Dr. Andrea Braden on being an empathetic maternal health innovator.
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 wearable milk supply sensor and app.In addition to her work at Lybbie, she serves as the Medical Director of the Atlanta Birth Center. With prior experience as the Medical Director of Emory’s midwifery group from 2016-2021, she brings a wealth of expertise to this role..As a Lead Ob/Gyn Hospitalist Clinical Educator at TeamHealth and a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Dr. Braden is committed to educating and supporting the TeamHealth Ob/Gyn hospitalist colleagues while advocating for breastfeeding mothers.When not immersed in women’s health advocacy, you’ll find her cherishing moments with my loving husband and five wonderful children.If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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Dr. Tracee Burroughs Gardner on evolving from psychiatrist to entrepreneur
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 an experience for her clientele focusing personal enhancement through a rewarding journey to a solid foundation within mental health and wellness. Her guidance and insight are grounded in self-awareness, self-improvement and personal evolvement. With a tenure that spans over more than two decades, Dr. Tracee has practiced throughout the states of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. A board certified psychiatrist with an extensive record servicing patients as a result of her personal practice and community involvement, Dr. Tracee brings her institutional knowledge to develop a transformative, life-changing experience influencing her clientele to tackle personal challenges, every day barriers and roadblocks to success and happiness. Dr. Tracee received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Howard University in Biology; graduating magna cum laude amongst her peers. She later completed her medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Psychiatry at University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, MD. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. With more than two decades within the profession, Dr. Tracee has been rewarded numerous accolades. These accomplishments and affiliations all demonstrate her knowledge and proficiency in serving her clientele within the field of psychiatry and mental health and wellness. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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Kindness is not only ethical but a measurable competitive edge with Meral Alizada.
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 law, education, mental health, and consultancy, Meral has consistently championed a heart-centered, emotionally intelligent approach that leads to exceptional results. Her intuitive ability to close complex deals, elevate organisational structures, and inspire reflective leadership has proven that kindness is not only ethical but a measurable competitive edge. Born from both her heritage of generosity and community, and her European grounding in structure and strategy, Meral’s work fuses humanism with systemisation. She believes that kindness is the most untapped source of long-term business transformation, sustainable growth, and creative innovation. Results of Kindness exists not just to improve workplaces, but to reframe the very meaning of success in business—shifting it from performance alone to one that centres purpose, trust, and human excellence.Through tailored, results-backed strategies, Meral leads organisations to harness their strengths, embed kindness into their systems, and create a foundation for exponential, enduring change. At her core, she is guided by a profound belief: people want to do business with people, and when we return to our shared humanity, we unlock the greatest asset of all—kindness If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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 social impact sectors.Following October 7th, Gila served as interim director of Merhav Marpe, supporting Nova survivors and advising funders on trauma response—work that led her to create ICAR Collective, a platform advancing mental health equity and systems-level resilience in Israel.She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is passionate about mentoring women leaders and strengthening communities through healing and growth.If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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The power of prevention: Meredith Gold on changing the domestic violence narrative.
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 with trauma survivors, Meredith regularly presents on various topics for community events and parent groups. She delivers trainings to professionals in various fields including family law attorneys, public and private school educators, medical and behavioral health providers, community workers among others.Meredith also consults with service providers and private organizations about workplace issues related to harassment and domestic violence.Prior to her work in the field of domestic violence, Meredith coordinated a mentoring program for children whose parents were incarcerated. Meredith began her social work career as the Youth Director at the Greater Hartford JCC where she oversaw the programming for elementary and middle school-aged youth, including being the director of an overnight summer camp.After decades working in the non-profit sector, Meredith launched a private psychotherapy practice where she uses non-judgmental authenticity, and a little bit of humor, to compassionately collaborate with clients as they explore thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to bring forth their strengths and identify barriers standing in the way of personal growth.Born and raised in Manhattan, Meredith still identifies as a “city kid,” even after more than 25 years living in the ‘burbs.If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Under the Sisterhood podcast is one of our key storysharing platforms, celebrating the journeys of women as leaders, changemakers, and advocates in women’s health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Host Elizabeth Elfenbein engages with women aged 18 to 100+ in intimate conversations, uncovering their experiences and wisdom while highlighting their impact on creating a healthier, more inclusive world. These stories not only honor women’s resilience and leadership but also foster meaningful dialogue around mental health, empowerment, and innovative solutions that help close the gender health gap and inspire change.Seasons & Special Editions:Season 1: Being a Woman in Today’s WorldSeason 2: Women’s March of VoicesSeason 3: Women Making the World HealthierSpecial Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs, Women Investing in Women’s Health, Women Making HistorySeason 4: Women’s March for Mental WellnessThe Under the Sisterhood podcast is a tribute to the strength and impact of women leading the way in fostering change. With podcast producer Matt Butler and music by Ayla Schafer, Elizabeth Elfenbein creates a space where women are seen, heard, and celebrated, driving deeper connections and inspiring action through the power of storysharing.
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