Natasha Smith is the Founder of Eden’s Script Well-being — a holistic family well-being, education and consultancy business. She is also Founder of The Women’s Health and Maternal Well-being Initiative which is a community interest company that provides digital wellness support and in-person social events for women of African and African-Caribbean backgrounds.
Natasha holds a wealth of knowledge and experience in child development, early parenting and maternal health. Her experience ranges from teaching, direct support with families, research and stakeholder involvement.
Natasha co-authored the Personalised Care e-learning module for the Royal College of General Practitioners and was a panel member for the Birthrights legal inquiry into Racial Injustice in the UK Maternity Services.
Natasha has also worked in academia as an independent researcher and stakeholder on various research projects in health. She has also delivered a range of workshops and training courses for organisations.
Professional Experience, Highlights and Distinctions:
- Natasha’s educational background is in English literature and primary education. Her area of research was in the lives of Black women in Abolitionist and Postcolonial literature. It is from this interest and research, as well her lived-experience and supporting others that her passion for women’s health and equality is driven.
- The workshops take a unique approach and draw on the theoretical basis of postcolonial theory and socio-historicism.
- Organisations Natasha has worked with include The Open University; The University of West England; City University London and The University of Warwick. She has also worked with Birthrights, The British Intrapartum Care Society, Bolt Burdon and Kemp, Best Beginnings, White Ribbon Alliance, Egality, East of England Local Government Association and more.
- Anti-racism, Cultural Safety, and Well-being course Feedback – “Natasha’s depth of knowledge and insight into the issues facing women’s health today is excellent and she presents a compelling narrative for reflection and learning that all in health care could benefit from.” Kate Brintworth, Chief Midwifery Officer for England.