Episode 34: Hands Lifting Hearts with Clare Jagunna

Clare Jagunna is the founder of Hands Lifting Hearts, an initiative that supports immigrant pregnant women and their families in navigating the healthcare system. The organization provides culturally and traditionally sensitive support, including connecting women with African doctors, helping them find accommodation, and guiding them through resources and appointments. They also offer support during labor and postpartum, including cleaning the house, providing meal plans, and teaching breastfeeding. Clare's leadership style is one of servant leadership, empowering her team of volunteers and listening to their feedback. She believes in leading leaders and taking directions from her team to improve the organization's services. ""I think my leadership is coming from being able to serve as a servant and trying to serve my people." - Clare Jagunna Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:01 Language Barriers and Accessing Healthcare 07:16 Leadership and Serving the Community 12:30 Supporting Women in the Labor Room 25:15 The Importance of Flexible and Adaptable Leadership 27:41 Challenges Faced by Grassroots and Black-Led Organizations 31:01 Destigmatizing Mental Health in African Cultures 37:09 The Impact of Leadership on Marginalized Communities