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Welcome back to "When the Moment Chooses You", the podcast where we explore important topics that impact our lives. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Zenja, a board-certified OB-GYN and a mother of three, to discuss the critical issue of Black maternal health. Together, we delve into the challenges facing Black women in healthcare, including the historical mistrust of the medical community, implicit biases, and medical racism. We also touch on Dr. Zenja's personal journey, highlighting the importance of having a plan, perseverance, and mentorship.

We discuss the need for more representation of Black healthcare providers, how Black women often feel unheard, and the importance of advocacy and empowerment. Dr. Zenja shares her insights on how to pursue one's dreams and the power of affirmation, even in the face of adversity.

We end our conversation with Dr. Zenja's offer to help those who need it and her expression of gratitude for the support of her parents, husband, and team. Join us for this enlightening conversation on Black maternal health, and the importance of taking action towards creating a more equitable healthcare system.

Tune in to "When the Moment Chooses You" for this insightful discussion.

Zenja Watkins's Bio

Zenja Watkins MD is a practicing OB/GYN in the Sacramento area for the last 24 years. She obtained her undergraduate education at UC Berkeley. She then attended UC Davis medical school and completed a four year residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the UC Davis Medical Center. Her professional works include being the medical Director of 10 community clinics for UC Davis health system, and serving as a consultant for the Sacramento County Jail, where she took care of pregnant and GYN inmates for nine years. She is a wife and the mother to three “adult”children . One of them is following in her footsteps, and is a medical student at Harvard medical school. In her current role as a Kaiser physician her focus is on empowering women to make healthcare decisions that result in the best possible outcomes. She works on the African-American disparities committee to address healthcare disparities within the medical profession.

Welcome to "When the Moment Chooses You", the podcast where Coach Charlene engages in compassionate and courageous conversations with daring trailblazers and change agents who responded to their destiny moments. In this episode, Coach Charlene is joined by Dr. Zenja Watkins, a board-certified OB-GYN, to discuss the critical issue of Black maternal health.

Listen to the episode bi-weekly on Sundays on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow "When the Moment Chooses You" on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou/, and visit Coach Charlene's website at https://coachcharlene.com/ to stay updated on new episodes and inspirational content.

Thank you for tuning in to "When the Moment Chooses You", where every heartbeat matters and you will be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

In today's episode of the When the Moment Chooses You podcast, Coach Charlene sits down with Dr. Amanda Williams to discuss the maternal health crisis and its impact on black birthing people. Dr. Amanda is the Medical Director of Mahmee, a pregnancy wraparound services company, an Adjunct Faculty at Stanford, and a Clinical Innovations Advisor for the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative.

During their conversation, they touch on the importance of always bringing someone with you when interacting with the healthcare system, the need for diversity in the workforce, and the significance of slowing down and listening to your patients. Dr. Amanda also shares her journey of leaving her secure job to address the maternal health crisis and encourages others to take risks while having a plan B.

Dr. Amanda P. Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG is the Medical Director at Mahmee, a maternal healthcare company dedicated to improving health equity and empowering all families with wraparound care during the pregnancy and postpartum period. In this role, she oversees the company’s clinical programming to better support mothers and birthing people, while fostering institutional partnerships with academic medical centers, health systems, and payors. 

Dr. Williams also acts as the Clinical Innovation Advisor to the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) and serves as an adjunct faculty in the OBGYN Department at Stanford University School of Medicine. Prior to joining Mahmee, Dr. Williams worked at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center where she served as Director of Maternity Services. Additionally, she oversaw the maternity continuum for the Chiefs of OBGYN across Kaiser’s 15 medical centers in Northern California. She has also served on several state and national committees, such as the California Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review committee and the National Quality Forum Maternal Morbidity and Mortality work group. 

Dr. Williams is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Harvard University in Cambridge, MA where she majored in American Medical History and Biochemistry. She completed her medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA where she also received a master’s degree in public health, focusing on health policy and management. She completed her graduate medical training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of California, San Francisco.

ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST:

Coach Charlene’s purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters... When the Moment chooses you podcast engages in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments.

Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

In this episode of "When the Moment Chooses You," host Coach Charlene sits down with Alesha Shaw, a bestselling author, licensed social worker, and current Mrs. Delaware America 2022. Alesha shares her journey of rediscovering herself and finding empowerment through her roles as a wife, mother, and queen.

Alesha talks about the importance of embracing the moment and not getting lost in your roles. She shares how her experience of competing in pageants helped her do soul searching and self-work, even if she didn't win. She also highlights the need to have conversations about being a wife and mother, which she explores in her latest anthology.

As a licensed social worker, Alesha also emphasizes the importance of mental health and how having a supportive community can make all the difference. She encourages women to prioritize themselves and their well-being, even when they have multiple roles to fulfill.

Overall, this episode is an inspiring and empowering conversation about self-discovery, mental health, and the power of embracing your roles as a wife, mother, and queen.

Alesha Shaw--Bio

Alesha Shaw is a best-selling author of several anthologies to which she was a contributor.  She is also the publisher of two, Momming and Queening and Queening: How God Turned our Stories into His Glory.   She is a wife to husband, Sonel Shaw, and mother of 2 daughters, Genesys (10) and  Serenity (5).  She is the reigning Mrs. Delaware America 2022 and a proud graduate of HBCU, Prairie View A&M University where she received her BS in Psychology. She also has a MA in Counseling from Webster University. She has several credentials including Licensed Master’s Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional.  She launched her podcast in June 2021, Mommin’.  Wife’n. Queenin’, where she focuses on empowering women and giving them a space to share their stories of triumph.  The podcast was born after she discovered she needed to get back to things that she enjoys after losing herself to her roles of mommy and wife.  She likes to empower women not to get lost in their roles but queen them as she promotes her platform. Raised in El Paso, Texas she is a lover of mountains, sunny days, hot weather, and tacos! She finds joy in seeing others succeed and putting smiles on the faces of people she meets.

Instagram: @thealeshashaw

Facebook: The Alesha Shaw

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.aleshashevon.com

ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST

Coach Charlene’s purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters...  When the Moment chooses you will engage in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments.

Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

What will you do when the moment chooses you?

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Join us on this inspiring journey as we delve into the empowering stories of women who have found success and fulfillment in their careers and businesses. In this episode, we hear from career coach Whitney, who shares her own personal struggles of climbing the corporate ladder in a male-dominated field and how she turned her experiences into a successful business venture that helps women advance in their careers.

Whitney Also shares her story, despite facing challenges in her own career, took the bold step of starting her own coaching business to empower other women to live happy, healthy, and wealthy lifestyles. Their stories of perseverance and self-advocacy are truly inspiring and will leave you feeling motivated to take charge of your own life and career.

With insights on topics such as imposter syndrome, finding mentors, job search strategies, and practicing gratitude, this episode provides practical advice and tips that you can apply to your own life. Our guests also stress the importance of self-advocacy and communication in pursuing one's dreams, encouraging listeners to start small and take steps towards their goals.

So, come along on this inspiring journey as we empower women to take control of their careers and lives, and remind ourselves that with determination and self-belief, anything is possible.

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Whitney D. Walter is the founder and CEO of Harness Your Power, a company dedicated to the development and advancement of professional women. She is also a recognized professional development expert, career coach, and speaker whose insights have been featured on Yahoo, AOL, Business Insider, and Authority Magazine. Whitney holds a Master of Business Administration from Florida State University and a certification in PowerPoint from Microsoft.

http://www.whitneydwalter.com./

ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST

Coach Charlene’s purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters...  When the Moment chooses you will engage in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments.

Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

What will you do when the moment chooses you?

follow me on social media: whenthemomentchoosesyou

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou/

Website: www.coachcharlene.com

Are you ready to be inspired and motivated? Join Coach Charlene and Josephine Tite, founder of the Positivity Center, on an empowering journey towards personal and professional transformation. In this episode, you will discover the power of leaning into hardship and recognizing the moments that choose you. You will hear Josephine's story of losing her job and how it led her to create a consultancy firm focused on enhancing well-being in organizations using positive psychology and emotional intelligence.

Get ready to be amazed as Josephine shares her personal and professional transformation, and how meeting her coach Carmen Parody was a turning point in her life. She'll reveal how everything about her shifted after pursuing a diploma in positive psychology and well-being, including her self-awareness, motherhood, and her mission to create a new and superior care system. Josephine and Coach Charlene will also discuss overcoming challenges and self-limiting beliefs, and the importance of connecting with people who can provide companionship, support, and inspiration on your journey.

Discover the power of positive psychology in improving life satisfaction through Josephine's experience coaching caregivers. You'll hear about a two-week journey that improved their life satisfaction quantitatively and qualitatively, and how Josephine remains committed to making a difference in the caregiving and older aging healthcare sector. She'll also share her top three little wisdom gyms, which include the importance of leaning into the hard aspects of life to move through them, filling up all emotions, and saying yes to new opportunities even if they lead to failure.

Join Josephine and Coach Charlene in this inspiring episode as they highlight the importance of learning, growing, and leaving behind the old you to create a new you. Get ready to be motivated to step into your moments and create the life you want with positivity and well-being at the forefront.

Get in Touch with Josephine:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/positivity-centre/?viewAsMember=true

ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST

Coach Charlene’s purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters...  When the Moment chooses you will engage in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments.

Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

What will you do when the moment chooses you?

follow me on social media: whenthemomentchoosesyou

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou/

Website: www.coachcharlene.com

Join Coach Charlene as she interviews Deb Hatanaka, a medical practice consultant, coach, and speaker who is revolutionizing the healthcare industry with disruptive technology that measures the nutritional status of patients. In this episode of "When the Moment Chooses You," Deb shares her vision of creating a better healthcare system that prioritizes nutrition to boost patient outcomes and prevention. She discusses the challenges she faced when shifting her career and the success she's experienced through persistence and passion. Deb also highlights the importance of validation in healthcare, the role nutrition plays in disease prevention, and how nutritional testing can lead to earlier disease risk assessment. Tune in to learn how you can get involved in building a better healthcare system that focuses on nutrition and prevention. Disclaimer: The statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the FDA, and the program or products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate disease.

Follow Deb on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-hatanaka-medical-practice-consultant-%F0%9F%8D%8E%F0%9F%A5%A6%F0%9F%8D%89-31474349/es/?trk=public_post_comment_actor-name&originalSubdomain=ca

ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST

Coach Charlene’s purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters...  When the Moment chooses you will engage in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments.

Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

What will you do when the moment chooses you?

follow me on social media: whenthemomentchoosesyou

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou/

Website: https://www.coachcharlene.com

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tiffany M. Montgomery, Coordinator of Women’s Services at Medical City Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. With a PhD in Nursing from UCLA and multiple degrees in nursing, health policy research, and African-American studies, Dr. Montgomery is a passionate advocate for increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing. She manages a Level II Maternal Program and coordinates the Maternal Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee, while also being an active member of various organizations including the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, the National Black Nurses Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Join us as we explore Dr. Montgomery's expertise in women's reproductive and sexual health and her efforts to promote health equity in nursing.

Connect with Tiffany on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtiffanymonique/

ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST

Coach Charlene’s purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters...  When the Moment chooses you will engage in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments.

Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

What will you do when the moment chooses you?

follow me on social media: whenthemomentchoosesyou

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou/

Website: https://www.coachcharlene.com

In this episode of "When the Moment Chooses You," host Charlene Johnson speaks with Mark Gaines about his work in equity, inclusion, and diversity, and the importance of allyship and vulnerability. Mark shares his unique perspective as someone who grew up with family members involved in the civil rights movement and how that has influenced his work. He also talks about making key decisions in his thirties to pursue this work and the importance of taking advantage of unique opportunities. Join us for this inspiring conversation about learning and growing from others.

ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST

Coach Charlene’s purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters...  When the Moment chooses you will engage in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments.

Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

What will you do when the moment chooses you?

follow me on social media: whenthemomentchoosesyou

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou/

Website: Coachcharlene.com

In this episode of "When the Moment Chooses You," host Coach Charlene sits down with Dr. Taylor to discuss her powerful journey in education. Dr. Taylor, who hails from Southern California, shares how her mother, who was part of the Great Migration out of the South, instilled a strong value of education in her and her siblings. Dr. Taylor goes on to talk about her own educational journey, including her time at community college and a variety of roles in the education system.

ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST

Coach Charlene’s purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters...  When the Moment chooses you will engage in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments.

Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself.

What will you do when the moment chooses you?

follow me on social media: whenthemomentchoosesyou

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenthemomentchoosesyou/

Website: charlenejohnsonglobal.net (coming soon)