In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D., pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a Black woman physician in today’s healthcare system. From battling implicit bias and microaggressions to finding strength in community and culture, this episode brings you into the day-to-day experiences, pressures, and power of being both healer and human.

 

You’ll hear stories from her real-life experiences—what it’s like walking into exam rooms where patients don’t expect you to be the doctor, the emotional labor of being “the only one,” and the resilience it takes to thrive while carrying the weight of representation.

 

 

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• The emotional and professional challenges faced by Black women in medicine
• The daily mental and physical demands of a physician’s life
• Strategies for balancing life, advocacy, and wellness
• Why representation and visibility in healthcare matters for patients and providers alike

 

✊🏾 Highlights:

• Impostor syndrome vs. systemic bias
• The burden and beauty of being a role model
• How mentorship, spirituality, and joy help sustain Black women in medicine

 

🔗 Links Mentioned

• Dr. Keisha Davis: https://drkeishadavis.komi.io
• The Medical Collective: https://themedicalcollective.komi.io

 

📣 Call to Action

If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. And let us know your thoughts—DM us or drop a comment. Representation matters, and your voice does too.