*TRIGGER WARNING:* Abortion

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“You don't have to have a traumatic, devastating moment in your life to decide, ‘I'm not ready to have a child.’ That framing seems so harmful to me because it's simply a choice.” — Erika Seth Davies

In Any Reason Is a Good Enough Reason to Access Abortion, we speak with Erika Seth Davies (she/her) at Rhia Ventures about her abortion story and how having reproductive rights and access to abortion care set the stage for her (and her future children’s) life. She opens up about her feelings around her decision and explains how her choice ultimately made her a better parent.

Erika’s work has always been focused on racial justice, which extends to reproductive justice for black women in particular. Join us for this vulnerable yet inspiring conversation about the importance of bodily autonomy and making the right decisions for yourself, guilt-free!

Key Points From This Episode:

  • An introduction Erika Seth Davies, CEO of Rhia Ventures.
  • How her access to abortion care set the stage for her (and her future children’s) life.
  • The stigma and shame surrounding abortion.
  • Erika’s feelings around her decision and the support she had.
  • Why she chose to share her story on the podcast.
  • Erika shares her abortion story. [07:08 - 8:58]
  • What informed her decision to carry her second pregnancy to term.
  • How her choice made her a better parent.
  • Why she feels it’s important to communicate bodily autonomy to her children.
  • How her work at Rhia Ventures has empowered her.
  • The racial justice work she was involved in prior to becoming the CEO of Rhia Ventures.
  • What she learned during her time in West Africa.
  • How the historical oppression of the physical bodies of black women plays out today.
  • Erika’s advice to push, know, and trust yourself and your decisions.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

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LinkedIn: Erika Seth Davies

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