STELLAR SUCCESS: Leveling Up For Medical Pros with Dr. Tudor Francu

In this compelling episode, Dr. Tudor Francu welcomes the dynamic Dr. Emily Letran—a dentist, coach, author, and former refugee—who shares her extraordinary journey from escaping Vietnam as a teenager to building a successful career and empowering others in the medical and business world. Dr. Letran opens up about the power of courage, the importance of personal growth, and why coaching should be a necessity, not a luxury, for healthcare professionals.
From overcoming burnout to managing businesses, raising a family, and inspiring transformation, Dr. Letran offers deep wisdom on living a fulfilled, purpose-driven life. She also shares insights from working alongside legends like Sharon Lechter and Dan Kennedy, and challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives: Are you operating at your highest potential—or just staying comfortable?
 
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What happens when someone you love needs support beyond daily caregiving? This week on The Stellar Success Podcast with Dr. Tudor Francu, we dive into the world of life care management with Rebecca Brunner, a former ER nurse turned business owner and care manager at Complete Care Strategies.
Rebecca shares how her journey from emergency medicine to care management was inspired by witnessing vulnerable patients lacking advocacy and support. She now leads a team providing deeply personalized, concierge-style support to aging adults and individuals with special needs—ensuring they’re cared for holistically, not just medically.
In this insightful conversation, Rebecca breaks down what aging life care is, how her team advocates for clients, and why it’s about much more than just health—it’s about living with dignity, joy, and quality of life.
 
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From his roots in New York to his leadership role at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Neal Lonky has worn many hats—physician, educator, entrepreneur, and inventor. In this conversation, he shares his remarkable journey through medicine, including his pivot from frontline care to medical device innovation, public health policy, and wound care diagnostics.
Listeners will discover how his values—persistent patience, transparency, and value-based care—have fueled a mission-driven career that goes far beyond profit. Dr. Lonky dives deep into what it takes to bring a medical product to market, how he navigated failures, and why compassion must be at the center of innovation.
 
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What happens when chiropractic care meets the root-cause focus of functional medicine? In this episode, Dr. Tudor sits down with Dr. Tim Harrigan, the founder of Synergy Wellness, to explore how combining structural neurology and natural healing is helping patients avoid unnecessary medications, surgeries, and side effects.
Dr. Tim shares his personal journey from pre-med and optometry to chiropractic and functional medicine. He opens up about the pivotal moment that changed his career path and the philosophy behind his successful practice. With over 10,000 patients helped, he brings a wealth of knowledge on preventative care, movement, and nutrition.
Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of:
Why movement is critical for brain health
How functional medicine looks beyond symptoms to find true healing
The three things Dr. Tim measures in every patient: deficiencies, toxicities, and imbalances
Why conventional medicine may be missing the mark on chronic care
How to build habits that support healthspan, not just lifespan
This episode is packed with practical insights, inspiring stories, and simple habits that can change your life—and your patients'—starting today.
 
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In this powerful episode, Dr. Letizia Alto joins Dr. Tudor Francu to share how she stepped off the treadmill of trading time for money and embraced a life of financial freedom, impact, and fulfillment. From hospitalist to real estate entrepreneur and mentor, Dr. Alto opens up about her personal journey—including the pivotal moment that changed everything.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
The conversation with her husband that shifted her mindset forever
Why real estate—not stocks—was the path to freedom
How she built a portfolio that replaced her clinical income
What Semi-Retired MD is and why it’s transforming physician lives
The role of mindset, failure, and learning in achieving fulfillment
Actionable advice for physicians ready to take control of their time
 
 
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Angela Tomei Robinson joins Dr. Tudor Francu for an eye-opening conversation about the vital but often overlooked role of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare. From her early aspirations in pathology to her rise as an associate administrator overseeing clinical and anatomic labs, Angela shares her inspiring journey of leadership, advocacy, and mentorship.
She candidly discusses the challenges in the field—from workforce shortages and lack of visibility to licensure inconsistencies across states—and how she's helping reshape the future through education, professional societies, and policy work. Angela also shares practical leadership insights, her thoughts on AI in lab sciences, and powerful lessons learned from her career.
 
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In a compelling conversation with host Dr. Tudor Francu, Dr. Lavine dives into his unconventional career shift—from practicing periodontics to launching a full-scale IT and cybersecurity firm for healthcare professionals. Drawing on his background in tech and dentistry, he created a niche business that's been thriving for over two decades.
You'll hear Dr. Lavine's thoughts on:
His early struggles and what pushed him out of clinical dentistry
The major risks dental and medical practices face with ransomware and HIPAA breaches
What every practice should do today to protect their patient data
The evolving role of AI in healthcare—for better or worse
Why cloud-based systems aren't a silver bullet (and what to do instead)
Dr. Lavine also shares some real horror stories from the field—including a devastating client loss due to improper backup systems—and what he learned from it.
 
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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tudor Francu sits down with Dr. Cheryl Bryant Bruce—also known as “The Celebrity Doc”—to explore what it truly means to walk in faith, find purpose, and live a life of balance without being in balance.
Dr. Cheryl shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and transformation, from raising a medically fragile child to pioneering integrative and concierge medicine. Through her “Windmill Healthy Lifestyle Platform,” she teaches that true wellness stems from nurturing not only the body, but also the mind and spirit.
Listeners will hear Dr. Cheryl’s unique perspective on the two great purposes in life—to learn and to teach—and how every fall can become a powerful lesson in personal and professional growth. She also discusses the critical importance of touch, intuition, and compassion in modern medicine, and the urgent need to reconnect with the human side of healing.
 
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Dr. Kelly Victory opens up about her journey from emergency medicine to public health and mass casualty management. She explains how resource allocation, teamwork, and hands-on training can make the difference between life and death in disaster situations. Dr. Victory walks listeners through active shooter preparedness, the importance of triage, and why real-world drills are essential. She also reflects on the lessons learned from tragedies like Columbine and Hurricane Katrina — and how hospitals and communities can better prepare for the next crisis.
The discussion turns personal as Dr. Victory shares how she manages the emotional weight of her work, the value of after-action reviews, and why she believes disaster training should start as early as grade school. Her message is clear: preparedness isn’t panic — it’s empowerment.
 
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In this episode, Dr. Marc Kowalski shares his journey from growing up in sunny Florida to becoming one of the leading orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons in Connecticut. As a former athlete himself, Dr. Kowalski gives us a behind-the-scenes look at caring for athletes—from treating ACL tears to supporting their mental health during recovery.
He and Dr. Francu explore what it means to balance medicine, family, and self-care in a demanding surgical career. Dr. Kowalski talks about the lessons he’s learned from failure, including how being cut from his college football team led to a lifelong passion for rugby and a fulfilling medical career caring for players across all levels—even Team USA.
Listeners will hear powerful insights on resilience, balance, and success, as well as practical advice for young people considering a career in medicine. Dr. Kowalski also discusses financial discipline, professional burnout, and the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in medicine.
 
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