Rising Stars: Meet Daquesha Chever of Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Daquesha Chever.

Hi Daquesha, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Who would have thought that a commercial about becoming a medical assistant would set in motion the next steps to my destiny? People often talk about being called into a profession. I guess you could say, I was called to be a Physician. No, not like many of my peers, who say that they knew from a young age they wanted to become a doctor. My calling was different.

My calling was set the moment I became a Medical Assistant. It was a spontaneous feeling of excitement, enjoyment, and fulfillment. I was drawn into the medical world! My first of many achievements was becoming Medical Assistant of the year for my local county chapter. I went on to apply for my first job, not knowing that I would be at a facility tailored to training new doctors. How ironic was that? It may sound too simple, but yes, the rest was history. I couldn’t get enough; I was a sponge absorbing all the medical information that I could. I was put in the right place at the right time. While working there, I became friends with one of the resident physicians, and she quickly took me under her wing and mentored me. She encouraged me for the first time to pursue a dream that I was too scared to say aloud. At the age of 21, I quickly found myself enrolled in a four -year university as a Premed student. It was a roller coaster ride, but I was strapped in and determined to never give up. I wasn’t first in my class, but my desire to become a physician remained first. My determination was directly due to staying positive and believing in my new self-worth. I had to release my fears, anxieties, and rejections along the way. Now, that I made it to where I am, I realize that everything happens for a reason. You should never give up on yourself, lose hope, or your faith. Keep pushing forward no matter what the cost. My failures will never outweigh my accomplishments, and I am a true witness that what you set your mind to can really happen.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been a smooth road at all. However, the biggest obstacle was finding my self-worth and believing that my dream of becoming a physician was possible. During college and med school, there were many sleepless nights and moments of self doubt, but I continued to persevere by concentrating on the end results-becoming an outstanding physician. I learned that in order to accomplish my goals and dreams, I had to believe in myself, and I had to learn how to release my fears and self-doubt constantly.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am currently practicing Family Medicine at Vera Whole Health in Marietta. My practice is focused on keeping patients healthy along their lifespan. I am extremely devoted to promoting health and wellness by encouraging my patients to release their healthier days. I hold them accountable for their daily actions, while fostering a partnership which meets them exactly where they are on their health journey.

In my spare time, I have discovered my passion of authorship and using my talents and voice to uplift others to reach their next best in their personal lives. Through my books, coaching, and Releasing Spree experiences, I promote purposeful awareness of one’s healthy life progression. The Releasing Spree helps a person to positively release out the best in them and the worse out of them, in order to have success in every arena of their lives. Just keep in mind, releasing your best health belongs to you!

My most recent collaboration is with Queen Magazine, founder and publisher Dr. Lillie Young PhD, which features my health and wellness blogs in every issue. I am currently promoting nationally and internationally on my Releasing Spree book tour, which helps people get their releasing spree on!
I have been very fortunate to have sponsors behind me, and I would like to give a huge thank you to: Larmie Karmara and Ancilla Titus Scotland, owners of Virtual Insanity-Releasing fun and laughter. Mr. Alvin Leaks, President and CEO of Apical Group LLC- Releasing financial stress through financial literacy.
Mr. Desmond Mclean, owner of Payless Auto Repairs- Releasing your emotional experience of a healthy car.
Dr. Christopher Boyd, General manager and upcoming author. Releasing best life expectations and reflections.
Christopher Paco Cunningham, owner of Paco Tacos ATL. Releasing love for authentic Mexican street tacos to Atlanta.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I have definitely benefited from having some great mentors in my life. Some have been Physicians and others have been Professors. By having a great mentor, you can learn from their success and failures. In order to avoid unnecessary headaches and trouble, you can learn from someone else’s pain, or you can learn from your own pain. The choice is yours. I would much rather learn from someone who has been there and done that! The challenges along the way are hard enough. Sometimes, the best advice is being able to receive someone else’s advice.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.releasing1.com
• Instagram: @DrDaquesha
• Facebook: @DrDaquesha