DGM #051: You Are the Brand: Finding Your Power in the Frame with Erica Simmons

Hey Doc! You ever meet someone and immediately think, “Yep—she gets it”? That’s exactly what it felt like talking with Erica Simmons.Erica isn’t a physician, but she is a visionary. As a personal branding photographer turned visual storytelling strategist, she’s captured the essence of some of the most brilliant Black women in medicine—and helped them step into who they truly are beyond the white coat.In this episode of The Docs Get Money Podcast, we dig deep into identity, imposter syndrome, and what it means to be seen—not just photographed. Erica shares how she went from a small-town wedding shoot to shooting for brands like TJ Maxx, Clinique, and Lincoln. But more than the brands or business, it’s her heart for helping women see themselves fully that makes her work so transformative.We talk about the weight of expectations, the quiet courage required to believe in your own story, and how choosing yourself—again and again—is a revolutionary act, especially for Black women in service-based industries. And yeah… we get real about how hard entrepreneurship can be when you're juggling work, family, legacy, and faith all at once.This isn’t just about photography. It’s about identity, alignment, and the sacred work of being fully yourself in a world that keeps trying to box you in.Visit Erica Simmons's Website here: ericajsimmons.comFollow Erica Simmons on Instagram: @ericajsimmonsSend us Fan MailCheck out my website here: Kimberlybrownmd.comFollow me on Instagram: @drkimberlyb