Reimagining Healthcare for Women & Working Moms | Dr. Jessica Edwards on Leading with Equity, AI & Access

🎙️ "We don't need permission—we need vision." On this powerful episode of Empower Her Radio with Dr. Corey Winn, we're joined by the unstoppable Dr. Jessica Edwards—a board-certified family medicine physician, fierce health equity advocate, and founder of Zara Medical, a Black woman-owned, multi-state hybrid healthcare company that's radically reshaping what compassionate, accessible care looks like in the modern world. This isn't just a conversation—it's a blueprint for what's possible when women stop waiting for permission and start building systems that support real lives, real families, and real transformation. 👩🏾‍⚕️ In this episode, Dr. Edwards shares: How she launched a virtual-first medical practice from a salon suite—proving that purpose and impact matter more than appearances Why telehealth isn't just convenient—it's life-saving, especially for underserved, rural, and mobility-limited populations The truth behind burnout in medicine and how she reclaimed her time, values, and family life as a CEO and mother of two How AI is revolutionizing healthcare through faster diagnoses, patient support, and streamlined documentation The power of being a quarterback for your patients—and why she treats every patient like a human first, not a chart Her bold initiative to train and mentor the next generation of virtual physicians through a first-of-its-kind telehealth fellowship And why healthcare should be human, accessible, and radically aligned with the lives of those it's meant to serve. 🧠 You'll hear real stories, including: A patient who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer thanks to Dr. Edwards' virtual care—when others kept turning her away How technology and human-first care can coexist to eliminate delays, increase access, and create safety for working moms, young professionals, people of color, and caregivers This episode is for you if: You've ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood in a healthcare setting You're a healthcare professional craving more alignment, freedom, and impact You're a high-achieving woman ready to lead with boundaries, clarity, and courage You believe the systems we operate in can (and must) be reimagined Because you don't have to choose between your calling and your peace. You can build both. And this conversation shows you how. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Jessica Edwards: 🔗 https://www.zaramedical.com 💼 Licensed in 26 states | Offering inclusive, patient-centered virtual care across the U.S. 📦 Free at-home physical kits | Accessible lunch break visits | Same-day scheduling 📚 Her upcoming book "Taking Ground" launches Summer 2025!   🎙 Connect with Dr. Corey Winn 📲 Instagram: @coreywinndpt 💼 LinkedIn: @coreywinn 🌐 Website: www.coreywinn.com 📞 Book a Free Call: www.coreywinn.com/freecall 🎧 Want to Be a Guest on the Show? Connect with me through PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/empowerherradiowithdrcoreywinn 🧰 Grab My Favorite Branding Tool Check out Digital Brand Kit: www.digitalbrandkit.com Use promo code DRCOREYPROMO at checkout for 10% OFF 📩 Subscribe, hit the 🔔, and share this episode with the women in your life who are ready to rise. 👑 You deserve care that sees you, serves you, and supports the life you're building. Start here. 🎧 Listen to more powerful conversations at Empower Her Radio with Dr. Corey Winn #DPT #SheSellsConsultant #Womensempowerment #EmpowerHERRadiowithDrCoreyWinn #Podmatch #thecarledwardfoundation #digitalbrandkit #AIinHealthcare #WomenInMedicine #TelehealthRevolution #HealthcareAccess #BlackWomenDoctors #DoctorMom #HighAchievingWomen #FemaleEntrepreneurs #BurnoutRecovery #ReimaginingMedicine