Delicia Munfus-McCray, MD, PhD is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses Pathology: More Than an Autopsy.

Dr. Delicia Munfus-McCray‘s Bio:

Delicia Munfus-McCray, MD,PhD is an adult, pediatric, and perinatal pathologist whose work is driven by both medical expertise and a deeply personal mission. After the heartbreaking stillbirth of her daughter, Priscilla, at 24 weeks, Delicia faced the same painful question so many grieving families ask: Why? Confronted with the high cost of answers and the lack of accessible services, she transformed her grief into purpose.

Leaving traditional hospital-based practice, she founded Priscilla’s Path, a tax-exempt nonprofit created in her daughter’s honor to ensure families can access autopsies that provide clarity, closure, and peace. She has since dedicated her career to developing a respectful, gentle, non-invasive autopsy approach in which babies remain in the hospital of birth and no surgical incisions are made, allowing families to receive critical answers with dignity and compassion during their most vulnerable moments.

Beyond her medical work, Delicia is a steadfast advocate for children and families. She supports children with special needs, authors faith-based books that nurture confidence and belonging in young readers, and coaches girls wrestling, helping elementary-aged girls build strength, resilience, and emotional fortitude.

Whether serving families in loss, children in need of encouragement, or young athletes finding their confidence, Delicia’s calling is clear: to bring answers, healing, and hope where it is needed most.

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Dr. Monica Gillespie is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism.

Dr. Monica's Bio:
Dr. Monica Gillespie is a multifaceted professional specializing in curriculum development, strategic leadership, and applied behavior analysis (ABA). She also has a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration and Education Leadership and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

She has worked across various settings, from clinical supervision to educational leadership, and brings a unique integration of Christian Life Coaching with behavior analysis. As the CEO of Ria’s Relational Resolutions, she focuses on providing Bible-based behavior analytic practices and educational content creation. 

Dr. Gillespie’s expertise extends to public speaking, social media strategy, and event coordination. Her passion for empowering individuals and organizations is evident in her ability to create impactful programs, train professionals, and build meaningful connections within the community.

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Dr. Jimel Gibbs is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses having a "renewed focus" on mental health.

Dr. Jimel's Bio:
Dr. Jimel L. Gibbs has earned dual board-certifications as a family and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. She is a three-time graduate of The University of Alabama earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2006), Master of Science in Nursing (2011), and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (2020) from The Capstone. She obtained her Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner from Troy University in 2016. In 2023, she completed a Post-Doctoral Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Dr. Gibbs is licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner and by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is a distinguished member of the Epsilon Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

Jimel currently serves as CEO of Renewed Focus Consulting, an organization with a mission to encourage, inspire, and promote holistic health and wellness behaviors within the local community.

Dr. Gibbs earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from The University of Alabama with a primary focus on chronic pain therapies utilizing non-opioid approaches. She has an extensive clinical experience in acute care nursing with a history of caring for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Dr. Gibbs serves as a preceptor and mentor to numerous registered nurse and nurse practitioner students.

In 2024, Dr. Gibbs was chosen as the “Nurse Practitioner of the Year” by the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama and this is an honor that made her extremely proud. Additionally, Dr. Gibbs has actively served on several committees for her local, state, and national organizations. She has also volunteered and raised funds for non-profit organizations such as the United Way of Central Alabama and the Alabama Alzheimer's Association. In addition to being a successful motivational speaker, wellness coach, and mentor, Dr. Gibbs is a wife and mother who enjoys spending time with her family and participating with her local church ministry.

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This episode’s featured guest is Dr. Dr. Fatima Robertson, Board Certified Periodontist. She talks about the basics and how she’s an “architect” behind your smile.

Dr. Fatima’s Bio:

Dr. Fatima Robertson embarked on her dental journey at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she earned both her DDS and Periodontal certificate. Following three years as a practicing general dentist, she pursued specialization in Periodontology, becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

Today, Dr. Robertson practices full-time as one half of the Center of Endodontics, Periodontics, and Implantology, bringing over 24 years of expertise to her patients. With a focus on perio plastics, she has become a leading figure in her field, known for her commitment to excellence and patient care.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Robertson has served as a national spokesperson for Sensodyne and Baylor Scott and White Health Systems, advocating for dental health awareness and education. She finds great fulfillment in mentoring aspiring dental students, guiding them towards success in both clinical practice and the business aspect of dentistry.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Robertson cherishes her role as a mother to three budding adults and enjoys quality time with her husband of 25 years. She finds solace in reading books on personal development and cooking a healthy version of soul food.

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Dr. Kennedy is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses what to expect in the hospital.

Dr. Kennedy’s Bio:
Kierstin Cates Kennedy, MD, MSHA is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Chief Medical Officer for UAB Medicine. A 1,207 bed quaternary hospital and academic health science center, UAB Hospital is the 8th largest hospital in the US and serves as the only ACS verified Level I Trauma Center in the state of Alabama.  

Dr. Kennedy graduated from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine in 2007 and completed her combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency training at UAB Hospital. She completed the Executive Master of Science in Health Administration program at UAB in 2011 and went on to complete a fellowship in quality improvement via the VA Quality Scholars Fellowship in Birmingham, AL. She has held numerous leadership roles in quality and operations, including medical director for the UAB Compliant Documentation Management Program, Director of Quality for Hospital Medicine, and Chief of Hospital Medicine with achievements in process redesign that have yielded sustained improvement in both quality and efficiency in care delivery. In 2014 she created the UAB Procedure Service which has celebrated nearly a decade of decreased time to procedure by more than 50% , a 93% procedure success rate and less than 0.2% complication rate. She also went on to create the UAB Comprehensive Vascular Access Team (CVAT), a multidisciplinary consult team designed to reduce delays in obtaining vascular access ranging from peripheral IVs to central venous catheters.

Dr. Kennedy is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Board of Directors and both course director and faculty for the SHM Leadership Academy. She speaks nationally on leadership topics such as conflict resolution for leaders, emotional intelligence, building high performing teams and leveraging positive psychology to drive quality improvement, and teaches physicians and students across the United States how to safely perform ultrasound guided bedside procedures. She is a past winner of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Dean’s Excellence Award for Service, the UAB Alumni Society Distinguished Alumni Award, the ACLGIM Unified Leadership Training in Diversity award, and the national Paul Batalden Award from the VA Quality Scholars program. She holds the designation of fellow with the American College of Physicians and senior fellow with the Society of Hospital Medicine.


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Dr. LaShelle is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses all things diabetes.

Dr. LaShelle's Bio:
Dr. LaShelle French Barmore, DO is a board certified Family Medicine physician and Diabetologist. Dr. Barmore has served the greater Birmingham area for the past 14 years and has become sought out on a national platform for her expertise in Diabetes management and Diabetes technology. Dr. Barmore is a proud alumna of Miles College, where her dreams of becoming a physician were nurtured. She went on to graduate from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her residency at St. Vincent’s East Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Barmore is the mother of Brooklyn Barmore and Marlon Barmore, II.

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Dr. Shameza Boyd is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she give her expert pediatric insight.

DR. BOYD'S BIO:
Dr. Shameza Boyd is a native of Birmingham, AL. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James and Lucy Boyd. Dr. Boyd is a product of Birmingham City Schools, where she served as her senior class president and graduated with honors from Huffman High School. After, graduating high school, she attended Xavier University of New Orleans, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.

After graduating from Xavier University, Dr. Boyd continued to pursue her medical career. She attended the University of South Alabama located in Mobile, AL where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree and was the only African American female in her graduating class. After crossing that hurdle, she continued to pursue her dream and completed her Pediatric Internship and Residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia located in Macon, GA. During her final year of residency, she was appointed and served as the program’s first African American Chief Resident.

Dr. Boyd began her pediatric career in Mobile, AL, working at Franklin Primary Health Center, which was in an underserved area where many couldn’t afford healthcare. During her tenure here, she was named Chief of the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Boyd later returned to her hometown of Birmingham, AL where she worked for several years in a private practice. With hard work and determination in 2012, Dr. Boyd Dennis founded her own practice in Birmingham, AL known as Small Steps Pediatrics PC, located in St. Vincent’s East Professional Bldg. Her vision for Small Steps is to provide quality healthcare to ALL children. In 2014, to acknowledge the hard work of establishing her own practice, Dr. Boyd was awarded a 2014 Best in Minority Business Award.

Dr. Boyd is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a member of several medical societies and organizations including American Academy of Pediatrics- AL chapter, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Jefferson County Medical Society, Mineral District Medical Society and Jefferson County Pediatric Medical Society, where she serves on the board. She is also a proud member of the Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.

Dr. Boyd is the wife of Mr. Mark Dennis. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family.

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Global Strategist Crystal M. Allman, M.A. is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses Building Family Health and Wealth.

BIO
Crystal M. Allman, M.A. hailing from Birmingham, AL, is a proud University of Alabama alumna with a B.A. in Marketing from the esteemed Culverhouse College of Commerce. Roll Tide! In her current role as Strategic Business Product Owner for the global COO of Deloitte Technology Operations at Deloitte, Crystal leverages her extensive background in marketing, strategy, technology, and executive sales, gained from her tenure with Fortune 500 giants like MTV Networks, Microsoft, and Universal Pictures (United Kingdom).

She holds a Master of Management (Global Business) to complement her expertise. She's a published researcher and a dedicated community activist. In her leisure moments, you'll find her with family and friends, engrossed in a good book, staying active, or creating modern vegan delicacies. Crystal's leadership is driven by her strategic vision and innovative spirit, making her a true trailblazer.

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Shatoya Brown, Ed. S. is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses mental health in children.

Shatoya Brown is originally from Demopolis, AL. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Tuskegee University where she majored in Biology and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She later obtained a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a second Master of Arts from the University of Alabama in School Psychometry/Educational Psychology. She also holds an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology/Educational Psychology from the University of Alabama as well. Currently, she is completing her Doctor of Philosophy degree in School Psychology at the University of Alabama and is expected to complete all degree requirements in December of 2024. 

Shatoya has a diverse professional background. While completing her undergraduate degree, she completed several internships at various universities where she conducted ongoing research. Upon graduating, her first occupation began in a pharmaceutical lab before beginning her career in education. She has taught a number of science courses at both high school and collegiate levels. After serving as a teacher for over 12 years, she then began working as a School Psychometrist before earning her Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. Currently, Shatoya is completing her 19th year in the field of education. Additionally, Shatoya is a member of the following professional organizations: Alabama Education Association, Alabama Association of School Psychologist and National Association of School Psychologist. 

Shatoya has a passion for helping others. She enjoys working with students, families, and other educational professionals to ensure that all students and families are provided an optimum educational experience through a holistic approach that acknowledges the importance of a child’s social, emotional, ethical and academic needs. Her ultimate goal is to establish a private practice where she can better provide the support required to eliminate all barriers that prevent a student from reaching their personal goals and aspirations. 

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Dr. Alisha is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses her journey as a working mom navigating through the world of autism.

Dr. Alisha Thompson Bennett is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, best selling author, blogger, mentor, speaker, transformational coach, and most importantly- a a wife and mom. Born and raised in Hueytown, Alabama, she currently runs a hospital based clinic at the hospital at which she was born. Talk about full circle!

She is a proud graduate of Talladega College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and later completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. She then completed residency at the University of Alabama.

She is happily married, with 3 bonus children and 1 biological child- Langston who is a former 23 weeker micropreemie. She is an Autism mom and is also the founder and CEO of Miracles and MILEStones, LLC which provides support to NICU parents and parents of children with special needs-most especially working parents.


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