Meet Dr. Shola Ezeokoli

Dr. Shola Ezeokoli is a dynamic keynote speaker, triple-licensed Internal Medicine physician, author, and the visionary founder of Balance with Dr. Shola LLC and the Physician Heal Yourself brand. With nearly two decades of clinical experience and a passion for empowering early to mid-career women, Dr. Shola helps her audiences create lives of greater wealth, autonomy, freedom, and joy.

Speaker, Coach, and Wellness Advocate

After witnessing the toll that high-stress careers take on professionals especially women in medicine Dr. Shola expanded her reach beyond the clinic. Today, she is a sought-after speaker and professional coach known for her vibrant personality, relatable insights, and actionable strategies to beat burnout and restore balance.

Her audiences walk away feeling seen, energized, and equipped to take charge of their careers and well-being.

Media Appearances & Features

Dr. Shola has been featured on:

• Fox 32 News and WVON Radio in Chicago
• CBS News and TEDX
• Outcome Health TV, broadcast in top hospitals including Stanford, University of Chicago, and Kaiser Permanente
• Her work is also featured on HuffPost and BlackDoctor.org

Author & Global Voice

A successful self-published author, Dr. Shola’s titles include Physician Heal Yourself: 10 Remedies for a Complete Life Makeover for Doctors.

Born in the UK and raised in Nigeria, she brings a global, multicultural perspective to her talks blending humor, lived experience, and practical wisdom.

Since 2011, she has spoken nationally and internationally in person and virtually at conferences, corporations, hospitals, women’s events, and leadership forums.

Why Audiences Love Her

Dr. Shola speaks with clarity, wit, and authenticity. Using vivid storytelling, relatable metaphors, and empowering language, she helps people reconnect with their purpose and pursue whole-life wellness.

“Dr. Shola is not just a speaker, she’s a transformational experience.”