About Us
In the spring of 2015, inside a biology lab at Texas Tech University, two aspiring pre-meds sat down at the same lab table. Little did we know, this was the beginning of a bond that would last a lifetime. We were classmates first, friends second, and now sisters for life.
From undergrad and graduate school to working in the same lab and sharing countless late-night study sessions, we have been with each other every step of the way. But when it came to navigating our pre-med journey, there was so much we didn’t know. We found ourselves piecing together information on our own, often learning through trial and error.
One day, after yet another rant about the lack of guidance, we decided to stop complaining and start creating solutions. What began as a YouTube channel to share what we’d learned with other pre-meds has now grown into a community built to ensure no one else has to walk this path without the proper tools, knowledge, and support. As living examples of our mission, we strive to help others discover what it means
To Be an M.D...
Jasmine Easter, Co-Founder
“Growing up, my mother always emphasized the importance of mentorship and guidance. She often told me, ‘It’s your duty to pass down what you’ve learned from your mistakes, because what was a lesson for you could be a blessing for someone else.’ Watching her mentor others throughout my life inspired me to follow in her footsteps.
My journey to becoming an M.D. has not been perfect. I took the MCAT twice, took a three-year gap, and applied in the midst of COVID. I did not have a 4.0 GPA or a 510 MCAT score — but I still made it. These experiences shaped my resilience and showed me that there is no single “perfect” path to medicine.
Now, as a medical student at Meharry Medical College, I remain deeply committed to mentorship. In my former role as Pipeline Mentoring Institute (PMI) Fellow within the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), I spent more than a year mentoring students one-on-one, organizing events, and supporting aspiring physicians at both the local and national level. These experiences have equipped me to provide the tools, encouragement, and perspective I once wished I had during my own pre-medical journey.”
Mariah Mills, Co-Founder
"When I reflect on my journey to becoming a physician, it has been filled with both challenges and growth. Some obstacles were personal, and others stemmed from the systemic barriers I’ve faced as an African-American woman pursuing a career in medicine. While I’m still working toward medical school, my gap years have been incredibly formative — teaching me lessons in resilience, purpose, and the power of mentorship.
Throughout this journey, I didn’t always have access to the resources, guidance, or connections that can make such a difference. It took nearly four years after graduating to find mentors, meet physicians, and build the support network I needed. That experience opened my eyes to the inequalities so many underrepresented students face — and it fueled my passion to be part of the solution.
I often think: If it was this hard for me, I would be remiss not to make it better for someone else. This thought drives my commitment to mentorship and to creating more equitable paths in medicine. My hope for this organization is to provide early access to the support systems I had to fight so hard to find — so future generations don’t have to walk this path alone.
As a Black woman in STEM, I’ve seen how vital representation, scholarship, and mentorship are — and I’m passionate about using my journey to uplift others. That’s why I’m excited to be part of this opportunity: to serve, support, and help shape the future of medicine."