What’s Worth Fighting For?

GI oncologist and equity advocate Dr. Pam Kunz joins host Taymeyah Al-Toubah to talk about finding purpose in rare cancers, speaking up against inequity, and how a values-first mindset can reshape both medicine and leadership. Why hit play: Hear how a childhood dream, a serendipitous lab job, and one rare disease set Pam on the path to becoming a leading voice in GI oncology and neuroendocrine tumors. Learn how executive coaching and a single “pause” helped her reclaim joy in medicine and reframe her leadership. Get her take on the future of NETs (hint: radioligand therapy is on the rise). Take away her mentorship wisdom: why your “team of mentors” matters more than one superstar guide. See how values-based choices can fuel both advocacy and clinical excellence—without burning out. Send this to the friend balancing ambition with exhaustion, then tag @taytalks_pod with your takeaway so we can repost it. ✅ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app—so you never miss a TayTalks deep-dive on nonlinear paths and full-circle moments. 🎙️ Come for the oncology breakthroughs. Stay for the reminder that leadership starts with living your values. 🤍 If this episode resonated: Share it with one friend who needs to hear it. Tag @taytalks_pod with your takeaway so we can repost you. Leave a quick rating on Apple or Spotify. Your words help more ambitious humans find the show.