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We all want the AFTER, right? And we all want that after to magically appear without us having to do anything. But here's the truth: There is no magic wand, no spell, no potion or pill that instantly cures diseases. So you have to do something…

The word miracle itself implies that an outcome occurs without any work. Good fortune befalls the beneficiary from divine providence. Unlike the resurrection on the third day, modern miracles don’t just happen.

In this podcast episode, Michael Leung, COO of Spect discusses how SPECT provides accessible eye care to diabetes patients through a platform that allows healthcare workers to perform eye screenings anywhere. The second part of the podcast features a self-interview with David Williams, the CEO of Care3. Care3 aims to promote health equity by combining the clinical and non-medical factors that impact health outcomes using technology and real world data.

In this episode, two companies focused on women's health and wellness are featured. The first company, Expect, is a streaming fitness platform specifically designed for pregnancy and postnatal fitness. The workouts on Expect are approved by OBGYNs and aim to improve outcomes for both mothers and babies. The founder, Dara Cook, discusses the importance of maternal fitness and the need to make it accessible to all women, especially women of color who are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality rates. The second company, Wolomi, is a digital platform that provides support and resources for women of color during their pregnancy and motherhood journey. The founder, Layo George, emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for moms and addressing maternal mental health. Both companies are working towards promoting health equity and overcoming challenges such as fundraising and partnering with health plans.

Kike Oduba, MD - Founder & CEO, WellnessWits:

“I'm a physician entrepreneur and I'm also a mom of three, have navigated the healthcare system through my own personal health challenges for my family and friends, and so I am passionate about health equity, closing gaps in care. I'm also passionate about helping people with chronic diseases not to have to suffer too long in silence or in silo.”

Vanessa Villaverde (CHCF):
”However, I will tell you my broader true north is to create pathways for under invested founders.”

Do you know what your best life is? 

Do you know what it looks like? Can you see it? Can you envision it? Can you feel it, taste it, touch it? If you don’t know, then you’re not close to living your best life. You have an inner power–an untapped, infinite potential–that if unleashed, will change your life and the lives of those around you.

Is it enough just to live? When you’re in a challenging situation of ANY kind, but especially a personal health and/or family care challenge, is it enough for you just to live? Or do you want to BE ALIVE? Don’t you want to THRIVE? Not simply survive.  To BE ALIVE, what are you willing to do? You have to GIVE what it takes….

The question is, how can we as INDIVIDUALS get the best care when it’s often INVISIBLE to us in the moment that we’re NOT? How can we ensure that we are getting not just equal care, because, truth be told, that’s not what healthcare is about—but PERSONALIZED care? Care that’s tailored to our individual needs and based on our unique experiences. If each of us can get THAT, then we won’t have to question whether there is health equity in the medical system.