In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kamaljit Kaur, a physician who decided the system wasn’t working for her or for her patients and had the courage to build something different. Instead of accepting the limitations, she opened a membership-based practice where prevention and relationship come first.

We talk about the reality of “swimming without floaties”, what it takes to step out on your own, the financial risks, and the grit required to keep going when the pressure is heavy. Dr. Kaur shares how her support system, especially her husband, has been critical in keeping the vision alive on the hardest days. We also dive into imposter syndrome, a struggle many leaders face when they’re suddenly handed responsibility they don’t feel ready for. Her advice? Say yes, lean on your strengths, and grow as you go.

Our conversation touches on leadership lessons that go far beyond medicine: why listening matters more than titles, why patience and humility are the marks of great leaders, and why collaboration always outperforms ego. Dr. Kaur also pulls back the curtain on her practice model, smaller patient panels, proactive outreach, and the kind of accountability that keeps people well instead of simply reacting to illness.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the system is too big to change, or if you’re a leader wrestling with how to hold onto your purpose when the pressure mounts, this episode will give you perspective and hope.

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