The Bond: Our Babies, Our Voices

Welcome to The Bond: Our Babies, Our Voices.

In this episode we bring together a panel to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week 2025 in Minnesota.

We are joined by Dr. Nathan T. Chomilo, Medical Director for the State of Minnesota’s Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs; Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a leading reproductive health equity research and one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2024; and Shannon Gibney, an award-winning author and professor. The panel is moderated by Kimberly Seals Allers, the founder of the Irth App. 

Kiwi Cares 501(c)3 is a non-profit in Minnesota that works to improve maternal health outcomes. We work towards our goal by collaborating with community partners and filling gaps in funding to support families.

What is The Bond: Our Babies, Our Voices?

This limited-series podcast shares the stories of Black, Native and Latina women in Minnesota. The podcast explores how women worked to have optimal birth outcomes but met challenges within the healthcare setting.