Dr. Carole Gilling-Smith joins Sam Thomas of County Business TALKS Podcast on his 24-hour fundraising podcast to raise funds for the Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.
In the podcast below Dr. Carole Gilling-Smith discusses:
- How she became an obstetrician and gynaecologist against the odds
- How she set up a programme for HIV Positive Men so they could start a family
- Tackling the stigma associated with HIV
- How 1-6 couples struggle to conceive
- Her program of taking fertility education into schools, colleges and the work place.
This was personally a really emotional and powerful episode for me. Kelly and I conceived the twins through IVF at the Agora clinic, and I can say with first hand experience that they genuinely make miracles happen, and give people hope where there isn’t any hope.
After a first failed round I still remember them picking us back up and telling us it would be ok. and it was and our dreams come true. We talk about the culture that Carole has created within the clinic, how she handpicks her staff and how at every touch point the level of care and support is truly phenomenal, especially with couples potentially less fortunate than us.
We discuss her charity work, along with her support of Rockinghorse, the Agora also support Cameron’s Orphanage.
Carole’s knowledge along with her genuine innate empathy and attention to the level of care that is provided by everyone at the Agora is remarkable.
She is one of the most wonderful, inspirational women I have had the pleasure of meeting and someone that is making miracles happen and changing peoples lives. This is a truly wonderful, powerful episode and hope you enjoy it.
Sam Thomas
