I didn’t start in psychiatry or even medicine. My career began in pharmacy, where I learned the precision and care that goes into helping people heal. But my curiosity kept pulling me toward something bigger, so I dove into scientific research, pursuing a Master’s in biochemistry and eventually a PhD in genetics. Research showed me the beauty of discovery, yet it also threw me into life’s hard truths. When my PhD advisor lost his battle with mental illness, it hit me deeply, forcing me to reflect and transform setbacks into something meaningful —a way of guiding through complexity.

The journey has been anything but straightforward. Financial pressures, long hours, and unexpected turns all came to a head during the COVID-19 pandemic. Job opportunities dried up, and, like so many, I had to reimagine my next steps. That’s when I founded "Dr. Soliman." I launched a YouTube channel and a podcast to bring together my background in medicine with a passion for growing together as a community through challenges.  

Today, as a physician and a certified life coach, I draw on this winding journey—from pharmacy to science to medicine to entrepreneurship and my own life’s ups and downs—to support professionals and leaders through their own transitions. Together, we make sense of the chaos, find paths in uncertainty, and create success that’s not just about career but about living a life that feels true and meaningful.