“We are all prejudiced, and I think if we can start with that foundational piece of knowledge – that common ground – then we stand up and speak up from there without being so afraid.” – Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen
How is being “the only” an asset that can lead you to new ideas, models and innovation that our world needs?
Today’s guest, Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, has been grappling with this issue since finding her calling in reproductive health at an early age. She knows firsthand that sometimes it is impossible to create real and large scale change by simply working hard. Dr. Cleopatra is a scientist, professor, fertility strategist, and the Executive Director of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute. After her mother passed away giving birth to her, Dr. Cleopatra has dedicated her life to helping women all over the world and is revolutionizing the field of fertility, reproductive health, and pregnancy.
She is also the first woman of color to be hired on the tenure track at USC in the department where she began as a professor.
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“The spoken and unspoken message in academia is that women who have children are not serious about their career.” – Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen
On today’s show, Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen and I talk about the secret to harnessing the power of the only despite the odds and how being underestimated can work to your advantage. We also explore the science behind prejudice and discuss why it is important to recognize it in ourselves.
Dr. Cleopatra also discusses her journey to becoming a tenured professor, how she created the family and life of her dreams, and why it is important to create changes at the institutional level.
“When we as individuals believe that it’s all up to us to make it better, it can actually harm us.” – Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen
Show Notes:
- Why Dr. Cleopatra studied reproductive health
- How to counteract implicit bias
- How bias affects health care
- Why women of color are more likely to suffer from fertility challenges
- How to break through the glass ceiling
“What I want people to know is that they don’t have to be afraid of being perceived as racist because we all are.” – Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen
3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps:
- Wear your power
- Tap into your belief in yourself
- Get clear on what your ‘why’ is
“When the systems and structures are immoveable, there is only so much you can do — and people need to understand that.” – Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen
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- Implicit Bias Test Harvard University
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- Get your free Fertility Strategy Consult
- Join this free private Facebook community
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