The surgeon, the lawyer, the psychiatrist. Like old friends finally catching up, it was so fun to sit with these ladies and have a candid chat about motherhood and navigating life as professionals in male dominated fields.
Chime in to the conversation in the comments below and share your views. We’d love to know what you think!
ABOUT THE LADIES
Dr. O’Shea: Completing her training in General Surgery in 2006, Dr. O’Shea graduated from the University of the West Indies with a Doctor of Medicine in General Surgery. In 2016 she joined the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus as a lecturer in Surgery. She currently leads Renal Transplant surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Maisha: In field for 20 years, Maisha is a psychiatrist and loves work and down time equally!
Dr. Shillingford: 48 years of age, Sasha was born in Dominica but grew up between Dominica, Jamaica and Barbados. She went to high school and university in Barbados and then Law school in Jamaica. She has 2 older brothers and a 10 year old son.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT
🎙️ Introduction of the ladies
🎙️ Motherhood as professional women
🎙️ Being in male dominated jobs
🎙️ The importance of support from spouses
🎙️ Perception of male colleagues
🎙️ Feminine vs Masculine energy
🎙️ Changing the mindset of women
🎙️ Passive gender bias in the workplace
🎙️ Finding partners as successful women
🎙️ The art of sacrificing
WHERE TO FIND THEM:
Instagram: @oshea9031 , @sash0604
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Enjoy,
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Niki & Mich
