Grown-Ass Woman's Guide

Open enrollment doesn’t exactly make anyone’s top 10 list of exciting life events — but the choices you make during this short window can save (or cost) you thousands. In this episode, benefits expert Amy Evans helps us simplify the chaos. We unpack the hidden perks and smarter strategies that can make your benefits work for you.You’ll learn how to:Spot hidden benefits like free therapy, legal services, and identity-theft protectionAvoid wasting money on coverage you don’t needUse your benefits to save time, stress, and major cash all year long💡 Grab The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Open Enrollment Because understanding your benefits isn’t boring, it’s grown-ass.

The supplement aisle can feel like total overload but which ones actually work?Dr. Kudzai Dombo joins Jackie to share what’s worth your time (and money). Plus, how to tell if a supplement brand is actually clean and effective.Grab your free Grown-Ass Woman’s Health Cheat Sheet and start taking charge of your health like the grown-ass woman you are.

We always hear “get your mammogram,” but what about your thyroid, vitamin D, iron, or even your bones? If you’re over 40, this convo can change how you advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office.This episode kicks off a special series with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, FACOG, MSCP—a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause expert with 20+ years devoted to women’s health. Dr. Dombo has practiced and advocated for women across the globe and now focuses on supporting women through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.Today, we start with the baseline labs and screenings every woman over 40 should know—plus how to read your risk, when to push for more, and what to ask when guidelines don’t tell the whole story.Get your FREE Grown-Ass Woman Health Cheat Sheet! What you’ll learnBreast & cervical screening basics: When to start, how often, and when you can stop (mammogram, Pap + HPV).Colon cancer screening: Why guidelines moved from 50 to 45, and what “earlier” looks like with risk factors.Annual exam ≠ Pap only: Why pelvic exams, symptom checks, and imaging still matter—even if your Pap is spaced out.Heart health numbers that matter: BP, lipids, A1C, waist-to-hip ratio (and why CVD is the #1 killer of women).Thyroid & vitamin D: How low thyroid and low D can mimic menopause symptoms (fatigue, hair loss, temperature issues).Ferritin/iron: Why checking iron stores can explain hair loss and exhaustion.CMP/CBC: What these panels reveal about liver, kidney, anemia, and overall health.Lipoprotein(a): The one-time, genetics-based test that can change how tightly your BP and cholesterol are managed.Bone health reality check: Why waiting until 65 for a DEXA scan isn’t cutting it—and options if insurance says no.Personalized care: Why population guidelines are a starting point—not the finish line—especially for Black women and others with different risk profiles.Download the companion resource: Your Health After 40: The Grown-Ass Woman’s Cheat Sheet — a one-pager covering screenings, hormones, supplements, and vaccines.About our guest:Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and menopause expert with 20 years of experience dedicated to women’s health. Known for her deep commitment to both individual care and global health advocacy, she brings a unique cross-cultural perspective shaped by her upbringing in the U.S. and Zimbabwe.Her career has spanned continents, with work for Doctors Without Borders and NGOs in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, El Salvador, South Africa, and Haiti, where she has advocated for women at every stage of life. In recent years, she has focused her practice on supporting women in midlife and the menopausal transition, most recently as a practicing physician and Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Alloy Women’s Health and Akasha Center for Integrative Health.She is currently a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health.She loves the creative arts, enjoys traveling, and appreciates time with her family. 

Have you considered a career in speaking? Or maybe you’re thinking about speaking as a side hustle or a way to promote your business expertise. If you’re interested in hopping on stage in front of a crowd, this episode is the ultimate guide to getting started. We’ll tackle: • How to determine the best topic• How to stand out and find opportunities, not competition• The #1 question: “Can I actually make money speaking?”Innovation Women's mission is to help every woman become a speake...

What if there were a way to bring more joy, abundance, prosperity, peace, and harmony into your life? Oh, but there is. Meet Feng Shui expert, manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer, real-life Irish Celtic Shaman, and the “Mary Poppins of Prosperity,” Patricia Lohan. Not only is she armed with incredible Feng Shui tips to bring more of what you want into your life, she’s got some big (and I mean BIG) news for grown-ass women as we enter 2024. Patricia has created a mini-course that dives...

When it comes to being an activist, are you more the type to stand on stage or lead the parade? Or are you more of an introvert? Maybe you'd prefer to stamp envelopes or organize things behind the scenes. In her new book, MICRO ACTIVISM: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn, author and activism, coach Omkari Williams opens our minds to making an impact in our own unique ways. If you're thinking, "Well, I'm not an activist," press play. You might be surpris...