Our Voices, Our Future

Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, and Laura Uricoechea
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Our Future, Our Voices is the podcast where we amplify the changemakers shaping a more equitable future in medicine and beyond. Presented by the Gender Equity Task Force of the American Medical Women’s Association, this series challenges outdated norms, breaks down barriers, and sparks critical conversations on inclusion and justice. Hosted by Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Rhea Manohar, each episode features candid discussions with leaders, advocates, and trailblazers who are pushing the boundaries of equity. No more silence. No more waiting. It’s time to reclaim our future—one voice at a time. Subscribe now and be part of the movement!

  1. Doctor and More

    6d ago

    Doctor and More

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Claire Oduwo, a psychiatrist and content creator, who reminds us of the importance of maintaining a sense of identity outside of medicine during training and into practice. During this episode, we talk about the importance, both personally and professionally, of maintaining a sense of identity outside of medicine. We discuss the pressures that trainees and practicing physicians face, which can keep many of us from discovering who we are outside of medicine and from fully being ourselves. We also touch on some of the unique pressures women in medicine may face that can make it harder to be and show who we are. To learn more about Dr. Oduwo, you can find her on social media: Instagram: @drclaireomd TikTok: @drclaireo You can also reach out to Dr. Oduwo via email: drclaireo@gmail.com You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    29 min
  2. Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Self-Advocate

    May 22

    Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Self-Advocate

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Briana Calcagno-Davi, a pediatric neuropsychologist based in New York, who reminds us of the importance of self-advocacy and building a professional identity among colleagues. During this episode, we discuss Dr. Bri’s transition from training into clinical practice, the challenges she has faced as a woman in the clinical setting, and the non-clinical skills that have helped her navigate her career in clinical psychology. To learn more about Dr. Bri, you can find her on social media: Instagram: @dr.bcd_neuropsych TikTok: @bri.c.d You can also reach out to Dr. Bri via email: BCalcagnoDav@northwell.edu You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    41 min
  3. Physician Assistant and Competitive Dancer

    May 15

    Physician Assistant and Competitive Dancer

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Becca Gerrits, a PA-C in inpatient gastroenterology, to explore her journey from a small town in Wisconsin to practicing at a major hospital. During this episode we talk about how her background in competitive dance shaped her work ethic, the pressure to fit traditional expectations in medicine, and the importance of embracing authenticity and individuality in healthcare. You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    31 min
  4. Student Doctor and Generational Dreamer

    May 8

    Student Doctor and Generational Dreamer

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Sehaj Pahwa, a fourth-year medical student at St. George’s University and member of the Gender Equity Task Force through the American Medical Women’s Association, to explore how generational sacrifice, gender expectations, and financial barriers shape who gets to pursue medicine, and who doesn’t. During this episode we talk about the emotional weight of fulfilling a dream her mother was not allowed to pursue, the motivation and pressure that come with generational progress, and the persistent inequities women still face in medical education and leadership. Sehaj shares reflections on resilience, representation, women’s health advocacy, and what it means to create new possibilities for the next generation. You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    19 min
  5. Doctor and Community Advocate

    May 1

    Doctor and Community Advocate

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Dr. Rafia Qutab, a board-certified family medicine physician, founder of Rutland Family Health Center in rural Massachusetts, and a nationally recognized advocate for international medical graduates (IMGs) and women physicians. Dr. Qutab shares her journey from medical training in Pakistan to building a thriving primary care practice in the United States. She reflects on the professional and personal challenges of navigating the U.S. medical system as an IMG and her decision to serve a rural community. We also explore the common challenges IMGs face when transitioning to practice in the U.S., and the importance of mentorship and advocacy in providing the support needed to help them thrive as they build new lives abroad. To learn more about Dr. Qutab, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/raffia.qutab https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffia-qutab-md-34a13661/

    47 min
  6. Student Doctor and Global Health Advocate

    Apr 24

    Student Doctor and Global Health Advocate

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Alexis Thompson, a fourth-year medical student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and Board President of the Wombs of the World Foundation. Alexis shares her journey into global maternal health, the experiences that shaped her passion for birth justice, and the work she leads to advance equitable, community-centered care for women and birthing people around the world. During this episode we talk about the mission and unique approach of Wombs of the World, the importance of culturally responsive and community-led maternal care, and how integrating traditional knowledge can transform outcomes in underserved communities. Alexis also reflects on ethical global health practices, balancing leadership with medical training, and actionable ways clinicians and advocates can uplift birthworkers and ancestral wisdom in their own work. To learn more about Wombs of the World Foundation, visit their website at https://www.wotwfoundation.org/ You can also reach out to Alexis Thompson via email at alexis@wotwfoundation.org You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    40 min
  7. Doctor and DO Advocate

    Apr 17

    Doctor and DO Advocate

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Taylor Bachert, an osteopathic family medicine physician practicing near Indianapolis, Indiana, and a national leader within organized osteopathic medicine. During this episode, we talk about Dr. Bachert’s path into osteopathic medicine, what distinguishes DO training from allopathic education, and how osteopathic principles shape whole-person, patient-centered care. We also explore persistent stigma surrounding DO training, the value of primary care and continuity in a rapidly changing healthcare system, and how osteopathic physicians are uniquely positioned to advocate for both patients and the profession. Dr. Bachert shares practical advice for students and trainees navigating bias, career uncertainty, and burnout. To learn more about Dr. Bachert, you can find her on social media: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/taybachdo TikTok: taybachdo Instagram: taybachdo You can also reach out to Dr. Bachert via email: taybachdo@gmail.com You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    21 min
  8. Finance Strategist and Wealth Educator

    Apr 10

    Finance Strategist and Wealth Educator

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Destiny Dalion, finance professional, creator, and founder of The Wealth Exchange, for an honest conversation about money, ambition, and what it means to be the first in your family to build wealth. During this episode, we talk about first generation wealth building, financial guilt and family expectations, setting boundaries without losing your values, redefining generosity, and the importance of lifestyle clarity for ambitious women navigating success. Destiny breaks down how women can grow financially without shrinking themselves emotionally and why defining enough is a powerful act of self determination. To learn more about Destiny and her work, you can visit the following links: The Wealth Exchange: www.thewealthexchange.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinydalion You can also reach out to Destiny via email: destiny@thewealthexchange.co You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    25 min
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Our Future, Our Voices is the podcast where we amplify the changemakers shaping a more equitable future in medicine and beyond. Presented by the Gender Equity Task Force of the American Medical Women’s Association, this series challenges outdated norms, breaks down barriers, and sparks critical conversations on inclusion and justice. Hosted by Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Rhea Manohar, each episode features candid discussions with leaders, advocates, and trailblazers who are pushing the boundaries of equity. No more silence. No more waiting. It’s time to reclaim our future—one voice at a time. Subscribe now and be part of the movement!

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  • Creator
    Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, and Laura Uricoechea
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Our Voices, Our Future