hacks
• Favorite books & best advice

…and so much more.

🎧 New episodes 5 am every Thursday ! Recorded and edited at Riverside.fm
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💬 Got a question? Drop it below — it might be featured on the show!

#CoffeePlaydate #DoctorFinance #MedTwitter #DoctorEntrepreneur

© 2025 Coacholgamd

2025 Dr. Olga Deengar aka Coach Olga MD
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Episodes
  • Living with Unlimited Options Ep 23: Dr. Letizia Alto on Freedom, Family & Purpose
    Apr 16 2026

    ☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast with Dr. Letizia Alto

    Dr. Leti Alto joins Dr. Olga for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about what it really looks like to build true freedom as a physician. From full-time hospitalist to creating multiple successful businesses, Leti shares how she intentionally designed a life that gives her both financial freedom and the ability to travel half the year with her family.

    Leti also talks about the power of mindset tools like “this is happening for me,” reframing limiting beliefs, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Her current focus is on Beyara, a business dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs, while she continues growing her real estate portfolio.

    This episode is full of practical wisdom for any woman who wants more flexibility, fulfillment, and purpose in her life and work.

    More on Dr. Leti Alto You can learn more about her work and communities at:

    • Semi-Retired MD → https://semiretiredmd.com/
    • Beyara → https://www.beyara.com/
    • Fast FIRE Capital → https://www.fastfirecapital.com/

    Hashtags #SemiRetiredMD #PhysicianEntrepreneur #WomenInMedicine #FinancialFreedom #Mompreneur #MindsetShift #CoffeePlaydatePodcast

    Timelines

    · 00:25 – Welcome to the Coffee Playdate Podcast and introduction of Dr. Leti Alto

    · 00:39 – Coffee chat

    · 01:05 – Rapid fire questions and Take a Sip games

    · 04:04 – Leti’s background

    · 04:52 – How she manages it all

    · 05:31 – Building life around priorities and non-negotiables

    · 07:22 – Mindset tools

    · 10:54 – The power of relationships and affiliates

    · 12:32 – Launching Beyara

    · 14:10 – Team values, culture fit, and student-first approach

    · 15:06 – Major challenges in business

    · 16:35 – Redefining “semi-retired”

    · 18:04 – Closing thanks and appreciation

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    💬Subscribe & Share! If Leti’s story of intentional living and building freedom inspired you, hit subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, or Deezer and share it with a friend who’s dreaming of more flexibility in life. One intentional step at a time

    ✨ — Dr. Olga Deengar, Coach Olga MD © 2026 Coach Olga MD. All rights reserved.

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    19 mins
  • Coffee Playdate Ep 22 From Dermatologist to Lifestyle Influencer: Dr. Bonnie Koo’s Next Chapter
    Apr 9 2026

    ☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast

    Dr. Bonnie Koo joins Dr. Olga for a really honest and refreshing conversation about her current evolution. After building WealthyMomMD around financial education for women physicians, she’s now shifting toward a more personal, lifestyle-focused brand. She’s sharing openly what it means to live a meaningful, aligned life.

    Bonnie talks about redefining success beyond money and status, the fear that comes with showing up more visibly online, and why she’s embracing being a beginner again as she moves away from one-on-one coaching toward retreats, workshops, and broader influence. She also shares simple grounding habits that help her stay centered, like enjoying her coffee on the sofa before the day gets busy.

    It’s an inspiring listen for any woman who’s feeling the pull to evolve and prioritize what truly matters.

    Key Takeaways

    • Success is about happiness, meaning, and alignment — not just achievements.
    • It’s okay (and brave) to be a beginner again, even when you’re already successful.
    • Don’t tie your self-worth to business ups and downs.
    • Morning quiet time with coffee and journaling is her grounding ritual.

    More on Dr. Bonnie Koo Dr. Bonnie Koo is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of WealthyMomMD. She helps women physicians and high-achieving women with money mindset, personal growth, and now lifestyle and influence. You can explore her work and latest offerings at https://wealthymommd.com/.

    Hashtags #WealthyMomMD #PhysicianInfluencer #WomenInMedicine #MoneyMindset #LifestyleBrand #RedefiningSuccess #CoffeePlaydatePodcast

    Timelines

    • 00:25 – Welcome & coffee chat
    • 01:00 – Rapid fire game
    • 01:56 – Take a Sip game
    • 02:27 – Bonnie’s background
    • 02:54 – Business evolution
    • 05:02 – Evolution of success
    • 06:25 – Mindset shifts from medicine to business
    • 07:35 – Business challenges
    • 11:56 – Daily habits for grounding
    • 12:50 – Advice for starting out
    • 15:24 – Book recommendation
    • 16:49 – Closing

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    💬 Subscribe & Share! If Bonnie’s honest take on evolving and staying aligned resonated with you, hit subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, or Deezer and share it with a friend who might be going through their own transition. One intentional step at a time ✨ — Dr. Olga Deengar, Coach Olga MD © 2026 Coach Olga MD. All rights reserved.

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    17 mins
  • Classroom Teacher to Global Brand Builder Ep 21: Kai Shapiro on Creativity, Courage & Communication
    Apr 2 2026

    ☕ Coffee Playdate Podcast: Guest: Kai Shapiro | Social Media Strategist & Founder of Global 8 Group

    🌍 Episode Highlights
    Kai Shapiro joins Dr. Olga for a really engaging conversation about leaving his teaching career behind to build a global social media marketing agency. He shares how a desire for something more led him from the classroom to working with influencers and authors on product launches and brand building all over the world.

    Kai opens up about the mindset shifts he’s had to make, the power of preparation, surrounding yourself with the right people, and why strong communication is everything in business. He also talks about his love for sparkling water, his travel-filled lifestyle, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown.

    🧠 Key Takeaways

    • Sometimes the best opportunities come when you’re willing to step out of what’s comfortable.
    • Shifting from being in front of the camera to working behind the scenes was a big mindset change.
    • Always prepare for challenges before they appear — “if you stay prepared, you don’t have to get prepared.”
    • Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you — it’s one of the best ways to grow.

    More on Kai Shapiro
    Kai is the founder of Global 8 Group, where he helps influencers, authors, and thought leaders successfully launch products and build their brands on social media. You can learn more about his work at https://global8group.com/.

    Hashtags
    #EntrepreneurJourney #SocialMediaStrategy #FromTeacherToCEO #MindsetShift #BrandBuilding #GlobalEntrepreneur #CoffeePlaydatePodcast #InfluencerMarketing #CreativeBusiness

    Timelines

    • 00:25: Welcome & coffee chat
    • 00:58: Rapid fire game
    • 02:49: Take a Sip game
    • 03:39: Kai’s background and career transition
    • 05:59: How new opportunities felt
    • 06:43: Major mindset shifts
    • 08:20: Challenges faced and how he overcame them
    • 10:29: Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
    • 11:34: Book recommendations
    • 13:35: Closing thanks

    🔗 WATCH + LISTEN

    🎥🎧 Spotify

    🎧 Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , iHeartRadio

    🎥 YouTube

    🎥 Instagram @coacholgamd

    💬 Subscribe & Share!
    If Kai’s story resonated with you, hit subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio or Deezer and share it with someone who’s thinking about making a career pivot. One intentional step at a time ✨
    — Dr. Olga Deengar, Coach Olga MD
    © 2026 Coach Olga MD. All rights reserved.

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    14 mins
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