Conversation with Thana Hickman, CEO and founder of Viola’s House

About this episode

Thana Hickman discusses her work with Viola’s House and the importance of addressing disparities in Black maternal health.

In this episode, I speak to Thana Hickman , the visionary CEO and founder of Viola’s House , a transformative nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless teens and young mothers facing unplanned pregnancies. As we recognize Black Maternal Health Week , this conversation shines a powerful light on the urgent need to address the disparities affecting Black mothers across the nation. Thana shares how Viola’s House evolved from a teen maternity home in Dallas to a nationally recognized organization that supported over 6,500 mothers in 2024 alone—providing access to safe housing, healthcare, education, and essential resources. We also explore the themes of her compelling book, No Place to Belong , and how her work as a TEDx speaker and advocate is pushing the conversation forward around maternal health equity and social justice. This episode is a timely, heartfelt, and eye-opening dialogue about breaking cycles of hardship, building community, and fighting for a world where every mother has the support she needs to thrive. 🎧 Tune in as we honor Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) with a conversation rooted in compassion, action, and purpose. #ConversationsWithChan…

People in this episode

Guest: Thana Hickman

Topics covered

• Black Maternal Health
• nonprofit
• social justice
• maternal health equity

Keywords

• Viola’s House
• No Place to Belong
• TEDx speaker
• homeless teens
• young mothers

Mentioned in this episode

Products: No Place to Belong

Books & works: No Place to Belong

Places: Dallas

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