In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, we bring you the remarkable story of two trailblazing Black women doctors who crossed paths during their training and are united in revolutionizing the way medicine is practiced. Together, they have founded a groundbreaking business, Cooking On Purpose Health, devoted to promoting a healthier lifestyle through the integration and modification of cultural foods.
Join us as they share their awe-inspiring journey, from the inception of their revolutionary idea to the lessons learned along the way. Discover the secrets behind their seamless balance between friendship and business partnership, and how open and effective communication has been the cornerstone of their success.
These dynamic culinary healers share their passion for enhancing people's well-being through the fusion of cultural foods and healthy practices. Learn how they are breaking barriers and empowering communities to embrace nutritious dietary choices while preserving cherished cultural traditions.
Prepare to be inspired by the unyielding spirit of collaboration and friendship as we showcase the extraordinary power of two Black women doctors transforming lives in an unconventional way.
Don't miss this empowering episode filled with life lessons and the importance of camaraderie in entrepreneurship. Tune in now to witness the extraordinary journey of these culinary healers as they revolutionize the world of medicine, one plate at a time!
Dr. Antoinette Williams MD, MSPH is board certified in General Public Health and Preventive Medicine physician. She is a proud mother and wife, two driving forces behind her passion to live a lifestyle of health.
She is a native of St. Louis, MO where she learned the importance of community. She is co-founder of Cooking on Purpose Health a virtual preventive and obesity medicine practice with a lifestyle medicine focus. She also serves Veterans as a Medical Examiner at Trusted Medical. She attended Morehouse School of Medicine and trained at both Rutgers University and Meharry Medical College.
Shayla Nettey is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician. She is the co-founder of Cooking on Purpose Health, a virtual direct-care preventive and obesity medicine practice. She also serves as chief clinical strategist at a healthcare design agency in Boston. She completed medical school at Morehouse School of Medicine where she also met her husband and they have a 5 year old daughter.
She believes that food is medicine and is the foundation of a healthy life. She recognizes community barriers that contribute to food insecurity and hosts community events to speak about culturally relevant food in North Carolina and Georgia. She uses her love for cooking, medicine, and design to share health education in non-traditional ways with patients directly via her virtual care practice and her social media platforms.
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