Fertility and Advocating for Reproductive Rights of Black Women with Chiquita Lockley

This episode explores women’s health and reproductive rights, especially for black women. It features Chiquita Lockley, the Executive Producer and Director of the documentary, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility. This discussion is important because the health needs of black women are also ignored or disregarded. You don’t have to be a woman or be black to benefit from this episode because you will also learn information to allow you to support the women around you and to be more empathic. Questions this episode will answer: -What is reproductive health? -Why is there so much shame around fertility, fibroids, and miscarriages? -How do you support women that you know who are dealing with reproductive and gynecological challenges? -What do you do if you feel your doctor does not listen to you? -How does mental health relate to women’s health? Resources: http://www.eggsovereasyfilm.com Dr. Ericka’s telepsychiatry practice: AskDrGoodwin.com Connect with Chiquita: https://www.instagram.com/eggsovereasyfilm/ https://www.facebook.com/EggsOverEasyFilm Bio: Chiquita Lockley is Executive Producer and Director of the forthcoming documentary, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility (2021). She is also the producer of the award-winning documentary Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles. She holds a BA in English from Spelman College and an MA in Film Studies from Emory University. She specializes in Live Event Production, providing creative direction and VFX design for: BET Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, Hank Aaron Chasing The Dream Foundation, and production management for artists’ tours/events. She made her theatrical debut as a playwright of the musical Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Present: A Mother’s Love. Additionally, she served as the Director of the Holyfield Foundation, during Evander Holyfield’s reign as Heavyweight Champion of the World. She has worked with faith-based organizations like Impact United Methodist Church and consulted for nonprofit organizations for celebrity clients including: Keshia Knight Pulliam, CNN’s Isha Sesay, Cynthia Bailey of RHOA, at al. Having spent the last 15+ years working in Faith-based television and media, Chiquita authored the book Creative Worship: 86 Tips for Establishing a Dynamic Worship, Media & Production Team.  She is also the author of children’s book, Maggie Tales: Mommy, Where’s Heaven?, which seeks to demystify the Circle of Life for children and parents alike. She has the distinction of Goodwill Ambassador for the State of Georgia, awarded by former Secretary of State Cathy Cox.  And she serves on the Board of Directors for the Black Women Film Network, the oldest organization for the preservation and promotion of films by and about Black women. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she continues to give back by mentoring girls.