What If the Answer Is Already Here?

Kaytura Felix, MD is a spiritual activist, physician-researcher, Distinguished Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and founder of Black Birthing Futures — a national study of how Black community midwives are transforming birth outcomes for Black families.

She hosts the Deep Care podcast and speaks nationally on community-led solutions to the Black maternal health crisis.

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Listen to Deep Care

Hosted by Kaytura, Deep Care follows three Black community midwives making joyful, safe birth possible — and the families whose lives they've changed.

A six-episode documentary series produced with PRX and featured by Apple Podcasts editors.

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Spiritual Activist. Physician. Researcher. Storyteller.

After 25 years working on health equity from inside government and philanthropy, Kaytura is now devoted to ending the Black maternal health crisis through community-rooted solutions.

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Bring Kaytura to Your Stage

Kaytura offers keynotes and panels on the community solutions transforming Black maternal health, plus a talk on leadership and courageous change for organizations navigating this moment.

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About Kaytura

Spiritual Activist. Physician. Researcher. Storyteller.

After 25 years working on health equity from inside government and philanthropy, Kaytura is now devoted to ending the Black maternal health crisis through community-rooted solutions. Read More →

Leadership Coaching & Workshops

Kaytura also partners with leaders and teams ready for meaningful change, drawing on her training in generative leadership and 25 years guiding health equity work inside government and philanthropy. Learn More →

What People Are Saying

Dr. Felix and team do an incredible job of weaving storytelling, science, and data together. The podcast draws you in to the lives and journeys of black birthing people and midwives.

What distinguishes Deep Care from other resources on this topic is an amazing balance of acknowledging the Black maternal health crisis while leaning in to the hope and wisdom of solutions that already exist within the community.

— Comment on Deep Care

Dr. Kaytura Felix was a wonderful executive coach. She helped me realize my full leadership potential and supported me in navigating a new and complex network within which I had to work…She was an inspirational guide in my career and leadership journey.

— Sherita Golden, MD, MHS Professor of Medicine, Physician Scientist and Leader

Thank you so much for this gift.

I’ve looked forward to listening to a new episode every week! I have heard a lot about the prejudice black mother’s experience during birthing and have wondered what I can do to not have that experience when the time comes. These episodes answered that for me.

— Comment on Deep Care

Whenever I’m faced with a crossroads, I turn to Kaytura. Through a combination of her coaching skills and her natural warmth and kindness, Kaytura has helped me identify and understand my mission. I also recommend her to friends struggling to find their voice and purpose through life’s transitions.

— C.I.A, Multimedia Storyteller

I love this so much!!!

Like James in episode 2, I didn’t know that midwifery was still “a thing”. This show has opened my eyes to how beautiful, and supportive, birthing can be outside of a conventional hospital setting. And the storytelling is fantastic!

— Comment on Deep Care

I had the privilege of working with Kaytura for a few years in the DC area. She was the secret weapon that kept our division running strong. Kaytura had an innate ability to accurately assess employee morale. She coached many colleagues through their personal and professional trials, contributing to healthy team dynamics and improving interoffice communication and working relationships.

— A.K., Award Winning Author

 FAQs

  • I work with people who are ready for change and willing to do the work it takes to grow. Change that benefits the individual and the collective.

    Whether navigating a transition, seeking clarity, or feeling called to realign with your values, this work is for those open to reflection and committed to a meaningful life.

  • I offer personalized coaching sessions, dynamic workshops, and engaging speaking opportunities. Each service is designed to empower you and facilitate growth.

  • My approach is grounded, compassionate, and collaborative. Rather than offering advice or direction, I create space for you to listen inward, explore the forces that shape you, and uncover your own insights. And I offer you a suite of powerful conversational and spiritual tools to navigate towards your goals. It is rooted in trust, reflection, and the assets that you already have.

  • The workshops are interactive, reflective spaces custom designed to foster clarity, connection, and growth. Grounded in real-life experiences and thoughtful facilitation, they offer practical tools and meaningful dialogue for individuals and groups ready to explore change together. And they are fun!

  • Booking a session is easy! Simply visit the ‘Services’ page to choose your preferred option. You can schedule an introductory 15 minute session via email.