The BioStudio Podcast

In this episode, I discuss the case of Adriana Smith, a Black woman in Georgia who was kept on life support because of the state’s fetal-personhood law, and what her story reveals about medical racism today. I also talk about Dr. Shalon Irving, a CDC epidemiologist who studied Black maternal mortality yet died from preventable complications herself.… The post Adriana Smith and the Visual Erasure of Black Bodies in Medicine first appeared on LEGACY BioStudios, LLC.

In this episode, I share the story of Ms. LillyBell Davis, the midwife who delivered my father, and honor the legacy of Black midwives who provided care and protection during a time of medical injustice. Black Midwifery Organizations: Indigenous Midwifery Organizations: About the Maternity Education Lookbooks See the Maternity Education Lookbooks The post The Legacy of Ms LillyBell Davis: A History of Black Midwives in America first appeared on LEGACY BioStudios, LLC.

When it comes to digital painting, which tool is better, Procreate or Adobe Photoshop? I tried both and I have thoughts. Check out which tool I use and why. The post Procreate vs. Adobe Photoshop – Which is better? first appeared on LEGACY BioStudios, LLC.

Allow me to introduce one of the most influential people in my life and my community, Dr. Caldwell, or as I know her, Mom.Dr. Caldwell has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years, and that experience goes beyond oral healthcare. For many of us, this year has ripped off the rose-colored glasses and exposed America’s… The post Dr. Caldwell – Dentist and Community Supporter first appeared on LEGACY BioStudios, LLC.

Cleft lip, palate, and more! What Rotary is doing about it. I enjoyed talking with my fellow Rotarian, Deb Dunkhase, about one of Rotary’s most impactful projects. Deb is the project leader of IowaMOST (Miles of Smiles Team) and shared with me a little about what they do, why they do it, and some of… The post Iowa MOST (Miles Of Smiles Team) first appeared on LEGACY BioStudios, LLC.

Hello, New Listener! My name is Assata, and I am the founder and principal of LEGACY BioStudios, LLC.Welcome to episode 1 of The BioStudio Podcast! Learn about me while my husband, Ben, runs the interview. For more, check out these links:About UsHow Illustration Found Me: How I Founded LEGACY BioStudios, LLC Connect with me on… The post Welcome to the BioStudio! first appeared on LEGACY BioStudios, LLC.