In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Advocates Chair, host Neonta Williams sits down with Dr. Linda Warren, a retired obstetrician-gynecologist who delivered more than a thousand babies over her remarkable 30+ year career.
Born in Nashville and raised on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, Dr. Warren shares an intimate, deeply moving look at her childhood, her family roots in healthcare, her homeschooling experience, and the early spark that led her to pursue medicine.
Dr. Warren opens up about:
🏫 Growing up at Oakwood College and discovering a love for reading
👩⚕️ Being inspired by her parents’ work in an all-Black hospital
📚 Her mother’s decision to homeschool three children and build their confidence early
🧬 The moment she realized medicine was her calling
💥 Being told she “didn’t have what it takes” — and the resilience that pushed her forward
🏛️ Transferring to Meharry Medical College, where an HBCU community lifted her up
👶 Delivering thousands of babies and the stories she’ll never forget
👨👩👧👦 How she raised two children who both became physicians
💡 Her advice to the next generation: “Whatever you choose, don’t give up — you can do it.”
This episode is a celebration of Black excellence, family legacy, faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of parental involvement. Dr. Warren’s journey is a blueprint for anyone facing obstacles on the path to their purpose.
Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, or simply someone needing encouragement — this story will move you.