Podcast appearances

What if changing hospital culture started with something as simple as a braid? In this episode, Dr. Nekaiya “Kay” Jacobs Pratt shares how a small act of care during the height of COVID sparked a movement—one that now provides inclusive hair care to hospitalized children across six states. Through her initiative and her book The Magic Bonnet, Dr. Kay reminds us that healing begins when patients feel seen, and that purpose often hides in the smallest, most human moments.

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner chats with powerhouse Dr. Kay Jacobs Pratt — physician, author, and founder of a groundbreaking curly hair movement in hospitals. Hear how she turned burnout into purpose and became a voice for wellness and representation in medicine.

What if inclusion in healthcare started with something as simple as hair care? In this episode, Dr. Nekaiya “Kay” Jacobs Pratt—pediatric critical care physician and health equity advocate—shares how one small act of kindness sparked a movement redefining dignity in hospitals. From facing her own health scare to creating inclusive hair care for patients nationwide, Dr. Kay’s story reveals how representation, empathy, and cultural understanding can turn medicine into true healing.