Under the Sisterhood

Today we’re getting under the hood with Mayra Hurtado a daughter, sister, friend and women’s advocate who blends two decades of global business experience with a lifelong commitment to holistic well-being. She holds an MBA from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and has led teams across marketing, finance, and operations in industries spanning sports, biotech, and consumer health. Her t...

Today we’re getting under the hood of Dr. Eboni January widely known as Dr. EJ. She’s a daughter, sister, women’s advocate and a board-certified OB-GYN, surgeon, bestselling author, and nationally recognized leader in maternal health, preventative wellness, and healthcare equity. A proud native of East St. Louis and now based in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. EJ has dedicated her career to increasing he...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Larissa Mills an esteemed Cognitive Behavioural Sports Specialist, Educational Behavioral Consultant holding a BA in Sociology, Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Education, specializing in brain functionality and learning mechanisms. With over 25 years of coaching experience across various sports, Larissa’s insights have been honed through a deep under...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Stephanie Vincent a mother, grandmother, community organizer, activist, functional fitness trainer, and lifelong leader whose work lives at the intersection of personal and collective liberation. Her path has always braided multiple callings at once. As a blogger, writer, and life coach, she’s helped people reimagine self-image, embrace self-love, and live f...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Dani Reardon a daughter, sister, friend and a former professional athlete. She was 2nd in the world in the women's physique division and retired from the industry at 27 to explore another side of herself.    She followed her curiosity and dove deep into the world of spirituality, plant medicine, and self discovery. Now she finds herself helping others a...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Dayna-Ashley Dorsey a mother, daughter, sister and a 2x orphan and foster care survivor, chosen-adoptee turned 2x published author, tech founder, CEO, and dedicated philanthropist and community reformer. She serves as an advocate leader for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) and as an educator for the West Coast of Florida’s Survivors Teaching Stude...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Dr. Anila Khan a daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate and a Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Psychotherapist, Trainer and a keynote speaker. Anila is the global international director for Sounds of Autism Inc , in Arizona and a trauma informed therapist at CIC wellbeing network in the UK. She’s also a UN women consultant for psycho...

Today we’re getting Under the Hood with Jeanne Blasberg a mother, daughter, sister, Women’s advocate and an award-winning author and essayist. DAUGHTER OF A PROMISE (She Writes Press April 2024) is her third novel.  THE NINE (SWP 2019) was honored with the 2019 Foreword Indies Gold Award in Thriller & Suspense, and the Gold Medal and Juror's Choice in the 2019 National Indie Excellence Aw...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Dr. Shelina Ramnarine a daughter, sister, women’s advocate, systems thinker and strategist who blends scientific rigor with human insight to drive meaningful change. With a PhD in Human & Statistical Genetics, Shelina combines her scientific acumen, data fluency, and strategic thinking across R&D, market access, business development, and health equit...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Demi Jenkins a daughter, sister, women’s advocate and known by most as "Peachy," is a dynamic Australian performer with roots in the world of dance. Over the past decade, she has graced numerous live shows, television commercials, and films, showcasing her exceptional talent and versatility. Her true passion lies in theatrical freestyle dance and c...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Maria Lence a daughter, sister, friend, Women’s advocate and the founder of For Women's Health.  Her extensive experience building marketplaces—as an early team member at Booking.com, inspired Maria to launch a startup dedicated to helping women find the right health provider. Before immersing herself into the founder's journey she worked at Expedi...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate and social worker specializing in women’s reproductive mental health.  A mom of two, Lauren: provides therapy in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida; facilitates groups and workshops to empower women; and contributes thought  leadership on topics like maternal wellness,...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Teyonna Bowman a mother, daughter, sister, a two-time breast cancer survivor, menopause advocate, and the founder of Pausitive Outlook—an outlet for healing and sharing her own journey that has evolved into a platform that empowers women, especially younger survivors, to navigate life after cancer and the complexities of medically induced menopause. Through...

Today we’re getting under the hood with XTine, a daughter, sister, women’s advocate and an emerging singer, songwriter artist in the alt-pop scene, crafting a sound that emphasizes emotional depth and narrative.  Drawing inspiration from artists like Sia, Sleeping at Last, and Björk, her tracks offer a mix of lyrical storytelling and sophisticated production. With each song, XTINE aims to create a...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Kelly Capponni a mother, daughter, sister, caregiver, women’s advocate, and artist. Kelly lives in Glenside PA with her husband, daughter, and cat - filling her life and house with all the colors in the rainbow. She has worked in the background screening industry for nearly two decades, but after losing her mom to cancer in 2021, decided to take a step down...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Denielle Finkelstein a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate and the Co-founder and Co-CEO of UNICORN. Denielle is a trailblazing entrepreneur with a passion to advance women in society. After a distinguished 20+ year career as an executive in the fashion industry, Denielle joined forces with her cousin, Thyme Sullivan, to drive systemic change for futu...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Dr. Z. Colette Edwards a daughter, sister, auntie, women’s advocate, and a gastroenterologist. She has leveraged additional training in health and wellness coaching at the Maryland University of Integrative Health and in health equity as a member of the NIH Scholars Program in translational health disparities.  Dr. Edwards received a BA from Harvard Universi...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Katie Isaacs a mother, daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate and the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for the JED Foundation.    The JED Foundation protects the emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults.   Before joining JED in 2023, Katie was a Managing Partner at an Omnicom health and wellness a...

Today we’re getting Under the hood with Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, MD a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate and a double Board-Certified Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, nationally recognized for her expertise in perinatal and post-partum mental health, trauma-informed care, telepsychiatry, mental health in communities of color, school psychiatry, and racism in healthcare....

Today we’re getting under the hood with Dr. Andrea Braden a mother, daughter, sister, women's advocate and a board-certified OBGYN and breastfeeding medicine expert who is passionate about advancing women’s health, devoting her career to enhancing the postpartum experience. As Founder & CEO of Lybbie , they are at the forefront of breastfeeding innovation, empowering mothers with their we...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Dr. Tracee Burroughs-Gardner a mother, daughter, sister, friend and a committed professional in the fields of medicine, science, and psychiatry. In her most recent venture, she serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Urban Behavioral Associates (UBA) and the creator of Urban Wellness Society (UWS). Headquartered in Maryland, Dr. Tracee aims to provide...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Meral Alizada a daughter, sister, women’s advocate and a Future of Work Consultant, Kindness Thought Leader, and Systems developer.    She is the Founder and CEO of Results of Kindness (ROK), a consultancy redefining the global landscape of business through the strategic systemisation of kindness. With a background spanning high-pressure industries such as l...

Today we’re getting Under the Hood with Gila Tolub a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate and a French-Israeli strategy and management expert with two decades of experience, including 12 years at McKinsey & Company, where she co-led the Vaccine and Health Equity practices. She brings deep expertise in systems change, innovation, and trauma-informed approaches across global health and soc...

Today we’re getting under the hood with Meredith Gold a mother, daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities.    From 2006-2023, Meredith worked full-time at YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services where she served as the Director for 7 years. In addition to working directly w...

Today we are getting under the hood of Sabrina Sarro a daughter, sister, friend and a mixed race/Black, queer, trans* psychotherapist specializing in chronic pain. As someone who also experiences chronic pelvic pain, she empathizes deeply with her patients. She has specialized training in EMDR and IFS and works with many clients experiencing embedded/chronic/recurrent UTIs, Interstitial Cystitis,...