Jayzen is thrilled to welcome Dr. Imani Walker to the show! Dr. Imani is a physician trained in General Adult Psychiatry, author and commentator. You’ve probably also seen her on Bravo’s “Married to Medicine: Los Angeles” and “Watch What Happens Live.” She shares some amazing career stories and advice on how she has developed a clear brand voice. Always an advocate for those in the community who need help, much of Dr. Imani’s work focuses on providing mental health to underserved populations, including homeless, incarcerated and indigent people. She is a strong advocate for breaking mental health stigmas around the world, and is a proud board member of the Made of Millions Foundation.
Guest Bio
Dr. Imani J. Walker
Chief Medical Officer & Psychiatrist
Dr. Imani J. Walker is a physician trained in General Adult Psychiatry. She has had the honor of completing her undergraduate training at Xavier University of Louisiana as well as earning a Master's in Science in Public Health from Tulane University. Dr. Imani later obtained her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her training at esteemed medical institutions, including Temple University and UCLA.
After completing a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, she opened a private practice in Southern California. She is currently Chief Medical Officer at Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center. Her focus is caring for acutely ill psychiatric patients, including those with extensive forensic backgrounds, as well as providing mental health care to the homeless and indigent populations.
Dr. Imani also has experience in coping with the emotional impact of racism against people of color, hailing from a mixed-race Black, Jamaican, and Chinese family. She possesses a bright personality that is relatable to her global audience and not only shines through her medical work but also in her writing. She has penned articles about mental health and holistic wellness and has been featured as a guest commentator on Gawker, The Grio, The Root, KTLA, Fox 5 LA, Essence Magazine, NBCLX, and others. She has also been honored as a member of Essence Magazine’s “Woke 100” in 2019.
Dr. Imani currently lives in Los Angeles and can be found on NBCUniversal’s Bravo Network where she's a cast member of “Married to Medicine: Los Angeles,” and has made past appearances on “Watch What Happens Live” and “Amplify Our Voices”. A strong advocate for breaking mental health stigmas around the world, she’s a proud board member of the Made of Millions Foundation. She’s also the host of the weekly podcast series "Imani State of Mind,” where she keeps it real and shares gems with listeners on surviving today’s turbulent times.
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