In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi sits down with Dr. Eric Toone to talk about stepping into locums straight out of residency, learning how to negotiate, and why knowing your worth is the key to freedom in medicine. From his first single-coverage shift to leading teams and balancing family life, Dr. Toone shares hard-won lessons about opportunity, value, and control.

You’ll hear:

• Why locums gave him flexibility and the power to design his own schedule
• The importance of setting your rate and never working for less than your worth
• How 24- and even 48-hour shifts shaped his perspective on time and opportunity
• Why leadership roles can come with hidden costs and how to avoid the trap
• The difference between “F-you money” and “F-you opportunity” — and why the latter matters most

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can step off the traditional path, take control of your schedule, and build a career that works for your life, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you know your worth and stand on it.

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi sits down with Dr. Joffre Johnson to talk about the twists and turns of his career—from part-time roles with benefits, to contract changes that forced him to pivot, to finding freedom and leadership through locums work. He shares lessons from practicing in both rural and urban ERs, the grind of COVID, and how stepping into leadership shaped his view of medicine and life.

You’ll hear:

- How contract buyouts and canceled benefits pushed him toward locums
- Why COVID shifted the locums market and created unique opportunities
- The mindset change that turned dysfunction into leadership growth
- Tips for balancing career and parenthood without burning out
- What new grads should know about sign-on bonuses, contracts, and the real value of their time

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build a sustainable, flexible, and fulfilling career in medicine, this conversation will show you that you can choose your path, and protect your time and energy along the way.

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi sits down with Dr. Temi (@moneymindsetmd), founder of Money Mindset MD, to talk about the heavy weight of student loans, the reality of burnout, and the wake-up call that forced her to choose herself first. From $500,000 in debt to walking away from a steady job, Dr. Temi shares how she built a new career on her own terms.

You’ll hear:
- How massive student loans and RVU cuts pushed her to the breaking point
- Why ignoring burnout can cost more than money—it can cost your health
- The turning point that made her say “enough” and walk away
- The mindset shift every locums doctor needs to thrive without fear
- How to claim your value and negotiate from a place of strength

If you’ve ever felt trapped by debt, burned out by the system, or scared to step off the traditional path, this conversation will remind you that you are in demand, you bring value, and you have the power to design medicine around your life.