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EXCLUSIVE: IYANLA VANZANT PODCAST REVEALS JADA PINKETT SMITH'S JOURNEY TO
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Jada Pinkett Smith sits down with Iyanla Vanzant for 'The R Spot' podcast on the
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Jada Pinkett-Smith’s been on a nationwide book tour for her new memoir, Worthy.
In the midst of a press run that’s included Pinkett Smith telling intimate
details about her personal life from her marriage to her relationship with the
late rapper Tupac, she’s getting real about her journey. 

However, in a candid and exclusive conversation on Shondaland Audio’s The R Spot
podcast, Iyanla Vanzant welcomes Pinkett-Smith for a deeply personal discussion
about the “Basic Ingredients of a Woman’s Worth.” This special episode is set to
air on October 25 and will offer a unique perspective on Pinkett-Smith’s journey
of self-discovery as detailed in her memoir.



The conversation opens with a profound statement by Jada herself: “Every woman
is worthy. A walking treasure that deserves to live her life as the heroine of
her own story.” It sets the tone for a powerful and introspective dialogue that
goes far beyond the surface-level discussions that have surrounded the launch of
her memoir.

Pinkett-Smith, known for her openness and vulnerability, delves into the
revelations she made about her parents and how this discovery has profoundly
shaped her relationship with them. She encourages listeners to “learn to accept
the harsh truths of your life.”



Vanzant, the renowned life coach and author, gives her unequivocal approval of
the work Jada has done, both in her memoir and her life journey. Notably, she
points out how Jada’s experiences resonate with her own, especially in
relationship with her parents.

In true Iyanla fashion, she takes parts of Jada’s book and guides her to expand
upon them. Throughout the conversation, she seamlessly provides advice and
validation not only for Jada but for the podcast’s audience as well. This unique
approach sets this episode apart from the rest and demonstrates the power of
open and honest conversations.

“You have a very emotional vocabulary,” Vanzant tells Pinkett-Smith. “So very
often one of the things I’ve learned that impacts a woman’s work is A.) not
having an emotional vocabulary to describe what she feels, and B.) not feeling
safe.”

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When discussing her relationship with her husband, actor Will Smith, Pinkett
Smith chooses to focus on her own journey of self-discovery. She states, “I had
to stop looking to this relationship to be for me something that I was unwilling
to be for myself.” This profound realization allowed her to attain emotional
independence and, as she puts it, “do the work.”



One of the core highlights of their discussion was discussing healing within
romantic relationships. When asked how to heal her “little girl” as a grown
woman within a marriage, Jada replied, “it’s probably one of my biggest
challenges, and it’s a process. I would tell women to make sure the partner
you’re with is the proper partner for your curriculum. Not all partners are the
right ones, and it doesn’t mean just because it’s difficult and challenging,
that that person is not the right one.”

She takes a look at her own baggage and triggers. “I had to start looking at him
as a mirror. I had to stop looking towards my relationship and looking towards
Will to be something for me that I was not willing to be for myself,” she says
candidly. 

Despite the Smith’s tumultuous marriage and revelations in both of their books,
Jada holds on that Will “is the perfect damn mirror,” and he is “where her work
is.”

The forthcoming episode promises to be a deep dive into Pinkett Smith’s memoir
and her inspiring journey toward self-worth and self-love. In a world where we
often search for external validation, Jada’s wisdom and Iyanla’s guidance
provide a refreshing perspective that challenges us all to embrace our own worth
and embark on our personal journeys to self-discovery. 

Don’t miss this exclusive and intimate conversation, airing on October 25th on
Shondaland Audio’s “The R Spot.”

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A NEED FOR DIVERSE PLASTIC SURGEONS AND NURSES

Representation is important across all fields, but especially in healthcare. One
area where diverse doctors and nurses are vital is plastic surgery.

Not Actual Surgeon and Patient.
By Essence · Updated November 6, 2023


Sponsored by Natrelle®

Diverse groups of healthcare providers with different backgrounds and
experiences can help to bring new perspectives to the table and can help improve
patient outcomes.¹ Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Camille Cash and Dr.
Theodore Nyame, are here to lend their expertise to this important topic and
highlight this growing need for diversity within their field.

Changing Disparities with Possibilities
According to the US Census Bureau, two of the largest minority populations in
the US, Black or African American, and Hispanic races/ethnicities, respectively
make up 13.6% and 19.1% of the population, yet they only make up 5% and 5.8% of
the population of US physicians.²,³

“For plastic surgeons, it is difficult to assess what the actual numbers are
because the plastic surgery societies are just beginning to collect that data,”
says Dr. Cash. “But the numbers are around 1.8% for Black or African Americans,
and 5% respectively for Hispanic or Latinos, and reflect an even greater degree
of underrepresentation for African Americans.”⁴

Dr. Nyame says it’s time to level the playing field and address the disparities
by breaking down barriers, both systemic and financial, that are blocking people
of color. Dr. Nyame grew up in a small African village and has overcome many
obstacles to be where he is—a Harvard University graduate and Board-Certified
Plastic Surgeon. Through his personal journey, he feels compelled to showcase
what’s possible for others in a responsible way. “I will never forget seeing a
person of color in charge of an operating room, it inspired me,” says Dr. Nyame.
“I wish every young person could see themselves represented in the field they
want to pursue. It shows them what is really attainable.”

Dr. Theodore Nyame

Dr. Cash echoes this sentiment saying, “One of the main reasons I believe that
there is such underrepresentation in plastic surgery is a lack of available
mentoring for URiM (Underrepresented in Medicine) students. For example, there
are four historically-Black medical schools in the US and that represents only
2% of all medical schools and yet in 2019, these schools graduated 10% of the
Black doctors in this country.⁵ And of these four medical schools, none have a
plastic surgery training program.” When first opening her practice, Dr. Cash
didn’t set out to be the first African American woman plastic surgeon in the
state of Texas, but that’s exactly what happened. “My plan was not to be a
‘Black’ plastic surgeon but to be a successful plastic surgeon who was also a
Black woman.”

Normalizing Plastic Surgery to Work Toward Accessibility
To fully understand the need for Black plastic surgeons, you just have to look
at how far patients are willing to travel. Dr. Nyame has seen patients from as
far as Nigeria and Berlin in his North Carolina office while Dr. Cash has had
patients located as far as Abu Dhabi come to her Texas practice. “I just
recently had a patient drive from Las Vegas for her breast reduction and I am
getting more patients from California flying in for their breast augmentations,”
says Dr. Cash. She also references a study that found that African American
patients were more likely to be willing to travel greater than 100 miles for a
surgeon who shared the same ethnicity or race or consider international
surgery.⁶

Many patients have already overcome significant challenges before they even seek
out a Black plastic surgeon, including the topic of plastic surgery itself being
a big taboo within the Black community. Often people are made to feel ashamed or
are told that they don’t need to change their appearance in any way. “[Black
patients] think they just have to live with it, especially when it comes to
their body after pregnancy,” says Dr. Nyame. “As a doctor, my job is to help
patients as they work to restore confidence in themselves. I do this by
addressing their concerns in a safe, accepting space.” And Dr. Cash agrees,
adding, “It is important to understand that plastic surgery, when done
correctly, in my opinion, should enhance a person’s beauty, not create an
unnatural or weird appearance.” She also notes, “I think education is key to
helping patients understand the realities of plastic surgery, including safety
information and risks, and how it can benefit patients of all colors.”

Moving In the Right Direction
Serving as the taskforce chair for a well-known aesthetic society’s Externship
Program, Dr. Cash and others help to match URiM students from medical schools
without plastic surgery programs with a mentor within a respected plastic
surgeon society. The program provides funding and opportunities for students to
be exposed to the clinical practice of aesthetic plastic surgery, participate in
a research project, and to attend The Aesthetic Society’s annual scientific
conference. There are also activities and opportunities for these students to
network with the leaders in Aesthetic Surgery, industry partners, and attend
scientific presentations and forums.

Dr. Camille Cash

And there is also a research and education program organized by a well-respected
university, which prepares third-year URiM students with the tools needed to be
successful in their elective rotations in plastic surgery and their interviews.
During the two-day program, students are provided networking opportunities with
practicing plastic surgeons and current plastic surgery trainees, didactic
plastic surgery lectures, and technical skills training such as suturing and
cadaver dissections.

If you’re interested in learning more about the life of a Black plastic surgeon,
take a peek inside this world through the eyes of these two doctors. Follow Dr.
Cash on Instagram to learn more about her experience and see patient results.
Then check in with Dr. Nyame who shows all aspects of his life, from work life
to dad life on his Instagram. Follow him to see what’s possible for you.

Natrelle® Breast Implants IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND APPROVED USES

Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices. The longer people have
them, the greater the chances are that they will develop complications, some of
which will require more surgery.

Breast implants have been associated with the development of a cancer of the
immune system called breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma
(BIA-ALCL). This cancer occurs more commonly in patients with textured breast
implants than smooth implants, although rates are not well defined. Some
patients have died from BIA-ALCL.

Patients receiving breast implants have reported a variety of systemic symptoms,
such as joint pain, muscle aches, confusion, chronic fatigue, autoimmune
diseases, and others. Individual patient risk for developing these symptoms has
not been well established. Some patients report complete resolution of symptoms
when the implants are removed without replacement.

Who can get breast implants?
Natrelle® Breast Implants are approved for the following:
• Breast augmentation for women at least 22 years old for silicone-filled
implants and for women at least 18 years old for saline-filled implants.
Breast augmentation includes primary breast augmentation to increase the breast
size and revision surgery to correct or improve the result of a primary breast
augmentation
• Breast reconstruction. This includes primary breast reconstruction to replace
breast tissue that has been removed due to cancer or trauma or that has failed
to develop properly due to a severe breast abnormality. This also includes
revision surgery to correct or improve the result of a primary breast
reconstruction
Who should NOT get breast implants?
Breast implant surgery should NOT be performed in:
• Women with active infection anywhere in their body
• Women with existing cancer or precancer of their breast who have not received
adequate treatment for those conditions
• Women who are currently pregnant or nursing

What should I tell my doctor?
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions, as the risks of
breast implant surgery may be higher:
• Autoimmune diseases (eg, lupus and scleroderma)
• A weakened immune system (eg, taking medications to decrease the body’s immune
response)
• Planned chemotherapy or radiation therapy following breast implant placement
• Conditions or medications that interfere with wound healing and blood clotting
• Reduced blood supply to breast tissue
• Clinical diagnosis of depression or other mental health disorders, including
body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders
• Those with a diagnosis of depression or other mental health disorders should
wait for resolution or stabilization of these conditions prior to undergoing
breast implantation surgery

What else should I consider?
• There is a Boxed Warning for breast implants. Please see bold text at
beginning
• Many changes to your breasts following implantation are irreversible. If you
later choose to have your implants removed and not replaced, you may experience
dimpling, puckering, wrinkling, or other cosmetic changes, which may be
permanent
• Breast implantation is likely not a one-time surgery. The longer implants are
in place, the greater the potential risk for complications. You will likely need
additional surgeries on your breasts due to complications or unacceptable
cosmetic results. Thus, you should also consider the complication rates for
later (revision) surgery since you may experience these risks in the future
• Cancer treatments and surgery will affect the outcome and timing of breast
reconstruction
• Breast implants may affect your ability to breastfeed, either by reducing or
eliminating milk production
• Rupture of a silicone-filled breast implant is most often silent. Even if you
have no symptoms, you should have your first ultrasound or MRI at 5 to 6 years
after your initial implant surgery and then every 2 to 3 years thereafter
regardless of whether your implants are for augmentation or reconstruction. If
you have symptoms of or uncertain ultrasound results for breast implant rupture,
an MRI is recommended. Additional imaging may be required depending on your
medical history and status. The health consequences of a ruptured silicone
gel-filled breast implant have not been fully established
• Routine screening mammography for breast cancer will be more difficult, and
implants may rupture during the procedure. Perform self-examination every month
for cancer screening and ask your surgeon to help you distinguish the implant
from your breast tissue. Lumps, persistent pain, swelling, hardening, or changes
in implant shape should be reported to your surgeon and possibly evaluated with
imaging

What are key complications with breast implants?
Key complications include reoperation, implant removal with or without
replacement, implant rupture with silicone-filled implants, implant deflation
with saline-filled implants, and capsular contracture (severe scar tissue around
the implant). Other complications include breast pain, swelling, asymmetry,
wrinkling/rippling, implant malposition nipple complications, hypertrophic
scarring, and implant palpability/visibility.

Talk to your doctor about other complications.
For more information, see the patient brochures at www.allergan.com/products.

To report a problem with Natrelle® Breast Implants, please call Allergan® at
1-800-624-4261.
The sale and distribution of Natrelle® Breast Implants is restricted to licensed
physicians who provide information to patients about the risks and benefits of
breast implant surgery.

References
1. Association of Racial/Ethnic and Gender Concordance Between Patients and
Physicians With Patient Experience Ratings.
2. United States Census Bureau.
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/RHI725222
3. AAMC. Figure 18. Percentage of all active physicians by race/ethnicity, 2018.
https://www.aamc.o rg/data-reports/workforce/data/figure-18-percentage-all-
active-physicians-race/ethnicity-2018
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