38. How Kyndred Is Transforming Black Women’s Health and Reimagining What Health Equity Looks Like
Brittany Brathwaite, Kimberly Huggins, and Tesiah Coleman are the founders of Kyndred, a revolutionary new health platform transforming care for Black women and gender-expansive people.Together, these leaders are not just exposing what is broken in the system. They are building something radically better. With backgrounds in reproductive justice, trauma-informed therapy, nursing, and health equity, Brittany, Kimberly, and Tesiah bring deep expertise and lived experience to the creation of a healthcare model that is digital first, race-conscious, and rooted in community.In this episode, we explore:• The origins and vision behind Kyndred• Why self-advocacy is not enough and what proper care looks like• The mental and emotional toll of navigating a system not built for you• How Kyndred is redefining access, education, and joy in healthcare• Why Black women need not just providers but health care homegirlsKyndred is a groundbreaking, Black-owned and operated virtual clinic dedicated to transforming sexual and reproductive health for Black women. Through a digital-first platform, Kyndred provides race-concordant, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care that affirms joy, autonomy, and community. Join the waitlist or learn more here.Episode Resources:The Pain GapWebsite: www.withkyndred.comLink to join Kyndred Waitlist for CareLink for Healthcare Providers Interested in Working with KyndredInstagram: @withkyndredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/withkyndred/To learn more about Anushay Hossain's work, check out Anushay's website or sign up for her substack. To continue the conversation, feel free to DM @anushayhossain or email me at
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