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Episode Synopsis
What does it look like to redefine standards and lead with authenticity in medicine and in life?
🇰🇪 Born and raised in Kenya, Dr. Chemtai Mungo went from boarding school to UC Berkeley, where she quickly noticed she was one of the few Black women in the room. Instead of conforming to conventional expectations, she chose to wear her natural hair proudly, inviting the world to adapt to her, not the other way around.
🌎 Today she’s a doctor and global scientist focused on preventing cervical cancer for women with limited access to care. Oh, and when she’s not saving lives or breaking barriers? You’ll probably catch her on a bike, in her signature afro, taking on the world.
⛰️She’s a trailblazer in every sense of the word: fearless, authentic, and proof that being yourself is not just enough, it’s powerful.
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🔗 Links & Resources
Dr. Mungo at UNC https://unclineberger.org/directory/chemtai-mungo/
Dr. Mungo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.chemtai.mungo/
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🇰🇪 Born and raised in Kenya, Dr. Chemtai Mungo went from boarding school to UC Berkeley, where she quickly noticed she was one of the few Black women in the room. Instead of conforming to conventional expectations, she chose to wear her natural hair proudly, inviting the world to adapt to her, not the other way around.
🌎 Today she’s a doctor and global scientist focused on preventing cervical cancer for women with limited access to care. Oh, and when she’s not saving lives or breaking barriers? You’ll probably catch her on a bike, in her signature afro, taking on the world.
⛰️She’s a trailblazer in every sense of the word: fearless, authentic, and proof that being yourself is not just enough, it’s powerful.
Help more people find us by subscribing to this podcast. We appreciate ya!
🔗 Links & Resources
Dr. Mungo at UNC https://unclineberger.org/directory/chemtai-mungo/
Dr. Mungo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.chemtai.mungo/
Got a question or want more information? Subscribe to our FREE Substack. https://tightcurlsprojectpod.substack.com/
Watch the episode on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@TightCurlsProject
Follow The Tight Curls Project on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/tightcurlsproject
Brand design by https://heyzanda.com/
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