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181 {ENCORE} EP. 120 Mothering As a High Achieving Black Woman in Academia - With Dr. Tamorah Lewis, MD, PhD

April 22, 2025 • Kemi Doll

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In this encore episode, Kemi welcomes Dr. Tamorah Lewis, a neonatologist and pediatric clinical pharmacologist, to discuss the intricate dance of motherhood and career. Together, they explore the challenges and triumphs of being high-achieving women of color in academia.

Join Kemi and Dr. Lewis as they candidly reflect on their personal journeys, the evolving definition of success in motherhood, the vital role of supportive partnerships and the intentional steps we can take to empower our children.

Highlights from this episode:

Embracing Imperfections in Motherhood
The Importance of Self-Worth and Identity
Navigating Career and Family Dynamics
The Role of Support Systems in Parenting
Redefining Success as a Working Mother

Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Lewis on X (fka Twitter) @TamorahLewisMD and show her some love!

More about Dr. Tamorah Lewis, MD, PhD - Dr. Tamorah is a physician scientist and the Division Head for Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at SickKids. In this role, her goal is to advance the hospital-wide vision for Precision Child Health and collaborate with multiple clinical Divisions to research and implement precision therapeutics. She will provide clinical care in the Level IV NICU at SickKids. Prior to this new role, Lewis was at Children's Mercy Kansas City in the Divisions of Neonatology and Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology for seven years. She worked as an attending in the Level IV NICU and led translational / clinical research in neonatal pharmacology.

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