“We see you. We hear you. We understand you... You are not alone.” — Ebonie Michelle, MPH

In this powerful episode of Conversations About Health Equity, Angela Rochelle and co-host Donna Guran sit down with Ebonie Michelle, MPH — Founder and CEO of Prowl The LAB — to explore how health, trauma, and sexuality intersect, and what it means to truly support women navigating chronic illness, disease, and different abilities.

With over 20 years of experience in health education and public health, Ebonie has dedicated her career to serving underserved communities. She shares her journey navigating personal health challenges, and how those experiences shaped her commitment to helping women embrace self-love, reclaim their sexuality, and foster holistic wellness.

Ebonie speaks candidly about what “healthy sexuality” really means — far beyond sex and reproduction — and how it includes identity, womanhood, communication, mental health, and joy. She also dives into the community-building that makes Prowl The LAB a beacon for women and couples across the country.

Learn more about Ebonie’s work:

• Prowl The LAB's website
• Prowl the LAB on Facebook
• Connect with Ebonie on LinkedIn

Make sure to check out Prowl The LAB's podcast, which launches April 15th. It will feature real stories, resources, and radical care for those navigating health challenges.

Music: Aleksandr Abrosimov from Pixabay

Editor: Dev Ramsawakh

R'Kes Starling, CEO, Founder, and President of Reveles, joins Angela Rochelle and Devra Densmore from Elevate Advocacy. During their conversation, R'Kes shares what led him to founding Reveles and their AI-powered platform Personally. He also touches on the importance of the ethical use of new technologies, connecting with diverse communities, and innovating to improve health equity.

About Reveles

Reveles Clinical Services is a technology-enabled, equity-driven clinical research company accelerating clinical development by bringing trials to patients’ homes. Focused on increasing representation and inclusion in clinical research, Reveles addresses barriers to enrollment for racial and ethnic minorities and under-served communities—such as lack of transportation, childcare, and healthcare access—through decentralized trials, AI-powered patient engagement, and hyper-targeted recruitment. By fostering trusted relationships with BIPOC communities and prioritizing representation, research, education, and engagement, Reveles continues to lead health equity efforts in partnership with sponsors and CROs, empowering underrepresented participants and breaking down barriers to clinical trial access. Links & Resources

• Follow R'kes and Reveles on LinkedIn
• Visit Reveles' webpage

Elevate Advocacy’s Angela Rochelle and Courtney Firak, MPH team up in this episode to discuss their personal stories about living with Alopecia for Alopecia Awareness Month. Their discussion touches on their path to diagnosis and the emotional struggles they’ve experienced. Our hope is that this conversation about Alopecia shines a light on the journey to diagnosis and treatment options that are available and helps to educate and ease the emotional weight of living with Alopecia.

Links & Resources

• For more information about alopecia areata, visit the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
• You can learn more about scarring alopecia from the Scarring Alopecia Foundation.
• Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn.
• Learn more about Firak Consulting Group.
• Connect with Elevate Advocacy on LinkedIn or our website.