Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Why Did I Become A Doctor - Real Stories from Professionals Who Chose Their Path
Honest conversations about career, calling, and life choices. Unfiltered journeys of doctors, dentists, nurses, engineers, accountants, and professionals across South Africa and beyond.
In-depth interviews exploring professional pressures, burnout, career pivots, mental health, and the moments that made people question their calling.
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🎯 Resilience, burnout & career change stories
💡 Medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering, finance & more
🔥 Unexpected journeys (doctors → musicians, engineers → car reviewers!)
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Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Black, Gay & Almost a Vet! From Humble Beginnings to Living the Good Life with Dr Leero Majority
From almost becoming a veterinarian to carving out a career in healthcare, Dr Leero Majority’s journey has been anything but conventional. In this raw and honest conversation, he opens up about his humble beginnings, his experiences as a Black gay man in South Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of working in a demanding profession.
🔹 The Call That Changed His Life – How a last-minute phone call pulled him out of vet school and set him on an entirely different path.
🔹 Surviving University Life – The cultural shock of studying at the University of Pretoria, navigating student life, and dealing with the unexpected divide in the classroom.
🔹 Finding Purpose in an Unforgiving System – Leero reflects on working in public healthcare, the challenges of under-resourcing, and why he sometimes feels his work is just a means to an end.
🔹 Personal Growth & Passion – From luxury fashion and travel to his love for mentoring young professionals, Leero shares what truly brings him joy.
🔹 Navigating Identity & Representation – The reality of being openly gay in healthcare, the challenges of acceptance, and why he believes it’s so important to be visible.
🔹 What’s Next? – Could teaching be his true calling? Leero reflects on his passion for mentorship and the impact he hopes to make.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever questioned their career path, felt out of place, or wondered what it takes to truly live life on your own terms.
🎙️ Why Did I Become A Doctor shares honest, unscripted conversations with doctors, dentists, healthcare professionals, and other inspiring individuals who are shaping the future of healthcare and beyond.
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