Empowering Black Maternal Health with Dr. Zenja - A Conversation on Advocacy and Mentorship

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.