Medical Panelists

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  A Nashville native, Kendra D. Hayslett graduated from Hume-Fogg Academic High School. She was accepted into Xavier University in New Orleans, LA; where she majored in Biology/Pre-Medicine with a minor in Chemistry. She diligently focused on her studies, and later graduated with the previously aforementioned degree in 2003. With degree in tow, she was led back home to attend Meharry Medical College to further assist in reaching the self-actualization of becoming a doctor.

After graduating from Meharry Medical College, she entered into the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program at Meharry and completed her training in June of 2012. Dr. Hayslett is currently the Medical Director of the Women's Emergency Department at Centennial Women's Hospital. Her goal-oriented motto is to Empower, Educate, and Elevate. Kendra is deeply rooted in her faith and believes that if we all take advantage of our potential, we will astound the world.

Dr. Hayslett joined at our first in person Conversation Event that was held in July 2023 at Born Again Chruch in Nashville, TN.  She will also join us at the Conversation Event in July 2024.

 A native Nashvillian, Beverly Davidson is the proud owner of Agape Family Healthcare located in Madison, TN. When it comes to providing personalized healthcare for the whole family, board-certified family nurse practitioner Dr. Beverly Davidson is a true expert. In early 2009 she envisioned opening a practice that would serve the least served in her community. Fast forward to today, she has over 25 years of nursing experience. Her patient’s affectionately call her Doctor Beverly.

She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health and Science Center, where she obtained a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and was inducted into the International Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society based on her academic achievements. She is also a member of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. Additionally, she received the Doctor of Nursing Practice Clinical Award.

Beverly has been married for more than 30 years. She does not have pets or children; however, she has a host of family members that she dotes on! She has a huge and generous heart! She is an avid reader of Patricia Cornwell and her favorite quote is “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” – Colin Powell Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.

Dr. Beverly will be one of the medical panelists at our Conversation Event 2024.

 Dr. Sa Cara D. Shaw, Board Certified OB/GYN is a native of Nashville, TN and has a genuine passion for the physical, emotional and overall health of the complete women. She received her Bachelor's of Science Degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and her Medical Degree from The University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. Dr. Shaw enjoys practicing the entire scope of women's health with emphasis on family planning, obstetrics, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She values the long-term relationships developed between doctor and patient and is dedicated to helping those here in her hometown. 

Dr. Shaw graced us as our medical panelist as we took the platform to the LIVE Women's Conference in November 2023 the event was hosted by New Seasons Church in Nashville, TN. 

Dr. Bernadette Jones Meadors received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Louisiana State University. After residency, she continued her affiliation with LSU as an instructor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and served as medical director of the Orleans Women’s Health Center. In 2004, she and her family moved to Nashville where she has been in practice for the last 16 years.

Dr. Meadors is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a member of Tennessee Women in Medicine and Tennessee Medical Association. She was recognized as Best OB/GYN by Nashville Parent Magazine’s “Best of Parenting” 2019 readers poll. Dr. Meadors’ practice includes normal and high-risk obstetrics, as well as gynecology including minimally invasive procedures such as in office hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, and robotic assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Her husband, Michael, is a Hospitalist at Saint Thomas West Hospital. They have four children and enjoy traveling together . She is also a member of the Williamson County Area Chapter Jack and Jill of America, Inc., the Nashville Chapter of Girlfriends, Inc., and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Dr. Meadors joined us as a medical panelist on our first Conversation Event that was held in July 2020 via Facebook Live.