Listen in as we engage in a meaningful conversation with Shamiesha Ebhotemen, RN, wife, mother, and founder of HERStory, Inc. Shamiesha shares her journey, highlighting the experiences that led her to build HERStory, Inc, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for BIPOC birthing families. She opens up about the lack of representation and resources for families of color in Orange County hospitals, the alarming rates of maternal mortality in the Black community, and how her organization is working to bridge these gaps.  This episode brings to light the critical role of equity and representation in healthcare, especially for birthing families of color. We explore HERStory, Inc's initiatives, including their DULA program, Birth Women OC, which provides cost-effective support to BIPOC birthing families. This is an eye-opener for anyone interested in maternal health, equity in healthcare, and the power of community-based support.  Join us as we learn more about the inspiring work HERStory, Inc is doing and how you can get involved. In this episode, Shamiesha and I discuss  Why does HERstory, Inc exist? What do you offer the community? What can birth workers do to support HERstory?What can other birthing people do to support Black birthing people?You can connect with Shamiesha and HerStory, Inc on their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herstoryinc21/ and website: https://herstoryinc.org.  Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.