Hello I am Rachel Nicks and welcome to the Birth queen podcast. This life often forces you to be one thing … I am many I am a mother Actor Trainer Doula Lactation counselor Advocate for women and Nonprofit founder and CEO Join me and my many brilliant guests as we unpack the Black maternal health crisis Discuss my favorite muscle group the pelvic floor And lean into the importance of wellness and self care inside out Mind body and soul My goal for this podcast is to educate and equip women with the tools to inspire and empowered women to stay seated on their throne as the Queens they are. Don’t let this life tilt your crown What are you giving birth to next? “Birth Queenâ€Â www.birthqueen.org @birthqueenorg @rachelenicks www.rachelnicks.com
Jyesha Wren Midwife and Founder of BEloved Birth Black Centering at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. She is my muse my motivation.....Her work needs to be scaled at every public hospital in America. Follow @beblkcentering and Support her work!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet the magical Sabia Wade. Doula, Author, Activist, and Change Maker. Please support her and purchase her book BIRTHING LIBERATION @sabiawade. www.sabiawade.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Jasmine. Mother. Daughter of GOAT Michael Jordan. Had the pleasure of doing a panel with this fabulous Birth Queen and we became fast friends. Tune in and hear her story. Thank you for sharing your birth story mama! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charles Johnson is a Dadvocate, father, and founder of 4Kira4Moms Foundation. He shares his story about losing his wife Kira Johnson to medical racism and negligence. I am so grateful to Charles for sharing his time and story. Please follow and support @4Kira4Moms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Omari Maynard father, Black maternal health advocate, and artist. Omari lost his partner Shamony Gibson to medical negligence and racism. His story is highlighted in the documentary AFTERSHOCK on HULU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bruce McIntyre II I is a maternal health advocate and father who lost his partner Amber Rose Isaac to medical negligence and racism. His story is featured in the documentary AFTERSHOCK on HULU. Thank you Bruce for sharing your story and fighting for change for mothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Tonya Lewis Lee as she shares her wisdom as a mother, producer, and director of AFTERSHOCK on HULU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Simone Boyce @simoneboyce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Birth Queen Simone Shepherd as she shares her fertility and birth story. @simoneshepherd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Angela Lewis shares her birth story and the importance of advocating for Black women and creating change so that Black mothers can thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Vanessa Bryant and I while she shares her story of UNLEASHING her purpose and activating her dreams. @Vbryant_ @unleashedsummit @thesoulfullyspoken www.unleashedsumnmit.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celebrating Rachel Nicks' Birthday Addressing.... F-Mom GUILT and Don't let these kids steal your sexy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Rachel Nicks as she Celebrates International Women's Day & Birth Queen's 2nd Anniversary. Keepin it 100 to empower women and celebrate our magic. Take a deep breath and celebrate your MAGIC QUEEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Uwera Rodriguez Mother of 3 sons Midwife in the Bronx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Lindsey Bliss, mother of 7, doula, founder of Carriage House birth. She was my doula and I have the blessing of calling her my dear friend and encourager. Birth Queen was founded because of her support and gentle yet strong push. Love you Lindsey! Please consider supporting Birth Queen Follow @BirthQueenOrg Donate https://birthqueen.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rachel Nicks will welcome you to her podcast and share her story, what she founded her nonprofit Birth Queen, and her reason for expanding her nonprofit into a podcast. @BirthQueenOrg www.BirthQueen.org @RacheleNicks www.RachelNicks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices